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nypost.comKenya Police Arrest Eight Students Over School Fire That Killed 16
Police in Kenya have arrested eight students suspected of planning and carrying out an arson attack at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School that killed 16 pupils. The blaze broke out early Thursday in a dormitory housing 135 bunk beds in Gilgil, about 120 km northwest of Nairob…
straitstimes.comJournalists in Gaza to Receive 2026 Golden Pen of Freedom Award
Three international news agencies will accept the award on behalf of their local staff still reporting from the territory. The World Association of News Publishers cited the journalists' continued coverage under extreme conditions.
upi.comSupreme Court Revives Havana Docks Lawsuit Over Confiscated Cuban Property
The U.S. Supreme Court sent a Helms-Burton Act case back to lower courts for further argument. The suit seeks damages from cruise lines that used docks seized by Cuba in 1959.
France 24Pakistan Population Growth Outpaces Infrastructure as Male Contraception Stays Taboo
Pakistan's population exceeds 258 million and could reach 300 million by 2030. Contraception remains largely taboo in a society shaped by traditional values. The country continues to lag behind neighbors India and Bangladesh in key social sectors.
The War ZoneBoeing Tests MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone From California Navy Base
Boeing has begun flight tests of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone from Naval Air Station Point Mugu in California. The tests mark the aircraft's first international operation in allied airspace and aim to demonstrate maturity for potential export sales.
middleeasteye.netIran’s Revolutionary Guards Report 24 Ships Crossed Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stated that 24 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours using designated routes. President Trump said the United States would lift its naval blockade and outlined conditions for any agreement with Iran.
nypost.comCanada Defeats United States 4-0 at Hockey Worlds Quarterfinals
Canada shut out the United States 4-0 in the quarterfinals of the ice hockey world championship on Thursday in Fribourg, Switzerland. Macklin Celebrini, Sidney Crosby, Dylan Holloway and Connor Brown scored while Jet Greaves made 34 saves.
citizen.co.zaGreek National Charged With Assisting Intelligence Service Linked to Iran
A 46-year-old Greek man living in Germany was charged under the UK National Security Act for allegedly helping an intelligence service believed to be Iran. The case centers on the targeting of a journalist employed by Iran International.
indianexpress.comCharity GoodVision expands low-cost eye care in India
GoodVision provides affordable eye care services to people in India. Vegetable seller Tofan Jena is among those who have received assistance from the organization.
uctoday.comGermany Voices Concern Over Israeli Plan to Expand Gaza Control
The German government stated opposition to any permanent division of Gaza after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to increase its control to 70 percent of the territory.
nypost.comKenyan Police Arrest Eight Students After School Fire Kills 16
Authorities arrested eight female students on suspicion of arson following a dormitory blaze at Utumishi Girls School in central Kenya that killed 16 children and injured 79 others. The motive remains under investigation as officials review CCTV footage and interview witnesses.
financialpost.comAmericans in Britain Report UK Heat Feels More Intense Than U.S. Heat
U.S. citizens who moved to the United Kingdom say summer conditions there feel more oppressive despite lower recorded temperatures. They cite humidity, building design, and daily routines as factors. The Met Office recorded recent highs above 86 degrees Fahrenheit in southern Eng…
japantimes.co.jpSouth Korean Official Attends G7 Digital Ministers Meeting in Paris
Second Vice Minister of Science Ryu Je-myung represented South Korea at the G7 digital ministers meeting held in Paris on May 29. The gathering focused on digital policy issues among participating nations.
South China Morning PostManchester Court Sentences Two Men to Prison After 139 mph Crash Kills Driver
A Manchester Crown Court judge sentenced driver Uways Hussain and passenger Usmon Mahmood to prison terms after a March crash in which their car reached 139 mph in a 30 mph zone. The collision killed 50-year-old Sylvester Abayomi.
upi.comEuropean Commission Announces 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia
The European Commission has approved a new set of sanctions on Russia after a drone struck a residential building in Romania. The package marks the 21st round of measures since the conflict began.
EuronewsRussian Drone Strikes Romanian Building, Zelenskyy Offers Support
A Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania's Galati overnight, injuring two people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine stands ready to assist Romania and urged stronger EU sanctions on Russia.
dailycaller.comSupreme Court Rules 8-1 on Colorado Conversion Therapy Law
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8-1 decision in Chiles v. Salazar concerning a Colorado statute on conversion therapy. The ruling addressed whether the state law regulating the practice violates constitutional protections.
Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test at Cape Canaveral
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad during a static fire test on Thursday night. No injuries were reported and officials said there is no public safety threat.
Suspected cases in eastern Congo near 1,000 with 220 deaths reported
Health officials recorded nearly 1,000 suspected cases and at least 220 suspected deaths in eastern Congo. The WHO chief plans meetings with national leaders and a visit to the outbreak center in Bunia.
Pentagon Chief to Address Asia Defense Summit as China Officials Skip Event
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth will deliver the keynote address at Asia's premier defense summit opening Friday. China's top officials are not expected to attend despite discussions planned on Taiwan and the war in Iran.
France 24EU foreign policy chief says Russia must not breach bloc airspace after Romania drone incident
Kaja Kallas stated Friday that Moscow cannot be allowed to breach European Union airspace following a Russian drone strike on an apartment building in eastern Romania. At least two people were injured and a fire broke out, according to local authorities.
citizen.co.zaThree Die After Fall From South London Tower Block
A man, a woman and a child died after falling from a high-rise block of flats in Elephant and Castle on Wednesday morning. Police and ambulance crews responded within minutes but could not revive the three people.
azernews.azRussian Drone Strikes Romanian Apartment Building in Galați
A Russian Shahed drone hit a residential building in the eastern Romanian city of Galați overnight. The strike marks the first direct hit on a NATO member state by a Russian drone since the Ukraine conflict began.
azernews.azIran Limits Daily Ship Crossings Through Strait of Hormuz
Iranian authorities reported managing vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz by assigning designated routes. Twenty-four ships crossed in the most recent 24-hour period, down from 26 the day before. Tehran stated the measures aim to prevent congestion in the waterway that carries…
EuronewsRussia Attacks Odesa Region and Black Sea Ships, Damaging Power Lines
Russian drones struck Ukraine's Odesa region and three commercial vessels early Friday. Ukrainian forces intercepted most drones, but power outages affected thousands and two crew members were injured.
uctoday.comIran Debates Strait of Hormuz Control as Alternative Deterrent
Iranian commentators are discussing whether control over the Strait of Hormuz could serve as a strategic deterrent in place of uranium enrichment. The discussion centers on the waterway that carries a significant share of global oil shipments.
EuronewsZelenskyy Says Intelligence Indicates Russia Plans Large Drone and Missile Attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that new intelligence points to an imminent Russian drone and missile strike. The warning follows a recent intermediate-range ballistic missile launch targeting the Kyiv region.
nationalpost.comChina constructs large military facility in desert region
China is building an extensive military complex in a desert area. Reuters correspondent Greg Torode discussed the project on the Reuters World News podcast.
thehindu.comIndian rupee rises most in nearly two months after central bank intervention and oil price decline
The Indian rupee posted its strongest single-day gain in nearly two months. Officials intervened in currency markets while global oil prices fell.
theconversation.comUN Peacekeeping Operations Highlight Rule of Law and Infrastructure Work
Peacekeeping missions support police, courts, and infrastructure projects in several countries. Activities include training, construction, and radio broadcasts. The annual budget equals about 0.5 percent of global military spending.
nypost.com49ers Running Back Isaac Guerendo Tears Pectoral Muscle Lifting Weights
San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo suffered a pectoral tear during offseason weight training. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the injury is not season-ending and expects Guerendo to return near the end of training camp.
abcnews.go.comFormer CIA officer charged with stealing $40 million in gold bars
Federal authorities say a former senior CIA employee took gold bars and cash from agency storage and stored them at his Virginia home. He faces theft and false-statement charges.
nbcnews.comIsraeli Drone Strike Kills Three Palestinians in Southern Gaza
Wafa news agency reported that an Israeli drone attack killed at least three Palestinians in Khan Younis early on May 29. The strike occurred amid ongoing military operations in Gaza and southern Lebanon.
upi.comUkrainian Drone Strikes Volgograd Oil Refinery, Killing One
A Ukrainian drone attack struck Russia's Volgograd region overnight, killing one person and injuring two others. The strike set an oil refinery ablaze, with fires continuing into the morning.
Queensland Health Minister Orders Probe Into Treatment of Man Charged in Childers Attacks
Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls directed an internal review of the assessment, treatment, and discharge of Richard Zoltan Babos, 36, who was released from Caboolture Hospital hours before the alleged offenses. Babos faces charges including murder and appears in Bundaberg…
rnz.co.nzIranian State Media Reports Missile Launches Toward Persian Gulf Naval Targets
Iranian state media reported that missiles were fired from southern Iran toward naval targets in the Persian Gulf. No independent confirmation of impacts or casualties has been issued.
upi.comFact check finds senator did not resign from office
A video posted on May 25 claimed a senator resigned, but the claim is false. The senator remains listed on the official Senate website and later clarified he had considered but rejected the idea.
The GuardianFire at Kenyan Girls' School Kills at Least 16 Students
A dormitory fire broke out just after midnight at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru county. At least 16 students died and 79 others were hospitalized.
japantimes.co.jpBank of Japan Likely to Raise Benchmark Rate in June, Former Board Member Says
Makoto Sakurai, who served on the Bank of Japan board from 2016 to 2021, said the central bank will probably increase its benchmark rate at the June 15-16 meeting. He stated that delaying action could leave policy behind the curve amid inflation pressures and uncertainties from t…
ibtimes.co.ukEU Official Says Drone Strike in Romania Crosses New Line in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
An EU official stated Friday that a drone strike on a building in Romania marks another escalation. Romania borders Ukraine and is an EU member state. The comment follows the reported incident.