Russia launched war’s largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call, Ukraine says
The barrage comes ahead of a planned call between Presidents Trump and Putin on Monday, as the US pushes for a ceasefire.
Israeli strikes batter Gaza hospitals as brutal siege, bombing intensify
Indonesian Hospital in Gaza's north 'forced out of service' amid intensifying Israeli strikes on healthcare system.
Hungarians rally in mass protest against bill allowing blacklisting of Orbán critics – AP News
- Hungarians rally in mass protest against bill allowing blacklisting of Orbán critics AP News
- Hungarians protest 'authoritarian' bill against NGOs, media France 24
- Hungary's Orban plans 'transparency law' to muzzle critics DW
- Hungary considering law to ban groups seen as threat to national sovereignty The Guardian
- Hungarians Protest Orban Plans to Crush Civil Society, Media Bloomberg.com
British mountaineer scales Mount Everest for record 19th time – CBS News
- British mountaineer scales Mount Everest for record 19th time CBS News
- Mount Everest: British Kenton Cool reaches record 19th summit BBC
- British mountaineer breaks his own record for most Everest climbs by a non-Nepali CNN
- British climber makes 19th ascent of Everest, most by a non-Sherpa Reuters
- British climber breaks his own record with 19th Everest summit Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle
Suspect identified in ‘intentional’ explosion at Palm Springs fertility clinic
Man, 25, who died after car bombing, reportedly wrote he was against bringing people into world against their will
FBI investigators have identified the person suspected of detonating a car bomb outside a Palm Springs, California, fertility clinic on Saturday – and dying in the process – as 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus.
A bureau official said agents had determined Bartkus held “nihilistic views” before Saturday’s blast outside an American Reproductive Centers clinic, which also injured four other people.
Continue reading...Houthis Say They Plan to Target Israeli Airports in Coming Hours – Bloomberg.com
- Houthis Say They Plan to Target Israeli Airports in Coming Hours Bloomberg.com
- Israel says it intercepted missile from Yemen Reuters
- Houthis say they fired 2 ballistic missiles at Ben Gurion Airport in overnight attack The Times of Israel
- News Wrap: Israel strikes two Houthi-controlled ports and unleashes new barrage on Gaza PBS
- Israel Expands Gaza Offensive and Strikes Houthis in Yemen WSJ
Kenya’s ex-justice minister ‘deported’ from Tanzania
Karua was allowed into Tanzania last month but has been stopped this time ahead of Tundu Lissu's trial.
South Korea’s presidential candidates hold first heated debate
Candidates Lee Jae-myung, the frontrunner, and his opponent Kim Moon-soo clash in the first of three televised debates.
Verstappen wins F1 Emilia-Romagna GP to close gap on McLaren duo
Reigning world champion wins for the fourth straight time at Imola, defeating McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Netanyahu says Qatar negotiators also discussing end to Gaza war if Hamas disarms – The Times of Israel
EU, UK leaders speak with Trump before his Putin call as Ukraine hit
Leaders discuss an unconditional ceasefire and more sanctions on Russia as Ukraine laments 'record' drone barrage.
Fatal blast near Palm Springs fertility clinic ‘act of terrorism’ – FBI
One person was killed and four injured in Saturday's explosion outside the American Reproductive Centers.
Arab states “haven’t taken substantive action” to end Israel’s war on Gaza
“Here we are with the Palestinians continuing to pay the biggest price.”
Pope meets Zelensky after inauguration Mass
In a private meeting, the Ukrainian leader thanked the pontiff for being a 'clear voice' defending peace.
Israel’s military announces start of ‘extensive’ new ground operations in Gaza – Israel-Gaza war live
Israeli ground forces supported by air force in new offensive despite peace talks in Qatar
In an earlier post, we reported on the dire situation at the Indonesian hospital, which is reportedly under siege by Israeli forces.
Now Gaza’s health ministry has said that all public hospitals in the north of the territory were “out of service”.
Continue reading...Zelensky Meets With Pope Leo After Inaugural Mass – The New York Times
- Zelensky Meets With Pope Leo After Inaugural Mass The New York Times
- Vatican could be a venue for Russia-Ukraine talks, Rubio says, after pope renews an offer to help AP News
- Pope Leo takes charge of Catholic Church with Vice President Vance looking on USA Today
- Who Attended Pope Leo XIV's Inaugural Mass? TODAY.com
- Russia detains oil tanker leaving Estonian port. The Kyiv Independent
Russia launches biggest drone attack since invasion began, says Ukraine
The barrage came just a day after the first talks in three years between Russian and Ukrainian sides.
US policy shifts on Syria, Yemen, Iran – but not Israel
US President Donald Trump talks about starvation in Gaza, but is the US willing to impose consequences on Israel?
Pope Leo XIV meets Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after his inaugural Mass
Pontiff calls for peace and unity at the service, which attracts dignitaries from around the world.
Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing two sailors
Twenty-two crew members injured, 11 of them critically, with nine in stable condition, Mexican government says
Two sailors from the Mexican navy were killed and another 11 critically hurt when a sailing ship taking part in a promotional tour in New York City collided with the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, said.
The crash happened on Saturday night when the Cuauhtémoc – an academy training vessel with 277 people on board who shares a name with the last Aztec ruler – lost power and struck the bridge. Eyewitness videos showed dozens of sailors in ceremonial uniforms spread across yardarms shortly before the collision, which snapped the Cuauhtémoc’s three masts.
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