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Israel has intensified its military operations in Gaza City, with tanks and airstrikes flattening entire blocks, according to Al Jazeera correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum. At least 64 Palestinians were killed in attacks across Gaza on Tuesday, including five at a local market.

The Palestinian Authority condemned the escalation, following an Israeli raid in Ramallah that injured dozens in the occupied West Bank.

Since the conflict began, Israeli strikes have killed over 62,800 Palestinians and wounded more than 158,600. In Israel, at least 1,139 people were killed and over 200 taken captive during the October 7 attacks led by Hamas, Al Jazeera reported.

France has returned three human skulls to Madagascar, including one believed to belong to King Toera, who was decapitated by French troops in 1897. The remains, from the Sakalava ethnic group, were handed over at a ceremony in Paris, Al Jazeera reported.

French Culture Minister Rachida Dati acknowledged the violation of human dignity, while Madagascar’s Volamiranty Donna Mara called it a step toward healing a “century-old open wound.”

The skulls, confirmed by a scientific committee, will be buried in Madagascar, with a tribute planned on the anniversary of King Toera’s execution, according to Al Jazeera.

US diplomat Tom Barrack, ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria, faced backlash in Lebanon after telling local journalists to “act civilized” during a briefing following a meeting with President Joseph Aoun on Hezbollah disarmament, Al Jazeera reported.

Barrack, of Lebanese descent, chided reporters for shouting questions and linked their behavior to regional conflicts. His remarks drew accusations of arrogance and “colonial” attitudes.

The Lebanese Presidency expressed regret, praising journalists’ professionalism, while the Union of Journalists urged media to boycott Barrack’s events until a formal apology is issued. Critics said his comments reflected a lack of respect for press freedom. The US State Department has not commented, according to Al Jazeera.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce are engaged to be married, the couple announced on social media on Tuesday, Reuters reported.

In a joint Instagram post, the pair wrote: "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married," along with photos showing the Kansas City Chiefs player proposing to Swift.

Photos showed the American couple in a garden of pink and white flowers. One image showed Kelce on one knee looking up at Swift, and another featured a large ring on Swift's left hand. A snippet of Swift's song "So High School" played in the background of the post, according to Reuters.