The ongoing conflict in Sudan has intensified, with the United Nations reporting nearly 700 civilian deaths from drone strikes since January, many occurring in regions such as Darfur and Kordofan. The ongoing conflict between the army and the RSF has devastated communities, with attacks hitting homes, schools, and markets; children have been among the most affected. The war, now in its fourth year, has displaced over 11 million people and left around 19 million facing acute hunger. The Red Cross says over 11,000 have been reported missing since the conflict began, a figure which has risen sharply in the past year. Also, destroyed communication networks have left families without news of loved ones, adding to their psychological toll. Aid agencies describe Sudan as the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with most of the population in urgent need of assistance, and relief efforts remain severely underfunded.

At least thirty people have died in a tragic stampede at Citadelle Laferrière in Haiti, where large crowds had gathered for an annual celebration. The incident occurred at the entrance to the historic site, with heavy rain contributing to dangerous conditions as visitors, including many young people, attempted to enter. Authorities say the death toll may rise further as rescue teams continue searching for missing individuals and treating the injured. Leaders have expressed condolences to grieving families amid the shock and sorrow. The disaster comes as Haiti continues to face other significant challenges, including ongoing gang-related violence, placing additional strain on communities and emergency services. The event serves to remind us of the vulnerability of large gatherings in difficult conditions and the deep impact such tragedies have on already struggling populations.

Donald Trump has faced huge criticism after posting and then deleting an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus Christ. The image, shared without explanation, drew backlash from both critics and some supporters, who described it as inappropriate and disrespectful, even blasphemous. Trump defended the post, with the excuse that he was supposed to look like a Red Cross doctor. Meanwhile, he has continued to criticise Pope Leo, saying, ‘He is very much against what I'm doing with regard to Iran. And you cannot have a nuclear Iran. He would not be happy with the end result. You have hundreds of millions of people dead, and it's not going to happen.’ The Pope responded by saying that he wished to avoid direct confrontation. ‘We are not politicians’, he said. ‘We do not deal with foreign policy with the same perspective he might understand it, but I do believe in the message of the gospel, as a peacemaker.’

Christian music played a meaningful role during day six of NASA’s Artemis II mission, as astronauts were awakened to the song 'Good Morning' by TobyMac and Mandisa. The moment was especially poignant because Mandisa died in April 2024, with TobyMac expressing gratitude and reflecting on the honour of their music reaching space. The wake-up playlist also included a variety of popular artists, creating an uplifting start to the crew’s day. Victor Glover, who has been open about his Christian faith, used the mission’s milestone near the moon to share a message centred on Christ’s teaching. He reminded listeners that the greatest commandment is to love God fully and to love one another, even while exploring the vastness of space. Christian artist Anne Wilson also contributed to the mission by performing the national anthem at the launch, describing the opportunity as a powerful reminder of God’s faithfulness and guidance through life’s unexpected paths.