Al Mayadeen English
Civilian casualties from bombing or other explosive violence have reached a record high in 2024, with 61,353 civilians killed or injured; a 67% increase from 2023, according to Action on Armed Violence (AOAV). Israeli wars accounted for 55% of these casualties (33,910), followed by the war in Ukraine at 19% (11,693). Gaza was the hardest-hit region, comprising 39% of all casualties, with over 23,600 deaths reported. The report highlighted that AOAV's findings undercount the true toll, as it based its study on English-language reports only.
Alex Roberts
Dmitri Kovalevich
David Miller
Fra Hughes
Figures in History: Pope Francis
Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pope, has passed away at 88. From Buenos Aires to the Vatican, he redefined the papacy with his focus on the poor, peace, and social justice. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936, he became a global symbol of humility and reform. Who was Pope Francis, and what impact did he leave on the world?
