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The World Health Organization says ongoing violence in northern Ethiopia is driving the region’s health system toward collapse. The warning highlights growing risks to medical care and public health as conflict disrupts services and access for civilians.

Al Jazeera condemned Israel's extension of its ban on the broadcaster and called for it to be lifted immediately. The move keeps restrictions on a major regional news network operating in Israel. It raises concerns over press freedom and access to independent coverage.

A man accused of igniting the deadly Palisades fire will be retried on arson charges after a mistrial. The case matters because the fire caused deaths and major destruction, and the retrial will test accountability for one of the region's most damaging wildfires.

Al Jazeera reports that US oil companies have earned about $130 billion from the Iran war while household energy bills are rising. The contrast between wartime corporate profits and consumer costs raises questions about energy policy and who bears the burden.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is quickly re-detaining immigrants who were released after courts granted their petitions, according to The Guardian. The practice raises concerns that legal victories are being undermined and that due process is being denied to people challenging detention.