TRENDS Group

Small drones are increasingly being used as weapons in Myanmar's civil war, with resistance forces and the military alike rigging flying machines to drop bombs on enemy positions. The conflict, which began after the 2021 coup, has seen improvised drone attacks become a cheap and accessible way for under-equipped groups to strike targets. Observers say the trend highlights how low-cost drone warfare is spreading to smaller conflicts worldwide.

Femicides are increasing in South Africa, according to a France 24 report highlighting the country's persistent problem of violence against women. The killings of women because of their gender remain among the highest rates worldwide, and the reported rise is renewing concern among rights groups and calls for stronger government action.

Death rates among young American adults have risen sharply, with a reported 71% increase in just over a decade. The finding points to a worsening mortality crisis among people in early adulthood, a group long expected to see improving health outcomes. Observers are linking the trend to broader public health concerns, though detailed causes are not specified in the report.