Israel sharpens its tone to Spain: "The Inquisition is over. Those who harm us, we will harm them" (www.elnacional.cat)
Israel says Gaza war likely to last another seven months as tanks probe Rafah (www.reuters.com)
Israel sent tanks on raids into Rafah on Wednesday and said its war on Hamas in Gaza would likely continue all year, after Washington said the Rafah assault did not amount to a major ground operation that would trigger a change in U.S. policy....
Why are German young people so easily seduced by AfD's ideas? (www.euronews.com)
Recent voter surveys say between 14% and 22% of under-30s would vote for the far-right Alternative for Germany party in the upcoming European elections. But who are these potential voters?...
‘Largest Botnet Ever’ Tied to Billions in Stolen Covid-19 Relief Funds (www.wired.com)
Nikki Haley writes ‘finish them’ on IDF artillery shells during Israel visit (www.theguardian.com)
China is banning ‘wealth-flaunting’ behavior on social media (www.nbcnews.com)
A revolutionary support group is helping hundreds of Indian parents embrace their LGBTQ+ kids (www.lgbtqnation.com)
US pier constructed off Gaza has broken apart (www.cnn.com)
US-made munitions used in deadly strike on Rafah tent camp, CNN analysis shows | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
Munitions made in the United States were used in the deadly Israeli strike on a displacement camp in Rafah on Sunday, a CNN analysis of video from the scene and a review by explosive weapons experts has found....
A synthetic drug ravages youth in Sierra Leone. There's little help, and some people are chained (apnews.com)
In Sierra Leone, a cheap, synthetic drug is ravaging youth. Trash-strewn alleys are lined with boys and young men slumped in addiction. Healthcare services are severely limited. One frustrated community has set up what it calls a treatment center, run by volunteers. But harsh measures can be used....
Chinese Spaceplane Releases Mysterious Object in Orbit Months After Launch (gizmodo.com)
Why Is the World Ignoring a Looming Genocide in Sudan? (foreignpolicy.com)
Aid workers fear a new disaster as militia forces close in on a major Darfur city....
Israel Gaza: Rafah offensive not a major operation, US says (www.bbc.com)
The US does not believe Israel has launched a full-scale invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza, White House spokesman John Kirby has said....
Macron: Ukraine must be allowed to strike bases on Russian territory from which missiles are fired (kyivindependent.com)
Ukraine should be allowed to strike military bases on Russian territory from which Moscow carries out missile attacks against Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said on May 28, Le Monde reported....
Summer 2024: Temperatures cross 50C in northern India (www.bbc.com)
Temperatures have crossed 50C in parts of northern and central India as the country grapples with extreme heatwave conditions....
US returns stolen Italian art worth $65m in vow to put loot back ‘where it belongs’ (www.theguardian.com)
Italy celebrates getting back 600 antiquities that were taken and sold years ago and recovered as a result of criminal investigations...
US defines 'major' Rafah operation that would change Israel policy (www.reuters.com)
The White House on Tuesday provided the most complete definition yet of what it considers a “major ground operation” in Rafah that could trigger a change in United States policy toward Israel, and said Israel’s actions there have not yet reached that level....
Temperatures in Pakistan cross 52 degrees Celsius — that’s more than 125°F (edition.cnn.com)
US condemns loss of life, but says no policy changes after civilian deaths in Israeli strike in Rafah (apnews.com)
China has threatened trade with some countries after feuds. They're calling 'the firm' for help - Japan Today (japantoday.com)
Poland's leader says the border with Belarus will be further fortified after a soldier is stabbed (apnews.com)
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday that its forces would further fortify the border with Belarus and can use “all available means” to defend the NATO nation’s frontier, after a soldier was seriously wounded with a knife by a migrant....
IMF improves inflation projection: 150% this year, but 45% in 2025 | Buenos Aires Times (www.batimes.com.ar)
New Israeli attack today (Tuesday) on Rafah evacuation zone (www.reuters.com)
CAIRO, May 28 (Reuters) - Israeli tanks shelled a tent camp in an evacuation area west of Rafah and killed at least 21 people on Tuesday, Gaza health authorities said, while advancing to the heart of the southern Gaza city for the first time after a night of heavy bombardment. Two days after an Israeli airstrike on another camp...
Watch this daring rescue of a wild foal stuck on a cliffside (www.cbc.ca)
Dustin Lyle wasn’t paying much attention to the wild horses on the side of the road until he heard his girlfriend Val scream....
Life on Ukraine’s front line: ‘Worse than hell’ as Russia advances (www.reuters.com)
For weeks, Viktor has barely slept as Russian drones and artillery continually target his position. During the day, he watches for any attempts by Russian troops to cross a minefield that separates the two sides. At night, he picks up a shovel to dig and fortify his trench....
