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Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered late into the night in anticipation of further armistice negotiations and to demand an agreement to return hostages. Some Tel Aviv protesters chanted "Life, not war," and some accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of seeking to prolong the Gaza conflict. It occurred on Saturday when a Hamas delegation convened with mediators in Egypt.

May 3 is observed annually as World Press Freedom Day by UNESCO.  Today marks the occurrence of a highly precarious period for journalists around the world, as the Israeli invasion of Gaza has become the deadliest conflict in the history of media professionals.  "Losing a journalist is equivalent to losing ears and eyes to the outside world." Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said in a statement today, "We lose a voice for the voiceless."

According to scientists, Rakus, a male Sumatran orangutan, exhibited a specific behavior in which he tore leaves and chewed on them before administering the resulting mixture to a wound below his right eye. A first for wild animals, an orangutan was observed using a plant with healing properties to treat a laceration on its face, according to scientists.

Germany has issued a warning that "state-sponsored" Russian hackers were responsible for an "intolerable" intrusion against Social Democratic Party (SPD) members, threatening repercussions.  Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced on Friday that a federal German investigation into the perpetrators of the 2023 cyberattack against the SPD, a major coalition partner, had reached its conclusion.

A youthful Afghani activist for women's rights recently departed the country for Iran. Although women in both nations have limited rights, the activist remarked that she noticed an enormous contrast between the two countries upon her arrival. That changed when Iranian women disclosed the suffering they endured at the hands of the Islamic Republic's regime.

The International Criminal Court's (ICC) prosecutor's office has issued a request to cease what it considers to be intimidation of its staff, stating that such threats could violate the "administration of justice" by the permanent war crimes tribunal of the globe. On Friday, the Hague-based office of International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan issued a statement urging an immediate cessation of any endeavors to hinder, intimidate, or inappropriately exert influence over its officials.

On Thursday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva embarked on a visit to the state of Rio Grande do Sul to meet with local authorities and convey his solidarity in the wake of the proclamation of a state of catastrophe. The region has experienced the forced displacement of over 10,000 individuals.

An individual believed to have been kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 has been pronounced dead, according to the Israel Defense Forces, which verified the discovery of his remains in Israel.  The IDF reported that a "thorough and complex investigation" was used to identify the remains of Elyakim Libman.  Libman was stationed at the Nova festival in his capacity as a security officer when the attack occurred.

A televised address by Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree stated that the group would engage vessels en route to Israeli ports in any region within their operational range.  Saree stated on Friday, "We will engage in aerial bombardment against vessels en route to Israeli ports in the Mediterranean Sea from any accessible location." Furthermore, she stated that the decision would be executed "immediately, and from the moment this statement is announced."

José Raúl Mulino, the leading presidential candidate, had his motion to disqualify his candidacy denied by the supreme court of Panama, two days before the country's election on Sunday.  Despite the elimination of a degree of unpredictability surrounding the vote by the ruling early on Friday, social unrest continues to plague the nation against a backdrop of massive demonstrations, economic stagnation, arid conditions in the Panama Canal, and the shutdown of a major copper mine.

Dedicated practitioners of yoga have elevated the downward dog in studios that offer "puppy yoga" courses in Italy.  To safeguard the health and welfare of the animals, the health ministry has prohibited the use of puppies, thereby restraining the expanding trend.  The ministry made an official declaration restricting "animal assisted" wellness activities, such as yoga, to mature dogs exclusively. The ministry stated that organizations that "directly contact dog breeders" to temporarily use canines for yoga sessions had come to its attention.

A commotion also ensued in the parliament of Georgia, where the leader of the opposition declared himself to have been beaten by the police while clad in bandages. Further violence has ensued in Georgia as police confront demonstrators who are opposed to a purported "Russian law" with stun grenades and tear gas.