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American forces have conducted over 800 airstrikes in Yemen against the Houthi militia as part of Operation Rough Rider, targeting key military facilities and weaponry, including missiles and drones. The campaign, initiated by President Trump, aims to deter Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and has reportedly cost over $1 billion in its first month, raising concerns about munitions use impacting U.S. military readiness elsewhere. Despite the strikes, Houthi officials claim civilian...

Summary of Oklahoma Flooding and Severe Weather Alerts At least one person has died due to flash flooding in southwest Oklahoma, prompting officials to advise against driving on flooded roads. Emergency responders have been conducting water rescues, with ongoing investigations into the incident. As floodwaters are expected to rise, evacuation orders have been issued in affected areas, while severe weather warnings extend across the Southwest and Rockies, with risks for tornadoes and damaging winds impacting...

Counter-terrorism police are reviewing footage from Northern Irish rap trio Kneecap, which allegedly includes calls for violence against British MPs. The video, from a November 2023 concert, features a member stating, “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP,” while another performance showed support for Hamas and Hezbollah, both banned in the UK. Following backlash, including calls for the band's work visas to be revoked, Kneecap claims to be facing a...

Israel conducted an air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, targeting a building allegedly used by Hezbollah to store "precision-guided missiles," despite a ceasefire established five months ago. The Lebanese presidency condemned the attack, urging the US and France, who brokered the ceasefire, to compel Israel to stop its strikes, warning that continued aggression could destabilize the region. While Israel claims it will respond to perceived threats from Hezbollah, recent assessments suggest Hezbollah has complied with...

Summary Campgrounds and facilities at federal lakes and reservoirs across six states will face closures or reduced hours starting mid-May due to budget cuts and staffing shortages under the Trump administration. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers aims to concentrate resources at fewer recreational sites to maintain service levels while protecting hydropower operations, leading to community concerns, especially in areas like Pickstown, SD, and western Kansas. Recent decisions include closing visitor centers and limiting camping...

The Greens, led by Adam Bandt, will demand that Labor block any new coal or gas projects if they hold the balance of power in a hung parliament, citing the approval of over 30 projects since 2022 by Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. They argue that existing laws allow Climate Minister Chris Bowen to block projects under the Safeguard Mechanism, which the Greens amended to limit climate pollution. Bandt emphasized that if Labor fails to act...