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Austrian singer JJ emerged victorious at the Eurovision Song Contest held in Basel, Switzerland, with Israel finishing in second place. The event featured colorful performances, including Sweden's ode to saunas and Estonia's tribute to coffee. Despite receiving favorable feedback from judges, the UK's entry by Remember Monday garnered no votes from viewers. Full Article

At least 25 people have died and many others are injured after tornadoes struck Kentucky and Missouri, with Kentucky reporting 18 deaths and Missouri seven, including five in St. Louis. The tornado, which hit Laurel County, Kentucky, caused extensive damage, impacting 5,000 buildings and leaving approximately 140,000 properties without power. Officials continue to search for survivors amid the destruction, with a curfew in place to ensure safety and prevent looting, while warnings remain in effect...

Summary Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Rome on May 17, 2025, where he urged Carney to leverage Canada’s influence to intensify global pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy specifically called for negotiations to achieve an “unconditional ceasefire” in the ongoing conflict. This meeting highlights Ukraine's strategic diplomatic efforts to seek international support in addressing the crisis with Russia. Full Article

A senior minister confirmed that a small group of former officials, including state premiers and judges, will be exempt from Labor's plan to roll back tax concessions on superannuation balances over $3 million. Critics argue that the proposal's lack of indexing may inadvertently affect more Australians over time due to inflation. Environment Minister Murray Watt emphasized that while the tax concessions for high superannuation balances will be reduced, it will not violate constitutional protections against...

Reports indicate that Mohammed Sinwar, a Hamas leader, may have been killed in an airstrike, prompting discussions on the need for a replacement for Hamas in Gaza. Despite significant casualties among Hamas leadership over 19 months of conflict, there has been no clear strategy to capitalize on their weakened state or to establish alternative governance in Gaza. The current situation leaves a power vacuum filled by Hamas, with no evident plan to introduce non-Hamas leadership...

The Israeli military has killed hundreds of Palestinians in the past several days as it expands its ground invasion.The Israeli military's air strikes in Gaza have resulted in at least 125 Palestinian deaths, including children, with significant casualties reported in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis. The military's operations have intensified amid international criticism, with Hamas condemning the attacks as violations of international law and the UN Secretary General expressing alarm over the situation. Additionally,...