Recent events in Syria include former Assad soldiers joining new forces, a tragic shooting in a displacement camp, and condemnation of Palestinian displacement, alongside scrutiny of security apparatus dissolution. Read more...

Recent events highlight rising global tensions, including North Korean missile tests, a deadly ambush in Syria, and an accidental bombing in South Korea. A heatwave in Brazil also prompts school closures. Read more...

A roundup of top news stories: Syrian clashes escalate, Pope Francis shares a message from the hospital, and the BBC faces scrutiny over a Gaza documentary. Read more...