Rebels Make Surprise Advances in Syria. Who are They and What Does it Mean?

Khaleda Rahman, Newsweek's National Correspondent in London, reports on a federal judge's decision to block President Trump's executive order transferring transgender women to men's prison facilities. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth granted a temporary restraining order in response to a lawsuit filed by three transgender women, citing Eighth Amendment violations. The ruling suspends Trump's order until further legal proceedings. Full Article

President Donald Trump announced plans for the US to "take over the Gaza Strip" and transform it into the "Riviera of the Middle East" during a news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump described Gaza as a "hell hole" and suggested its inhabitants could relocate to nearby countries. Netanyahu praised Trump as Israel's greatest friend in the White House and expressed optimism about a potential transformation of Gaza. Full Article

Lucy Letby, a nurse at Countess of Chester Hospital, did not murder seven babies as previously convicted, according to a panel of 14 neonatologists who presented new medical evidence suggesting natural causes and "bad medical care" were to blame. The panel, led by Canadian professor Dr Shoo Lee, found no evidence of deliberate harm in the cases, stating that deaths and injuries were due to natural causes or medical errors. Letby's lawyers have applied for...

Hamas' attack on southern Israel in October 2023 led to severe Israeli military retaliation in Gaza, marked by decades of conflict. A ceasefire has now been agreed upon, with discussions ongoing about relocating displaced Palestinians and negotiating prisoner exchanges, amid significant casualties and widespread displacement in the region. Full Article

In a dig at Liz Truss, Keir Starmer referred to Kemi Badenoch as "the next lettuce," highlighting the ongoing tensions within UK politics. Starmer is facing pressure over Trump's trade tariff threats and the UK's plans to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while Nigel Farage's Reform UK party polls higher than both Labour and the Tories. The PMQs clash between Starmer and Badenoch comes amid scrutiny over allegations of wrongdoing involving Boris Johnson...

China's MOFCOM added PVH and Illumina to its 'unreliable entity' list for violating market principles and discriminating against Chinese companies, amid escalating US-China trade tensions. PVH faces scrutiny for alleged improper conduct in Xinjiang, impacting its presence in China, while Illumina's inclusion reflects broader geopolitical tensions. The move comes as part of China's response to US sanctions, signaling increased scrutiny of US corporations operating in China. Full Article