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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Israel open to ‘ending the fighting’ as part of Gaza deal: PM office
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.
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  • 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.
  • "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.
  • 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 am ashamed to know my tuition is being used to fund this genocide." George Washington University graduate Cecilia Culver used her commencement ... Show more
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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Rape-accused televangelist Timothy Omotoso leaves South Africa
Manhunt for perpetrator underway: Several injured after attack in front of Bielefeld bar
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Manhunt for perpetrator underway: Several injured after attack in front of ...
Key FactsShocking Stabbing Incident in Bielefeld
1h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • 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.
  • "The police are asking for assistance from the public."— The Bielefeld police are calling on citizens to share information about the fugitive suspect.
  • 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.
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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At least 10 reported killed in suicide bomb blast in Somalia’s Mogadishu
Italian government tells Israel: ‘Enough with the attacks’ in Gaza: Italy’s government on Saturday upped its exhortations to Israel to stop deadly military ...
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Italian government tells Israel: ‘Enough with the attacks’ in Gaza
The former Little Mix star has welcomed twin baby girls
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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Russia targets civilian bus in deadly drone attack
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
Key FactsExplosion Outside Palm Springs Fertility Clinic
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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Gaza rescuers says children among 33 killed in Israeli strikes: Gaza’s civil defense agency said Israeli air strikes on Sunday killed at least 33 people ...
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Gaza rescuers says children among 33 killed in Israeli strikes
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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Hamas proposes releasing some hostages in fresh talks after new Israel ...
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
Key FactsSánchez Urges Pressure on Israel to End Violence
May 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • 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.
  • "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.
  • 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.
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 ...
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Yuval Raphael: 'There will be no real victory without the ...
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
New negotiations in Qatar: Palestinians report dozens dead in the Gaza Strip: Israel continues its new offensive. According to Palestinian sources ...
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New negotiations in Qatar: Palestinians report dozens dead in the Gaza ...
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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Putin's war of aggression: Ukraine reports massive Russian drone attack
Key FactsEmerging Right-Wing Youth Movements in Berlin
May 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • 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.
  • "We are dealing with something new."— Michael Fischer, Berlin's top constitutional protector, about the new far-right youth movements.
  • 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.
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 ...
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Severe storms kill at least 25 in Kentucky and Missouri
Key FactsTornadoes Claim 25 Lives in Kentucky and Missouri
14h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • 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.
  • "Our city is grieving tonight."— Cara Spencer, the mayor of St. Louis, regarding the devastating impact of the tornadoes.
  • 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.
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
Israel launches 'extensive strikes' in new major offensive in Gaza
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Israel launches 'extensive strikes' in new major offensive in Gaza
Irritation after Kyiv trip: Merz wants Italy to be more closely involved in the Ukraine war
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Irritation after Kyiv trip: Merz wants Italy to be more closely involved ...
Israeli army says intercepted missile fired from Yemen: Israeli army says it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen
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Israeli army says intercepted missile fired from Yemen
Key FactsIsraeli Army Intercepts Missile Launched from Yemen
8h · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • 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.
Comey is under investigation for posting ‘86’ in reference to Trump. What does it mean?
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Comey is under investigation for posting ‘86’ in reference to Trump ...
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 ...
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More than 250 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza as Trump voices support ...
Secret Service interviewing ex-FBI director James Comey over ‘8647’ Trump ‘assassination’ threat: report
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Secret Service interviewing ex-FBI director James Comey over ‘8647’ Trump ...
Trump says Comey : Trump told Fox News that the next steps are up to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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Trump says Comey
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
Ukraine War: Zelensky: Those killed in bus attack were civilians: Bilopillia - | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of deliberately ...
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Ukraine War: Zelensky: Those killed in bus attack were civilians
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 ...
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Manhunt under way in New Orleans after 10 inmates escape jail via hole in ...
Key FactsNine inmates on the run after New Orleans jail escape
May 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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
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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Officer in mortal danger: 28-year-old stabs police officer in the neck
Key FactsPolice Officer Stabbed in Berlin, Suspect Released
May 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • 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 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.
  • 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.
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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Militants kill at least 23 in Nigeria attack, security sources say
Key FactsAttack in Nigeria Claims at Least 23 Lives
22h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • 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.
  • "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.
  • 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.
“Tonight we killed nearly 100 people from Gaza, and no one cares.” Tzippy Scott, a member of the Israeli Knesset, said in an interview on Channel 12 that the ... Show more
Israeli Knesset member Tzippy Scott, speaking live on Israeli television, casually referenced the killing of 100 Palestinians to highlight the growing ... Show more
Gaza: Israeli army launches major new offensive: Israel wants to use the new military offensive to free the hostages and completely crush Hamas ...
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Gaza: Israeli army launches major new offensive
Syrian man who fled UK after raping 15-year-old girl near Hampden Park is jailed: Marwan al Bakr, 32, subjected the teenager to a 55-minute serious sexual ...
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Syrian man who fled UK after raping 15-year-old girl near Hampden Park is ...
Germany ‘deeply concerned’ about situation in Gaza: BERLIN: Germany is “deeply concerned” about the situation in Gaza, where it said an intensified Israeli ...
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Germany ‘deeply concerned’ about situation in Gaza
Russians train Ukrainian orphans to fight their war against Kyiv, report says: Russian actions constitute a direct violation of international law.
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Russians train Ukrainian orphans to fight their war against Kyiv ...
At Saturday’s massive march in London marking the 77th anniversary of the Nakba and protesting Israel’s war on Gaza, British historian and Empire podcast host ... Show more
Australian man Oscar Jenkins has been sentenced to 13 years in prison by Russia, despite the Australian government's calls for his release ... Show more

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Should there be harsher penalties for animal abusers? Lawyers weigh in: Some feel the current laws have limitations, but others feel meting out harsher ...
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Should there be harsher penalties for animal abusers? Lawyers weigh in
Large pro-Palestine march takes place through Dublin city centre: Saturday’s demonstration marks 77th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba – displacement of ...
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Large pro-Palestine march takes place through Dublin city centre
Pensioner Jeffrey Barrow was attacked the robbed after leaving the credit union along Belmont Road on Wednesday. Video of the incident was widely circulated ... Show more
VIDEO — Footage shows hundreds marching through New York City on Nakba anniversary to protest Palestinian displacement, ongoing Gaza violence amid ... Show more
‘Elderly child’: Trauma of Israeli bombing turns Gaza girl’s hair grey: Lana al-Sharif was just eight years old when Israel’s war on Gaza began ...
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‘Elderly child’: Trauma of Israeli bombing turns Gaza girl’s hair grey
The day after Istanbul talks: Ukraine mourns many dead after attack on bus: No breakthrough is achieved at the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in ...
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The day after Istanbul talks: Ukraine mourns many dead after attack on bus
Key FactsDeadly Drone Strike Hits Bus in Sumy
May 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
  • Following negotiations in Istanbul, a new attack resulted in nine deaths in the Sumy region of Ukraine.

  • The strike targeted a bus near the town of Bilopillja, injuring seven others as well.
  • The exchange should take place 'in the near future.'— Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umjerow about the planned exchange of prisoners of war.
  • The talks in Istanbul led to an agreement on the exchange of 1,000 prisoners, but no consensus was reached on a ceasefire.

  • Future meetings for conflict resolution were suggested, although no specific plans were disclosed.
⚠️ Graphic Image Warning History books instruct, “Never Again.” But nearly a century later, history isn’t repeating itself — it’s screaming out loud as ... Show more
Cassie Ventura tells Diddy trial she would give back $20m to undo freak-offs: The rapper's ex-girlfriend rejects defence suggestions that her accusations were ...
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Cassie Ventura tells Diddy trial she would give back $20m to undo ...