Israel carries out attack against a Hamas leader in Gaza

Israel has targeted a senior Hamas commander in Gaza, marking a potential blow to the group's leadership as cross-border tensions persist despite a fragile ceasefire. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s recent summit with China’s President Xi yielded limited concrete outcomes, focusing on trade and aircraft purchases rather than resolving geopolitical issues like the Strait of Hormuz. In Australia, the tragic death of a five-year-old girl in Alice Springs has prompted a review of the child protection system, highlighting systemic failures and the enduring legacy of colonization. Globally, the World Health Organization is urging stricter regulations on nicotine pouches to curb rising adolescent consumption, while a French museum is actively seeking to return art looted by Nazis during the Second World War to its rightful owners. Additionally, Bolivia faces continued political instability as the government negotiates with protesting miners amid broader economic grievances.