France's Senate decides to entrench the right to an abortion in the constitution.
Abortion access will soon be a constitutional right for French citizens. Abortion rights have been overwhelmingly voted into the French Constitution by the Senate.
UK: The public uproar over PM Rishi Sunak's D-Day error is causing more problems.
He said the issue surrounding the prime minister's early departure from yesterday's D-Day ceremonies must stay out of politics. Rishi Sunak paused to reflect before saying, "I apologize; that was a mistake." But given the significance of the sacrifice made, it's imperative that we refrain from making this a political issue. It is only fitting that we honor the warriors for their tremendous sacrifices.
Illegal crossing into the US from Mexico falls over 6% in April
The latest numbers show migrant encounters at the US-Mexico border have dropped. Illegal crossings usually increase in the spring, but officials say they fell by more than 6% this April compared with March.
UK: Senior Tory official acknowledges participation
To his great humiliation, prominent Tory MP Rishi Sunak has acknowledged his role in a Honey Trap scandal that targeted a minister and other lawmakers. At least 12 males who work in and around the UK Parliament have been singled out as part of the scandal.
Iran launches strikes Israel: Following Iran's attack, world leaders respond on social media.
Leaders of several nations, including the US, UK, France, and Germany, denounced what they described as an act of destabilization for the area shortly after Iran claimed to have launched a direct drone and missile attack on Israel. The attack puts tensions at their highest point since the start of the Israel-Hamas war six months ago and carries a risk of intensifying into a broader battle in West Asia.
At least 20 Palestinians were killed during an Israeli airstrike on the Nuseirat refugee camp.
The Israeli army is stepping up its air and ground operations from the north to the south of the Strip. At least 20 persons were murdered in central Gaza after a nighttime hit on a residence in the Nuseirat refugee camp. Women and children were among those killed and injured. They have been transferred to Al Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah.
Nepalese protests calling for the restoration of monarchy
Royalists in Nepal are staging protests to reinstate the late King Gyanendra Shah. They aim to restore the monarchy and restore Hinduism as the official state religion. Following violent riots, the same king was overthrown sixteen years ago. Why do the people of Nepal want him back?
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro's torrential rains claimed seven lives.
Devastation caused by rain in Brazil Heavy rains have produced landslides and floods in Rio de Janeiro, which have claimed the lives of at least seven people.
What did Putin say about AI, World conflict 3, and conflict and peace?
Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, discussed war and peace in Ukraine, the dangers of genetic and artificial intelligence advancements, and the possibility of a global conflict in an interview that was published on Friday. View the entire video here.
UK: Concerned about their children's digital habits
Parents in the UK are concerned that screen time is taking over family time and endangering the physical health of their kids. Still, a significant survey indicates that young people feel more competent online and that their "digital well-being" has increased.
US urges a brief ceasefire in Gaza; Israel is warned against the Rafah offensive by the EU and US
A draft UNSC resolution on Israel's assault in Gaza was vetoed by the US, drawing strong criticism from both allies and adversaries. This is the US's third veto of a UNSC resolution calling for an end to hostilities in Gaza. Rather, Washington is proposing a resolution of its own that would bolster a short-term truce contingent on the release of all Israeli prisoners.
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