"Israel Defies ICJ Ruling, Intensifies Rafah Attacks Amid Growing Isolation"

Israel has intensified its attacks on Rafah, defying a Court of Justice ruling. Poland's foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski, stated that Europe needs long-term re-armament to counter Russia and supports Ukraine using Western weapons for attacks on Russian soil. WHO pandemic talks ended without a deal as negotiators from developing countries refused to sign an agreement that did not guarantee access to life-saving drugs and vaccines. Malta's former European Commissioner candidate, Chris Fearne, resigned amid criminal charges of fraud and misappropriation, casting doubt on his nomination.