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A hitman who loves… interior design? That’s the concept of “Ikeelya,” an absurdly creative game that was made in 48 hours by a couple in South Africa.
@yelmjouie spoke to the developers, who love video games – and each other. <3
With hopes of rebuilding his life after the ceasefire was announced, video journalist Hussein Farhat returned to his home in Arab Salim in South Lebanon.
But five days later Israeli attacks continued and, again, Farhat had to leave it all behind.
South Africa has been struggling with low economic growth and skyrocketing unemployment, and now, many are looking for someone to blame. Instead of addressing the systemic governance failures, people are blaming migrants.
A 26-year-old Colombian father was shot and killed by U.S. ICE agents while on his way to work – at least the second such killing in less than a week during President Trump’s unprecedented crackdown on immigrants.
Dr. Hussam Abu Safia saved hundreds of lives during Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Now he’s in immediate danger after Israel transferred him to a notorious underground prison without charge or trial.
It’s not just the Argentina controversy.
This football historian says bias may have become “normalized” by FIFA and U.S. policies throughout the 2026 World Cup.
“Books are life for a person.”
This bookstore owner and reading enthusiast is urging people in Gaza not to burn books for cooking or staying warm.
Israeli forces destroyed his home and library, along with dozens of libraries and bookstores across Gaza since Oct. 2023.
This is the moment an Israeli soldier threw a stun grenade into a Palestinian’s car. CCTV footage shows soldiers trapping the passengers inside the vehicle and pointing a rifle at them as they tried to escape.
A year after Sudan’s capital was recaptured from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), at least 2 million Sudanese people have returned to a Khartoum damaged by 3 years of war.
Many Palestinians welcome reconstruction. But they say it must be led by Palestinians – not decided without them.
Bisan reports. Watch the full story and let us know what you think.
