Israel and Hamas have been at war since October 7, 2023, when the militant Islamist group attacked Israel. Gaza is bearing the brunt of most of the fighting.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in hospital in serious condition after being shot four times on Wednesday.
The rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people vary worldwide. LGBTQ+ rights are human and civil rights. May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia.