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The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are expected to be visible in several US states, particularly on the night of June 2, with Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin having the highest chances of sightings, as reported by NOAA. This phenomenon occurs due to charged particles from the sun interacting with Earth's gases, producing colorful displays in the night sky. While visibility is likely to extend into the following night, optimal viewing conditions...

Marlene Barzeele, a resident of Smeaton, Saskatchewan, is actively helping her community amidst the devastating SHOE wildfire, which has forced evacuations and left many scrambling to protect their homes. After fleeing her own property at Little Bear Lake, she organized donations for those remaining, with the assistance of her daughter and friend, leading to a significant response from the community. Despite the fire's destruction, including the loss of cabins and campgrounds, there have been some...

The BBC has accused Iran of intensifying its intimidation tactics against BBC Persian journalists, including targeting their family members in Iran with random interrogations, travel bans, and threats. BBC director general Tim Davie called for an end to this persecution, which he described as a direct assault on press freedom and human rights. The broadcaster plans to submit a new complaint to the UN, citing a significant rise in threats and harassment, which have previously...

SummaryA report by GLAAD reveals 932 anti-LGBTQ incidents in the U.S. from May 2024 to May 2025, with over half targeting transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, marking a 20% decrease from the previous year. Notably, incidents against drag performers dropped significantly, while attacks on local governments and educators increased, reflecting shifting extremist focuses. GLAAD emphasizes that these tracked incidents are just a fraction of the actual anti-LGBTQ hate experienced, especially during Pride Month, highlighting the resilience...

NewsFeedRiots erupted in Paris following Paris Saint-Germain's historic Champions League victory, resulting in two fatalities, nearly 200 injuries, and over 500 arrests. The Champs-Élysées became a scene of chaos, with police deploying tear gas amid looting and clashes. This incident marks a significant escalation of violence during celebrations of a major sporting achievement. Full Article

A new NZME board will be voted in today, with former National Party MP Steven Joyce becoming the chair, accompanied by outspoken shareholder Jim Grenon as a new director. The annual shareholders’ meeting, which initially seemed poised for conflict, will now feature a measured transition, as Grenon previously sought to replace the board but reached a compromise allowing him and Joyce to join alongside existing directors Guy Horrocks, Sussan Turner, and Carol Campbell, with Bowen...