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A harrowing video released by Hamas over the weekend showing emaciated Israeli hostage Evyatar David, 24, has stirred anguish and fury across Israel while prompting little reaction from the international press or global leadership. The footage, showing David skeletal and visibly weak as he digs what he describes as his own grave in a Hamas tunnel, was described by Israeli commentators as a psychological weapon in a renewed propaganda campaign by the terror group. “Time is running out,” David says to the camera, fighting back tears. “You are the only ones who can end this.” His message, however, found limited…

As Finland’s water hemlock (Cicuta virosa) enters peak bloom, conservation and public health officials have issued urgent warnings about the dangers posed by one of the country’s most toxic native plants. Reports of the plant identifiable by its tall hollow stems and white umbrella-shaped flowers have surfaced across several regions, including Ähtäri, Lehtimäki, Salla, and Oulu. Locals have sounded the alarm on social media and community forums, noting the plant’s proximity to popular swimming spots and dog-walking areas. “This is a native Finnish species, not an invasive one,” explained Markus Seppälä, conservation expert at the South Ostrobothnia ELY Centre. “It…

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday announced the termination of 22 federal projects valued at $500 million aimed at developing mRNA-based vaccines for respiratory viruses including COVID-19, H5N1, and influenza. The decision, made under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), marks a significant policy shift, drawing sharp criticism from medical experts and triggering public protest during Kennedy’s press appearance in Anchorage, Alaska. Kennedy, a longtime vaccine skeptic, said in a video posted to his social media that the nation’s leading pharmaceutical firms — including Pfizer and Moderna — would lose federal contracts as part of…

Rwanda has formally agreed to receive up to 250 migrants deported from the United States, following the signing of a new bilateral initiative in June 2025, government officials in Kigali have confirmed. The agreement, announced by Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo, marks a significant development in international migration policy and reflects Rwanda’s ongoing role in hosting displaced persons. Makolo said the initiative aligns with Rwanda’s national values, which emphasize “reintegration and rehabilitation”, rooted in the country’s own post-genocide experience with displacement. U.S. List Under Review According to U.S. officials, Washington has already submitted an initial list of 10 individuals for…

Wrestlers clad in traditional leather trousers took center stage over the weekend in Seçek, as a centuries-old form of oil wrestling unfolded once again in a spirited celebration of heritage, identity, and community. The two-day festival, now in its 671st year, showcased a cultural legacy that has endured across generations. Organized by the Seçek Minority Education and Culture Association, the event drew visitors from across the region, eager to witness the gripping matches and take part in a vibrant array of activities that highlighted the rich traditions of the area. Preserving a Cultural Pillar At the heart of the festival…

Efforts to wipe out polio a crippling disease that once paralyzed thousands of children globally remain stalled as Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to battle ongoing transmission of the wild poliovirus, nearly four decades into the global eradication campaign. Health officials have hailed the progress made since the launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, noting that three billion children have been vaccinated and an estimated 20 million people spared from paralysis. But recent assessments suggest that persistent operational failures, security challenges, and vaccine strategy concerns have left the virus clinging to life in its last strongholds. “Whether they…

France is taking a major legislative step toward accelerating the return of African cultural heritage looted during the colonial era. A new bill, presented on Wednesday by Culture Minister Rachida Dati, would allow the French government to authorize restitutions by decree, bypassing the traditionally time-consuming requirement for parliamentary approval. The proposed law, approved by the French Cabinet, comes as part of President Emmanuel Macron’s 2017 pledge to make the return of African heritage a “top priority.” Despite this commitment, France has returned only a handful of artefacts, while other European countries like Germany have returned more than 1,000 items to…

A tragic humanitarian disaster unfolded early Sunday off the coast of Yemen as a boat carrying 154 Ethiopian migrants capsized in the Gulf of Aden, the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) has confirmed. Only 12 people were rescued, with 142 migrants presumed dead, according to Abdusattor Esoev, head of the IOM in Yemen. As of Monday morning, more than 68 bodies have been recovered, many washing ashore on the beaches of Khanfa, in western Yemen’s Abyan Governorate. Local authorities described the massive loss of life as one of the worst maritime tragedies in the region this year. The…

Japan has a new living testament to longevity. Shigeko Kagawa, a retired physician from Nara Prefecture, has officially become the country’s oldest living person at age 114, according to an announcement by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. She assumes the title following the recent passing of Miyoko Hiroyasu, also aged 114, in Oita Prefecture. Kagawa, a quietly celebrated figure in Japanese society, is no stranger to historic milestones. At 109, she made international headlines as one of the oldest participants in the Tokyo 2021 Olympic torch relay, symbolizing resilience and vitality during the COVID-delayed Games. Born in the…

The U.S. Track and Field Championships delivered high drama on Sunday when sprinters Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek collided verbally and physically at the finish line of a heated 200-meter final at Hayward Field. What began as a thrilling sprint ended in a fierce confrontation, sparking a new chapter in American sprinting rivalry. Lyles, the reigning world champion, powered past Bednarek in the final stretch to win in 19.63 seconds, securing his fifth national title in the distance. But it was what came after the finish that electrified the stadium and social media. As Lyles crossed the line, he turned…