Montenegro approves the extradition of cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon to the United States

At Abu Talat Beach in Alexandria, Egypt, six students drowned and 21 others were hospitalized during a school trip due to dangerous swimming conditions. Emergency services responded after red warning flags were raised, and an investigation is underway to assess safety measures at the beach, which has been closed by authorities. Want More Context? 🔎

In Gaza, the financial system has collapsed, rendering traditional currency almost worthless, as even the once-common 10-shekel note is no longer accepted. With civil servants unpaid, cash scarce, and banking services nonexistent, residents resort to bartering for essential goods, highlighting a dire humanitarian crisis where dignity and hope are sacrificed for survival. Want More Context? 🔎

In Gaza City, desperate Palestinians are scrambling for food at charity kitchens following the UN's declaration of famine due to severe aid obstruction by Israel amid ongoing military offensives. With over 500,000 affected and casualties mounting, local leaders and the UN urge Israel to acknowledge the crisis, while Israeli officials deny the claims and threaten further destruction if Hamas does not comply with their demands. Want More Context? 🔎

As the Trump administration increases troop deployments in cities like Washington, D.C., local Democratic leaders are resisting, asserting their autonomy and criticizing the federal government's tactics as divisive. Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston condemned the administration's actions as a means to distract from its failures and warned against undermining city laws, particularly those protecting undocumented migrants. Want More Context? 🔎

Authorities in Wolfe County, Kentucky, responded to a distress call after two elderly women, in their 80s, lost consciousness and showed signs of hyperthermia while in a hot tub. They were rescued by cabin caretakers and cooled down before hospital transport, prompting officials to issue safety warnings about hot tub usage, emphasizing limited soak times and awareness of personal health conditions. Want More Context? 🔎

The Israeli military has uprooted approximately 3,000 olive trees in the village of al-Mughayyir near Ramallah, claiming they posed a security threat, amid a broader context of violence against Palestinians during Israel's war on Gaza. This destruction is seen as part of a long-standing strategy to displace Palestinians and disrupt their agricultural livelihoods, exacerbating food and water insecurity. Want More Context? 🔎