Turkish court orders Istanbul mayor Imamoglu jailed pending trial

A British teenager, Jamie Mason Walker, has been stranded for over 24 hours at Doha Airport after missing her connecting flight to Melbourne due to delays and escalating conflict in the Middle East, including a missile attack on a nearby US military base. While her family is concerned and in contact with the British Embassy, Jamie remains unaware of the serious situation, attributing her travel disruptions to general delays. Explain It To Me Like I'm...

Global childhood vaccination efforts are declining due to economic inequality, Covid disruptions, and misinformation, risking millions of lives and threatening future outbreaks of preventable diseases, according to a study in The Lancet. While past immunization programs saved 154 million lives, recent setbacks, particularly in low-income countries, jeopardize the WHO's goal of 90% vaccination coverage by 2030. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Efforts to vaccinate children against serious diseases are struggling because of money...

The FBI plans to reallocate thousands of agents from immigration enforcement to prioritize cyber threats and counterterrorism, influenced by recent U.S. strikes in Iran. This shift addresses concerns that resources for counterterrorism and cyber issues have been insufficient since agents were redirected to support immigration enforcement during the Trump administration. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The FBI is planning to move many of its agents from dealing with immigration issues to focus on...

Suicide has been one of the leading causes of death among young Indians (ages 15-29) for the past two decades, representing 17.1% of deaths in this age group from 2020-2022. While women had a higher suicide rate (18.2%) compared to men (16.3%), the overall risk remains alarming, as it is the most significant danger faced by youth, followed by road accidents. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Suicide has been one of the top...

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is impacting aviation, leading to airspace closures over Iran, Israel, and Russia, resulting in delays and route diversions for airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways. While major carriers are adjusting flight paths, travelers are advised to remain calm, monitor their flights via official channels, and avoid independently canceling flights. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The ongoing war in the Middle East is causing some airplane routes...

A journalist, Antoinette Lattouf, successfully challenged her dismissal from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) after being fired for a social media post critical of Israel amid the Gaza conflict. The court ruled her termination was unfair, awarding her A$70,000 in damages, and highlighted external pressures influencing ABC's decision, raising concerns about the broadcaster's independence and support for diverse staff. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A journalist named Antoinette Lattouf won a legal case...