Military Mishap in South Korea, France Upholds Religious Symbol Ban for Lawyers

On March 6th, South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian district during military exercises in Pocheon. The incident caused damage to houses and a church, injuring at least 15 people.

France's highest court has upheld a ban on barristers wearing the hijab and other religious symbols. The French Council of State rejected an appeal to overturn the restriction, which was introduced in 2023.

The UN Development Programme warns that Syria's economy will need 55 years to recover from over a decade of war. The country's GDP is unlikely to reach pre-conflict levels before 2080.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared himself a Zionist at the National Forum on Combatting Antisemitism in Ottawa. He conflated criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism and called for action against pro-Palestinian voices.

Scientists worldwide, including thousands in NYC, protested Trump's massive budget cuts to science programs. They warned that a lack of government funding for research could put millions of lives at risk.

'Friends' star David Schwimmer called on Hollywood to speak out against anti-Semitism at an event held by the Anti-Defamation League, a pro-Israel lobbying group. Israeli actress Gal Gadot was awarded for advocacy for her country.

A recent TikTok trend in Israel has sparked debate, as teenagers film themselves calling their parents and asking if they would donate to children in Gaza, only to capture their reactions. The trend raises questions about the country's moral bankruptcy.

International Women's Day turned violent in Berlin as police brutally targeted women marching in solidarity with Palestinians on March 8th. The incident sparked outrage on social media over the harsh tactics and unjust arrests.

A 28-year-old Peruvian man miraculously survived after being run over by a train in Lima on March 8th. The man was asleep on the railway tracks when the train approached, but he managed to get up and limp away.