Chuck Mangione, Grammy-winning jazz musician and composer, dies aged 84

The UN food program is sounding the alarm: nearly one in three people in Gaza are going entire days without eating due to severe food shortages. Meanwhile, Israel is under growing pressure from Western allies to ease restrictions on aid deliveries into the region.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another headline—it’s a stark reminder of how dire conditions have become in Gaza. When a third of a population can’t eat for days, it’s a full-blown humanitarian disaster. The fact that Western governments are pushing Israel to act suggests the situation is reaching a breaking point. For readers, it’s a call to pay attention to a crisis that’s escalating behind the politics.

Al Jazeera is calling out what it describes as a deliberate Israeli campaign to incite violence against its Gaza correspondent, Anas al-Sharif. The network claims this effort is meant to legitimize attacks on journalists, coming amid Israel’s ongoing bombardment of Gaza.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about one reporter—it’s part of a bigger, worrying trend where journalists in conflict zones face increasing risks, not just from crossfire but from targeted hostility. If media workers are smeared or threatened, it undermines their ability to report safely and leaves the public in the dark. Given Gaza’s already dire humanitarian crisis, silencing witnesses could make accountability even harder.

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is bracing for a tough week as junior doctors stage a five-day strike, forcing hospitals to juggle emergency care and routine services. Health Secretary Wes Streeting is warning of significant disruptions, with staff stretched thin to maintain critical operations.

Editor’s Note: Strikes like these don’t just delay appointments—they pile pressure on an already strained system. For patients, it could mean longer waits and postponed treatments, highlighting just how fragile healthcare services are when staff walk out. It’s a reminder of the deep tensions between the government and medical workers over pay and conditions.

Joe Root has climbed to second place on the all-time list of Test run-scorers, overtaking some legendary names in the process, as England tightened their grip on the fourth Test against India. His milestone came during a dominant performance that put England in a commanding position.

Editor’s Note: Root’s achievement isn’t just a personal triumph—it cements his place among cricket’s greats while giving England a crucial edge in a high-stakes series. For fans, it’s a reminder of how special his career has been, and for the team, it’s a momentum boost at just the right time.

Donald Trump has arrived in Scotland for a mix of business and diplomacy—visiting his golf course and meeting with UK and EU leaders—but the trip is overshadowed by ongoing fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal back in the US. Meanwhile, Trump also made headlines by claiming Hamas wasn’t interested in a Gaza ceasefire deal, adding another layer of controversy to his overseas visit.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just a routine diplomatic trip. Trump’s travels are colliding with domestic scandals and international tensions, making it a high-stakes moment for his political image. The Epstein ties keep resurfacing, and his comments on Gaza could further complicate already fraught negotiations. For readers, it’s a reminder of how personal controversies and global crises often intersect in modern politics.