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French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticised the international response to the Gaza conflict, describing the diplomacy surrounding it as a 'spectacle that shames us all'. His comments express frustration that diplomatic efforts have failed to stop the suffering of civilians, and are drawing wide attention to Western governments' perceived inaction over the war.

A Russian strike hit the building of Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, killing one person and damaging the research institution's premises. The attack comes amid continued Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital, which have repeatedly hit civilian and scientific infrastructure. Officials and observers are voicing anger at the targeting of an academic institution, describing it as another example of attacks on non-military sites during the war.

Russian strikes struck a medical facility in Kyiv, killing one person and injuring dozens more. The attack damaged the center and drew renewed criticism of Russia's targeting of hospitals and civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian officials condemned the strike and called for stronger air defense support, while many online reacted with anger and renewed attention to the toll of the war on civilians.

Reports say a new group of migrants has arrived on the Spanish island of Mallorca, adding to arrivals reaching Spain's Balearic Islands. Critics of the Spanish government's migration policy are voicing anger online, accusing Madrid of allowing uncontrolled entry of people from Africa and the Middle East into Spain and the wider European Union, while official reaction has not been detailed.

Demonstrators have set up a tent camp in Madrid for a second night to demand action to lower housing costs and protect tenants. The protest movement was triggered by the police eviction last week of an 87-year-old woman from her lifelong apartment in the city. The elderly woman's removal has become a rallying point for anger over Spain's housing affordability crisis.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to a near-empty General Assembly hall on Thursday after dozens of delegations walked out in protest at the start of his address. Critics, including analyst Daniel Levy, called the speech "grotesque" and argued it underscored both Israel's growing diplomatic isolation and what they see as ongoing impunity over its conduct in Gaza.

A Russian attack on Kyiv has killed civilians, with bodies reported on the streets and a market set on fire. Eyewitness accounts describe strikes hitting during busy evening hours, adding to a pattern of daily strikes on the Ukrainian capital. Commentators are calling the attack deliberate terror against civilians, renewing anger over Russia's ongoing aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities.

Images showing large numbers of Russian prisoners of war captured by Ukrainian forces near Lyman have angered pro-Russian war bloggers, who describe the scenes as a humiliation for Moscow. They are demanding that the Russian government be more honest with the public about the scale of battlefield losses, though commentators view those calls as unlikely to succeed.

Student protests at Lovely Professional University in northern India have turned violent after social media claims that a female student was raped by a worker at a girls' hostel. The university has denied the allegations, calling them rumours, but police have opened an investigation into the reported incident.

Posts are circulating a claim that a child identified as Abeer's son in Gaza has been forced to hold up a sign asking strangers for his family's most basic necessities. The message describes a collapsed local economy in which families depend on aid and donations from people outside Gaza, and asks how such a situation can be considered acceptable.

Russia struck the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, as well as a medical centre in the city centre, according to journalist Jorge Liboreiro reporting from the Ukrainian capital. The attacks drew condemnation, with comments describing the strikes on scientific and medical facilities as showing utter disregard for civilian life. The incidents come amid continued Russian strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, prompting renewed anger and calls for stronger international responses.

The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognisance of the gang-rape of a minor girl aboard a moving bus in the Delhi-NCR region. By acting on its own initiative without a petition, the court has signalled the severity of the case. The incident has renewed public anger over the safety of women and children on public transport in the capital region.

Israeli soldiers posed with an elderly Palestinian woman, saying they were evacuating her from a dangerous area. An investigation later found that the same unit shot her in the back of the head shortly after the photo was taken. The case is drawing outrage online, with renewed criticism of the conduct of Israeli forces toward Palestinian civilians during the war and calls for accountability.

A former Israeli intelligence officer, identified as Seri, has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of blocking an official inquiry into the October 7 Hamas-led attack. According to the accusation, Netanyahu was warned and alerted before the attack but failed to act, and is now obstructing efforts to investigate the failures. The claim adds to growing criticism inside Israel over the lack of a formal state commission of inquiry into the security and political failures of that day.

Former hostages held in Gaza are publicly celebrating the killing of the Hamas terrorist who guarded them, with some saying 'rot in hell'. The remarks reflect lingering anger among freed captives and their families over their treatment in captivity. The identity of the militant and details of the killing were not immediately clear.

An Israeli victim of terrorism has publicly criticised French President Emmanuel Macron over a claim he made about Hamas, saying his remark was like denying the sun will come up. The comment reflects ongoing anger in Israel over European leaders' statements regarding Hamas and the conflict.

An illegal Moroccan migrant living in Spain said women who are raped by migrants bring it on themselves by behaving provocatively, telling reporters that "a woman should stay home, keep house, show respect, and not wear short skirts." The remarks, circulated widely on social media, have sparked outrage and renewed debate in Spain over migration, women's safety and attitudes toward sexual violence.

Utah dairy herds have been hit by H5N1 bird flu, and critics say the US response is failing. Commenters argue the CDC has been weakened, the USDA is politically compromised, and federal inaction is letting the virus spread through cattle, mink, barn cats and mice, raising fears of a new pandemic spilling over to humans.

Palestinian sources report that Israeli forces shot and killed eight-year-old Mohammed Al-Shekhriti while he was playing outside his family's tent in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip. The report circulated rapidly among pro-Palestinian accounts, with many condemning the killing of children in Gaza and calling for accountability and an end to military operations in the territory.

A police officer fired a tear gas grenade at point-blank range into the face of a high school student taking part in a blockade of the Château d'Épluches vocational high school in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, France, on Thursday morning. The incident, reported by the monitoring account AlertesInfos, is drawing outrage online, with many questioning the proportionate use of force against a minor during a student protest.

A new survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) found that 50 percent of Ukrainians name corruption as their top concern, and 72 percent hold President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responsible for the problem. The results, reported by Censor.NET with infographics, underline the pressure on Ukraine's leadership over graft while the country continues to fight Russia's invasion.

Mourners in Gaza gathered for the funeral of eight-year-old Muhammad Saif Al-Din Abdel Wahab Al-Shakhrit, who was killed by Israeli gunfire in al-Mawasi, west of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip. Hundreds joined the burial, with anger and grief directed at continued Israeli military operations in Palestinian areas.

Apple has introduced persistent ads into iOS, showing promotions for its own services on iPhone even when users try to dismiss them. Reports say the ads reappear after being cleared, and users are complaining loudly that the company is cluttering its premium devices with self-promotion, calling on Apple to make such promotions easier to disable or remove entirely.

A protest camp in Madrid has expanded to include dozens of tents following the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her lifelong home. The eviction sparked outrage across Spain, with demonstrators denouncing gaps in the country's tenant protections and calling for stronger housing safeguards for vulnerable residents, particularly elderly tenants facing displacement.

Spanish police in Ceuta used tear gas to break up another clash with protesting migrants, the latest in a series of confrontations in the enclave. The unrest stems from the influx of tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco, and local residents are demanding tighter border controls as rallies and rioting continue to disrupt the Spanish territory.

Iranian officials are warning that any 'spark' of public anger could turn into a 'flame' as the country's deepening economic crisis prompts an expanded security response. Reports highlight growing pressure on ordinary Iranians from inflation and shortages, alongside a heavier security presence and official rhetoric framing protests as threats that must be contained.

South Korea is demanding an apology after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly revealed a transfer of North Korean prisoners of war without consulting Seoul in advance. The unilateral announcement has angered Seoul and raised questions about coordination between Kyiv and its partners over detainees captured fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The dispute touches on sensitive diplomacy between Seoul and Pyongyang, and how information about North Korean troops in the war should be handled.

A French woman confronted a rioter and told him not to vandalize her city; according to widespread reports, he responded by attempting to set her face on fire. The alleged attacker is described as a second- or third-generation migrant. The incident is circulating amid renewed debate in France over migrant-background rioting, public order and violence against civilians.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has promised a housing decree following public fury over the eviction of an elderly woman known as Maricarmen. The case has ignited debate about Spain's housing crisis and treatment of vulnerable tenants, with widespread calls for stronger protections and government action.

Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman, was evicted from her Madrid apartment of 70 years, with dozens of police officers holding back supporters who tried to stop the removal. Her case has become a flashpoint in the Spanish capital as the city confronts a deepening housing crisis, drawing public sympathy and anger over the treatment of long-term tenants.