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Al Jazeera's senior analyst Marwan Bishara describes Israel’s latest bombing of Gaza’s Shujayea neighbourhood, which killed at least 29 Palestinians, as part of a broader strategy of “industrial-scale killing” aimed at ethnically cleansing Gaza. He argues that, unlike earlier phases of the war, current attacks are emotionless, calculated, and without military targets. Global public opinion, particularly in the US, is shifting against Israel, but governments remain inactive. Bishara claims Israel acts with impunity, emboldened by US support, as Netanyahu reportedly seeks further backing from Trump to expand regional ambitions.

Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine has not halted the surrogacy boom there. Instead, the industry has adapted, despite the war risking surrogate mothers’ physical and mental wellbeing. Why is Ukraine the main surrogacy hub in Europe – and at what cost?

China has responded to the US by imposing additional tariffs of 50 percent on imports, making a total of 84 percent. This follows the US decision to put rates of 104 percent on China on Wednesday China - the world's second-largest economy - is calling President Donald Trump's move 'reckless.' The US administration pushed ahead with introducing a second round of global tariffs on Wednesday, despite worldwide concern.

An Israeli strike has hit a residential home in the Shujayea neighbourhood in Gaza City. At least 20 Palestinians have been killed in the attack, three of the victims are children. 50 people in or near the building have been injured and taken to al-Ahli Arab Hospital. Many are missing and trapped under the rubble of the home.

US President Donald Trump has hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the second time since returning to office in January. Iran and Gaza were the main topics discussed. Why did the meeting take place - and what does it signal?

A former Egyptian diplomat has described the call involving the leaders of Egypt, Jordan and France as a “very good move” that outlines a clear vision for the future of the embattled enclave. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Hussein Haridy noted several “common denominators” between the positions of Egypt, Jordan and France and that of the US, particularly regarding the return of the remaining captives being held in Gaza and the post-war future of the Strip. Abdullah II, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Emmanuel Macron agreed that the Palestinian Authority, and not Hamas, should be the sole governing authority in Gaza after the war. However, the Jordanian king and Egyptian and French presidents also firmly rejected any displacement of Palestinians from Gaza – an idea Trump has stuck with.

UN chief Guterres warns Gaza’s humanitarian crisis has worsened since the ceasefire collapsed, with aid blocked and starvation looming. He condemns Israel’s legal violations as the occupying power, citing Geneva Conventions on food, medical care, and aid access. Despite looting risks and attacks, UN workers persist—but Israel’s new aid restrictions threaten principled relief. Guterres demands hostage releases, full ceasefire, and independent probes into aid worker deaths. He rejects complicity in Israel’s "calorie-counting" aid control, stressing neutrality. The West Bank risks Gaza-like devastation without urgent action. The world must uphold law, humanity, and truth.

Spain’s housing crisis has driven hundreds of thousands to the streets, demanding affordable housing. Over the past decade, home prices have increased by almost 50 percent. Rents are soaring, and not enough properties are available for rent. It’s a story that’s echoing in many cities across the world. What will Spain do next?

Israeli forces have carried out overnight attacks on different parts of the Gaza Strip. On Monday, the heads of six UN agencies called for an urgent renewal of the ceasefire. They warned of severe aid shortages and the mounting civilian death toll since Israel resumed its war last month. A strike on a residential building in Deir el-Balah killed at least 11 Palestinians at dawn on Tuesday. Children were among the victims. Survivors have been trying to recover bodies from under the rubble.

Iran has said it would hold talks with the United States over its nuclear programme, confirming an earlier announcement by President Donald Trump. But Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is denying any direct engagement with Washington. On X, he said that Iran and the United States will meet in Oman on Saturday, for indirect high-level talks. Araghchi went on to say it was “as much an opportunity as it is a test” and that the ball is in America's court. Earlier, Trump had announced the start of “direct” talks, while maintaining threatening rhetoric suggesting the US could attack Iran. Tehran had earlier dismissed Washington’s calls for the talks. Trump made the comments during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.