ICJ orders halt to Rafah offensive as Gaza war widens
The United Nations top court ordered Israel to immediately halt its military offensive in Rafah Gaza, stop short of a full cease fire, and allow humanitarian aid and UN fact finding. The decision pressures Israel while warning of grave humanitarian risk in Gaza.
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Nawaf Salam
Naledi Pandor
SABC
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Vusimuzi Madonsela
Health Ministry
Blinne Ni Ghralaigh
International Criminal Court
ICC
Karim Khan
Yoav Gallant
Yahya Sinwar
Mohammed Deif
Ismail Haniyeh
Louisiana signs first law classifying abortion drugs as controlled
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a landmark bill that classifies the abortion drugs mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled dangerous substances. The law, approved after final Senate passage, drew opposition from physicians who warn it could limit access to essential reproductive care. Supporters say the measure protects expectant mothers from coerced abortions, though cited examples are limited.
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Baldwin faces July trial as judge rejects dismissal request
A New Mexico judge upholds Alec Baldwin's single involuntary manslaughter charge over Halyna Hutchins death on the Rust set. The ruling keeps the case on track for a summer trial as defense and prosecutors clash over grand jury conduct and exculpatory evidence.
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New Mexico
Alec Baldwin
Rust
Mary Marlowe Sommer
Baldwin
Halyna Hutchins
Uvalde families sue Meta and Call of Duty maker
On the second anniversary of the Robb Elementary attack in Uvalde families sue Meta Platforms the Instagram owner and the Call of Duty maker over claims they bears responsibility for products used by the teenage gunman. They also sue Daniel Defense the Ak style rifle maker involved in the May 24 2022 shooting. The suits come as Uvalde mourns one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history with 19 students and two teachers killed.
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Singapore Airlines tightens cabin rules after turbulence death
Singapore Airlines will suspend hot beverage and meal service when seat belt signs are on and require cabin crew to buckle up during turbulence. The Boeing 777 bound for Singapore from London encountered extreme turbulence over the Irrawaddy basin, sending items and passengers flying. A 73-year-old man died and dozens were injured. 46 passengers and two crew remained hospitalized as the flight diverted to Thailand. The airline says crews will secure loose items, advise passengers to stay seated, and monitor those needing help during bad weather.
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Hooks named KU vice chancellor for research succeeds interim leader
Shelley Hooks, previously associate vice president for research at UGA since 2018, will lead KU research on the Lawrence and Edwards campuses. She will align the Office of Research with KU's mission, oversee research administration, and partner with faculty staff and students to advance discovery and innovation.
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University of Virginia
University of North Carolina
Department of Pharmacology
School of Medicine
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