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Israeli use of human shields in Gaza was systematic, soldiers and former detainees tell the AP – AP News

Israeli use of human shields in Gaza was systematic, soldiers and former detainees tell the AP  AP NewsIsrael investigates use of Palestinians as human shields by its forces in Gaza  The GuardianIsraeli Use of Human Shields in Gaza Was Systemic, Soldiers and Former Detainees Tell AP  HaaretzAP report alleges systematic Israeli use of human shields in Gaza; military says it's probing cases  The Times of IsraelMideast Wars Human Shields  New Castle News

Russia rejects Vatican offer to host peace talks on Ukraine – OSV News

Russia rejects Vatican offer to host peace talks on Ukraine  OSV NewsRussia casts doubt over Vatican as possible venue for its talks with Ukraine  ReutersRussia Douses Trump’s Eagerness for Pope to Host Ukraine Talks  Bloomberg.comItaly's Meloni ready to help if Vatican agrees to Trump's war mediation plan  BBCItaly’s leader ready to help if Vatican agrees to Trump’s Ukraine war mediation plan  The Catholic Thing

Trump administration takes first steps in easing sanctions on Syria – AP News

Trump administration takes first steps in easing sanctions on Syria  AP NewsProviding Sanctions Relief for the Syrian People  U.S. Department of State (.gov)One happy Damascus  The EconomistTrump’s lifting of Syria sanctions is a win for Turkey, too – pointing to outsized role middle powers can play in regional affairs  The ConversationUS issues orders easing Syria sanctions after Trump pledge  Reuters

Pentagon promotes Kingsley Wilson to press secretary despite history of antisemitic comments – Jewish Insider

Pentagon promotes Kingsley Wilson to press secretary despite history of antisemitic comments  Jewish InsiderNew Pentagon spokesperson promoted antisemitic conspiracy theory – as it happened  The GuardianPentagon promotes press sec who parrots ‘neo-Nazi playbook,’ AJC tells JNS  JNS.orgJudge blocks Trump executive order targeting law firm linked to Robert Mueller – US politics live  The GuardianNew Pentagon spokesperson promoted antisemitic conspiracy theory – US politics live  The Guardian

Secretary-General’s press encounter on the humanitarian situation in Gaza – Welcome to the United Nations

Secretary-General's press encounter on the humanitarian situation in Gaza  Welcome to the United NationsIt Should Not Be Controversial to Plead for Gaza’s Children  The AtlanticWhat Israeli Officials Are Privately Saying About Starvation in Gaza  The New YorkerIn Gaza, limited food aid meets desperate crowds and looting  CNNUN chief Antonio Guterres says Gazans are enduring “the cruelest phase” of  Al Jazeera

Why King Charles III is delivering a rare speech in Canada – AP News

Why King Charles III is delivering a rare speech in Canada  AP NewsKing's invite to Canada sends a message to Trump - and the world  BBCThe King's visit is a response to Trump's 51st state threats. Will it help?  CBC'It’s all about symbolism': The tight-lipped Royal Family is sending a message with its trip to Canada  National PostMinisters urge Carney not to drag Charles into Trump wars on Canada visit  The Times

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Ooh la law: France snuffing out smoking in parks, beaches, more – Fox News

Ooh la law: France snuffing out smoking in parks, beaches, more  Fox NewsFrance to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools  BBCFrance to ban smoking in public parks, beaches  The HillSacre bleu: France will soon ban smoking in most public spaces, heath official says  New York PostFrance to Impose Hefty One Hundred Forty USD If You Smoke in Outdoor Area, What You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

Explosion kills Russian veteran who led airstrikes on Ukraine port city – CBS News

Explosion kills Russian veteran who led airstrikes on Ukraine port city  CBS NewsYoung Russian ‘war hero’ who led bombing that killed thousands of Ukrainians dead in ‘suicide attack’  New York PostMariupol Siege Air Commander Killed in Bomb Attack  The Moscow TimesMariupol Bomber Blown Up: Russian Major Killed in Mysterious Blast  Kyiv PostStavropol explosion kills Russian official who led attacks on Ukraine's Mariupol  The Kyiv Independent

Africa terror group ramping up ability to strike inside the US, general says – ABC News

Africa terror group ramping up ability to strike inside the US, general says  ABC NewsUS Africa commander highlights terror growth in Sahel and competition with China for influence  Fox NewsNews - US and Moroccan forces deliver medical care to 10,000 during African Lion 2025  DVIDSAfricom Strives to Empower African Nations' Security Efforts  U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)New Hampshire Guard Teams with Morocco for Sling Load Training at African Lion 2025  nationalguard.mil

Poland holds a presidential runoff election, which Trump has sought to influence – AP News

Poland holds a presidential runoff election, which Trump has sought to influence  AP NewsPoland’s rule of law ‘is on the ballot’ in Sunday’s presidential election  politico.euPoland’s ruling party candidate leads opinion poll ahead of Sunday vote  ReutersMaga campaign in Europe tested by Poland’s knife-edge election  Financial TimesPoland Exposes Cracks in Its Booming Economy Before Crunch Vote  Bloomberg