- Associated Press
In Burkina Faso, a growing number of children are traumatized by war
When armed men entered Safi’s village in northern Burkina Faso and began firing, she hid in her home with her four children. Safi, whose last name has been withheld for security reasons, is among 2 million people displaced in the West African country by growing violence between Islamic extremists and security forces. About 60% of the displaced are children.
- Reuters
Hamas signals post-war ambition in talks with Palestinian rival Fatah
Deep divisions will limit progress at reconciliation talks between Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah this month, conversations with five sources in the groups indicate, but the meetings highlight that the Islamist group is likely to retain influence after Israel's war in Gaza. The talks between Hamas and the Fatah party of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will be held in China in mid-June, according to officials from both sides.
- The Independent
Across France for £1.35 per day: A new deal for young rail travellers
Train Talk: Summer promotion emulates Germany’s post-pandemic transport offer – but with an age limit
