Israeli strikes have killed at least 23 Palestinians across Gaza since dawn. Two children were among the nine people killed in the southern city of Khan Younis. Several others were injured when an air strike hit a residential building. It's been more than seven weeks since Israel reimposed a total blockade on Gaza, preventing the entry of food, fuel and water. No humanitarian aid has entered the strip either and supplies are running out. Charity kitchens are warning they are just days away from shutting down. They are one of the last remaining lifelines for Palestinians. More than two million people are dependent on aid to survive. About 95% of aid groups have been forced to suspend or reduce their services.

Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 29 Palestinians since early Monday. From the north to the south, the military has been bombing tent camps. In Gaza City, a fire tore through makeshift tents after an Israeli attack. At least four people were killed. Witnesses say the area was sheltering displaced civilians. The fire prompted a desperate rescue effort to pull victims from the blaze.

Pope Francis was widely regarded as the 'People's Pope'. The first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church-- with more than 1.4 billion followers worldwide. He was often a voice for the poor...and faced fierce resistance to reshape the highly traditional and conservative Church. The Pontiff's message about peace, poverty and climate change have resonated loudly across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. But will his legacy translate into lasting change? And where does the Catholic Church go from here?

The United States military is ramping up its presence in Japan, Guam and Hawaii as tensions with China grow over Taiwan. A new documentary reveals how this buildup is affecting local communities. In a region that is also a staging ground for potential conflict, how are some residents pushing back?

Pope Francis wielded enormous global influence and his words often resonated beyond the Church. That's why his comments on Israel's war on Gaza were so significant. They marked a sharp break from the Vatican's historically cautious stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Pope Francis condemned attacks on civilians and directly criticised Israel, using words like 'terrorism' and 'genocide' – remarks that quickly drew backlash from Israel and its supporters.

Nearly a million Rohingya refugees have been living in Bangladesh for several years after fleeing violence in Myanmar. Many are struggling to cope, especially after recent cuts to vital humanitarian aid. But a growing number of women are learning essential vocational skills to help them earn a living.

An Israeli army report admits “errors” were made, in the killing of 14 Palestinian medics, and a UN employee in southern Gaza last month. They were shot dead by Israeli soldiers, buried in a shallow grave and found a week later. The army denies trying to cover up the killings.

Breaking News: Pope Francis dies at age 88 The leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has died. He was 88 years old. Born in Argentina, he was the first Latin American to take the post. Pope Francis was broadly popular - appealing to both conservatives with his orthodox views on religious doctrine and reformers with his liberal views on social justice.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing one of the world’s largest displacement and humanitarian crises. Instability and violence have killed at least 7,000 people and forced millions to flee their homes since the start of this year. Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have taken large areas in the east including the city of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province. And there are fears the tense and fragile situation could worsen after former president Joseph Kabila returned from exile. Kabila says he returned to DRC to 'participate in peace efforts'. But President Felix Tshisekedi's government accuses him of backing M23. So, wow will Kabila's return affect the shaky security environment? And what can the Congolese government do to deal with the crisis??

Donald Trump’s public musings about how Canada should become the United States’ 51st state, has Canadians rallying around their flag. The Listening Post’s Ryan Kohls discusses the Trump effect and the unprecedented impact it is having on Canadian nationalism and politics.