Pope Leo: 'world ravaged by handful of tyrants'

Global tensions escalate as Pope Leo condemns world leaders for fueling conflicts, a stance drawing sharp criticism from the Trump administration. Simultaneously, the conflict in the Middle East intensifies with Israel’s ongoing military operations in southern Lebanon, where the systematic destruction of infrastructure and residential areas has drawn accusations of war crimes. In Ukraine, a massive overnight Russian drone and missile attack has resulted in at least 17 deaths and widespread power outages, further straining the nation's critical air defense supplies. Meanwhile, South African opposition leader Julius Malema faces a five-year prison sentence for illegal firearm use, and two rare Claude Monet paintings have sold for nearly $20 million in Paris. Scientific research also reveals that sperm whale communication exhibits a structural complexity comparable to human language, utilizing tonal adjustments and rhythmic patterns to convey information.