Hezbollah leader’s killing transforms an already deadly regional conflict : NPR

Supporters of the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group raise their fists and cheer as Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah appears via a video link, during a Nov. 3, 2023, rally in Beirut to commemorate Hezbollah fighters who were killed in South Lebanon while fighting against the Israeli forces. Hussein Malla/AP hide caption toggle caption Hussein Malla/AP Israel’s killing … Read more

‘It’s needless death’: Ugandan activists decry restrictive abortion laws | Women’s Rights News

Kampala, Uganda – At exactly 3:21pm on August 25, Moses Odongo received a call informing him that his 14-year-old cousin Christine had died attempting to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. Odongo, who is 40, had just returned home and was sitting down for a drink and a bite to eat. His grief at her untimely death … Read more

Something is Missing from London: Children

The Hackney area of East London is burgeoning with art galleries and cafes. But the neighborhood, like many places that are appealing to young professionals, is rapidly losing families with children. And some experts say it’s a bad sign for the future. We go to Hackney to understand the problem. (Image credit: Lauren Frayer) Source … Read more

Who’s in the running to be Japan’s next prime minister? | Elections News

Japan’s governing party will choose a new leader on Friday to replace Fumio Kishida who announced his resignation in August. The winner of the contest for leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), the largest in parliament, will become the country’s next prime minister. Most analysts expect the new leader to call a snap election … Read more

How Russia is using AI for its election influence efforts : NPR

A woman walks in front of the Kremlin on September 23, 2024. U.S. intelligence officials say Russia has embraced artificial intelligence tools to try to sway American voters ahead of the November election. Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption toggle caption Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images/AFP Russia is the most prolific foreign influence actor … Read more

What’s happening between Israel, Hezbollah as war on Gaza nears one year? | Israel-Palestine conflict News

A longstanding, simmering conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah is escalating. Overnight on Sunday, exchanges following devastating attacks on Hezbollah’s communication systems ratcheted up tension across the border, with chances of war imminent, according to Israeli Army former Brigadier General Amir Avivi. What’s happening right now? A lot. On Saturday, an Israeli strike … Read more