At least 18 killed in airstrike on market in northern Mali, separatist group says

The chief of Neskantaga First Nation is urging the federal government to provide immediate assistance in establishing a mobile health centre for the community following the closure of their nursing station due to flooding. This facility, the only health-care centre in the remote northwestern Ontario area, has been out of operation since Sunday when the First Nation declared a state of emergency. The nursing station, named Rachel Bessie Sakanee Memorial Nursing Station, has been serving...

A 15-year-old boy from Sweden has been arrested in Sydney for allegedly using an encrypted application to facilitate international contract killings on behalf of a transnational crime syndicate, linked to gang conflicts in the Nordic region. He faces charges for conspiracy to murder, which could result in life imprisonment, and has been formally refused bail, with a court appearance scheduled for June 11, 2025. The investigation, initiated following a tip-off from Danish police, highlights the...

Extensive coral bleaching has been confirmed at Australia's Great Barrier Reef for the sixth time in less than a decade, driven by warming oceans and severe floods. Prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures has led to 41% of surveyed reefs experiencing medium to high bleaching, with the worst stress recorded from Cooktown to Cape York. Experts emphasize the urgent need for climate action, with calls for the Australian government to adopt policies that significantly reduce climate...

Ukraine extends martial law until August Ukraine's parliament has voted overwhelmingly to extend martial law until August 6, 2025, as the country continues to face a full-scale invasion from Russia, allowing troop mobilization and suspending elections. Meanwhile, a group of Serbian students completed a 1,300km cycling journey from Novi Sad to Strasbourg to raise awareness of ongoing protests against alleged government corruption following a tragic train station collapse. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen...

The Chancellor announced that although wages are growing faster than prices, many families are still grappling with the cost of living. UK inflation has decreased to 2.6%, prompting the Bank of England to consider interest rate cuts. Meanwhile, Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is set to visit Beijing to reignite trade discussions, the UK Supreme Court will determine the legal definition of a woman in a case against the Scottish government, and pollution incidents from water...

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order targeting the law firm Susman Godfrey, which represents Dominion Voting Systems. Judge Loren AliKhan criticized the order as a "shocking abuse of power," asserting it infringed on the firm's rights and free speech. This ruling highlights the ongoing conflict between the Trump administration and various law firms, with some firms supporting the president's initiatives while others, like Susman Godfrey, continue to contest his...