Bowen: Trump Needs War to End, but Iran Won’t Back Down
According to BBC, the US and Iran prefer to avoid war after a ceasefire was announced on 8 April.
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Lebanon Says Hezbollah Agrees to Ceasefire with Israel
Lebanon says Hezbollah has accepted a US plan for a reciprocal halt to attacks on Israel, according to the Lebanese embassy in the US. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the agreement, but warned of potential strikes if Hezbollah continues attacks.
US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Iran targets American forces in Kuwait
The US military conducted self-defence strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites in Goruk and Qeshm, according to the US Central Command. Iran used its Fattah-2 hypersonic missile for the first time against US forces.
Israel Airstrike Kills at Least Two in Gaza Port
At least two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a cafe at Gaza’s seaport, according to Al Jazeera. Around a dozen others were wounded in the attack.
Wildfires devastate richer areas despite fewer hectares burned globally
Global wildfires burned 335 million hectares in 2025, the second-lowest since 2002, but the year was among the most destructive for wealthier regions like California, Canada, and South Korea, according to a new study.
Poland Revives Controversial ‘Highway to Hel’ 666 Bus Route
FlixBus has announced the return of the controversial 'Highway to Hel' bus service in Poland, using the number 666 as a marketing strategy, according to BBC.
US Says Struck Iranian Radar Sites as Tensions Escalate
The US has said it struck Iranian military sites over the weekend, responding to 'aggressive Iranian actions,' including a downed drone, according to US Central Command.
Dead Whale Towed Ashore in Denmark Ahead of Autopsy
The carcass of a dead humpback whale has been pulled ashore in Denmark for an autopsy, according to the BBC.
USMNT vs. Senegal Friendly: 2-2 Prediction, TV Info, and Match Insights
The U.S. Men's National Team faces Senegal in a key friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on May 31. According to Sports Illustrated, the match is expected to be tightly contested, with both teams aiming to fine-tune their preparations.
Death of 35-Year-Old Congolese Man Renewing Scrutiny in Ireland
Irish authorities have agreed to a second postmortem on the body of a Congolese man who died after being restrained by shop security guards on a Dublin street, prompting an outcry and comparisons to the death of George Floyd.
Laos Cave Survivors Help with Search for 2 Missing
Laos cave survivors are assisting with plans to locate the last two missing men after heavy rain temporarily halted search operations, according to the Rescue Volunteer for People group.
Huge Blast Kills Dozens in Rebel-Controlled Myanmar Village
At least 55 people were killed and dozens injured in a massive explosion in a rebel-held village in Myanmar, according to BBC reports.
Israel Seizes Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military has captured the strategic site of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking a 'decisive shift' in its ground offensive against Hezbollah, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Zohran Mamdani skips Israel Day Parade, defying decades of tradition
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend the annual Israel Day Parade for the first time in over 60 years, breaking with a tradition upheld by every mayor since 1965.
India Uses Remote Island to Counter China’s Influence
India is using the strategically located island of Great Nicobar to send a message to China, according to reports. The island's potential military value is part of a broader strategy to counter Beijing's growing presence in the Indian Ocean.