International law, designed to limit the effects of war, is at a breaking point, according to a new study by the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights. The report, covering 23 armed conflicts over the last 18 months, estimates that more than 100,000 civilians have been killed, with torture and rape committed with near impunity.
The study highlights a global breakdown in adherence to international humanitarian law amid ongoing conflicts. The report examined conflicts across the globe, revealing a disturbing trend of disregard for the laws of war.
In other global developments, Costa Rica is preparing for elections on Sunday, with voters choosing a president and 57 members of congress. The election is dominated by concerns over increasing insecurity, with warnings of a potential authoritarian shift in the country. Laura Fernández, a hardline candidate, is leading in the polls with 40% of the vote, according to The Guardian.
Meanwhile, ministers from the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand are scheduled to meet in Washington this week to discuss a strategic alliance concerning critical minerals. This summit is viewed as an effort to strengthen transatlantic ties and create alliances to reduce reliance on China, including potential calls for the US to guarantee a minimum price, according to The Guardian.
In Australia, the Liberal and National parties are set to sit separately in parliament when it returns on Tuesday. This decision follows a failure by Nationals leader David Littleproud and Liberal deputy leader Sussan Ley to reach an agreement on reforming their coalition, according to The Guardian.
Al Jazeera reported on the devastating impact of the conflict in Gaza, sharing the personal account of Samia Alatrash, who lost her sister and nieces in an Israeli attack. The article, published on February 2, 2026, details Alatrash's life before the war and the night she lost her family.
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