Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say
The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a “Hamas sniper operative”, without providing evidence.
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Africa: People Are Marrying Holograms and Making Friends With Chatbots. but Can AiIBring True Happiness?
Can technology really replace human relationships? As philosophy scholars who focus on human happiness and on artificial intelligence (AI), we tackle this question in a recent paper. In our study, we address the rise of AI companions, chatbots, and social robots for friendship, advice, emotional support, and even romance. We argue that AI can reduce…
Climate change related extreme weather events killed 3,000 people in Africa in 2025 says new report
Climate change related extreme weather events killed 3,000 people in Africa in 2025 says new report Sea-level rise along African coasts from 1999 to 2025 exceeds the global average of 3.6 mm per year in several regions. PHOTO/WMO. By PATRICK MAYOYO Extreme weather and climate-related events affected at least 13 million people and led to…
Judge rules transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using Idaho public restrooms
A judge ruled Tuesday that transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using Idaho public restrooms that match their gender identities. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Amanda Brailsford puts on hold enforcement of key components of a law adopted…
Africa: Unsafe Food Kills 1.5 Million People Each Year – Children Most At Risk – WHO
Unsafe food causes an estimated 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths every year worldwide, highlighting the often-overlooked toll of contaminated food on health, development and fragile economies, according to new data from the UN health agency. The new insights released on Wednesday ahead of next week’s World Food Safety Day, show that children under…
Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least 16 people
An eight-year-old boy and a woman pulled from the rubble of an apartment block are among those killed, officials say.
Africa: Making Water Work in Mozambique for Economic Growth, People, Food and the Planet
Water drives over half of Mozambique’s economy, 90% of exports, and 84% of jobs–yet floods and droughts cost 6.7% of GDP each year. A new World Bank Water Security Diagnostic and the ProAguas Compact 2026-2036 chart a path forward: $14.3 billion by 2030 to secure resources, deliver services, build climate resilience, and mobilize finance. Discover…
Romania says Russian drone hit apartment building, lightly wounding 2 people near Ukraine border
A Russian drone struck an apartment building in NATO-member Romania, its defense ministry said early Friday morning, wounding two people. “During the night of May 28-29, the Russian Federation resumed drone attacks on civilian and infrastructure targets in Ukraine, near the river border with Romania,” the ministry said. “One of these drones entered Romanian airspace,…
Fire at girls school in Kenya kills unknown number of people, police say
Gilgil, Kenya — A fire at a school for girls in central Kenya has caused an unknown number of deaths, according to police, who said search teams have been deployed. Radio station Capital FM cited Samuel Ndanyi, the regional police commander as saying at least 10 students were killed, according to the Reuters news service….
Four people killed after minibus collides with train in Belgium | Transport News
The minibus, carrying nine people, drove through closed crossing barriers during the morning rush hour near the town of Buggenhout. Published On 26 May 202626 May 2026 At least four people have been killed, including two children, after a train travelling at high speed hit a minibus carrying special needs children crossing a railway in…