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Gaza residents plead for ceasefire amid humanitarian crisis

As ceasefire talks continue between Hamas and international mediators, Palestinians in Gaza say they are desperate for an end to the war

Two dead and hundreds arrested after PSG celebrations

Two people have died and more than 550 have been arrested across France after violence broke out during celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory

Ivory Coast opposition call for election reform ahead of vote

Opposition leaders gathered in Abidjan this weekend, calling for inclusive dialogue and demanding reforms to ensure a fair electoral process

NOAA predicts active hurricane season

The Atlantic hurricane season is back — and forecasters say it could be another active one

Global Heat Report: Climate change fuels silent killer

Half the world’s population—around four billion people—experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat between May 2024 and May 2025, and scientists say climate change is directly to blame

Elon Musk steps down after turbulent Government role

Elon Musk is stepping down from his temporary role leading the Department of Government Efficiency, ending a controversial chapter in Washington

U.K-Egypt: Mother of jailed activist hospitalised amid hunger strike

The mother of a pro-democracy activist imprisoned in Egypt is seriously ill in a London hospital after resuming a hunger strike

DR Congo Justice Minister under fire over $19M transfer

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, pressure is mounting on Justice Minister Constant Mutamba after explosive allegations over a multi-million dollar no-bid contract and suspicious fund transfers

Shakira cancels Washington pride concert

Shakira has cancelled her Saturday night performance at Nationals Park, part of the opening weekend of WorldPride 2025—a global LGBTQ+ celebration

South Sudan flood threat returns

In Bentiu, survival requires vigilance and vigorous efforts to maintain and strengthen the vast network of dikes that protect hundreds of thousands of people living on a tiny sliver of land surrounded by 4,500 square kilometres of floodwater