A UK court allows Assange to challenge his extradition to the US.
According to a UK judge, Julian Assange should have the opportunity to challenge a decision to extradite him to the United States. The WikiLeaks founder must have the right to contest the British government's extradition request from June 2022, according to a ruling made on Tuesday by the High Court of London. This is unless the United States guarantees, in writing, that he will be given a fair trial and won't be executed. According to a UK judge, Julian Assange should have the opportunity to challenge a decision to extradite him to the United States. The High Court in London ruled on Tuesday that the WikiLeaks founder must have the right to challenge the British government’s June 2022 extradition order unless the United States provides within three weeks assurances that he would receive a fair trial and would not face the death penalty. A further hearing has been scheduled for May 20, meaning Assange cannot be extradited immediately. Depending on the ruling, his campaign team had warned that could have happened.
‘Child deaths we feared’ in Gaza are here: UNICEF.
UNICEF has issued a severe warning, stating that unless help is directly provided, many more children in Gaza may perish from malnourishment and dehydration. Adele Khodr, regional director of UNICEF for the Middle East and North Africa, stated in a statement that "the child deaths we feared are here and are likely to rapidly increase unless the war ends and obstacles to humanitarian relief are immediately resolved." The pained cries of those newborns slowly perishing under the glare of the world are much worse than the sensation of helplessness and despair experienced by parents and medical professionals upon realizing that life-saving relief is only a few kilometers away but is being kept out of reach. The immediate adoption of drastic measures is necessary to save the lives of thousands more infants and kids. At least fifteen children have passed away at Gaza City's Kamal Adwan Hospital in the last several days, and the health ministry of the enclave has expressed concern for the six youngsters who are still there.
"Israeli actions in Gaza amount to genocide," argues a former PLO legal advisor.
Diana Buttu, a Palestinian lawyer and former legal counselor to the Palestine Liberation Organization, has criticized Israeli military activities in Gaza. She believes that displacing civilians without providing bare essentials is prohibited under international law. Buttu emphasized the relevance of international legal processes in dealing with the problem, ongoing legal developments, and their potential long-term implications. She questioned Israel's professed intentions, accusing them of committing genocide and ethnic cleansing. Despite Israel's claims to limit civilian losses, Buttu noted extensive bombing of hospitals and schools as proof of genocide on the ground. She also spoke about Israel's strategic goals and the ongoing battle in Gaza, highlighting Palestinian resilience against Israeli forces and exploring the potential use of military activities as bargaining chips in cease-fire negotiations.
Russia's election: The contest for president starts on Friday
On Friday, Russia's presidential election will take place. However, elections have already begun in what Russia refers to as its "new territories." These are areas of Ukraine that the Russian military currently holds. Vladimir Putin, the current president, is sure to win because there are just three other contenders on the ballot.
Israel-Hamas War: Food headed for Gaza rots as Egypt's Rafah gate remains closed.
Some of the food supplies waiting to enter the Gaza Strip from Egypt have begun to decay, as the Rafah border crossing remains closed to relief deliveries for the third week in a row, and Palestinians face rising hunger. Watch to learn more.
Dutch police conclude the hostage situation by apprehending the gunman as he leaves a nightclub in Central Netherlands.
There was no bloodshed when the hostage crisis at a well-known nightclub in Central Netherlands was resolved. The last hostage has been freed, and the Dutch Police have apprehended the gunman.
Russia: Thousands of people are forced to flee a region affected by flooding due to dam bursts
According to a Russian news source that cited the plant's press department, the Orsk oil refinery in Russia stopped operating on Sunday after the city's dam broke on Friday night, flooding the nearby Orenburg area. See to learn more.
Biden's special counsel testimony: Republicans and Democrats spar Robert Hur
Congress heard testimony from a special counsel who looked into President Biden's improper handling of confidential documents. Republicans and Democrats were incensed with him for quite different reasons. Patty Culhane of Al Jazeera reports from Washington, DC's Capitol Hill.
The opposition in Turkey declares victory in Ankara and Istanbul, dealing a blow to Erdogan.
In the largest setback to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party (AK Party) in more than 20 years, Turkey's main opposition party has declared victory in local elections held in Istanbul and Ankara. Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu of the Republican People's Party (CHP) declared victory over Erdogan's running AK Party candidate by more than a million votes on Sunday, when more than 95% of Istanbul's voting booths had opened. Mansur Yavas of the CHP defeated his opponent in the capital city of Ankara, praising the outcome as a "clear message to those who rule this country." The CHP was also ahead in Izmir, Turkey’s third city. Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is being tipped as a potential candidate in the 2028 Presidential vote in Istanbul. In total, CHP prevailed in 36 of Turkey’s 81 provinces, state-run Anadolu reported, making inroads into many AK Party strongholds. Opposition supporters gathered in Istanbul to celebrate the results, with tens of thousands of people lighting torches and waving Turkish flags.
Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy calls on US, allies to back Ukraine at Munich Security Conference
President Zelesnkyy of Ukraine asked friends to defend Ukraine, noting that a lack of weapons gives Russian forces the upper hand in combat while addressing a global assembly of politicians, diplomats, and military leaders at the Munich Security Conference. The US funding, he claimed, had to be restarted. Avdiivka, in eastern Ukraine, is under complete Russian control. Meanwhile, early on Saturday, General Oleksandr Tarnavsky of Ukraine announced that Ukrainian forces had left the area after the situation there had significantly worsened over the previous few days. Just hours after signing the French security agreement, Ukraine took this action. See to find out more!
The number of conservatives who have turned their backs on Rishi Sunak before elections is rising. Nearly 100 British Members of Parliament have reportedly chosen not to run in the next national elections. Theresa May, the former prime minister, is one of the 64 conservative Members of Parliament on this expanding list in the UK.
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