Health workers killed in the war have included more than 50 highly qualified specialists who were seeking to create a healthcare system for a Palestinian state. With each specialist killed, Gaza lost a network of knowledge that will take years to rebuild.
A combination picture shows health workers killed in the Gaza war. Handout via REUTERS
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday instituted a broad asylum ban on migrants caught illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, a major enforcement move in the run-up to November elections that will decide control of the White House.
Migrants seeking asylum in the United States try to cross a razor wire fence deployed to inhibit their crossing into the U.S., as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, June 4, 2024. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez
Markets
A group of current and former employees at artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Alphabet's Google DeepMind on Tuesday raised concerns about risks posed by the emerging technology.
AI (Artificial Intelligence) letters and robot hand are placed on computer motherboard in this illustration taken, June 23, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
UK elections
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour challenger Keir Starmer went head-to-head on Tuesday over how to boost Britain's economy, with the PM accusing the opposition party of wanting to increase taxes if it wins power at a July 4 election.
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak debate, as ITV hosts the first head-to-head debate of the General Election, in Manchester, Britain, June 4, 2024 in this handout image. Jonathan Hordle/ITV/Handout via REUTERS
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to win a rare third term in office, but a smaller-than-expected mandate means he will have to lean more on his allies for support, and that means urgently addressing issues like unemployment, inflation and economic disparities in the world's most populous nation.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves towards his supporters during a roadshow as part of an election campaign, in Kolkata, India, May 28, 2024. REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary/File Photo
Talking Points
World number one Novak Djokovic's disappointing season continued on Tuesday when the defending French Open champion was forced to pull out of the Grand Slam before his quarter-final with a knee injury that could threaten his Wimbledon and Olympic chances.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a shot during his match against Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina on day nine of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 3, 2024. Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports
Children in Gaza fetch water from collection points, journeying through roads lined with the remnants of destroyed buildings from eight months of war.