World News Highlights: Strikes, Elections, and Environmental Concerns Dominate Headlines

This summary covers significant global news, including a Russian strike in Kharkiv, an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, the closure of Al Jazeera's West Bank bureau, Germany's Brandenburg state election, potential UK sanctions over West Bank violence, escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the killing of a Honduran environmental activist, Sri Lanka’s presidential race runoff, new appointments in France’s cabinet, and U.S. gun law enforcement updates.

A Russian attack on a Kharkiv apartment block injured 21, adding to the city's frequent targeting since the February 2022 invasion. Meanwhile, an Israeli airstrike killed seven people in a Gaza school, escalating tensions further.

Early Sunday saw Israeli forces raiding and closing Al Jazeera's West Bank office. In Germany, the far-right AfD is poised for success in Brandenburg state elections amid growing nationalist sentiment.

In other news, the UK contemplates further sanctions against Israeli settlers over West Bank violence, and a tit-for-tat exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah heightens fears of a broader conflict. Pope Francis condemned the recent murder of Honduran environmental activist Juan Lopez, while Sri Lanka prepares for a runoff in its presidential race. France's government tackles a budget crisis with new ministerial appointees. In the U.S., enhanced background checks have significantly reduced gun sales to youth and domestic abusers.

(With inputs from agencies.)