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The Sudanese army reported a sharp increase in the death toll from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attack on the Zamzam refugee camp in El Fasher, Darfur, rising to 74 from 25 the previous day. The RSF's assault, now in its second day, involved two attacks on the camp; the first was repelled by the army, but the second resulted in the destruction of homes and civilian casualties. Continued fighting and attacks have been confirmed...

Paula Bennett described Parliament as a “cesspit of bullying and nastiness” during her appearance on the NZ Herald podcast Ask Me Anything, expressing that she does not miss her time in the House. She also confirmed that she will not challenge Wayne Brown for the Auckland Mayor position, ending speculation about her candidacy after a year. Bennett credited Dame Jacinda Ardern for effecting significant change while discussing her experiences and the release of journalist Ali...

Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, has been disqualified from the upcoming elections after failing to sign a required code of conduct, coinciding with the treason charges against its leader, Tundu Lissu, following a rally advocating for electoral reforms. The ruling CCM party is expected to maintain power amid accusations of increasing repression against political opponents by President Samia Suluhu Hassan's government, which has been criticized for its treatment of dissenters. Lissu, who has faced multiple...

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari claimed that over 400 Hindus were forced to flee Dhulian, Murshidabad, due to communal violence he attributed to the Trinamool Congress' "appeasement politics." The violence erupted during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, resulting in at least three fatalities and significant property damage. Adhikari called for the intervention of central forces and local authorities to ensure the safety and return of displaced individuals, criticizing the TMC government for allowing a breakdown...

Home Office data indicates a 7% increase in stop and search incidents involving women in England and Wales, totaling 59,549 searches for the year ending March 2024, compared to the previous year. In contrast, searches of men decreased by 2%, with 447,952 searches recorded, marking a 4% drop. This trend highlights a significant divergence in police search practices between genders, with women experiencing an uptick in searches while men face reduced scrutiny. Full Article

The Trump administration has mandated State Department employees to report instances of "anti-Christian bias" as part of a new executive order aimed at supporting Christian federal employees. An internal cable instructs employees to submit detailed, anonymous reports of such bias, sparking concern among officials about fostering a culture of fear and the flawed premise of widespread anti-Christian bias. Critics, including the Interfaith Alliance, argue that while the order seeks to address stigma against Christians, it...