Ukraine still 'ready' to sign US minerals deal, Zelensky tells BBC

The trial of Alain Bellefeuille, who fatally shot a police officer and injured two others during a wellness check in Bourget, Ontario, on May 11, 2023, is ongoing this week. The court has heard testimonies from a paramedic, a forensic identification officer, and the officer responsible for Bellefeuille's arrest. The proceedings are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, which escalated from a noise complaint into a violent confrontation. Full Article

The death toll from a massive explosion at Iran's Shahid Rajaei container port has risen to 65, with over 1,200 injured. Occurring during nuclear talks with the US, the blast damaged shipping containers and shattered windows miles away, prompting aerial firefighting efforts. While Iran's defense ministry denied links to missile fuel mishandling, reports suggested that chemicals at the port could have escalated the explosion's effects, with ongoing investigations into the exact cause. Full Article

Yemen’s Ansar Allah (Houthi) group announced it targeted the Israeli Nevatim Airbase with a hypersonic ballistic missile, claiming the operation was successful. Yahya Saree, the group's military spokesman, stated that this attack follows a previous strike on the same airbase within 24 hours, which also involved a Palestine-2 hypersonic missile. In response, the Israeli military confirmed intercepting a missile and a drone approaching from Yemen, stating no alarms were activated during the incident. Full Article

Opening arguments in the trial of former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr commenced, three years after he fatally shot Black motorist Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in April 2022. Charged with second-degree murder and pleading not guilty, Schurr's defense claims he acted within his rights as a police officer amidst a struggle where Lyoya allegedly reached for Schurr's stun gun. Lyoya's family has filed a $100 million civil lawsuit against Schurr and the...

SummaryPeter Dutton is facing a challenging path to becoming Australia's 32nd prime minister, with just four days until the polls close, as he campaigns in marginal seats despite national polls favoring Labor. A Roy Morgan poll indicates Labor leading 53 to 47 percent, but former media chief Andrew Carswell suggests the coalition could benefit from a rise in protest votes for right-wing minor parties like One Nation, which has seen a significant increase in support....

European and Ukrainian officials are concerned that Donald Trump may abandon peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, potentially using minor progress as a reason to disengage. Despite his promise to end the war quickly, Trump has struggled to gain support for a ceasefire amid Putin's refusal to meet key demands, prompting worries that he is preparing to leave the resolution efforts to Ukraine and Europe. As tensions rise, Kyiv is reportedly preparing for a possible...