The Assad regime's fall has freed displaced Syrians stuck in a remote desert camp

Donald Trump has stated that a Russia-Ukraine peace deal won't progress until he meets with Vladimir Putin, complicating anticipated negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Turkey. While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope for a ceasefire through technical talks, doubts arose as Putin sent a lower-level adviser instead of attending personally. Zelenskyy urged Western allies to intensify pressure on Russia for an unconditional ceasefire, amidst concerns that Putin may be manipulating the situation to...

A mountain climber, Anton Tselykh, survived a "miraculous" 200-foot fall in Washington state that killed three others in his group due to an anchor failure. Tselykh, who sustained internal injuries and head trauma but no broken bones, managed to crawl to his car and drive to seek help despite being disoriented after the fall. The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office stated the climbers were attempting to descend quickly due to worsening weather conditions when their anchor...

Police are searching for two teenagers in relation to the torture and killing of two kittens in Ruislip, west London, as reported on May 3. The Metropolitan Police released CCTV footage showing the suspects, a boy and a girl, walking and then running along Ickenham Road, with the boy described as 5ft6 with short dark hair and a dark jacket, while the girl is also 5ft6 with long red hair, wearing a white top. Authorities...

A group of tenants in a mid-rise apartment building on Montreal's South Shore are alleging that their new landlord is attempting to force them out of their homes. They claim that his actions reflect a business model that prioritizes profit over the well-being of low-income and vulnerable residents. The situation has raised concerns about the treatment of tenants and the pressures they face in securing stable housing. Full Article

Palestinian Nakba survivor Fouziya Abu Labda describes Israel's ongoing military actions in Gaza as "more cruel than the Nakba," emphasizing the profound suffering inflicted on Palestinians. She expresses that the current violence aims to force Palestinians to hate their homeland and abandon it. As Palestinians observe the 77th commemoration of the Nakba, Abu Labda's statements highlight the enduring impact of displacement and conflict on their lives. Full Article

Nato is collaborating on a broad investigation into alleged bribery involving its officials, who reportedly exchanged classified military procurement information for financial incentives. Raids and detentions have occurred across Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, and the US, as authorities seek to uncover potential irregularities in contract awards for military equipment. The probe, initiated by the Nato procurement office in Luxembourg, involves former employees of the Nato Support and Procurement Agency suspected of leaking confidential...