According to a report, Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Russia, 1,300 kilometres from the Ukraine border. Reportedly, the strike hit the town of Yelabuga in the Tatarstan region, 12 students were injured. According to the report, iranian drones are believed to be produced in Yelabuga. Reportedly, an online video showed an unmanned aircraft exploding above the town. According to the report, the strike also hit an oil refinery in Nizhnekainsk.
Attack on iranian embassy, Syria
According to a report, Iran promised to respond to a strike attributed to Israel, destroying their consulate in Damascus and killing atleast 8 people including a hezbollah member. Reportedly, Iran supports militant groups fighting in Gaza and along the lebenese border and the iranian military have been the subject of isreali attacks, though Israel who did not comment on the strike blamed Iran for a drone attack on an israeli naval base on Monday.
According to the report, Iran’s national security council met on Monday to decide a response to the iranian embassy attack. Reportedly, they have sent a message to the u.s. saying they hold them as Israel’s ally responsible, and have called for a meeting of the u.n. security council.
Seven Aid Workers Killed
According to reports, seven aid workers from World central kitchen were killed in an israeli airstrike in Deir al Balah, central Gaza. Reportedly, the aid workers were helping to deliver food that had arrived earlier on a ship from Cyprus.
According to the report, the deceased who were of various nationalities including a palestinian driver were strook while leaving a warehouse in two armoured cars with the WCK logo, WCK has immediately paused operations in Gaza. Reportedly, Israel’s military spokesperson has expressed deepest condolences to the families and the WCK family.
New law against hate speech
According to a report, a new law against hate speech came into force in Scotland on Monday. Reportedly, the hate crime and public order (Scotland) act makes it an offence to stir up hatred with threatening or abusive behaviour on the basis of age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and transgender identity.
According to the report, racial hatred was banned under a law passed in 1986. Reportedly, the law does not ban hatred on the basis of gender, that will be covered in a new law against misogyny. According to the report, the scots minister for victims and community safety said the new law will help build safer communities that live free from hatred and prejudice.
Battle of the cities
According to a report, Istanbul mayor, Ekrem Imamaglu has defeated Recep Erdoğan in the battle of the cities. Reportedly, the opposition Republican people’s party have defeated Mr Erdogan’s conservative party in major cities such as Ankara, Istanbul, Adana, Bursa and Antalya which were all strongholds of the conservative party. According to the report, observers called it the conservative party’s worst defeat since they took power in 2002.
According to the report, inflation may have been a factor, but the result is the strongest achievement of the Republican people’s party in fifty years. Reportedly, newspapers are hailing the dawn of a new era. According to the report, Mr Erdogan has acknowledged a turning point and promises to respect the decision of the nation.
News Gaza
According to a report, the israeli defence force have withdrawn from al- Shifa hospital in Gaza city. Reportedly, hundreds of people have returned to shelter in the complex, on0e saying buildings had been burned down and that he saw six dead bodies. According to the report, the idf said they had killed hundreds of hamas and other fighters and seized intelligence.
Reportedly, Israel said hamas were using hospitals for military purposes and have raided several hospitals.
News Israel
According to a report, in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv there were large protest marches, some calling for a general election. Reportedly, the israeli prime minister who was criticised by some for his attempted judicial overhaul and for what happened on October 7 said he understands the hostages’ families pain but does not want to call an election before the spring of 2026. According to the report, hostage negotiations resumed on Sunday.
Reportedly, the Israeli prime minister has said there is no victory without going into Rafah, however Israel and the u.s. are scheduled to hold a virtual meeting on Monday to discuss alternative proposals put forward by the u.s. president.
Save Democracy Rally
According to a report, thousands of people joined a save democracy rally in protest against India’s prime minister who they believe is rigging April’s election. Reportedly, Mr Kejriwal, a New Dehli politician was arrested by the federal enforcement directorate which is controlled by the prime minister on charges that Mr Kejriwal’s party accepted bribes amounting to 11 billion rupees (over 11 million euro).
According to the report, Mr Kekjriwal’s Aam Aadmi or common mans party said the charge is fabricated and politically motivated.
Eight dead as boat capsizes
According to a report, the bodies of 8 chinese people were discovered on a beach in the mexican state of Oaxaca. Reportedly, the bodies of 7 women and a man were found on Friday along a route used by illegal immigrants to enter the u.s., it is thought their boat capsized. According to the report, the mexican operated boat had set off from Chiapas state on the border with Guatemala on Thursday, one person survived.
Reportedly, the number of people trying to enter the u.s. from Mexico is increasing. According to the report, more than 6.3 million have entered the u.s. since 2021, mostly fleeing poverty and violence. Reportedly, more than 37,000 chinese migrants have been held at the Mexico u.s. border, Mexico’s immigration facilities have been overflowing. According to reports, illegal immigration is a focus of the u.s. presidential campaign and Mexico has come under increasing pressure to curb the flow.
Turkey election for biggest cities
According to a report, turks are voting in an election to decide who runs their biggest cities such as Ankara, Istanbul and Antalya. Reportedly, there is a strong link between winning Istanbul and winning Turkey, it is home to 1/5 of the population and has a diverse population; many kurds live there. According to the report, the city’s mayor is believed to be Mr Erdogan’s biggest challenger in years. Reportedly, Istanbul was won by a united opposition under mayor, Ekrem Imamaglu in 2019. According to the report, it is where Mr Erdogan grew up selling snacks; he entered politics in the 1970s, becoming mayor, prime minister then president of Turkey.
Reportedly, until 2019 Mr Erdogan’s AK party had ruled Turkey’s biggest cities for 25 years. According to the report, they were defeated when an opposition party alleged irregularities and there was a rerun. Reportedly, Turkey’s 2024 election will be Mr Erdogan’s last one, he is in his third term so can’t rule beyond 2028.