town in County Tipperary, Ireland
Watch: New recruits train at Templemore Garda College: New Garda recruits talk about why they joined the force as they are put through their paces by members of ...
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An Garda Síochána remains under strength despite arrival of new recruits: The number of gardaí at the end of May stood at 13,982, less than at the end of ...
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Manhunt for perpetrator underway: Several injured after attack in front of Bielefeld bar
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Key FactsShocking Stabbing Incident in Bielefeld
1h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: derwesten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: derwesten.de
- In Bielefeld, a group celebrating outside a bar was violently attacked, resulting in multiple severe injuries.
- The suspect, described as a Southern European male approximately 165 to 170 cm tall, remains at large and may be armed.
- A murder commission named 'Kurfürst' has been established to investigate the incident.
- The police are seeking public assistance and have set up a tip portal for information gathering.
"The police are asking for assistance from the public."— The Bielefeld police are calling on citizens to share information about the fugitive suspect.
Bondi condemns ‘unforgivable’ violence against California fertility clinic: Attorney General Pam Bondi condemned the “unforgivable” violence against a fertility ...
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Key FactsExplosion Outside Palm Springs Fertility Clinic
10h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- An explosion outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs resulted in one death and four injuries.
- The FBI labeled the incident a deliberate act of terrorism, with a person of interest identified while investigations are ongoing.
- The blast occurred around 11 a.m. local time, creating a large crime scene as witnesses described a loud bang and scattering debris.
- American Reproductive Centers confirmed no damage to their facilities and highlighted the importance of community support in challenging times.
Terrorism came knocking on the door of Palm Springs. We survived, and I can tell you … this city will rise.— Palm Springs Chief Andy Mills described the explosion as an isolated incident and emphasized the resilience of the city.
Key FactsEmerging Right-Wing Youth Movements in Berlin
May 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
- The right-wing extremist group 'Deutsche Jugend voran' (DJV) has committed violent attacks, with leader Julian M. recently sentenced.
- A new right-wing youth culture is emerging, organized through social media and chat groups, including underage members.
- Berlin's domestic intelligence agency has observed a 'turbo-radicalization' of these groups, reminiscent of classic extremist movements.
- A new monitoring initiative called 'violent right-wing extremist network cultures' has been established to better surveil these dangerous networks.
"We are dealing with something new."— Michael Fischer, Berlin's top constitutional protector, about the new far-right youth movements.
Comey is under investigation for posting ‘86’ in reference to Trump. What does it mean?
pbs.org/newshour/politics/comey-is-under-investigation-for-posting-86-in-reference-to-trump-what-does-it-mean
Surge in Violence Against Muslims Post Pahalgam Attack: APCR Report
These incidents were neither random nor isolated. At a time when unity and solidarity were ... Show more
Officer in mortal danger: 28-year-old stabs police officer in the neck: A 28-year-old German man tries to file a report at a police station in Berlin-Neukölln ...
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Key FactsPolice Officer Stabbed in Berlin, Suspect Released
May 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- A 28-year-old man stabbed a police officer in the neck in Berlin after damaging a police vehicle.
- The officer sustained serious injuries and underwent emergency surgery but is now in stable condition.
- The suspect was arrested at the scene but was released early in the morning after consultation with the prosecutor's office, as there is no strong suspicion of attempted murder.
- Authorities are continuing their investigations into the incident.
"The man reportedly wanted to file a complaint at the station and ran out of the building angrily because it took too long."— Report from the daily newspaper 'Der Tagesspiegel' about the incident.
Trump says Comey : Trump told Fox News that the next steps are up to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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Was ex-FBI chief Comey’s ’86 47′ post calling for Trump assassination?: Critics say Comey’s use of an old restaurant term referring to sold out or removed items ...
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In this episode of Project Force, Al Jazeera's @AlexGatopoulos assesses India and Pakistan's latest round of violence and what could come for the nuclear-armed ... Show more
After riots in Kreuzberg: Will future Palestinian demonstrations now be banned?: The police union describes the massive riots on Nakba Day in Berlin as the "next ...
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Key FactsTragic Collision in Barnsley Claims Woman's Life
May 16 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- A 57-year-old woman tragically died in a traffic accident in Grimethorpe, Barnsley.
- The collision occurred on Thursday morning between a silver Vauxhall Zafira and a white Ford Transit, resulting in the temporary closure of Park Spring Road.
- Three men traveling in the van were taken to the hospital with injuries that are not believed to be serious.
- Police are appealing for witnesses and any relevant dashcam footage of the incident.
Mexican authorities are investigating the murder of 23 year old Valeria Márquez - which was caught on video during a livestream - as a femicide ... Show more
Linz hospital sends raped woman away: now there are consequences: LINZ. There is great shock and outrage after a raped woman was sent away from an outpatient ...
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Secret Service investigating ex-FBI Director James Comey's '8647' Instagram post: The former FBI director later took down the Instagram post, saying he was ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/15/james-comey-donald-trump-fbi-secret-service-social-media-post/83659035007/
Key FactsCassie Ventura: $20 Million for Freedom from Diddy
May 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Cassie Ventura stated in court that she would return a $20 million settlement from Sean 'Diddy' Combs to avoid participating in his humiliating drug-fueled sex parties.
- She dismissed defense claims that her accusations were financially motivated, detailing the violence she endured during their decade-long relationship.
- Mr. Combs' lawyers attempted to portray Ms. Ventura as a willing participant, while she asserted that she was coerced into the sessions under threat of violence.
- Further witness testimonies from the prosecution are expected next week, as the trial continues to attract significant media attention.
I would give back the $20 million to never have participated in his 'freak offs'.— Cassie Ventura, tearfully testifying in the New York criminal trial against Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
Mother allegedly buys ammunition, tactical gear for son's planned 'mass targeted violence' at middle school: Officials
abcnews.go.com/US/mother-allegedly-buys-ammunition-tactical-gear-sons-planned/story
Key FactsGrok AI Chatbot Addresses 'White Genocide' Controversy
May 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
- Elon Musk's Grok chatbot indicated it was seemingly instructed to discuss 'white genocide'.
- Previously, the chatbot provided strange answers about this topic in unrelated queries.
- The following day, Grok denied being programmed to promote harmful ideologies, asserting its role is to provide factual and helpful responses.
- Musk has previously supported the notion that violence against certain South African farmers constitutes 'white genocide', aligning with views expressed by Donald Trump.
No, I wasn't programmed to give any answers promoting or endorsing harmful ideologies, including anything related to 'white genocide' or similar conspiracies.— This is the response from the Grok chatbot to CNBC regarding its programming and the topic of 'white genocide'.
After marches and violence: Office for the Protection of the Constitution takes on young Nazis
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Key FactsDepardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault, Receives Suspended Sentence
May 13 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Gerard Depardieu was found guilty by a Paris court of sexually assaulting two women, receiving an 18-month suspended sentence.
- The actor, who denies the charges, plans to appeal the decision.
- The presiding judge noted that Depardieu seemed unaware of the traumatic effects of his actions.
- This case highlights changing societal attitudes toward sexual violence within the French film industry.
"I was terrified, he was laughing."— Amelie K., one of the plaintiffs, recounted to the court how Depardieu groped her during filming.
Israeli Settlers are Erasing the West Bank: Louis Theroux’s recent documentary about settler violence in the West Bank drew attention to the plight of the region ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2025/05/israeli-settlers-are-erasing-the-west-bank
What are white South Africans ‘refugees’ in the United States escaping from?: Trump said that the group is a victim of ‘genocide,’ a claim that has been refuted ...
english.elpais.com/usa/2025-05-13/what-are-white-south-africans-refugees-in-the-united-states-escaping-from.html
Key FactsControversy Surrounds White South African Refugees
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: english.elpais.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: english.elpais.com
- On May 12, 49 white South Africans were welcomed as refugees in the U.S., sparking international controversy.
- The Trump administration granted asylum based on alleged discrimination, a claim rejected by the South African government and human rights organizations.
- President Ramaphosa called the allegations of 'genocide' against white South Africans completely false, citing statistics that do not support racially motivated violence.
- Critics argue the decision contradicts the Trump administration's broader immigration policies, which have denied refugees from other countries.
"It has been painful to watch one group of refugees, selected in a highly unusual manner, receive preferential treatment over many others who have been waiting in refugee camps or dangerous conditions for years."— Public letter by Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe criticizing the government's decision.
EWN May 13
49 Afrikaner refugees were threatened with 'egregious' violence in South Africa, claims Landau
ewn.co.za/2025/05/13/49-afrikaner-refugees-were-threatened-with-egregious-violence-in-south-africa-claims-landau
White South Africans are resettling in the USA as refugees: White landowners in South Africa are said to fear expropriation and violence. Reason enough for the ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/weisse-suedafrikaner-siedeln-als-fluechtlinge-in-die-usa-um-35717252.html
Released hostage Edan Alexander speaks with Trump, meets with Witkoff: Alexander was released by Hamas on Monday following 584 days in captivity in a hostage ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-853767
Key FactsHamas Releases US-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander
May 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- Hamas released US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held in Gaza since October 2023, on Monday.
- The handover occurred in Khan Younis amid talks between Hamas and the US aimed at achieving a ceasefire.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked President Donald Trump for his assistance in securing Alexander's release.
- Alexander was abducted during a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and spent 583 days in captivity.
We received the greatest gift imaginable – news that our beautiful son Edan is returning home after 583 days in captivity in Gaza.— Edan Alexander's family speaks about his return home.
Fighting for visibility for missing and murdered Indigenous people: Reports on murdered and missing Indigenous women and people have been removed from government ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/trump-administration-hides-reports-on-missing-murdered-people/
The Globe and Mail May 12
Study warns violence in Ontario schools is at ‘crisis levels’ for teachers and education workers
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-school-violence-teachers-workplace-ontario/
Riots rock Brussels as mayor condemns Bruges hooligans: “They hate Brussels because it’s a multicultural city,” Philippe Close fumes in an interview with ...
politico.eu/article/football-riots-brussels-bruges-palestine-hooligans/
Key FactsIsraeli Airstrikes Claim Over 100 Lives Amid Ceasefire Talks
4h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
- Israeli airstrikes in Gaza resulted in at least 100 fatalities while ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas were ongoing.
- Since March, Israel has restricted medical, food, and fuel supplies to Gaza to pressure Hamas into releasing Israeli hostages.
- Hamas is willing to release half of its hostages in exchange for a two-month ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners, but Israel demands the release of its prisoners without a ceasefire commitment.
- Ongoing airstrikes have created a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, crippling the healthcare system and leading to over 53,000 deaths according to Hamas-run health authorities.
Israel's position is unchanged, they want their prisoners released, without a commitment to end the war.— A Hamas official stated this in the context of ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
Putin sends combat troops and spies to Finland's border as Nato tensions grow: Moscow is deploying intelligence specialists and experienced combat units from ...
inews.co.uk/news/putin-troops-spies-finland-border-nato-tensions-3700322
Israeli strikes kill nearly 100 in Gaza on fifth day of offensive: Netanyahu casts military operations as ‘negotiations under fire’ tactic to pressure Hamas over ...
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Israel open to ‘ending the fighting’ as part of Gaza deal: PM office: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled on Sunday that Israel was open to a deal with ...
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A Mexican Navy tall ship crashed into the landmark Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday night, killing at least two people and injuring several others ... Show more
Key FactsMexican Navy Ship Collides with Brooklyn Bridge
7h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dw.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dw.com
- At least two people died and 19 were injured when a Mexican Navy training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge.
- The masts of the Cuauhtemoc struck the bridge, causing a partial collapse, but the 142-year-old structure sustained no significant damage.
- The cause of the collision is under investigation, with eyewitness videos capturing the chaos aboard the ship.
- The Cuauhtemoc, built in 1982, was conducting a training maneuver at the time of the incident.
"I express my condolences for the loss of two crew members of the Cuauhtemoc Training Ship."— Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed sadness over the loss of the two crew members of the ship on social media.
"I am ashamed to know my tuition is being used to fund this genocide."
George Washington University graduate Cecilia Culver used her commencement ... Show more
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Rape-accused televangelist Timothy Omotoso leaves South Africa: Controversial Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, is set to board a flight to his home ...
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Pedro Pascal tells Cannes to fight back against US political chaos: Pedro Pascal, star of indie director Ari Aster's new pandemic-era neo-Western "Eddington" ...
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Key FactsPedro Pascal urges Cannes to resist political turmoil
19h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Pedro Pascal emphasized at the Cannes Film Festival that storytelling and self-expression are key to combating political unrest in the United States.
- 'Eddington,' a pandemic-era neo-Western, addresses tensions surrounding COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter, featuring Pascal as a mayor and Joaquin Phoenix as a sheriff.
- Pascal was cautious in discussing Donald Trump's immigration policies, highlighting the importance of ensuring people's safety.
- Director Ari Aster expressed his intent to capture the pandemic's emotional impact and voiced concerns about the current state of the U.S.
"Fear is the way that they win, for one. And so keep telling the stories and keep expressing yourself and keep fighting to be who you are."— Pedro Pascal at the Cannes Film Festival, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and self-expression in the face of political turmoil in the United States.
At least 10 reported killed in suicide bomb blast in Somalia’s Mogadishu: Suicide bomber targets queue of young recruits registering at a military base in the ...
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Russia launches biggest drone attack on Ukraine since start of war: Russia has launched its most intense drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its ...
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Key FactsRecord Russian Drone Attacks Hit Kyiv Region
1h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- An overnight drone attack by Russia resulted in one death and at least three injuries, including a child, in Ukraine's capital region.
- This assault occurred two days after unsuccessful peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
- Ukrainian officials described the number of drones used as unprecedented, while Putin stated his intention to eliminate the causes of the conflict.
- The talks in Turkey led to an agreement for exchanging 1,000 prisoners before further negotiations can proceed.
"For Russia, the negotiations in Istanbul are just a pretence. Putin wants war."— Andriy Yermak, Zelensky's top aide, commented on the negotiations and the Russian attacks.
Gaza rescuers say children among 33 killed in Israeli strikes: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes on Sunday killed at least 33 people ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/05/18/gaza-rescuers-says-children-among-33-killed-in-israeli-strikes-
Italian government tells Israel: ‘Enough with the attacks’ in Gaza: Italy’s government on Saturday upped its exhortations to Israel to stop deadly military ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/05/17/italian-government-tells-israel-enough-with-the-attacks-in-gaza
The former Little Mix star has welcomed twin baby girls
Defence Blog May 17
Russia targets civilian bus in deadly drone attack: A Russian drone strike targeted a civilian bus in Ukraine's Sumy region Friday morning ...
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New negotiations in Qatar: Palestinians report dozens dead in the Gaza Strip: Israel continues its new offensive. According to Palestinian sources ...
n-tv.de/politik/Palaestinenser-melden-Dutzende-Tote-im-Gazastreifen-article25775597.html
An Israeli air strike targets tents in Sanabil Camp in Khan Younis.
More than 100 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight and into Sunday ... Show more
"There's nothing harder than hungar for a child."
Gaza aid worker Afeef Nessouli, who witnessed Israel’s intensified bombing of the besieged enclave ... Show more
Spain's Prime Minister Sanchez has called for intensifying global pressure to stop what he called Israel's "massacre in Gaza ... Show more
Spain's PM calls for 'pressure' to stop Israel's offensive – DW – 05/17/2025
Spain's PM calls for 'pressure' to stop Israel's offensive – DW – 05/17/2025
Key FactsSánchez Urges Pressure on Israel to End Violence
May 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thelocal.es
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thelocal.es
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for increased pressure on Israel to stop the 'massacre in Gaza'.
- He announced Spain's plan to submit a UN resolution requesting the International Court of Justice to rule on humanitarian aid access to Gaza.
- Sánchez criticized the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which has resulted in over 50,000 deaths and two million displaced since October 2023.
- He emphasized the need for a political solution and the implementation of the two-state solution as the only path to peace in the region.
"The extremely grave humanitarian crisis Gaza has endured since October 2023 has caused more than 50,000 dead, 100,000 wounded and two million displaced."— Pedro Sanchez, speaking at an Arab League summit in Baghdad.
Hamas offers to release half of remaining hostages for two month ceasefire - report
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-854350
Yuval Raphael: 'There will be no real victory without the hostages': The 24-year-old Nova festival survivor said that she felt the spirit of Israel ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-854358
Hamas proposes releasing some hostages in fresh talks after new Israel offensive: A new round of talks has taken place in Doha after Israel carried out ...
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Mexican Navy tall ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2: A Mexican Navy sailing ship festooned with lights and a giant flag crashed into the landmark ...
reuters.com/world/us/mexican-navy-sailing-ship-crashes-into-brooklyn-bridge-19-injured-2025-05-18/
Ukrainian soldiers holding down positions in the Kharkiv region say they are too busy firing off artillery rounds to think seriously about prospects for a ... Show more
Bomb kills one near California fertility clinic; FBI calls it 'terrorism': Authorities have not commented on a possible motive.
reuters.com/world/us/bomb-explodes-near-california-reproductive-health-facility-killing-one-mayor-2025-05-17/
Slow Chinese rare earth export approvals threaten supply chains: Licensing delays under new regime put at risk shipments of materials crucial for products from ...
ft.com/content/81ba803e-9cce-4752-8432-4dde4e77c691
Top genocide scholars unanimous that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: Dutch investigation
middleeasteye.net/news/top-genocide-scholars-unanimous-israel-committing-genocide-gaza-investigation-finds
Putin's war of aggression: Ukraine reports massive Russian drone attack: It is probably the largest such attack ever: according to information from Kyiv ...
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eNCA May 17
NPA drops Cwecwe sexual assault case: The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has decided not to prosecute anyone in the Cwecwe rape case.
enca.com/top-stories/npa-drops-cwecwe-sexual-assault-case
Video shows aftermath of an explosion outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California that killed one person. The FBI says the blast ... Show more
Severe storms kill at least 25 in Kentucky and Missouri: An unstable spring weather system spawned tornadoes overnight in the U.S. Midwest and Ohio River Valley ...
reuters.com/business/environment/severe-storms-kill-least-21-kentucky-missouri-2025-05-17/
Key FactsTornadoes Claim 25 Lives in Kentucky and Missouri
15h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- An unstable weather system triggered tornadoes in the Midwest and Ohio River Valley, resulting in at least 25 fatalities in Kentucky and Missouri.
- Kentucky reported 17 deaths, while Missouri saw seven, including five in St. Louis.
- Widespread destruction occurred, with thousands of properties damaged and emergency shelters set up for displaced families.
- The U.S. Homeland Security Secretary offered support to the affected states to help manage the aftermath of the severe weather.
"Our city is grieving tonight."— Cara Spencer, the mayor of St. Louis, regarding the devastating impact of the tornadoes.
Three alleged Iranian spies charged with targeting UK-based journalists: The charges relate to a period between 14 August 2024 and 16 February 2025, police say.
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The death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza climbed to 153 in just 24 hours, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Tel Aviv is preparing a major offensive in ... Show more
Irritation after Kyiv trip: Merz wants Italy to be more closely involved in the Ukraine war
n-tv.de/politik/Merz-will-Italien-im-Ukraine-Krieg-staerker-einbinden-article25775047.html
Israeli army says intercepted missile fired from Yemen: Israeli army says it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen
wionews.com/world/israeli-army-says-intercepted-missile-fired-from-yemen-1747533274275
Key FactsIsraeli Army Intercepts Missile Launched from Yemen
9h · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wionews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wionews.com
- The Israeli military intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, amid attacks by Houthi rebels during the conflict with Hamas.
- This interception followed sirens sounding in various areas of Israel.
- Since the Gaza war began in October 2023, the Houthis have frequently targeted Israel with missiles and drones.
- Israel conducted airstrikes on Houthi-held Red Sea ports of Hodeida and Salif in response to multiple missile assaults.
‘Fight back’: Pedro Pascal urges Cannes to resist US political pressure: Actory calls on filmmakers to ‘keep telling the stories, keep expressing yourself and ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/17/fight-back-pedro-pascal-urges-cannes-to-resist-trump-policies
More than 250 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza as Trump voices support for aid: Israeli air and artillery strikes on Gaza have left over 250 people dead since ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20250516-more-than-250-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-as-trump-voices-support-for-aid
Secret Service interviewing ex-FBI director James Comey over ‘8647’ Trump ‘assassination’ threat: report
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/james-comey-trump-8647-assassination-threat-investigation-b2752712.html
Trump says Comey : Trump told Fox News that the next steps are up to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
axios.com/2025/05/16/trump-comey-8647-post-assassination
Ukraine War: Zelensky: Those killed in bus attack were civilians: Bilopillia - | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of deliberately ...
volksstimme.de/deutschland-und-welt/politik/selenskyj-tote-bei-angriff-auf-bus-waren-zivilisten-4050986
Manhunt under way in New Orleans after 10 inmates escape jail via hole in wall: Ten male inmates, including some convicted of murder, succeeded in a brazen ...
france24.com/en/americas/20250517-manhunt-under-way-in-new-orleans-after-10-inmates-escape-jail-via-hole-in-wall
Key FactsNine inmates on the run after New Orleans jail escape
May 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
- Nine men escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans on Friday, likely with assistance from jail staff.
- The inmates broke locks at 12:23 a.m. and exited through a wall, fleeing via a loading dock and the interstate.
- Three employees have been placed on administrative leave as authorities investigate the escape, which may have been facilitated by defective locks.
- The sheriff's department has launched a full-scale search operation and is offering rewards for information leading to the capture of the escaped inmates.
There's no way people can get out of this facility without some lapse.— Susan Hutson, the Orleans Parish Sheriff, addressing the circumstances surrounding the escape during a press conference.
Several thousand people march in London in support of the Palestinians after Israel announced it was expanding its offensive to defeat Hamas in the Gaza Strip ... Show more
"Crime is a problem in our country. People are killing old people and children... Let us bring back the death penalty,"- McKenzie#Newzroom405
KZN man killed while fleeing from 'robbers' on R102 near Cornubia: A KwaZulu-Natal man, 40, was killed while trying to flee from three men who allegedly ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-05-17-kzn-man-killed-while-fleeing-from-robbers-on-r102-near-cornubia/
Semafor May 16
Salman Rushdie’s attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison: Rushdie’s attacker was attempting to carry out a decades-old religious edict calling for the death of ...
semafor.com/article/05/16/2025/salman-rushdies-attacker-sentenced-to-25-years-in-prison
Key FactsMan Who Attacked Salman Rushdie Sentenced to 25 Years
May 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Hadi Matar was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the attack on Salman Rushdie.
- Rushdie, who has faced death threats since the publication of 'The Satanic Verses,' sustained severe injuries during the incident.
- The district attorney reported that Rushdie is traumatized and experiences nightmares following the attack.
- Matar also faces federal charges accusing him of attacking Rushdie as an act of terrorism.
He's traumatized. He has nightmares about what he experienced.— Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said after the sentencing hearing, referring to what Rushdie suffered.
Militants kill at least 23 in Nigeria attack, security sources say: At least 23 farmers and fishermen were killed and others abducted by suspected Islamist ...
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Key FactsAttack in Nigeria Claims at Least 23 Lives
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- At least 23 farmers and fishermen were killed by suspected Islamist militants in Borno, Nigeria.
- The attack occurred in the village of Malam Karanti, where the assailants gathered and executed the victims.
- An elderly man escaped and alerted the community, while attempts to recover the bodies were thwarted by militants.
- Borno's governor previously acknowledged the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks and kidnappings in the region.
"The community tried to recover the bodies of those killed but had been chased back by the militants."— Usman Ali, a local resident describing the aftermath of the attack.