QtrendsIsraeli soldiers describe ongoing killings in Gaza despite ceasefire
Israeli soldiers have shared rare firsthand accounts from Gaza, describing continued killings and violence despite the ceasefire agreement. The Israel-Hamas ceasefire, which took effect in January, has not stopped military operations on the ground. Meanwhile, the war and mass displacement have fueled a sharp rise in early marriages among Palestinian families. Israel's long-term plans for Gaza remain unclear, raising questions about the territory's future governance.
A massive rescue operation is underway in Laos, where five villagers have been trapped in a flooded cave for over a week after heavy rains. Divers have made contact and successfully rescued the first of the trapped men. Rescue teams described the conditions as like 'diving in coffee' due to poor visibility. CNN and Australian divers are among those involved in the harrowing effort to bring everyone out alive.
A US federal judge has ruled that the Kennedy Center must remove former President Donald Trump's name from its building, after Trump's board had attempted to assert control over the institution. Trump reacted with fury, pledging to withdraw from the center entirely. The ruling also blocked plans to close the Kennedy Center. CBC and BBC also covered the international significance of the decision.
A Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashed in Romania, hitting a residential building and injuring two people. NATO and the EU strongly condemned the incident, with NATO vowing to defend 'every inch' of allied territory. The crash marks a significant escalation, as it is the first time a Russian drone has struck a NATO member state's residential area. The incident has intensified calls for a stronger allied response.