- Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes Reuters
- Live updates: Operations ‘on a hold,’ Defense Department source says as US appears to pause Iran strikes CNN
- Iran War Live Updates: U.S.-Iran Strikes Abate as War Enters Latest Crossroads The New York Times
- Trump ordered military not to conduct strikes in Iran Friday Axios
- Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp? AP News
Iran accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on Caspian commercial vessel
Iran accuses Ukraine of attacking a Caspian vessel, killing one sailor and injuring another, calling it a criminal act.
Fire tears through Indonesian village in West Java
A fire has torn through a traditional village in the Sukabumi Regency of Indonesia's West Java province.
Church continues to expand its relief efforts in Venezuela – Church News
- Church continues to expand its relief efforts in Venezuela Church News
- Aid worker describes crisis in Venezuela, one month after devastating earthquakes PBS
- No basic services and nowhere to go: How these Venezuelans are living a month after the earthquakes NBC News
- What’s next for Venezuela’s path to recovery from devastating earthquakes? Al Jazeera
- In Venezuela, trust crumbled with the buildings The Christian Science Monitor
One dead, 16 injured as car slams into crowd at Berlin LGBTQ event
German police say a white car drove into Tiergarten Park, near the route of a Pride march, hitting several people.
Smash hit: How Alex Eala’s Wimbledon run made everyday Filipinos fall in love with tennis
Formerly the preserve of the rich, tennis is booming in the basketball- and boxing-obsessed country.
Israeli forces target Gaza’s Al-Aqsa hospital
At least one person was killed and several injured when Israeli drones hit a group of Palestinians near Al-Aqsa hospital
Armed man in tactical vest emerges from exploding Queens home before being shot by NYPD officers; 2 found dead – Fox News
- Armed man in tactical vest emerges from exploding Queens home before being shot by NYPD officers; 2 found dead Fox News
- Two family members found dead inside home after Far Rockaway, Queens barricade situation; suspect in custody ABC7 New York
- Horror in Queens: Gunman allegedly shoots family, sets fire to home, cops say amNewYork
- Police shoot armed man after explosion inside Far Rockaway home, bodies found NBC New York
- FULL: NYPD provides update on Far Rockaway barricade incident FOX 5 New York
What’s next for Venezuela’s path to recovery from devastating earthquakes?
The cost of reconstruction is expected to run into the tens of billions, even as the country faces numerous obstacles.
Israeli forces tear gas journalists reporting Nablus shootout
Israeli troops fired tear gas at Palestinians and journalists in Tal a day after a deadly shootout
Speaking alongside Putin, Kazakh president calls for freeze of Ukraine war – Reuters
- Speaking alongside Putin, Kazakh president calls for freeze of Ukraine war Reuters
- Kazakh leader tells Putin war should end, Ukrainian drones target Siberian oil facility France 24
- Kazakhstan’s president urges Putin to ‘freeze’ the war in Ukraine Financial Times
- Kazakhstan's Tokayev tells Putin it is time to "freeze" Russia's war against Ukraine Українська правда
- Kazakhstan urges Putin to freeze Ukraine war in a rare public nudge The Seattle Times
How India’s ‘Cockroach’ protesters shook the Modi government
India’s Education Minister has resigned after 36 days of continuous protests by Cockroach Janta Party-led people.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of assisting Iran with satellite imagery of U.S. bases in Middle East – CBS News
- Zelenskyy accuses Russia of assisting Iran with satellite imagery of U.S. bases in Middle East CBS News
- Zelenskyy says Russia is providing Iran with satellite imagery of US military sites in Gulf Українська правда
- Zelensky orders intelligence to share evidence of new Russian aid to Iran Межа. Новини України.
- 48-hour missile warning for Ukraine as Russia shares spy satellite data with Iran upday News
- Zelenskyy will instruct intelligence to transfer data on Iran's assistance from the Russian Federation to partners Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
Georgia’s Okefenokee swamp to become UNESCO World Heritage site – The Washington Post
- Georgia’s Okefenokee swamp to become UNESCO World Heritage site The Washington Post
- Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp is now a UNESCO World Heritage site AJC.com
- Okefenokee Swamp clinches World Heritage status, officially joining ranks of top natural wonders Georgia Recorder
- Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO's World Heritage List ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp recognized as World Heritage site WSB-TV
More than 1 million children lost access to food benefits after Trump bill passed
Analysis finds more than 4 million Americans lost Snap benefits, or food stamps, from July 2025 to March 2026
More than a million children across the US have lost access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) food benefits since Congress approved the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025, according to a new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP).
The analysis found that more than 4 millions Americans were removed from Snap from July 2025 to March 2026, marking a significant decline in participation in the federal food assistance program.
Continue reading...Scorching US heatwave to hit 70 million people with third ‘heat dome’ in month
Temperatures of 95-105F (35-40C) are expected, spanning Gulf of Mexico coast to the Great Plains and the midwest
About 70 million people in the US are set to face excessive heat advisories as dangerously hot temperatures scorch much of the country’s southern and central states.
The third major “heat dome” event to hit the US in the past month is gathering strength over the weekend, spanning a vast swathe of the country, from the Gulf of Mexico coast to the Great Plains and the midwest.
Continue reading...Israel detains more than 70 suspects following deadly violence in the West Bank – Politico
- Israel detains more than 70 suspects following deadly violence in the West Bank Politico
- Israel detains more than 70 in West Bank after deadly clashes The Hill
- 6 Killed in West Bank Shooting, Officials Say, Among the Deadliest in Months The New York Times
- Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers Reuters
- Israel prepares major military operation in West Bank after four Palestinians and two Israelis killed CNN
India’s ‘cockroach’ protest called off after education minister quits
The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.
India’s ‘cockroach’ protest called off after education minister quits
The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.
India’s Education Minister Steps Down in Victory for Cockroach Party Protesters – The New York Times
- India’s Education Minister Steps Down in Victory for Cockroach Party Protesters The New York Times
- Dharmendra Pradhan, CJP: India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits BBC
- ‘Cockroaches won’: India’s youth protest leaders declare victory as minister resigns NBC News
- India’s Gen Z Protesters Wrest a Victory From Modi Government WSJ
- Modi's education minister quits as jubilant Indian youth protesters claim victory, end protest Reuters