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- 1Gaza bombing sparks grief and anger over world's inaction●From today’s bombing. This hand will forever bear witness to the abandonment of the entire world; a witness to an era th
New airstrikes on Gaza have prompted mourning and furious commentary online, with people sharing images of the aftermath and accusing the international community of abandoning Palestinians. One widely shared message described an injured victim's hand as a witness to 'an era that watched Gaza bleed, then turned its face away', paired with prayers for the dead and calls for justice.
- 2Desert Angels volunteers search for missing migrants at US-Mexico border▼Finding Desert Angels: Searching for the missing at the US-Mexico border https://www. aljazeera.com/video/witness/20 26/
A new documentary follows an ageing search-and-rescue volunteer, one of the 'Desert Angels', who risks his life scouring the harsh terrain along the US-Mexico border for people who have gone missing during crossing attempts. The film highlights the human toll of migration routes and the unpaid groups who comb the desert looking for survivors and remains when authorities do not.
- 3Pope Leo XIV Urges French Bishops to Defend Church's Public Witness▼Pope Leo XIV Urges French Bishops to Defend Church’s Public Witness
Pope Leo XIV has called on French bishops to defend the Catholic Church's public witness, according to Radio Veritas Asia. The appeal underscores the Vatican's concern over the Church's role and visibility in French public life. Further details of the meeting and the Pope's remarks have not been widely reported yet.
- 4Witnesses testify over abuse of Flock surveillance cameras●'Treated like a criminal:' Witnesses testify on abuse of Flock cameras
Witnesses have testified that automated license plate reader cameras made by Flock Safety are being misused, with one describing being 'treated like a criminal'. The testimony highlights growing concern that the vast network of plate-tracking cameras deployed across US communities is being used for surveillance beyond its stated public safety purpose, prompting criticism of oversight gaps and privacy risks.