World

• At least 82 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza as critical aid fails to reach Palestinians

  Humanitarian aid struggles to reach Gaza amid a new round of deadly Israeli strikes. Diplomats came under attack in Jenin, while international pressure mounts on Israel.

• Israel encircles 2 of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals, groups say

  WHO director warns Gaza's healthcare system is stretching "beyond the breaking point" as Israeli troops reportedly encircle remaining medical facilities.

• Suicide car bomber attacks school bus in Pakistan, killing at least 5 people

  A suicide car bomber struck a school bus in Pakistan on Wednesday, killing five people, including at least three children, and wounding 38 others.

• Putin visits Kursk region for first time since booting Ukrainian forces from territory

  Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the western Kursk region on Tuesday, the first time he stopped by since Russian forces ejected Ukrainian troops from the area.

• Trump to meet leader of ‘out of control’ South Africa at White House

  Trump set to meet South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as U.S.-South Africa ties face scrutiny over foreign policy, economic stagnation and controversial land expropriation issues.