Armed conflicts and attacks

Al Jazeera Arabic reporter Ismail al-Ghoul is arrested by Israeli forces at Al-Shifa hospital, with the network joined by journalist advocacy groups in denouncing his arrest. (Al Jazeera)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/18/al-jazeera-journalist-beaten-arrested-by-israeli-forces-from-gaza-hospital

Armed conflicts and attacks

Around 80 people are kidnapped by unknown bandits near Kajuru Station, Kaduna State, Nigeria. (BBC News)

• https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-africa-68399883

Disasters and accidents

Schools across South Sudan close for the day, as an extreme heat wave is expected to hit the country. (Firstpost)

• https://www.firstpost.com/world/south-sudan-shutters-all-schools-as-it-prepares-for-an-extreme-heat-wave-13750030.html

Politics and elections

Hundreds of people protest in eastern Cuba against ongoing food shortages and power outages. (BBC News)

• https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-68595885