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In Georgia, overnight protests have spilt into the morning in a last-minute bid to halt the approval of a contentious law. The protests are aimed at blocking a controversial foreign influence bill, labelled by critics as the “Russia law”.

The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced his long-time ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister. Shoigu, who has held the position since 2012, will now serve as secretary of Russia’s Security Council.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist party has emerged victorious in Catalonia’s regional election, as pro-independence factions saw a decline in support.

Internet users in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda have been expressing dissatisfaction with their connectivity, as service providers across East Africa acknowledge ongoing issues. They have said they are working to fix it.

A teenager has been sentenced to 14 years in jail for fatally stabbing a British mother during a home invasion in Australia. Emma Lovell, 41, tragically lost her life while confronting two intruders in Brisbane on Boxing Day in 2022.

At least 37 people have died after flash floods and cold lava flowing from a volcano hit the western Indonesian island of Sumatra.

While domestic travel thrives, international arrivals continue to lag behind. Foreigners entering China are currently at only 30% of the levels seen in 2019.

The UN and the Western powers are worried that a full-scale invasion could lead to mass civilian casualties and a humanitarian catastrophe.

US President Joe Biden has repeatedly warned Israel about the operation in Rafah. But Netanyahu has dismissed the American warning and said his country can fight on without their support. 

Pasco bread is a household staple in Japan, commonly found in supermarkets and convenience stores nationwide. “We deeply apologise for the inconvenience caused to our customers, business partners, and all concerned parties,” it said.