
April 2025

‘I’m Here! Can You Hear Me?’: One Family’s Story of Death in Gaza
The Abu Teirs thought the Israel-Hamas cease-fire might mean they could start to rebuilding their lives. But a new round of Israeli airstrikes dashed those dreams.

Israel Announces Plans to Seize ‘Large Areas’ of Gaza as It Expands Offensive Against Hamas
Israel Katz warned that “large areas” of the enclave would be seized and added to security zones controlled by the military.

Myanmar Military Fires on Chinese Red Cross Convoy in Quake Zone
The ruling junta has vowed to continue military operations that include airstrikes against rebel groups, even as aid organizations struggle to reach devastated areas.

Angola Rail Line Offers Clues to Trump’s Africa Policy
The $4 billion project was the Biden administration’s signature initiative in Africa. Early signs are that the Trump team supports it, too, for mineral access if nothing else.

France’s Parliament Is Set to Debate Changing Rape Law to Include Consent
After dozens of men were convicted of raping a drugged Gisèle Pelicot, lawmakers moved to require that consent be given for sex to be considered consensual.

U.N. Accuses Israel of Killing 15 Rescue Workers in Gaza
The United Nations said Israeli forces killed the people as they were trying to aid injured civilians, then buried them in a mass grave. Israel said nine of the 15 dead were Palestinian militants.

‘I Am Disgusted’: Le Pen Voters Voice Outrage Over Her Conviction
National Rally supporters say the court decision punishing France’s far-right leader for embezzlement will ultimately redound in her favor.

Netanyahu Drops Nominee for Spy Chief After Backlash
Eli Sharvit was a controversial choice after Israel’s prime minister fired his predecessor. Revelations that he wrote a column criticizing President Trump may have helped sink his chances.

A Symbol of Mandalay’s Rapid Growth Comes Crashing Down in Earthquake
The collapse of the Sky Villa complex in the Myanmar city of Mandalay buried an unknown number of people amid the earthquake on Friday that killed more than 2,700.

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong Officials for Pursuing Activists Abroad
China’s former top spy catcher is among six security enforcers targeted as the Trump administration turns its attention to human rights issues in the city.