Thousands join pro-Palestinian protest in London to demand Gaza ceasefire (www.reuters.com)
Israel rebuffs allies’ calls to ‘pause’ Gaza assault (www.reuters.com)
Gaza under blackout as Israel reports 'good progress' in war against Hamas (www.reuters.com)
As Gazans Scrounge for Food and Water, Hamas Sits on a Rich Trove of Supplies (www.nytimes.com)
Iranian teen injured on Tehran Metro while not wearing a headscarf has died, state media says (apnews.com)
An Iranian teenage girl injured weeks ago in a mysterious incident on Tehran’s Metro while not wearing a headscarf has died, state media reported Saturday....
Hungary, Slovakia criticise more aid to Ukraine as EU fights over budget (www.reuters.com)
Italian woman wins court case to evict her two sons, aged 40 and 42 (www.theguardian.com)
Mass arrests target LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria while abuses against them are ignored, activists say (apnews.com)
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Law enforcement authorities in Nigeria are using the country’s same-sex prohibition law to target the LGBTQ+ community while ignoring abuses against them, rights groups and lawyers say, in the wake of fresh mass arrests of gay people....
Abortion restrictions in Russia spark outrage as the country takes a conservative turn (apnews.com)
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Despite its last-minute scheduling, the meeting at a bookstore in Russia’s westernmost city of Kaliningrad still drew about 60 people, with many outraged by a lawmaker’s efforts to ban abortions in local private clinics....
War-weary mothers, wives and children of Ukrainian soldiers demand a cap on military service time (apnews.com)
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Scores of protesters gathered on the streets of Ukrainian cities on Friday to demand a cap of 18 months on mandatory military service, amid new suggestions of possible Ukrainian and international weariness with the 20-month war....
London set for massive pro-Palestinian protest demanding Gaza ceasefire (www.independent.co.uk)
Uganda’s vicious anti-LGBTQ+ law could reverse decades of progress against AIDS in Africa (www.lgbtqnation.com)
It’s an Absolutely Terrifying Night in Gaza Right Now (www.yahoo.com)
Some people, communicating via satellite phones, have described the attack as the “heaviest bombardment yet,” according to independent journalist Sharif Kouddous....
Mexicans loot shops after Hurricane Otis devastates Acapulco (www.telegraph.co.uk)
Rapist who dragged woman to forested area in Kranji gets jail, caning for brutal attack (www.straitstimes.com)
Poland changes construction laws to curb “pathological” housing development | Notes From Poland (notesfrompoland.com)
Iran warns Hezbollah ready for Israel ground offensive (www.ynetnews.com)
Spanish clergy sexually abused more than 200,000 children: Report (www.aljazeera.com)
Hamas vows 'full force' after Israel steps up Gaza ground operations (www.reuters.com)
Israeli military launches major ground incursion in Gaza (www.axios.com)
The Israeli military said Friday night local time that its “ground forces are expanding” their operations in Gaza.
German defense minister calls for NATO to prepare for potential Russian aggression (news.liga.net)
Iranian-Backed Militias Mount New Wave of Attacks as U.S. Supports Israel (www.wsj.com)
Tehran appears to have ended an undeclared six-month truce
China Strips Missing Defense Minister of Government Posts (www.wsj.com)
Beijing didn’t announce a replacement for Li Shangfu, who hasn’t been seen in public for two months