World Food Programme to cut aid to Gaza

The World Food Programme faces severe funding shortages in Gaza, forcing the reduction of food aid to half a million people as winter approaches. In Australia, the attack on independent MP Helen Haynes has prompted concerns over rising political tensions and violence. Meanwhile, a Kenyan court delivers a verdict on Pastor Paul Mackenzie, who is accused of orchestrating mass starvation within a doomsday cult. France grapples with widespread unrest and looting, leading to local curfews and heightened security. In Canada, Alberta holds a referendum on potential separation from the federation, sparking warnings about economic instability. Finally, Japan initiates an ambitious mission to retrieve soil samples from the Martian moon Phobos to determine its origins, while the UK government introduces fines to curb anti-social behavior, such as playing loud music, on public transport.