International pop singer Madonna appealed on Instagram for Pope Leo XIV to visit Gaza and “bring light to the children before it’s too late,” calling him “the only one of us who cannot be denied entry” and urged action to prevent child starvation.
Posting on social media for her son Rocco’s 25th birthday, Madonna said she wasn't assigning blame or taking sides, but felt compelled “as a mother” to act to protect innocent children and those suffering, including mothers of hostages.
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, (UNICEF) estimates that more than 18,000 children have been killed in Gaza in the past 22 months, and about 28 children are dying per day, roughly the size of a full classroom.
However, Israel rejects claims of a famine, saying it has distributed sufficient aid, accusing Hamas of misusing it.
Madonna is the latest high-profile figure to speak out on the war in Gaza and humanitarian crisis. Earlier, members of U2, Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr., released statements condemning both Hamas’s 7 October attack and the Israeli government's response. Bono specifically called out Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions as “immoral.” The Edge warned of potential ethnic cleansing, and the band pledged a donation to Medical Aid for Palestinians.
In recent weeks, the Pope renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in the Strip and urged the international community to respect humanitarian laws and protect civilians.
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Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), adding to concerns about energy supplies after Saudi Arabia shut down a vital oil pipeline on Saturday.
U.S. Central Command said 101 commercial vessels have been redirected in the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices rose more than three per cent amid fresh regional attacks and supply concerns.
U.S. President Donald Trump has again said Iran is keen to reach a deal quickly, but a senior Iranian security official rejected the claim, saying Tehran will not negotiate until its conditions are met.
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A Danish military helicopter came within “metres” of being struck by flares fired by a Russian warship, Denmark's Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said on Tuesday. Russia accused Denmark of carrying out “dangerous manoeuvres” near its ship, and said it was investigating the incident.
Here’s your AnewZ Daily Brief for the 15th of September 2026. These are the top five stories making headlines in the world of culture.
The Carolina Herrera fashion house celebrated its 45th anniversary with a vibrant runway show at New York's Fashion Week on Monday, presenting its spring 2027 collection against a backdrop of sunshine-coloured tulips.
The Emmy Awards delivered a night of familiar faces, surprise wins and a few milestones, with Apple TV’s horror comedy Widow’s Bay emerging as the biggest winner.
Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, has become home to what organisers say is the world's largest competition dedicated to films made using artificial intelligence, after the Astana AI Film Festival (AAIFF 2026) attracted more than 8,000 entries from 125 countries.
The 83rd Venice Film Festival has opened on the Lido, bringing Hollywood stars and leading filmmakers together for a programme dominated by war, political violence, grief, power and the pressures shaping the modern world.
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