"Top World News Today: Israel Strikes Gaza & Lebanon, North Korea Missile Tests, Istanbul Mayor Jailed & More"

 Here are today's top world news stories:

"Top World News Today: Israel Strikes Gaza & Lebanon, North Korea Missile Tests, Istanbul Mayor Jailed & More"

Middle East:

Israeli Strikes in Gaza and Lebanon: Israeli air attacks have caused fatalities in Gaza and southern Lebanon. In Gaza, a Hamas official in Khan Younis was one of 19 killed, and in Lebanon, strikes were aimed at locations in the south amidst heightened tensions.

Pope Francis Demands Ceasefire: Pope Francis has demanded that there be an immediate halt to Israeli attacks on Gaza and has called for renewed dialogue to lead to the release of hostages and a final ceasefire.

Europe:

Turkish Court Jails Istanbul Mayor: A Turkish court has imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a major political opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, pending trial on corruption charges. The action is likely to fuel protests against the government.

Pope Francis Discharged from Hospital: After a five-week stay due to pneumonia, Pope Francis has been discharged from Rome's Gemelli hospital. He made his first public appearance since February 14, waving to well-wishers from a balcony before his discharge.

Asia:

North Korea Tests New Missiles: North Korea has test-launched new anti-aircraft missiles and issued threats of unspecified actions against the U.S. and South Korea in response to their joint military drills.

Africa:

Kenyan Police Officers Killed: Six police personnel were killed in Kenya by suspected al-Shabaab fighters, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.

Americas:

Venezuela to Resume Repatriation of Migrants: Following a deal with the U.S., Venezuela is set to resume the repatriation of migrants. The U.S. Treasury Department had previously withdrawn Chevron’s license to export Venezuelan oil.

Please note that the news landscape is continually evolving; for the most recent updates, refer to reputable news outlets.