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At least 72 Gazans have been killed so far Saturday in new Israeli attacks.
At least 72 Gazans have died since early Saturday morning in new Israeli attacks launched across the Gaza Strip, medical sources said. RELATED:Gaza and Regional Middle East Unity: Focus on Arab League Summit in Baghdad Of the total number of fatalities, at least 35 have died in the north of the Strip, where troops are [β¦]
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US tornadoes kill more than 20 in Kentucky and Missouri
Severe storms laid waste to local communities and cut off electricity to nearly 200,000 people.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Delivering missile defense requires leveraging American industryΒ
President Trump's Golden Dome initiative aims to create a comprehensive integrated air and missile defense system for the United States, leveraging proven technologies and partnering with traditional defense actors in the industry to mitigate the odds of a successful nuclear or conventional attack on the U.S. homeland.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:CNNβs Scott Jennings responds to reports about possible Kentucky Senate run
Scott Jennings, a CNN contributor and GOP political pundit, has been speculated as a potential Republican candidate to replace former Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky, although he has not officially announced a bid.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Half a million march through London to commemorate Nakba
Half a million march through London to commemorate Nakba An estimated 600,000 people marched through central London to Downing Street on Saturday to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Nakba. Protesters came from around the country, including from Wales and northern England. Protestors march through Westminster in central London (Middle East Eye) The Palestine Solidarity Campaign said the march was intended to...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Comey is under investigation for posting ‘86’ in reference to Trump. What does it mean?
Former FBI Director Jamey Comey is under investigation after posting a photo of seashells spelling out β86 47β. Hereβs a look at where the term "eighty-six" comes from and what it means.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Stop loving public education like a five-year-old loves their mommy
Public education needs to be transformed to better serve children, and while Democrats often talk about equity and accountability, they need to stop playing political games and start listening to families and fighting for the kind of public education that is excellent, equitable and accountable.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Half a million march to Downing Street to urge Starmer to cut ties with Israel
Half a million march to Downing Street to urge Starmer to cut ties with Israel Submitted by Imran Mulla on Sat, 05/17/2025 - 17:20 Organisers said they aimed to mark the 77th anniversary of the Nakba and urge the UK to 'take action' to stop the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians Organisers estimated that 600,000 attended Saturday's march (Middle East Eye) Off An estimated 600,000 people marched through central London to...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Romania overtakes Poland as worst country in the EU for LGBTQ+ people
After six straight years in first place, Poland is no longer the worst country in the EU for LGBTQ+ people, according to the annual "Rainbow Map" published by the NGO ILGA-Europe.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Trump Will Call Putin and Zelenski on Monday βTo Negotiateβ an End to the Conflict
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he will call next Monday his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, and then the Ukrainian, Volodymyr Zelensky, to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, he told in his Truth Social platform. RELATED: Russia Liberates Six Key Towns and Reports Nearly 9,000 Ukrainian Casualties in One Week [β¦]
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Hamas says new Gaza truce talks under way as Israel expands ground assault
Israel and Hamas confirm indirect talks being held in Qatar as Israel expands ground offensive, killing dozens.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Gaza and Regional Middle East Unity: Focus on Arab League Summit in Baghdad
On Saturday, the 34th Arab League summit takes place at the Government Palace in Baghdad, Iraq, as the region experiences tensions due to external and internal factors, the participating states are expected to adopt a unified position in seeking a just and final solution to the escalation of Israelβs genocide in the Gaza Strip. RELATED: [β¦]
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Top genocide scholars unanimous that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: Dutch investigation
Top genocide scholars unanimous that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: Dutch investigation Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 05/17/2025 - 15:17 Researchers from Israel, the Netherlands, the US, the UK, Australia, Croatia and Canada say Israel's conduct meets the legal threshold of genocide A Palestinian man carries the body of a child killed in Israeli strikes in Jabalia, northern Gaza, on 16 May 2025...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 17th β Evening
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Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Democrats are letting the far-left take them out of the running for 2028
Hating on Trump and creating as much self-serving publicity as possible are neither policies nor strategies.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Ugly Texas primary threatens GOP efforts to defend Senate
Republicans are increasingly concerned that a bitter Senate primary in Texas next year could make it harder to defend their majority in the upper chamber. Earlier this week, the Senate Leadership Fund rolled out a poll showing Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) trailing Attorney General Ken Paxton by 16 points. But in a hypothetical general election...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Israel launches new military operation in Gaza a day after Trump leaves the Middle East
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas have yet to achieve progress in Qatarβs capital, Doha. Hamas, which releasedan Israeli-American hostage as a goodwill gesturebefore Trumpβs trip, insists on a deal that ends the war and leads to the withdrawal of Israeli forces β something Israel said that it won't agree to.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong police investigating after woman found dead under pile of items in flat
Womanβs brother calls police after being unable to contact her for two days and finding her in bedroom with only arm visible from the clutter.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Three Iranian men charged under UK's National Security Act
The men arrived in the UK, including by small boats, between 2016 and 2022 and were granted temporary leave to remain after claiming asylum.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Trump sets up Monday call with Putin to talk ceasefire, trade
President Trump on Saturday announced that he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday as the administration has signaled frustration with Moscow over the ongoing war in Ukraine. βI WILL BE SPEAKING, BY TELEPHONE, TO PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN OF RUSSIA ON MONDAY, AT 10:00 A.M.β he wrote on Truth Social. βTHE SUBJECTS OF...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Israeli defence minister says Hamas returned to talks following deadly army offensive
Israeli defence minister says Hamas returned to talks following deadly army offensive Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has said that Hamas has returned to discussions after Israel launched a deadly military offensive on Gaza late on Friday. βWith the launch of Operation Gideonβs Chariots in Gaza, led with great force by the IDF [Israeli army] command, the Hamas delegation in Doha announced a return to negotiations...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Gaza dominates Arab League Summit as leaders push for ceasefire and pledge to work on reconstruction
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro SΓ‘nchez and UN General-Secretary AntΓ³nio Guterres attended the annual Arab League Summit, as leaders from Arab nations reiterated their push for a Gaza ceasefire and promised to contribute to the territory's reconstruction.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Israel expands Gaza ground offensive after days of air strikes
Defence minister claims fresh fighting puts pressure on Hamas as latest round of talks begins in Qatar
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Dozens killed after severe weather slams Kentucky, Missouri
At least 27 people have been killed by storm systems that swept across part of the U.S. Midwest and South, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announcing Saturday that 18 of the deaths came in his state and 10 others were hospitalized in critical condition.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Israel targeted 68 food and aid distribution centres since start of war on Gaza
Israel targeted 68 food and aid distribution centres since start of war on Gaza Israel has attacked 68 humanitarian aid and food distribution centres in the Gaza Strip since the start of the war, according to the Gaza government media office. "This criminal behaviour, which deliberately targets relief and social welfare facilities, confirms beyond doubt that the Israeli occupation is using food as a weapon of war, in...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:New strain of bacteria found on Chinaβs Tiangong space station
The microbe developed in a cabin and its discovery could have important implications for the future of space travel.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Trump says US will set new tariff rates for countries, skirting negotiations
βItβs not possible to meet the number of people that want to see us,β the president said.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Israeli army continues West Bank raid as settlers attack homes and burn vehicles
Israeli army continues West Bank raid as settlers attack homes and burn vehicles Submitted by Fayha Shalash on Sat, 05/17/2025 - 12:18 The town of Bruqin remains under siege as the Israeli army looks for a gunman who killed a settler A Palestinian man surveys the charred remains of vehicles in the Barkan Industrial Park, near the town of Salfit in the occupied West Bank, on 16 May 2025 (Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP) Off The...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Unrwa chief: New plans for Gaza 'distraction from atrocities'
Unrwa chief: New plans for Gaza 'distraction from atrocities' Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner-general of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa), has stressed that there is an imminent danger of famine looming over Gaza's population. "Donβt reinvent the wheel: putting together new 'plans' is a distraction from the atrocities + a waste of resources," he said in a post on X. Lazzarini added that humanitarian...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Gaza ceasefire talks resume as Israeli assault kills hundreds in 72 hours
Hamas official Taher al-Nono said the two sides were discussing all issues without βpreconditionsβ.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Keke Palmer: Living below my means is 'incredibly important' to meβ'if I have $1 million in my pocket, my rent is going to be $1,500'
Keke Palmer says she learned how to budget, save and live below her means at a young age from her parents β and it gives her security as a working actress.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:The new law firms being founded to fight Trump
In the last two weeks, at least three new law firms have been formed to represent clients who have been targeted by the administration.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:The challenges facing Elon Musk and NASA in sending humans to Mars
Ever since American astronauts landed on the Moon, thereβs been an appetite to visit Mars. But a number of daunting challenges stand in the way.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Trump wants coal to power AI data centers. The tech industry may need to make peace with that for now
President Donald Trump's push to revive the coal industry is running up against the tech sector's environmental goals.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Trump says he plans to call Putin, push for ending 'bloodbath' in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyycalledon Saturday for stronger sanctionson Moscow after a Russiandrone killed nine bus passengers in northeastern Ukraine just hours after thetwo countries held theirfirst peace talks in three years of war. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak by phone Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, followed by Zelenskyy and leaders of various NATO countries,...
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