Israeli forces kill 24 in Gaza, attack rescuers as siege reaches 64 days

A conflict at the Monastery of Saints Gervasio and Protasio in northern Italy arose when Mother Aline Pereira Ghammachi introduced wine-making to generate income, causing dissent among the traditional Cistercian nuns. Following a series of accusations against her, Mother Aline was dismissed on Easter Monday, coinciding with Pope Francis's death, leading to a further split as loyalists left the convent. The Vatican has since intervened with a pontifical commissioner, while Mother Aline plans to seek...

The International Court of Justice dismissed Sudan's case against the United Arab Emirates, which accused it of supporting genocide in Sudan's civil war, citing lack of jurisdiction. The court's decision, made by a 14-2 vote, did not address the allegations but highlighted its concern over the human tragedy unfolding in Sudan, where fighting between the military and the Rapid Support Forces has led to widespread displacement and death. The U.A.E., which opted out of a...

Rwanda in Talks with U.S. on Migrant Deportation DealThe Rwandan government is currently in discussions with the Trump administration regarding a potential agreement to accept deported migrants from the U.S., as stated by Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe. These early-stage talks come amid the U.S. government's efforts to establish international partnerships for deportations, particularly targeting foreign visa holders and suspected criminal gang members. While specific details of the agreement remain uncertain, the discussions reflect the ongoing...

Demonstrators gathered outside the Israeli Embassy in London to protest against Israel's air strikes on Syria and the occupation of the Golan Heights, organized by the Syrian Solidarity Campaign. The group highlighted that Israel has conducted nearly 1,000 air strikes since the fall of the Assad regime, causing civilian casualties and violating Syrian sovereignty. Protesters demanded an end to these strikes, respect for Syrian territorial integrity, and accountability for Israel’s actions, while also expressing solidarity...

The European Commission will require EU companies to end all energy contracts with Russia by 2027, a move aimed at reducing dependency on Russian fossil fuels following the invasion of Ukraine. The plan mandates the termination of spot market gas contracts by the end of 2023 and all long-term contracts by 2027, while facing opposition from Hungary and Slovakia who argue that sanctions would raise energy prices. Additionally, the proposal seeks greater oversight of commercial...

A substantial wall, dubbed the 'Berlin Wall Mk 2', was erected in Okehampton, Devon, blocking a crucial walking route for families and children. Local residents expressed frustration over the structure, leading one individual to rent a JCB and partially demolish it before the council could take action. While the landowner has reported the incident to the police, they maintain that there is no public right of way through the area, asserting that the wall was...