Natasha Linstead, a Professor of Government at the University of Essex, discusses the U.S. efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict, highlighting the complex intersection of humanitarian needs and electoral politics. Anna Turnes dives into the COP16 in Colombia, stressing the urgency of biodiversity finance. Claudine Fry analyzes the UK's shifting foreign aid amidst political changes. Chris Smith shares Egypt's remarkable achievement in malaria eradication, while Lily Austin reports on highlights from the Rome International Film Festival.