Around 500,000 people protested in Israel after 6 hostages were killed in Gaza. Demonstrators in cities like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv demanded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure a ceasefire and bring home the remaining 101 hostages. The bodies of the six hostages were recovered from a tunnel in Gaza. Netanyahu vowed to hold those responsible accountable, while anger grew over the government's handling of the crisis. Protests intensified, with calls for a general strike to push for a deal that would end the conflict and free the remaining captives.

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway married American shaman Durek Verrett in a star-studded ceremony in the town of Geiranger on Saturday. The wedding followed three days of festivities, with celebrities and artists from Norway and the U.S. in attendance. Märtha Louise, 52, has attracted attention for her alternative beliefs, including claims of communicating with angels. Verrett, 49, claims to be a sixth-generation shaman. The couple sold photo and film rights to British magazine Hello! and Netflix, sparking protests from Norwegian media. The marriage has received widespread criticism, adding to the declining support for the Norwegian royal family.

Severe flooding in Gujarat has caused the Vishwamitri River to overflow, resulting in crocodiles entering Vadodara's urban areas. Over the past four days, 25 crocodiles have been rescued from various locations in the city. A video of two Indian Medical Association (IMA) volunteers transporting a crocodile on a scooter went viral, capturing public attention. The crocodile, with its mouth taped, was safely handled by the volunteers on a busy street. Social media praised the volunteers for their bravery and dedication. The rescue efforts continue as the city deals with the aftermath of heavy rains.

Namibia will cull 723 animals, including 83 elephants, as part of a drought relief program to combat food insecurity caused by severe El Nino-induced drought. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism announced that the culling, conducted by professional hunters, will provide meat for those affected by the drought. The targeted animals include hippos, buffalos, zebras, and impalas from national parks and communal areas. Nearly 68 million people in Southern Africa are impacted by the ongoing drought, with countries like Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi already declaring the hunger crisis a state of disaster.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, representing the Okhla constituency in Delhi, alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at his residence early Monday morning. In a post on X, Khan claimed that the ED's actions were politically motivated and ordered "at the behest of the dictator." Khan is under investigation for money laundering related to the Delhi Waqf Board. He criticized the government's "dictatorship" and questioned, "How long will this dictatorship last?" AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh accused the central government of targeting opposition voices through central agencies.

India's Nishad Kumar secured his second Paralympic silver medal in the men's high jump T47 event at the Paris Paralympics. The 24-year-old athlete achieved a season-best jump of 2.04 meters, finishing behind USA's Roderick Townsend, who claimed gold with a 2.12m jump. This victory follows Nishad's silver in the same event at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021. Despite narrowly missing the 2.08m mark, Nishad's impressive performance solidifies his status in para-athletics. Meanwhile, fellow Indian athlete Ram Pal finished seventh with a personal best of 1.95m.

The bodies of Piotr Swiderski and his three young children, all under the age of four, were discovered by Surrey Police at a house in Bremer Road, Staines-upon-Thames, on Saturday afternoon. Police believe it to be an isolated incident with no third-party involvement. The children's mother and next of kin are being supported by specialist officers. Floral tributes have been left outside the home, with messages mourning the loss. Post-mortems and formal identification are pending. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is assessing a referral due to prior police contact with the family.

Severe flooding in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has claimed 19 lives, leaving over 17,000 people displaced. Triggered by relentless rain due to a low-pressure system, the flooding has disrupted roadways, leaving many areas cut off. The South Central Railway cancelled 140 trains, diverting 97 others, stranding 6,000 passengers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured both states of central support after speaking with the respective Chief Ministers. Relief operations are ongoing, with 26 National Disaster Response Force teams deployed. The meteorological department has forecasted more heavy rainfall in both states over the coming days.

 In Kolkata's Dharmatala, a protest demanding justice for the R G Kar incident continued overnight. Participants, including celebrities like Swastika Mukherjee and Sohini Sarkar, have been staging a sit-in at Rani Rashmoni Avenue. The protest, organized by the Nagarik Mancha, aims to pressure the state government to respond to their demands, particularly for justice in the R G Kar case. The demonstration includes street plays and slogans, highlighting the intensity of the movement. Protesters vowed to stay until they receive responses from the health, education, and women's welfare departments.

An Israeli air strike on the Safad school in Gaza City, which was sheltering displaced Palestinians, resulted in the deaths of 11 people, including a woman and a girl. The strike, which wounded several others, was reportedly aimed at a Hamas command centre within the school, according to the Israeli military. Gaza health officials stated that most casualties were women and children. The attack comes amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has led to significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip.