- Netanyahu lays out newest phase of Gaza war, view on Iran negotiations in press conference Jewish Insider
- Netanyahu says war will continue until all parts of Gaza under Israeli control BBC
- Updates: Israel will control all of Gaza, Netanyahu says, as 82 killed Al Jazeera
- Netanyahu sets implementation of Trump’s Gaza relocation plan as new condition for ending war The Times of Israel
- IDF control of Gaza Strip jumps over 50%, on the way to vast majority The Jerusalem Post
US accepts Qatari plane to join Air Force One fleet
The White House insists that the gift is legal, but some of Trump's biggest backers have criticised the deal.
US accepts gifted Qatari plane to join Air Force One fleet
The White House insists that the gift is legal, but some of Trump's biggest backers have criticised the deal.
Former Microsoft engineer fired over protest on Israel AI ties
Vaniya Agrawal, a former Microsoft engineer, speaks out about being fired over her pro-Palestinian protest.
Muslim Brotherhood-linked groups tried to influence EU: Report – politico.eu
- Muslim Brotherhood-linked groups tried to influence EU: Report politico.eu
- French report warns of Islamist 'entryism' as risk to national cohesion BBC
- Macron’s party moots banning headscarves in public for under-15s The Guardian
- Government-commissioned report says Muslim Brotherhood posing threat to French unity Reuters
- French report warns of spread of Muslim Brotherhood ideology Le Monde.fr
Two top aides to Mexico City mayor shot dead on busy street in daytime attack – The Washington Post
- Two top aides to Mexico City mayor shot dead on busy street in daytime attack The Washington Post
- Clues emerge after mayor's aides murdered in rush-hour shooting on street in Mexico City CBS News
- Gunman kills Mexico City mayor's top aides in roadside attack BBC
- Mexican officials assassinated in rare attack in capital Financial Times
- Mexico City Takes Steps To Find Killer of Mayor’s Aides Bloomberg.com
Is European pressure on Israel likely to make a difference?
The UK pauses trade talks as the EU threatens to review ties with Israel.
Anti-Hamas protests in southern Gaza enter third day
Protesters were seen in videos calling for an end to the war and the removal of the armed group from Gaza
Anti-Hamas protests in southern Gaza enter third day
Protesters were seen in videos calling for an end to the war and the removal of the armed group from Gaza
A suicide car bomber strikes a school bus in Pakistan, killing 5 – AP News
- A suicide car bomber strikes a school bus in Pakistan, killing 5 AP News
- Pakistan: School bus attack in Balochistan kills at least five people BBC
- Three children and two adults killed in suicide attack on school bus in Pakistan CNN
- Pakistan blames India for suspected suicide attack on school bus The Guardian
- School Bus Bombing in Pakistan Kills at Least 6, Including 4 Students The New York Times
Israeli top court rules Shin Bet chief Ban’s firing by Netanyahu ‘unlawful’
Supreme Court finds no factual basis for Ronen Bar's dismissal, highlighting irregularities and lack of formal hearing.
South Sudan on edge as Sudan’s war threatens vital oil industry
Sudan's army says it may be forced to shut down facilities used to export oil from South Sudan as a result of the war.
Oman confirms new round of US-Iran talks despite enrichment dispute
A fifth round of nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran will take place in Rome on Friday, Oman says.
Ukrainian power broker shot dead in Spain – politico.eu
- Ukrainian power broker shot dead in Spain politico.eu
- Ukrainian ex-top official shot dead outside Madrid school BBC
- Sanctioned Ukrainian ex-politician shot dead outside Madrid’s American school CNN
- Hated, tainted, and covertly pro-Russian — Andriy Portnov, the top Ukrainian ex-official shot dead in Spain The Kyiv Independent
- Former Ukrainian presidential aide shot dead in Madrid – Europe live The Guardian
Classifying Taliban as ‘foreign terrorist organization’ under review: US
A 'comprehensive review' of the US's chaotic military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 has also been ordered.
Judge rules White House violated order by deporting migrants to South Sudan
Eight people apparently deported as their lawyers say they are at ‘risk of harm’ and that there is ‘no clarity’
A federal judge has ruled the US government’s attempt to deport migrants to South Sudan “unquestionably” violated an earlier court order.
Brian E Murphy, the US district judge in Massachusetts, made the remark at an emergency hearing he had ordered in Boston following the Trump administration’s apparent removal of eight people to South Sudan, despite most of them being from other countries.
Continue reading...Russia massing troops on Ukraine border—again, Kyiv warns – Euromaidan Press
- Russia massing troops on Ukraine border—again, Kyiv warns Euromaidan Press
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 20, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia massing troops near Kharkiv Oblast ahead of possible attack, military warns The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine Prepares for a Russian Summer Offensive Royal United Services Institute
- General Staff: Ukrainian forces repelled 6 Russian attacks in Kharkiv Oblast Ґвара Медіа
UK retailer M&S puts cyberattack cost at $400m as disruptions continue
Disruption from the 'highly sophisticated and targeted cyber attack', first reported around Easter weekend, continues.
Trump’s tariffs will test U.S. allies at G7 finance ministers’ summit – PBS
- Trump’s tariffs will test U.S. allies at G7 finance ministers’ summit PBS
- G7 finance leaders try to downplay tariff disputes, find consensus Reuters
- U.S., Canada Senior Officials Laud Productive Talks on the Sidelines of G-7 WSJ
- Global Economic Officials Gather Amid Headwinds From Trump’s Trade War The New York Times
- Canada sends 'strong message' on Ukraine at G7 finance ministers summit France 24
Trump administration accepts jet from Qatar for possible use as Air Force One
Plane offer set off a firestorm of bipartisan criticism of Trump and raised questions about Qatar’s motives
The Trump administration has accepted the controversial gift of a Boeing 747 jetliner from the government of Qatar, and directed the air force to assess how quickly the plane can be upgraded for possible use as a new Air Force One.
The offer of the jet has set off a firestorm of bipartisan criticism of Trump, particularly following the president’s visit to the country last week to arrange US business deals.
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