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An overcrowded boat carrying more than 100 people capsized on Tuesday in Niger State, Nigeria, after hitting a submerged tree stump on the Kainji Reservoir. The vessel, which set off from Tungan Sule village for a condolence visit, lost contact shortly after departure and was later found capsized, according to Al Jazeera.

Rescue teams have recovered at least 60 bodies, with others still missing. Survivors said the boat was overloaded, a frequent cause of such disasters. Some victims have already been buried, while several remain in critical condition.

Boat accidents are common in Nigeria’s river communities, especially during the rainy season, Al Jazeera reported.

Hamas has urged the United Nations to intervene as Israel’s assault on Gaza intensifies, leaving dozens dead in a single day and entire families buried under rubble. Gaza City has been hit hardest, with residents describing the destruction as “apocalyptic”, Al Jazeera reported.

The humanitarian crisis is deepening. Aid agencies report famine spreading, with more than 360 Palestinians — including 131 children — already dead from hunger. UNICEF warns over 130,000 young children face severe malnutrition, while nearly a million people risk further displacement.

Hamas says it is ready for a ceasefire and prisoner swap, but Israel demands captives’ release and Hamas’s disarmament before any truce.

Global criticism is growing. Spain’s leader has accused Israel of genocide, Scotland is halting funds to arms firms tied to Israel, and the UAE has warned against annexing the West Bank. Utrecht University in the Netherlands has also launched an academic boycott of Israeli institutions, according to Al Jazeera.

A historic Gloria funicular railway car in Lisbon, Portugal, derailed on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 others, several critically, BBC reported.

The Gloria funicular, a landmark link between downtown and Bairro Alto, came off its tracks and struck a building. Officials suspect a loosened cable, but a formal investigation is underway.

Victims include foreign nationals, though identities have not been released.

The Portuguese government declared a national day of mourning, and Lisbon announced three days of mourning as rescue teams worked to recover and aid passengers, according to BBC.

Florida plans to end all vaccine mandates, including those requiring children to be immunised against polio, measles, and other diseases to attend school, BBC reported.

Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo called the mandates “slavery” and pledged to eliminate “every last one,” though no timeline was given. Some rules may require legislative approval, while others could be repealed by the health department.

The move has drawn criticism from doctors and Democratic lawmakers, who warned it could spark a public health crisis. Currently, Florida requires vaccinations for illnesses like chickenpox, hepatitis B, and mumps.

In response, Democratic-led states including California, Oregon, and Washington formed an alliance to uphold vaccine guidance from national medical organizations, according to BBC.