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Protests erupted across the Middle East following the deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital, with Israeli and Palestinian officials trading accusations over who was to blame as US President Joe Biden arrived in Tel Aviv.

Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie and roughly 30 co-defendants have been convicted of murdering 191 people, mostly children, in Shakahola forest. Prosecutors say Mackenzie enforced deadly fasting through religious teachings and armed guards. Authorities have exhumed 429 bodies since April 2023, with autopsies showing starvation, blunt trauma, and strangulation; further charges may follow.

Pope Leo XIV addressed the faithful from St. Peter’s Basilica, advocating for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and urging a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. He outlined a vision for the Church centered on missionary work and compassionate care for marginalized communities.

Israel's recent bombardment of Gaza has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The military action aims to compel Hamas to release hostages and dismantle its governing and military structures, highlighting the severe humanitarian impact on the region.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has banned UNRWA from Israel and prohibited any contact between it and Israeli officials, effectively ending the agency's operation as we know it, despite the potential for humanitarian catastrophe and the impact on millions of Palestinians.

By Nimi Princewill, CNN Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) — Chidimma Adetshina, a beauty pageant contestant who faced a wave of hostility in South Africa after questions arose about her...

A new study shows a 117% increase in heat-related deaths from 1999 to 2023, with at least 21,518 people dying, and experts are urging governments to invest in infrastructure to lower temperatures and prevent preventable deaths.

Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced his resignation on Thursday, handing power over to a transitional council that will seek to gain control of the violence-ravaged nation.

Following several failed attempts over five months of Israel’s devastating war in Gaza, the United Nations Security Council on Monday finally passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire. Israel has reacted angrily to the resolution, saying it has no intention of abiding by it. On Tuesday, Israeli attacks on Gaza continued.

The pilot of a terrifying flight from Australia to New Zealand told those on board he temporarily lost control of his Boeing 787 after one of its instruments failed, a passenger said Monday, as authorities investigate what caused a sudden drop that threw travelers around the cabin, injuring dozens.