Body of Hostage Shani Louk discovered in Gaza and Returned to Israel
Louk is well known for appearing in a video of Hamas soldiers sitting in the back of a pickup truck over her mangled body, and parading it around Gaza
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White House Worries Russia’s Momentum Is Changing Trajectory of Ukraine War
Palestinian student who said she was ‘full of pride’ at Hamas October 7 attack has visa revoked
A Palestinian student who said she was “full of pride” at Hamas for carrying out October 7 has said she has had her visa revoked.
Israeli forces uncover multiple hostage bodies in Gaza tunnels
The bodies were retrieved by soldiers in an undisclosed location
Gaza war: Israel accuses South Africa of false claims at ICJ
Israel's lawyers push back against South Africa, which is trying to get its Rafah offensive stopped.
Zelensky: No reports of artillery shortages for first time in full-scale war
Over the winter months, Ukraine's armed forces suffered a "critical" shortage of artillery shells, in large part due to delays in U.S. military aid.
Ukrainian strike on Crimea airbase destroys three Russian warplanes, satellite firm says
US military says first aid shipment has been driven across a newly built US pier into the Gaza Strip
Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip have rolled across a newly built U.S. pier and into the besieged enclave for the first time.
Australia's richest woman Gina Rinehart 'demands' gallery removes her portrait
Complete with double chin, the portrait portrays mining billionaire Gina Rinehart in what some may say is an unflattering light.
China new home prices fall at fastest pace in over 9 years
BEIJING: China's new home prices fell at the fastest monthly pace in over nine years in April, keeping pressure on authorities as intensified efforts to prop up the
Gina Rinehart: Mining magnate demands to have portraits removed
Gina Rinehart's campaign to have two portraits removed has sparked debate about art and censorship.
French police kill man trying to 'burn synagogue'
The man was reportedly armed with a knife and an iron bar and was shot after approaching police officers.
Potential Impact of Recriminalizing Cannabis in Thailand: The Return of Severe Jail Sentences, PM Calls For The Arrest Of Foreign Dispensary Owners
Introduction Thailand's journey towards cannabis decriminalization in June 2022 marked a significant shift in the country’s drug policy. However, recent discussions led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin about potentially reclassifying cannabis as an illegal narcotic have raised concerns about the future legal landscape. One major concern is the potential reintroduction of severe jail sentences for
Russian Novorossiysk port, oil depot hit in overnight attack
Drones and missiles struck an oil refinery and seaport in the Russian city of Novorossiysk in the early hours of May 17, causing explosions and power outages, the Russian Telegram news channel Astra reported.
Spain denies port of call to ship carrying arms to Israel
Foreign ministry says it will reject all such stopovers because ‘the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace’
German police raid pro-Palestinian group in Duisburg over alleged Hamas support and antisemitism
The German state of North Rhine-Westphalia has banned the group Palestine Solidarity Duisburg over alleged antisemitism and support for Hamas.
Russian Disinfo Campaign Blames Ukraine for Shooting of Slovakia’s Prime Minister
A seemingly coordinated campaign playing out across X, Telegram, and state-run media blames Ukraine for the attempted assassination of Robert Fico—something for which there is no evidence.
Western military trainers will be sent to Ukraine ‘eventually,’ top US military official says
A growing number of Western officials have publicly mulled sending troops to Ukraine in non-combat and instructional roles.
Liechtenstein Legalizes Same-sex Marriage
The 62-square mile nation just became the 22nd European country to let queer wedding bells ring.