Israel and Iran launch new attacks as Tehran says it will not negotiate nuclear program while under threat
Iran and Israel exchanged missile strikes again early Saturday after Tehran made clear it would not negotiate over its nuclear program when under threat, while Israel claimed its strikes had delayed Iran's nuclear weapons development by "at least two or three years."
The attacks included strategic targets such as the nuclear facility in Isfahan, were accompanied by explosions over Tel Aviv, and despite reports of casualties in Iran, there were none in Israel.
French plans to ban small boats will lead to more deaths, charity says
French charity Utopia 56 has warned that new police tactics to stop boats carrying asylum seekers to the UK at sea will increase the death toll and lead to legal challenges in European courts. Its coordinator, Arthur Dos Santos, said the measures would push people to desperate measures and make the Channel crossing more violent and dangerous, without stopping it.
EU review shows Israel violated human rights in Gaza
A review by the European External Action Service has found evidence that Israel has violated its human rights obligations under the EU Association Agreement due to its actions in Gaza, including the humanitarian blockade and attacks on hospitals. The document also cites the forced displacement of Palestinians, arbitrary arrests and violence as serious and widespread violations.
China tightens internet controls with new centralized form of virtual identification
China has created one of the most extensive systems of online censorship and surveillance in the world, making user anonymity almost impossible through mandatory identity checks on every platform.
A national virtual ID for the internet is now being introduced, which will centralize the identity verification process and allow authorities to monitor and block users in real time, significantly increasing control and further restricting freedom of expression.
