Year: 2026

New Google Maps satellite images reveal extensive destruction in Gaza nearly three years into the ongoing conflict, with over 74,000 Palestinians reported killed.
The United Nations Satellite Centre estimates 82 per cent of structures damaged, as the humanitarian crisis deepens amid significant displacement and loss of agricultural land.

Reaction is escalating following a demonstration by a group identified as white nationalists at a British Columbia First Nation on Sunday. Community members and local leaders have expressed their concerns about the event and its implications for racial tensions in the area.

President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson will meet with leading AI executives on Tuesday to discuss regulation and innovation in the rapidly evolving technology sector. Attendees include Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI President Greg Brockman, among others.

Severe storms in Nepal and India have resulted in at least 19 deaths and 10 missing, following landslides and flooding that have caused significant damage.

Pope Francis visited Metz on Monday, where he was escorted to the airport by President Emmanuel Macron. This visit marks a significant engagement between the papacy and French leadership, highlighting ongoing dialogue and collaboration.

Hungary’s Parliament has revoked the immunity of Prime Minister Peter Magyar and two former ministers from Viktor Orban’s government, enabling criminal investigations into each. The probes involve allegations of theft, embezzlement, and bribery, marking a significant shift in accountability following Orban’s tenure.

Business owner Gerald Goertsen reported that security cameras recorded an individual removing lavender plants from the side of his commercial building over the weekend. The incident has raised concerns about vandalism and theft at the location.

Kurt Olsen, previously with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, has resigned from the Justice Department amid ongoing investigations into alleged election irregularities. His departure follows that of prosecutor Joe diGenova, as the department faces scrutiny over its handling of related cases.

A murder enquiry has been launched in France after 85-year-old British retiree John A. was found dead with serious injuries in his home.

Sweden’s Social Democrat leader, Magdalena Andersson, announced she cannot form a government following the recent elections, returning her mandate to parliament. Speaker Andreas Norlén will consult with party leaders to identify a new candidate, with outgoing Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson likely to be reconsidered for the role.