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UN court order deepens Israel’s isolation as it fights on in Rafah

A ruling Friday from the International Court of Justice ordering an immediate halt to Israel’s military offensive in Rafah marked a stunning rebuke of the Israeli leadership’s prosecution of the war in Gaza, including the decision to send troops and tanks into a city where more than a million Palestinians had sought refuge.

Singapore Airlines tightens cabin safety measures after turbulence killed one, injured dozens
The airline said it has adopted a “more cautious approach to managing turbulence in-flight” after the Boeing 777 jet heading to Singapore hit extreme turbulence in the Irrawaddy basin on Tuesday, hurling people and items around the cabin.

Ukraine starts freeing some prisoners to join its military
Denys Maliuska, Ukraine’s justice minister, said in an interview Friday that nearly 350 prisoners had already been freed under a law enacted last week that allows convicts to serve in the army in exchange for the possibility of parole at the end of their service.

Hungary will seek to opt out of NATO efforts to support Ukraine, Orbán says

“We do not approve of this, nor do we want to participate in financial or arms support (for Ukraine), even within the framework of NATO,” Orbán said, adding that Hungary has taken a position as a “nonparticipant” in any potential NATO operations to assist Kyiv.

Young missionary couple from US among 3 killed by gunmen in Haiti’s capital, police say
The young married couple was Davy and Natalie Lloyd, according to a Facebook posting from Natalie Lloyd’s father, Missouri state Representative Ben Baker.

Top UN court orders Israel to halt military operation in Rafah; Israel is unlikely to comply
The order by the International Court of Justice further ratchets up international pressure on an increasingly isolated Israel to rein in its war on Hamas in Gaza.

Italian teenage computer wizard set to become the first saint of the Millennial generation
Pope Francis has paved the way for the canonization of the boy, attributing a second miracle to the 15-year-old Italian computer whiz who died of leukemia in 2006.

The bodies of three more hostages are recovered from Gaza by the Israeli army
Israel is also expecting a ruling Friday afternoon by the International Court of Justice to decide on an urgent plea by South Africa to order Israel to cease operations.

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Singapore Airlines tightens cabin safety measures after turbulence killed one, injured dozens

The airline said it has adopted a "more cautious approach to managing turbulence in-flight" after the Boeing 777 jet heading to Singapore hit extreme turbulence over the Andaman Sea on Tuesday, hurling people and items around the cabin.

More than 100 people believed killed by a landslide in Papua New Guinea, Australian media report

Villagers say the number of those killed could be much higher. Social media video show locals pulling out buried bodies

Sydney judge says US ex-fighter pilot accused of training Chinese aviators can be extradited to US

A Sydney judge has ruled that former US Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan can be extradited to the United States on allegations he illegally trained Chinese aviators, leaving the attorney-general as Duggan’s last hope of remaining in Australia.

Iran’s military says Raisi’s helicopter caught fire soon after crash and there was no sign of attack

The first statement on the crash did not lay blame but said more details would come after further investigation.

Fire at chemical factory in India kills at least 9, with searchers looking for more victims

The explosion in the factory’s boiler on Thursday led to a fire that affected nearby factories and houses in Maharashtra state’s Thane district, administrative official Sachin Shejal said.

A fire in an apartment building in Hanoi, Vietnam, kills 14 people and injures 6

It took an hour to extinguish the fire, and state media reported 24 residents were in the building, seven in the owner’s family and 17 tenants.

Security Council to vote on resolution decrying attacks on UN and aid workers, demanding protection

The Swiss-sponsored resolution expresses grave concern at the growing number of attacks and threats against UN and humanitarian personnel along with the continuing disregard and violations of international humanitarian law by combatants.

Demi Moore, Cher, and more stars raise money for AIDS research at amfAR gala near Cannes

Demi Moore, whose film “The Substance” caused a stir at Cannes, hosted this year's gala, a role launched by Elizabeth Taylor in 1993.