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Israeli army killing of Gaza aid workers 'deeply disturbing': UN rights chief

Israeli army killing of Gaza aid workers 'deeply disturbing': UN rights chief

The March 23 strike in Rafah killed 15 aid workers, including medics and a UN staffer; one Red Crescent medic remains missing

Asia
18 dead in India firework factory blast: officials

18 dead in India firework factory blast: officials

Factory was operating without a licence, authorities launch probe into incident

Europe
British PM supports Adolescence drama for school viewing

British PM supports Adolescence drama for school viewing

Starmer backed Netflix's decision to make the "groundbreaking" series available for free in schools nationwide

The show explores how the ideas of online influencers can shape the views of children hooked on smartphones

The immersive drama made British history by becoming the first streaming show to top TV viewership charts

Middle East
Hezbollah official among four dead in Israeli strike on Beirut

Hezbollah official among four dead in Israeli strike on Beirut

Lebanon’s leaders condemned the strike during Eid al-Fitr, with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam calling it a breach of the ceasefire agreement

North America
Democrats sue Trump over elections overhaul order

Democrats sue Trump over elections overhaul order

Democrats urge a federal court to block the order, arguing it would disenfranchise millions by limiting mail-in ballots and requiring proof of citizenship