At least 60 Palestinians were killed on Monday alone. Many of them have been living in tents. More than 50,000 people have been confirmed dead since October 2023, with another 11,000 declared dead, their bodies believed to be trapped under rubble.

Christian evangelical organisations in the Netherlands are violating international law and EU sanctions by collecting money for illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. These are the findings of an investigation by the Dutch investigative platform Investico and TV programme BOOS. One organisation has even offered to buy weapons.

Military plans for US air strikes on Yemen have been shared with a journalist on the messaging platform Signal, hours before they were carried out. The editor in chief of the Atlantic Magazine said he was added to a group chat, by the White House national security adviser. The White House has confirmed the messages are real, with the breach sparking a firestorm in Washington over how the administration handles classified information.

A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo is trying 63 soldiers accused of deserting their posts in North Kivu’s Lubero territory. The army claims they abandoned their positions as M23 rebels advanced. The UN has reported human rights violations by the army, government-allied militias, and the M23 in eastern DRC.

In Bangladesh, families of victims who were abducted and held in secret detention centres are calling for justice. A commission has found children among hundreds of people imprisoned -- during deposed leader Sheikh Hasina's tenure. She was overthrown in a student-led uprising last year.

One of the major problems facing the Chinese government at this week’s National People’s Congress is the real estate sector. The building boom, which for so long fuelled rapid growth, stuttered during the economic slowdown, leaving developers crippled by debt and investors empty handed.

Children in Gaza face lasting wounds from war, with many injured by unexploded ordnance in their homes and streets. Aid groups work to rehabilitate victims and raise awareness about these hidden dangers. Families struggle to secure medical care, while injured children undergo therapy to recover. Efforts focus on preventing future tragedies through education. Despite the challenges, resilience and hope persist among survivors. With international support, aid organisations aim to expand their reach. Healing extends beyond physical recovery to rebuilding lives.

A Bangladeshi student group that led an uprising to oust Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year has started a new political party. The launch of the National Citizen Party was celebrated on Friday with a major rally.

G20 finance ministers and central bank governors are meeting in Cape Town, but several key members are absent. The US Treasury Secretary cited obligations in Washington, following the Secretary of State’s absence at a G20 meeting in Johannesburg. Meanwhile, African leaders are pushing for debt relief as defaults and rising living costs affect several nations. South Africa is using its G20 presidency to advance African interests, but shrinking foreign aid and US disengagement raise concerns. Critics question the G20’s relevance as major finance ministers skip meetings. Analysts warn of geopolitical shifts affecting global stability. South Africa aims to prioritise debt sustainability and energy transition, but reduced US support may hinder these efforts.

In South Sudan, a family of nine was ambushed by armed men in military uniforms while driving home from a funeral. One relative was killed, and the attackers threatened to burn them alive before stealing their possessions. The incident highlights the country’s ongoing instability, seven years after a peace deal ended a civil war. Political turmoil and ethnically targeted violence are rising, with communities once living peacefully now divided. Despite efforts by local leaders to reduce tensions, politicians are accused of stoking conflict for power. Meanwhile, the government blames a UN arms embargo for delaying the implementation of the peace agreement, leaving civilians like the ambushed family desperate for safety.