Israel expands its ground offensive in Gaza as Hamas fires rockets back

Recent clashes in Syria's Ashrafiyat Sahnaya, involving Islamist factions, security forces, and the Druze community, highlight the ongoing instability following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Israeli airstrikes aimed to protect Druze civilians amid accusations from the Syrian government of "outlaw groups" inciting violence, which the Druze leader condemned as a genocidal campaign. Despite a ceasefire, the situation remains volatile, exacerbated by mutual distrust among religious groups and external influences from countries like Israel, which seeks...

SummaryCorrections Minister Mark Mitchell is exploring the possibility of replacing short prison sentences with longer ones, as prisoners serving longer sentences tend to reoffend less frequently. With the current prison population nearing 10,500 and expected to rise, Mitchell suggests that the potential public safety benefits justify the significant investment required to expand prison facilities. He acknowledges that while the idea is straightforward, implementing such a change is complex and challenging. Full Article

Catherine Heathwood & Catherine ByaruhangaBBC NewsTidjane Thiam, ex-CEO of Credit Suisse and leader of the Ivorian opposition, is contesting a court ruling that disqualified him from the presidential race due to his dual nationality. Thiam argues that the ruling, based on a 1961 nationality law, is politically motivated and undermines his Ivorian citizenship, which he claims is inalienable. Despite relinquishing his French nationality, Thiam faces a legal challenge as his party protests his disqualification ahead...

SummaryBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his election victory and announced plans to send AUKUS adviser Stephen Lovegrove to Australia to discuss the AUKUS submarine program. During their conversation, they emphasized the strong UK-Australia relationship, support for Ukraine, and a commitment to enhance the AUKUS initiative, which involves Australia acquiring Virginia-class submarines. Albanese also engaged with other world leaders, including Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy,...

SummaryThree people have died and 14 are missing after two boats carrying around 70 individuals capsized in the Wu River, Guizhou province, China, due to sudden storms and strong winds. While 50 people were rescued, search efforts involving 248 firefighters and various rescue equipment are ongoing to locate the missing individuals. The incident occurred during a public holiday, and eyewitnesses reported that some managed to swim to safety as rescue operations commenced. Full Article

A tragic accident occurred at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including a five-year-old girl, and injuries to four others after a black SUV crashed through the airport's outer railing. The vehicle reportedly accelerated when the driver mistakenly hit the gas instead of the brakes, prompting an investigation by authorities, who have suspended the driver's license for 90 days. The airport operator urged the public to...