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citizen.co.zaKenya School Fire Kills 16 Students, Injures 79
A fire at a boarding school dormitory in central Kenya killed at least 16 people and injured 79 others. The cause remains unknown.
citizen.co.zaU.N. Reports One-Third of Post-Truce Gaza Deaths Near Armistice Line
The U.N. human rights office stated that about one-third of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since an October truce occurred near the armistice line. The office said such killings would amount to unlawful killings and war crimes if troops fired solely because civilians appro…
thehindu.comIsraeli Air Strike in Gaza Kills Three Family Members
Medical workers reported that an Israeli air strike on a home in the Nuseirat refugee camp killed a couple and their six-month-old child. The strike occurred early Sunday morning in central Gaza.
middleeasteye.netIsraeli Air Strike Hits Nuseirat Refugee Camp, Killing at Least Three Palestinians
An Israeli air strike struck the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing at least three Palestinians including a one-year-old child and injuring several others. Al Jazeera correspondent Hani Mahmoud reported from Gaza City.
citizen.co.zaLebanon Cease-Fire Allows Families to Bury War Dead
A temporary lull in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah enabled Lebanese families to exhume temporary graves and conduct burials in southern villages. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported more than 3,000 deaths since March.
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france24.comIsraeli Strike Kills Five Police Officers and 13-Year-Old Boy in Northern Gaza
An Israeli air strike hit a police post in northern Gaza on Saturday, killing five officers and a 13-year-old boy. Gaza police and hospital sources reported additional civilian casualties and injuries.
middleeasteye.netMourners Bury 14 Killed in Israeli Strike on Southern Lebanon Town
Mourners gathered in Deir Qanoun En-Nahr on Thursday to bury 14 people killed in an Israeli airstrike on Tuesday. The strike was the deadliest single incident in Lebanon since a ceasefire took effect last month.
thecanary.coMissiles Strike Primary School in Minab, Iran
More than one hundred women and children died after precision-guided missiles struck a primary school in Minab, Iran. The incident occurred in the southern Iranian city.
naturalnews.comIsraeli Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least Eight Palestinians
Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least eight Palestinians on Sunday, including three community kitchen workers in Deir el-Balah. Gaza's Health Ministry reported the updated death toll since October 2023.
thehindu.comIsraeli Strikes Kill Six in Gaza Over Two Days
The Palestinian Health Ministry reported six deaths and 19 injuries in Gaza over the past two days. The ministry recorded 871 killings since a ceasefire began last October.
rediff.comRussia Launches 294 Drones at Ukraine as Bodies of 528 Soldiers Returned
Russian forces launched 294 drones overnight with 20 striking 15 locations across Ukraine, killing at least one person and injuring dozens, Ukraine's Air Force said. The strikes damaged residential buildings, power infrastructure and transport networks in multiple regions.
middleeasteye.netLebanon Health System Strained as Nearly 9,000 Wounded Since March
Lebanon's health system has been strained by Israeli attacks that have wounded nearly 9,000 people since March. Dozens of medical facilities and ambulances have been hit, more than 100 paramedics have been killed, and hundreds of children injured. The scale of casualties has affe…
BBC NewsTen Killed in Southern Lebanon as Israeli Strikes Target Hezbollah Amid Ceasefire Violations
Lebanese officials reported at least 10 deaths from overnight and daytime Israeli air strikes, among them two paramedics killed while on a rescue mission. The Israeli military said it targeted a suspect attempting to launch a surface-to-air missile and accused Hezbollah of violat…
abcnews.go.comLebanese Health Officials Report 2,795 Killed and 8,586 Injured Since March 2025
Health officials in Lebanon have reported a total of 2,795 killed and 8,586 injured in the country since March 2, 2025. The figures were released on May 9, 2026, covering a period of more than 14 months of conflict with Israel. Officials described the deaths using the term "marty…
Al JazeeraISW Says Ukraine Recaptured More Territory Than It Lost in April
The Institute for the Study of War reported that Russian forces suffered a net territorial loss of 116 square kilometres in April after Ukraine increased its effectiveness. Russian casualties exceeded 35,000 that month according to Ukrainian officials, outpacing recruitment. Ukra…
yahoo.comFire at Tehran Shopping Center Kills Several, Injures Dozens
A fire that began Tuesday in a shopping center near Iran’s capital killed several people and injured dozens, state television reported. The cause of the blaze remained unknown as of Wednesday. Iranian authorities have not released further details on the victims or the extent of d…
South China Morning PostExplosion at China Fireworks Factory Kills 26, Injures 61 in Hunan
An explosion at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company in Liuyang city, Hunan province, killed at least 26 people and injured 61 on Monday afternoon. Rescue operations have concluded, with authorities detaining company staff and halting all local fireworks produ…
Al JazeeraRussian Strikes Kill Five at Ukrainian Gas Facilities
Russian air attacks on Naftogaz facilities in Ukraine's Poltava and Kharkiv regions killed five people and wounded 37, according to the company's CEO. The strikes occurred shortly after both Russia and Ukraine announced unilateral ceasefires. Ukraine also targeted a major Russian…
montrealgazette.comTwo Dead in Leipzig Car Crash; Two Dead in Belo Horizonte Plane Crash; Saskatoon Police Investigate Homicide
A car drove into a crowd in Leipzig, Germany, killing two and injuring several, with a suspect detained. In Belo Horizonte, Brazil, a small plane crashed into a residential building, resulting in two deaths and serious injuries to passengers. Saskatoon police are investigating th…
indiatoday.intoday.inIsraeli Attacks Displace Over a Million in Lebanon and Injure Thousands
Israeli military actions in Lebanon have resulted in more than a million people displaced and thousands injured. A hospital is facing challenges in managing the influx of casualties. Al Jazeera reporter Rory Challands provided coverage on the situation.
bostonglobe.comRussian Drone and Missile Strikes Kill at Least Eight in Ukraine's Dnipro and Other Cities
Russian forces launched a major overnight barrage of drones and missiles targeting multiple Ukrainian regions, with Dnipro suffering the most damage. At least eight people were killed and dozens injured, according to local authorities. The attacks damaged residential buildings, i…
koreaherald.comLebanon Reports 2,496 Deaths and 7,725 Injuries from Israeli Attacks Since March 2025
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported 2,496 deaths and 7,725 injuries resulting from Israeli attacks on the country since March 2, 2025. The figures cover a period of over a year amid ongoing conflict. The ministry provided the update as of April 25, 2026.
rte.ieIsraeli Airstrikes Kill Four in Southern Lebanon Town
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported four deaths from two Israeli airstrikes on Yahmor al-Shaqif. The strikes targeted the town in southern Lebanon. @FirstSquawk reported the details from the ministry's statement.
thehindu.comDutch Intelligence Estimates Over 1.2 Million Russian Troops Killed in Ukraine War
Dutch intelligence has estimated that more than 1.2 million Russian troops have been killed in the Ukraine war. The same estimates indicate over 500,000 losses for Kyiv. These figures were reported amid the ongoing conflict.
rte.ieIsraeli Military Strike in Northern Gaza Results in Five Deaths, Including Three Children
An Israeli strike in northern Gaza on April 23, 2026, resulted in the deaths of five people, three of whom were children. The incident was reported amid ongoing conflict in the region. Mario Nawfal highlighted the human cost, stating that no child should witness such destruction.
france24.comOver 3,300 Killed in Strikes on Iran, Hospitals Affected, Reports Say
More than 3,300 people have been killed in strikes on Iran attributed to the U.S. and Israel, with hospitals impacted. Footage shows medical staff evacuating patients during nearby missile strikes. The report comes from Al Jazeera.