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The political situation in France
Cute dogs could decide the mayoral election in Paris

Ahead of today's mayoral election in the French capital, Paris, politicians have targeted an unexpected target group – namely the city's four-legged residents.

Both left-wing candidate Emmanuel Grégoire and former conservative culture minister Rachida Dati have invested heavily in animal-friendly reforms, writes The Guardian. During the election campaign, they have also been frequently seen in photos with dogs. Grégoire's staff has even started an entire Instagram account dedicated to dog pictures.

Organizations note that it is not surprising that politicians want to attract dog owners. Paris is one of the world's most dog-dense cities, while the majority of parks and natural areas have a ban on pets.

- It is about 170,000 votes, says Loïc Amiot, chairman of a pet association.

If Grégoire comes to power, he promises subsidized veterinary visits and that dogs are allowed on public transport. Dati wants man's best friend to have more accessible spaces and for leashing to be abolished in several places. 

Middle East Crisis  Iran War
Injury toll rises in Israel after Iranian attack

At least 200 people have been injured in southern Israel after attacks carried out by Iran and the terrorist organization Hezbollah on Saturday. Among them are several children who are reported to be in critical condition.

The majority were injured in the attacks on the cities of Arad and Dimona, where several buildings were completely destroyed. On Saturday, there were reports that a total of 100 people were injured, but on Sunday the number was written up, reports The Guardian.

At the same time, at least 15 people were also injured in Tel Aviv on Sunday after attacks with cluster munitions.

Israel's air defenses failed to shoot down many of Iran's projectiles on Saturday and the incident is being investigated, Israeli media reports. 

The war in Sudan
WHO: At least 64 killed in hospital attack in Sudan

A hospital attack in western Darfur in Sudan on Friday killed at least 64 people, including 13 children. This was stated by WHO director Tedros Ghebreyesus on X.

More than 2,000 people have now been killed or injured just as a result of attacks on health facilities during the three-year war. In addition to the many casualties that the attacks claim, communities are greatly affected when healthcare is disrupted, writes Ghebreyesus.

"Healthcare should never be a target. Peace is the best medicine."

The region is controlled by the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the RSF accuses the Sudanese military of the attack. The army denies this, but two anonymous representatives of the army tell the AP that the attack was carried out but was actually aimed at a nearby police station.