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Middle East Crisis: For Gazans Relocating Once Again, Conditions Are ‘Horrific’
People leaving the city of Rafah since Israel’s military started to move in are crowding into other parts of Gaza, where they lack the most basic hygiene and infrastructure, a U.N. official said.The New York Times - World -
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UN suspends Rafah aid distribution and warns US pier may fail
Israel must provide conditions for pier to operate safely, UN warns, as aid deliveries reduced to trickle. The United Nations has suspended food distribution in the southern Gaza city of Rafah due to lack of supplies and insecurity.. It also said ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
French government spokeswoman says President Emmanuel Macron is traveling to violence-hit New Caledonia
French government spokeswoman says President Emmanuel Macron is traveling to violence-hit New CaledoniaABC News - World - France -
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Briton who died on Singapore Airlines flight named as Geoffrey Kitchen
Retired insurance professional, 73, was en route to Australia with his wife for six-week holiday when plane hit by severe turbulence. What causes air turbulence?The British passenger who died after a flight to Singapore was hit by severe ...The Guardian - World -
Austrian leader lauds UK's efforts on migration and cites its plan for deportations to Rwanda
Austria’s leader has praised Britain as a “pioneer” in outsourcing asylum proceedings to places outside Europe, citing a U.K. bill to deport migrants to RwandaABC News - World -
Oil Falls Amid Demand Weakness, Fed Uncertainty
Oil prices fell in early Asian trade amid weakness in the physical market and uncertainty over the Fed’s rate-cut timeline.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
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Russia Starts Tactical Nuclear Drills, in a Warning to Ukraine’s Allies
Moscow has said the exercise is a response to “provocative statements and threats of individual Western officials.”The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
At least 40 villagers shot dead in latest violence in Nigeria's conflict-hit north
Nigerian authorities say Armed men attacked remote villages in northcentral Nigeria, killing at least a dozen villagers during a late-night raidABC News - World -
Defense rests without Donald Trump testifying in criminal hush-money trial
Judge Juan Merchan adjourns trial until next Tuesday, when the court will reconvene to hear closing arguments. The defense rested in Donald Trump’s criminal trial on Tuesday, without the former president himself testifying.. Trump had previously ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Hong Kong Shares Open Flat; Tech Weakness Persists
Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index was flat at 19225.26, as gains of auto and pharmaceutical stocks offset tech weakness.The Wall Street Journal - World - Hong Kong -
Jailed Guatemalan journalist to AP: 'I can defend myself, because I am innocent'
José Rubén Zamora has spent nearly two years locked in a dark 16- by 13-foot cell in Guatemala, allowed only one hour a day in the sunlightABC News - World -
Electric cars more likely to hit pedestrians than petrol vehicles, study finds
Electric and hybrid vehicles are quieter than cars with combustion engines, making them harder to hear, especially in urban areas. Hybrid and electric cars are more likely to strike pedestrians than petrol or diesel vehicles, particularly in towns ...The Guardian - World -
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Serial killer who murdered over 20 women assaulted in prison
The remains or DNA of 33 women were found on Robert Pickton's pig farm in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia.CBS News - World -
Pixar will lay off about 14% of its workforce as parent Disney seeks to cut costs and scale back the volume of content made exclusively for streaming.
Pixar will lay off about 14% of its workforce as parent Disney seeks to cut costs and scale back the volume of content made exclusively for streaming.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China has a point about Taiwan’s new leader
Lai Ching-te’s language on sovereignty has already strayed from the path taken by his more cautious predecessorFinancial Times - World - China -
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Ex-Royal Marine charged with spying for Hong Kong found dead in park
Matthew Trickett, 37, who was charged with surveillance of activists, was found on Sunday evening in Maidenhead park. A former Royal Marine commando who was charged with spying for the Hong Kong intelligence service has died, police have said.. ...The Guardian - World - Hong Kong -
Town blocks view of Mt. Fuji to deter tourists
Locals complained about tourists jaywalking, littering and crowding the area around a convenience store known for its view of Mt. Fuji.CBS News - World -
After President Raisi’s Death, Iran’s Elections Pose Tricky Test for Rulers
Iran’s political establishment must choose between opening the race and facing moderate rivals, or limiting candidates and risking the embarrassment of low turnout.The New York Times - World -
No more cute snaps of Mount Fuji over a convenience store. A screen was built to stop tourist crowds
A Japanese town known for some of the best views of Mount Fuji has raised a large black screen to block the view and deter tourists from overcrowding the stretch of streetABC News - World -
GSK's experimental drug for asthma met its goals in the latest trial, moving a treatment with potential annual peak sales of more than $3.81 billion closer to market.
GSK’s experimental drug for asthma met its goals in the latest trial, moving a treatment with potential annual peak sales of more than $3.81 billion closer to market.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Blinken willing to work with Congress on potential sanctions against ICC
Republicans seek help from secretary of state after prosecutor Karim Khan requests arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu. The Biden administration is willing to work with Congress to potentially impose sanctions against international criminal ...The Guardian - World -
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Haiti’s Gangs Grow Stronger as Kenyan-Led Force Prepares to Deploy
Gang leaders with suspected links to the 2021 Haitian president’s assassination now control key infrastructure, and pose a major threat to the incoming Kenya-led force.The New York Times - World -
Resigned to a fate of constant displacement, India's river islanders return home in between floods
Yaad Ali, a 56-year-old farmer in northeastern India’s Assam state, lives with his wife Monuwara Begum, and son Musikur Alam on the island of Sandahkhaiti on India’s Brahmaputra riverABC News - World -
Chinese EV maker XPeng forecast a rise in its second-quarter vehicle deliveries after its first-quarter net loss narrowed.
Chinese EV maker XPeng forecast a rise in its second-quarter vehicle deliveries after its first-quarter net loss narrowed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Israeli officials cancel decision to confiscate camera from US news agency
Backtrack on Gaza live feed camera follows widespread condemnation from media groups and Israel’s closest ally, the US. Israeli officials seized a camera and broadcasting equipment belonging to the Associated Press in southern Israel on Tuesday, ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
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Greek Court Drops Shipwreck Case Against Nine Egyptians
A court in Greece said the country lacked jurisdiction in the case, in which nine Egyptians were charged with smuggling. What comes next is unclear.The New York Times - World -
U.S. stocks extended their May rally, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting records on gains of 0.3% and 0.2%, respectively, and the Dow adding 0.2%.
U.S. stocks extended their May rally, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting records on gains of 0.3% and 0.2%, respectively, and the Dow adding 0.2%.The Wall Street Journal - World -
FirstFT: One dead and dozens injured as Singapore Airlines flight hits ‘extreme’ turbulence
Also in today’s newsletter, Macron rushes to riot-hit New Caledonia, and AstraZeneca to build Chinese supply chainFinancial Times - World -
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Kenyan special forces police to arrive in Haiti to help combat gang violence
An advance group of Kenyan officers, part of a larger UN-backed ‘support mission’ to stabilize Haiti, landed in Port-au-Prince. Kenyan special forces police who have spent time battling al-Shabaab fighters in east Africa are expected to arrive in ...The Guardian - World -
Russian Forces Close In on Ukranian Town in Kharkiv
Vovchansk has been a prime target of Russia’s offensive in the northeast as it seeks to push back Ukrainian troops from the border.The New York Times - World - Russia -
New Zealand and Australia sending planes to evacuate nationals from New Caledonia's unrest
New Zealand and Australia sending planes to evacuate nationals from New Caledonia's unrestABC News - World - New Zealand -
Weather forecasters warn Pakistanis to stay indoors ahead of new heat wave
Authorities in Pakistan urged people to stay indoors as the country is hit by an extreme heat wave that threatens to bring dangerously high temperatures and yet another round of glacial-driven floodsABC News - World