- Pope Leo XIV appeals for end to hostilities in Gaza in first general audience Catholic News Agency
- Pope Leo’s Doctoral Dissertation: Thoughts on Power and Authority The New York Times
- Pope Leo XIV’s first General Audience: Love does not calculate Vatican News
- Pope Leo XIV calls for aid to reach Gaza and an end to hostilities in his first general audience National Catholic Reporter
- God's love is generous, not calculating, pope says at first audience usccb
Everest: British soldiers make history with new method – BBC
- Everest: British soldiers make history with new method BBC
- Britons become first to scale Mount Everest with the help of Xenon gas, organiser says Reuters
- Mountain guide puts clients on Everest summit less than a week after they left London The Seattle Times
- Xenon Climbers Summit Everest in Five Days from Home Explorersweb »
- British soldiers conquer Everest using groundbreaking method The Times
UK MPs to grill ministers over arms exports to Israel
Business committee orders three ministers to answer questions over fears arms being sent for use in Gaza
Three ministers responsible for arms exports to Israel have been summoned by parliament’s committee overseeing UK exports to explain possible loopholes in the rules.
Liam Byrne, the chair of the business select committee has ordered the trade minister, Douglas Alexander, and the relevant ministers from the Foreign Office and Ministry of Defence and to offer urgent explanations.
Continue reading...West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time
A UK Health Safety Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is "very low".
Putin Visits Kursk for First Time Since Russia Drove Out Ukrainian Forces – The New York Times
- Putin Visits Kursk for First Time Since Russia Drove Out Ukrainian Forces The New York Times
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 21, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia’s Putin visits Kursk as Ukraine says six killed in missile strike Al Jazeera
- Russia Wants Sumy – Says ‘This Land Is Not Foreign to Us’ Kyiv Post
- Putin visits Kursk region following Moscow’s claim that it drove out Ukrainian forces PBS
Gunman kills Mexico City mayor’s top aides in roadside attack
The mayor's private secretary and top adviser were shot dead on a busy road during the morning commute.
Pakistan blames India for suspected suicide attack on school bus – The Guardian
- 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
- Suicide bomber kills five on school bus in Pakistan's Balochistan Reuters
- 'Attempt to hoodwink the world doomed to fail': India rejects Pakistan's claim on Balochistan bus attack Times of India
- Three children and two adults killed in suicide attack on school bus in Pakistan CNN
The failed promise to end deforestation, in one chart – vox.com
- The failed promise to end deforestation, in one chart vox.com
- Wildfires devastated the Amazon basin in 2024 The Economist
- Fires cause record loss of tropical forests in climate threat BBC
- Global Forest Loss Tops Record as Wildfires Drive Destruction Bloomberg.com
- Fires drove record loss of world’s forests last year, ‘frightening’ data shows The Guardian
Kevin De Bruyne: Man City bid farewell to captain at Etihad Stadium
After a decade of excellence, Manchester City captain Kevin De Bruyne says goodbye to fans at final home match.
Six Ukrainian soldiers killed in Russian strike on training exercise
Ukraine's National Guard said the attack took place while the men were carrying out exercises at a firing range.
Trump unveils plans for ‘Golden Dome’ defence system
An initial sum of $25bn (£18.7bn) has been earmarked in a new budget bill, although the final cost is expected to be much higher.
Russia’s Putin visits Kursk as Ukraine says six killed in missile strike
Putin's visit is the first to the region since Russia claimed its forces had ejected Ukrainian troops in late April.
How Man Utd and Spurs are preparing for their Europa League final clash
The teams' managers have adopted different strategies ahead of tonight's kick-off in Bilbao.
Pope Leo XIV appeals for Gaza: ‘Allow aid to enter, end the hostilities’ – Vatican News
- Pope Leo XIV appeals for Gaza: 'Allow aid to enter, end the hostilities' Vatican News
- Pope Leo XIV Calls for Aid to Enter Gaza The New York Times
- Pope Leo XIV’s first General Audience: Love does not calculate Vatican News
- Pope Leo makes ‘heartfelt appeal’ for Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza The Times of Israel
- Pope Leo appeals for Israel to allow humanitarian aid in Gaza Reuters
Russia Used Brazil to Create Deep-Cover Spies – The New York Times
Russia Used Brazil to Create Deep-Cover Spies The New York Times
Video: Sudanese soldiers celebrate as Khartoum state declared ‘free’ of RSF
Video from Sudan showed soldiers celebrating as the army declared Khartoum state "completely free of rebels".
Thunder-Wolves: Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC to Game 1 win in West finals
Led by 31 points by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder rally in second half to beat Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1.
Local communities vow to fight new Panama Canal reservoir
Panama’s new canal dam plan puts thousands of villagers at risk, prompting protests over mass displacement.
US Supreme Court clears way to end TPS for Venezuelans: What it means?
Court order paves the way for potential deportation of some 348,000 Venezuelans granted TPS status by Biden.
‘Diplomatic tsunami’ nears as Europe acts against Israel’s ‘complete madness’ in Gaza – Haaretz
- 'Diplomatic tsunami' nears as Europe acts against Israel's 'complete madness' in Gaza Haaretz
- Israel’s plans for Gaza draw rebuke, review of trade ties from allies The Washington Post
- EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says Reuters
- Israel 'completely rejects' EU decision to review trade and cooperation deal Euronews.com
- EU to review trade relations with Israel over ‘untenable’ situation in Gaza, says top diplomat – as it happened The Guardian