Slovenians vote in a referendum on legalising euthanasia

Slovenia's recent referendum resulted in the rejection of a law that would have legalized assisted dying for terminally ill adults, with approximately 53% of voters opposing the measure. This law had previously received parliamentary approval in July, making the referendum a pivotal moment for public sentiment on this contentious issue.

Slovenians voted in a national referendum to suspend a new law legalizing assisted dying, with approximately 53% rejecting the measure and 47% supporting it, according to election authorities. This decision delays the law's implementation for at least a year.

Gaza's civil defense agency reported that 21 individuals were killed and many others wounded in a series of Israeli airstrikes on Saturday, exacerbating the already fragile truce between Israel and Hamas. This escalation follows a pattern of violence that has persisted despite previous ceasefire agreements.

Slovenia recently held a referendum where voters rejected a law that would have legalized assisted dying for terminally ill adults, with approximately 53% opposing the measure. This decision follows parliamentary approval of the law earlier in July, highlighting a significant public sentiment on the contentious issue of euthanasia.

G20 leaders concluded their summit in South Africa, emphasizing the importance of multilateral cooperation amid a fragmented global order and increasing political rivalries, particularly following the US's disengagement. The summit's final discussions focused on the future of the G20 in this challenging landscape.

Bissau-Guineans are set to vote on Sunday in presidential and parliamentary elections, with President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, a former army general, seeking a second term. His candidacy is supported by a coalition of over 20 political groups, while the main opposition party has been barred from participating in the elections.

Six major airlines have suspended flights to Venezuela following a warning from the U.S. aviation regulator about 'heightened military activity' in the region, which is linked to increasing tensions with President Nicolas Maduro's government.

Severe flooding and landslides in Vietnam have resulted in at least 90 fatalities within a week, with additional individuals reported missing. The natural disasters, exacerbated by relentless rains, have caused significant destruction, particularly in coastal cities and agricultural regions, leading to an estimated $2 billion in damages this year.