United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK is working with allies on a joint plan to end the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for oil and gas tankers. The initiative follows calls from U.S. President Donald Trump for international assistance, though Starmer emphasized that the effort will not be a NATO mission.
The World Health Organization has approved the first malaria medication specifically developed for newborns and infants weighing between 2 and 5 kilograms. This announcement was made ahead of World Malaria Day, highlighting a significant step toward the goal of eradicating the disease.
Colombia and the Netherlands have launched the first international conference on phasing out fossil fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. The six-day event features 56 participating countries that together represent approximately 20 percent of global fossil fuel production.
At least twelve people, including six police officers, were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza on Friday according to local authorities. The strikes are part of the ongoing conflict in the region.
The U.S. Department of Justice aims to expand the federal death penalty and authorize execution methods including firing squads, electrocution, and gas suffocation. This initiative aligns with President Donald Trump's campaign promise to prioritize these measures during his second term.
A small fire broke out in the windowsill of a house on Rijnstraat in IJmuiden on Friday evening. Emergency services quickly brought the situation under control, and no injuries were reported.