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Rafah field hospital sees deadliest day since opening: Red Cross

Rafah field hospital sees deadliest day since opening: Red Cross The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says its field hospital in Rafah has treated 179 people wounded in what it called the single deadliest incident since opening the facility a year ago. In a statement, the ICRC confirmed that at least 21 people were already dead when they arrived at the hospital, most suffering from gunshot or shrapnel...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Nationalist moves ahead in Polish presidential election

Populist Karol Nawrocki is ahead of liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski in a nail-biting presidential election.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Saudi Arabia cracks down on Hajj permits to prevent overcrowding

Saudi officials said they had stopped 269,678 people without permits from entering Mecca, and blamed overcrowding at the Hajj on unauthorized participants. It also says they made up large numbers of those who died in last year’s searing summer heat.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Israeli shelling kills four Palestinians, including child, in Khan Younis

Israeli shelling kills four Palestinians, including child, in Khan Younis Israeli artillery fire killed four Palestinians, including a child, and wounded dozens more on Sunday evening after shells struck tents sheltering displaced people near the Dream Hall area in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, the Wafa news agency reported. Simultaneously, Israeli forces targeted the eastern outskirts of Gaza City with artillery, while...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UK backs Morocco’s Western Sahara autonomy plan, angering Algeria

UK backs Morocco’s Western Sahara autonomy plan, angering Algeria Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 06/01/2025 - 18:49 Britain endorses Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, aligning with France and the US Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy (L) and his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita sign agreements in Rabat on June 1, 2025 (AFP) Off Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy has declared the UK’s support for...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Federal food aid cuts will cause America’s hunger crisis to skyrocket

Let’s have compassion for those with nothing to eat by restoring food programs that offer them nourishment and hope for a better future.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Ukrainian drone attack on Russian airbases took more than a year to prepare, Zelenskky says

On the eve of peace talks, Ukraine and Russia sharply stepped up the ongoing war with one of the biggest drone battles of the conflict and an ambitious attack carried out on nuclear-capable bombers deep in Siberia.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Tariff court battles won’t undermine White House’s leverage in trade talks, says US commerce secretary

“Rest assured, tariffs are not going away,” he said.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Israel denies shooting civilians at Rafah aid site as evidence mounts that it did

Israel denies shooting civilians at Rafah aid site as evidence mounts that it did Israel’s military claims its troops did not open fire on civilians near an aid distribution centre in Rafah, following widespread outrage over a deadly incident that left dozens dead and wounded. In a statement released Sunday, the army said an “initial investigation” concluded that “troops did not shoot at civilians while they were near...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Bus accident kills 22 athletes in northern Nigeria

The athletes had taken part in the Nigerian National Sports Festival in the southern state of Ogun over the last week. The cause of the accident, which happened on Saturday, was not immediately known.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump was not informed of Ukraine attack on Russia

President Trump was not informed of a recent Ukrainian attack on Russia, The Hill’s sister network NewsNation confirmed Sunday. An administration official told NewsNation's Tanya Noury that the president was not given a heads-up about the drone attack that a Ukrainian security official alleged destroyed more than 40 planes well within Russian territory, according to...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

South Korea elects a president as EU rules on Bulgarian euro entry

Also, a week of decisions on European interest rates, British defence spending and Canadian growth legislation

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Russia says Ukraine has targeted airfields in drone strikes

Moscow said "several aircraft" caught fire in the attacks amid unconfirmed reports that Ukraine destroyed more than 40 Russian planes.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Poles vote in pivotal presidential election

The contest pits Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, a liberal pro-EU figure, against Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian backed by the right-wing Law and Justice party. The outcome will determine whether Poland takes a more nationalist path or pivots more decisively toward liberal democratic norms.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Houthis claim missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport in Israel

Houthis claim missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport in Israel Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for launching a ballistic missile towards Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, in retaliation for Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza. The strike, which occurred earlier on sunday, prompted air raid sirens across central Israel and briefly halted operations at the country’s main international airport, according to...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UK backs Morocco’s ‘autonomy plan’ for Western Sahara

David Lammy’s comments amount to effective British recognition of Rabat’s sovereignty over disputed territory

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Mexicans Head to the Polling Stations in Historic First Judiciary Elections

The polling stations for the election of the judiciary in Mexico opened this Sunday in most of the country at 8:00 local time (14:00 GMT) with citizens already in the ranks that for the first time in the history of the country will elect judges and magistrates. RELATED: No Speculation Can Be Made”: Sheinbaum Responds […]

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Thousands evacuate as Canadian wildfires spread, impacting air quality in some U.S. states

Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week. About 17,000 people there were evacuated by Saturday along with 1,300 in Alberta. About 8,000 people in Saskatchewan had been relocated as leaders there warned the number could climb.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Why nature loss matters to companies — and what they can do

Many businesses are discovering that ecosystems are not just worth safeguarding, they are worth investing in

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Why many seek further business education away from their alma mater

In a diverse market, alumni are increasingly selective in their search for additional learning

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Scientists accuse New Zealand and Ireland of trying to cover up livestock emissions

‘Accounting trick’ to support methane-emitting sectors undermines fight against climate change, say researchers

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

No, OBGYNs are not systematically fleeing states that banned abortion

While obstetricians and gynecologists have always had to operate under the risk of malpractice lawsuits, state-level abortion bans added a new layer of legal risk to delivering established standards of care.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Marco Rubio’s and Miles Yu’s war on Chinese students is misguided

In an age of escalating geopolitical rivalry, democracy’s strongest foundations — press freedom, civic trust and public accountability — are being eroded by a perfect storm of surveillance, suspicion, and systemic misinformation. This is especially visible in US-China relations, where bipartisan hawkishness has led to sweeping proposals like Senator Marco Rubio’s latest effort to revoke […] The post Marco Rubio’s and...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Dozens of Palestinians killed en route to aid hub, health authorities claim

Israel refutes the claims, which come amid broader criticism of aid distribution efforts backed by Israel and the U.S.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Germany: Patient arrested after hospital fire in Hamburg

German police have arrested a 72-year-old man over a fire which killed at least three at the Marien Hospital in Hamburg overnight.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Here's where normal people can still buy homes, according to real estate data

The dream of home ownership has grown unaffordable and unrealistic for Americans in many major cities. But if you look closely, some pockets of America are still considered affordable to the average family.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Australian doctor: Victims in Rafah shot in head and chest collecting aid

Australian doctor: Victims in Rafah shot in head and chest collecting aid An Australian doctor volunteering in Gaza has described harrowing scenes at an aid distribution point in Rafah, where Israeli forces opened fire on civilians early Sunday. Dr Ahmed Abu Sweid, working in the emergency ward at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, said several victims were shot in the head and chest. “We've only been here for a...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Ukraine drone attack destroys dozens of military aircraft inside Russia

The drones reportedly hit 41 bombers stationed at several airfields on Sunday afternoon, including the Belaya air base in Russia’s Irkutsk region, more than 4,000 kilometers (2,500 miles) from Ukraine.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Egypt and Qatar push to resolve disputes over Gaza ceasefire proposal

Egypt and Qatar push to resolve disputes over Gaza ceasefire proposal Egypt and Qatar said they are still working to bridge divisions and move closer to a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, amid continued diplomatic efforts led by mediators. In a joint statement released by Egypt’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday, both nations confirmed their coordination to “converge views and overcome disagreements” around a truce proposal...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Deaths From Gunfire Near Aid Distribution Point in Gaza Rise to 39

The death toll in the new distribution points managed by the U.S. and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has risen to 39, and the number of injured to more than 220 in less than a week, according to Palestinian authorities. RELATED: UN: Gaza is the Hungriest Place on Earth The Israeli occupation forces opened fire […]

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Is the US losing its place as the world leader in science?

Will the double whammy of cracking down on immigrants and defunding research weaken the US as a research hub?

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ukrainian drones target Russian airbases in unprecedented operation

Ukrainian drones hit Russian airbases in largest single-day attack since war began, targeting strategic bombers.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

UK condemns Rafah deaths, urges Israel to allow aid deliveries

UK condemns Rafah deaths, urges Israel to allow aid deliveries Britain’s Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, has condemned the reported deaths near an aid distribution site in Rafah, calling the incident “appalling” and a stark reminder of the urgent need for humanitarian access. Falconer stressed that “Israel must allow partners to operate in line with humanitarian principles and deliver lifesaving aid,” as...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

F1 Spanish GP: Piastri beats Norris as Verstappen receives late penalty

Oscar Piastri strengthens his F1 world championship lead as Max Verstappen drops to 10th spot after post-race penalty.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Treasury secretary Scott Bessent insists US will ‘never default’ on its debt

Trump administration official seeks to assuage growing investor concern over the country’s public finances

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World