Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge

Tensions erupted in central Paris following Paris Saint-Germain's victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final, leading to chaotic scenes near Parc des Princes. Celebratory fireworks turned into violence as fans clashed with police, who deployed water cannons and over 5,400 officers to restore order. Amid the unrest, shops boarded up and reports surfaced of significant clashes in Munich, including injuries among PSG supporters, highlighting the aftermath of the historic win. Full Article

Mohammed Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, was confirmed killed on May 13, 2025. Despite losing key leadership, including multiple brigade and battalion commanders, Hamas continues to maintain control in areas like Nuseirat and Gaza City, demonstrating resilience and ongoing recruitment. Israel's tactical successes in eliminating leaders have not translated into a strategic collapse of Hamas, which persists in its operations and hostage negotiations, revealing a complex dynamic that challenges the effectiveness of Israel's...

New Zealanders are reportedly traveling to Thailand to illegally commission surrogate babies from Thai women, a trend that has raised concerns for Oranga Tamariki, the country's child welfare agency. The agency has identified five cases of surrogate parents violating international laws to have children, including a case where a gay man paid a significant amount to circumvent Thailand's strict surrogacy regulations. This practice highlights ongoing ethical and legal challenges surrounding surrogacy and adoption in New...

World Boxing has announced a new policy requiring athletes to undergo PCR tests to determine their biological sex for competition eligibility. Athletes deemed male at birth, indicated by the presence of the SRY gene, can compete in the male category, while those deemed female at birth, indicated by XX chromosomes, can compete in the female category. National federations must provide certification of chromosomal sex, with failure to do so resulting in ineligibility; additional screenings will...

Israel has confirmed the killing of Hamas Gaza chief Mohammad Sinwar on May 13 during a strike on a hospital, amid ongoing tensions over a proposed ceasefire. Sinwar, who took over leadership after his brother Yahya was killed last October, has not been confirmed dead by Hamas, though Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu stated he was "eliminated." Hamas has sought amendments to a U.S. ceasefire proposal, offering hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, but U.S. envoy...

The U.S. has approved Moderna's new COVID-19 vaccine, mNexspike, which is a lower-dose option targeting high-risk individuals aged 65 and older, and those aged 12 to 64 with health conditions, reflecting a more cautious approach to vaccine distribution. This decision contrasts with the unrestricted availability of Moderna's existing vaccine, which is approved for individuals six months and older. The FDA's approval was based on studies showing mNexspike's safety and effectiveness, occurring amid changes in CDC...