Firefighters die during dramatic sea rescue off Crete

Fighting has returned to Ukraine's Kherson region after the longest ceasefire of the war, according to BBC World. The renewed clashes show that the recent pause in hostilities has collapsed, raising risks for civilians and frontline troops. Kherson remains strategically important because of its position on the Dnipro River and its role in the southern front.

Drone strikes have extended a campaign targeting Sudan’s electricity system, according to Al Jazeera. The attacks threaten power supplies and civilian infrastructure as Sudan’s conflict continues. Damage to the grid could worsen conditions for residents already affected by fighting.

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.