Biden unveils Israeli proposal to end Gaza war
It would begin with a six-week ceasefire and the withdrawal of IDF forces from populated areas.
Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson, dies at 86
Robinson was a well-known fixture at the White House during the eight years of Barack Obama's administration between 2009 and 2017.
Obituary: Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama’s mother, dies
Described as the most popular person in the White House, she had the unique title of "first grandma".
ANC looks set to share power after historic election loss
South Africa's ruling party is set for its worst results since coming to power 30 years ago.
Biden presents new Israel ceasefire plan, calls on Hamas to accept – Reuters
- Biden presents new Israel ceasefire plan, calls on Hamas to accept Reuters
- Biden says it’s ‘time for this war to end’ as he lays out Israeli ceasefire proposal CNN
- Biden announces Israel has offered a three-part plan to end the war in Gaza NBC News
- Biden's Bold Gaza Cease-Fire Gambit The Atlantic
- Biden details Irsael's proposed three-phase hostage, ceasefire deal The Associated Press
Moscow warns of escalation after Ukraine told it can hit Russia – BBC.com
- Moscow warns of escalation after Ukraine told it can hit Russia BBC.com
- Moscow decries US move to allow its weapons to be used on targets in Russia The Guardian
- Ukraine using Western missiles on Russia won't change war: experts Business Insider
- The Weapons That Ukraine Might Use to Shoot Into Russia The New York Times
- Ukraine gets more military aid from Europe but Putin warns of consequences if Russian soil is hit The Associated Press
Santander staff and ’30 million’ customers hacked
Their data is being sold online by the same gang who this week claimed to have hacked Ticketmaster.
Americans react to Trump’s guilty conviction
The ex-president was found guilty on all counts of falsifying business records. Americans have mixed opinions about the verdict.
UK ambassador left post after ‘pointing gun at staff’ – BBC.com
- UK ambassador left post after 'pointing gun at staff' BBC.com
- British ambassador to Mexico sacked after pointing gun at embassy employee The Guardian
- UK envoy to Mexico was sacked after pointing gun at employee, FT reports Reuters Canada
- U.K. Ambassador to Mexico Booted After Waving Massive Gun at Staff The Daily Beast
- UK Removes Mexico Ambassador After Video Surfaces of Gun in Car Bloomberg
Asia’s top security summit is under way in Singapore
As US and China defence chiefs meet in Singapore, attention turns to rising tensions over the future of Taiwan.
Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton dies after assault in prison – The Guardian
Top US lawmakers invite Israel’s Netanyahu to Congress amid Gaza war
Israeli prime minister set to deliver address to Congress despite growing anger over his government's abuses in Gaza.
German anti-Islam activist injured in knife attack
The attacker stabbed several people including a policeman, before being shot by an officer.
UK ambassador left post after ‘pointing gun at staff’
A video posted on social media claims to show Jon Benjamin aiming a weapon at another man, while looking down the rifle's sight.
Israel confirms its forces are in central Rafah, defying international condemnation of operation in southern Gazan city – CNN
- Israel confirms its forces are in central Rafah, defying international condemnation of operation in southern Gazan city CNN
- Israel could have used smaller weapons against Hamas to avoid deaths in Gaza tent fire, experts say The Associated Press
- Politics | Jun 1st 2024 Edition The Economist
- U.S. Officials Say Deadly Rafah Airstrike Did Not Cross Biden's Red Line The New York Times
- Why is Israel attacking Gaza? Israel's deadly strikes, explained. MSNBC
October 7 survivors are suing pro-Palestinian groups. But what is the aim?
Experts fear lawsuits against pro-Palestine student groups could stifle free speech and deplete resources for activism.
Pope Francis allegedly tells group of priests ‘gossip is a women’s thing’ – The Guardian
- Pope Francis allegedly tells group of priests ‘gossip is a women’s thing’ The Guardian
- Pope Apologizes After Reports That He Used an Anti-Gay Slur The New York Times
- Vatican issues apology after Pope Francis’s ‘homophobic’ slur Al Jazeera English
- Pope Francis allegedly used offensive slur during discussion about gay men The Guardian
- Pope Francis apologizes for using slur referring to gay men NPR
Biden urges Israeli leaders to ‘stand behind’ Gaza ceasefire proposal
US President Joe Biden is urging Israel and Hamas to agree to a ceasefire proposal.
The fall of Mexico’s PRI party, a once-dominant political force
As the June 2 election nears, experts say the PRI remains weak, limping to a lacklustre result in the presidential race.
French police arrest man over plot to attack Olympics
The 18-year-old Chechen wanted to attack a football stadium in Saint-Étienne, officials say.