Two dead after crowds rush UN aid warehouse amid Gaza hunger crisis | Israel-Palestine conflict News

One Palestinian civilian, Rateb Jawda, was killed, and at least 20 others injured when Israeli forces opened fire on people seeking food aid near US-run distribution points in Gaza. Thousands flocked to a distribution center in Rafah, only to find it had minimal supplies, leading to chaos as they began to leave. Eyewitnesses reported that some civilians disappeared amidst the shooting, raising concerns about the treatment of those seeking aid. Full Article

SummaryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed skepticism about Russia's commitment to peace talks, as Moscow sends a team to Istanbul without sharing negotiating proposals, a key demand from Ukraine. Zelensky criticized Russia for potentially making the meeting unproductive, while Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasized the need for an unconditional ceasefire to facilitate broader negotiations. Despite hopes for a high-level summit, both Putin and Zelensky are not expected to attend the upcoming talks, with Russia's...

Indiana Teen Arrested for Homemade ExplosivesAn Indiana 19-year-old, Ahnna Tipton, was arrested after authorities found homemade explosive devices in her backpack while transporting her for evaluation. The devices, concealed in Monster Energy drink bottles, were identified as improvised incendiary devices intended for detonation at her former high school. Tipton admitted to assembling the devices and was charged with possession of a destructive device; her bond is set at $50,000 with an initial hearing scheduled for...

Pope Leo XIV showcased impressive reflexes during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 28, 2025, by catching a plush doll resembling himself thrown by a fan while riding in his popemobile. The 69-year-old pontiff's one-handed catch, which went viral, raised discussions about his security, as some expressed concern over a member of the public being able to toss an item into the popemobile. Despite these concerns, security experts affirmed that the...

The Ontario government has introduced legislation to prevent the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) from renaming schools after Sir John A. Macdonald, Egerton Ryerson, and Henry Dundas without ministerial approval. This move, part of the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, aims to enhance accountability and stop financial mismanagement by school boards. Education Minister Paul Calandra emphasized the need for swift intervention, while supporters, including the Canadian Institute for Historical Education, expressed satisfaction with the...

Stephen Stanko, a South Carolina death row inmate, chose lethal injection over firing squad after witnessing complications from a recent execution where the inmate suffered before dying. Stanko, convicted of two murders, was informed that lethal injection could feel like drowning, but state medical experts asserted it would cause no pain. South Carolina recently resumed executions after a long hiatus due to drug shortages, and Stanko's execution is scheduled for June 13. Full Article