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• Pakistan accused of launching fresh wave of drone strikes on India - The Guardian

  1. Pakistan accused of launching fresh wave of drone strikes on India  The Guardian
  2. Tensions ‘spiralling’ as Pakistan says India has targeted three airbases  Al Jazeera
  3. Recently upgraded air defence guns take down Pak drones  The Hindu
  4. India and Pakistan: The first drone war between nuclear-armed neighbours  BBC
  5. Blasts rock Indian Kashmir, Amritsar as Pakistan conflict escalates  Reuters

• Ukraine to host 'coalition of willing' leaders Saturday, Zelenskiy says - Reuters

  1. Ukraine to host 'coalition of willing' leaders Saturday, Zelenskiy says  Reuters
  2. First Joint Visit of Four European Leaders to Ukraine  The New York Times
  3. European leaders head to Kyiv to show support after Putin's parade  Reuters
  4. Western leaders head to Kyiv to demand Putin agrees ceasefire  politico.eu
  5. Leaders of UK, France, Germany and Poland to visit Ukraine in joint show of support  The Guardian

• Scoop: UAE tells Israel it won't work with new Gaza aid mechanism "as it stands" - Axios

  1. Scoop: UAE tells Israel it won't work with new Gaza aid mechanism "as it stands"  Axios
  2. US confirms plan for private firms to deliver Gaza aid despite UN alarm  BBC
  3. U.S. ambassador says Gaza aid plan is Trump’s “initiative,” as effort lags  The Washington Post
  4. Amid Blockade, Trump and Israel Mull Divisive Aid Plan For Gaza  The New York Times
  5. Israel plans to initially only feed 60% of Gazans, as they endure ‘extreme deprivation’  The Times of Israel

• 'No option left other than full blown war', says Pakistan's Khawaja Asif amid escalating tensions with India - Firstpost

  'No option left other than full blown war', says Pakistan's Khawaja Asif amid escalating tensions with India  FirstpostView Full Coverage on Google News

• Russia marks 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany - NPR

  1. Russia marks 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany  NPR
  2. Watch: Steve Rosenberg reports from Russia's Red Square on Victory Day  BBC
  3. Putin Enlists Russian Pride for War in Ukraine During Moscow Parade  The New York Times
  4. Russia exudes confidence at parade marking 80 years since Nazi defeat  The Washington Post
  5. Russia’s False Euphoria  Foreign Affairs

• Operation Sindoor: India to maintain escalation dominance, de-escalation rests on Pakistan - Firstpost

  Operation Sindoor: India to maintain escalation dominance, de-escalation rests on Pakistan  FirstpostView Full Coverage on Google News

• 2 men convicted in chainsaw massacre of UK's beloved Sycamore Gap tree - ABC News

  1. 2 men convicted in chainsaw massacre of UK's beloved Sycamore Gap tree  ABC News
  2. 2 men convicted of cutting down beloved Sycamore Gap tree in 'mindless' destruction  NPR
  3. Two men convicted of felling UK’s famous Sycamore Gap tree  CNN
  4. The park ranger who alerted world to Sycamore Gap tree's fate  BBC
  5. Two men found guilty of ‘mindless, moronic’ felling of Sycamore Gap tree  The Guardian

• Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

  1. Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV  United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
  2. New Pope Has Creole Roots in New Orleans  The New York Times
  3. White smoke rises from Vatican as cardinals agree on Pope Francis’ successor  CNN
  4. Chicago reacts to hometown Pope Leo: ‘Like the Cubs winning the World Series’  The Guardian
  5. Who is Pope Leo XIV? American Cardinal Robert Prevost is the new pope  CBS News

• Ukraine accuses Hungary of spying on it; Budapest expels diplomats - The Washington Post

  1. Ukraine accuses Hungary of spying on it; Budapest expels diplomats  The Washington Post
  2. Ukraine, Hungary each expel two diplomats in espionage row  Reuters
  3. Ukraine says it has uncovered Hungarian spy network working in border region  CNN
  4. Ukraine says it has busted Hungarian spy ring collecting military data  The Guardian
  5. Ukraine updates: Kyiv and Budapest trade spy accusations  DW

• Beijing says that Putin and Xi discussed 'Ukrainian crisis' and that Moscow confirmed readiness to start peace talks - Meduza

  1. Beijing says that Putin and Xi discussed 'Ukrainian crisis' and that Moscow confirmed readiness to start peace talks  Meduza
  2. Xi shows he wants to be close to Putin - but not too close  BBC
  3. Editorial | Talks in Russia send message to US ahead of key China meeting  South China Morning Post
  4. Xi in Moscow: China's role in Russia's economic survival  DW
  5. Putin and Xi Rebuke U.S. and Vow to Strengthen Ties  The New York Times

• Houthi missile fire triggers air raid sirens across central Israel - Ynetnews

  1. Houthi missile fire triggers air raid sirens across central Israel  Ynetnews
  2. Major airlines suspend Tel Aviv routes after missile lands near Ben Gurion Airport  USA Today
  3. Source: Houthi missile shot down by Arrow after US THAAD missed for 2nd time this week  The Times of Israel
  4. Behind the cockpit: Inside the IAF's precision strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen  The Jerusalem Post
  5. Israel fails to intercept Houthi missile targeting its main airport, showing the limits of US efforts to weaken the group  CNN

• Europe throws support behind Ukraine special tribunal to prosecute Russia - Reuters

  1. Europe throws support behind Ukraine special tribunal to prosecute Russia  Reuters
  2. EU Poised to Set Up Court to Prosecute Putin, Kremlin Officials  Bloomberg.com
  3. EU ministers gather in Lviv — pledge 1 billion euros for military industry, back tribunal for Russian war crimes  The Kyiv Independent
  4. EU ministers back Ukrainian tribunal to try Russian officials  Al Jazeera
  5. EU and Ukraine launch special tribunal to prosecute Putin’s war crimes  politico.eu

• Shock and Fear Outside of a Gaza City Restaurant - The New York Times

  1. Shock and Fear Outside of a Gaza City Restaurant  The New York Times
  2. 92 dead in 24 hours: An ordinary day of horror in the Gaza Strip  Le Monde.fr
  3. Israeli attacks kill more than 60 as Gaza blockade accelerates starvation  Al Jazeera
  4. IDF strikes over 60 targets in Gaza over past 24 hours  The Jerusalem Post
  5. Israeli strikes kill at least 100 in Gaza as status of 3 living hostages remains 'uncertain'  NBC News

• New documentary charges killing of Palestinian American journalist was intentional - NPR

  1. New documentary charges killing of Palestinian American journalist was intentional  NPR
  2. New documentary claims to identify Israeli soldier who shot Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022  CNN
  3. Documentary Identifies Israeli Soldier as Shooter of Palestinian American Journalist  The New York Times
  4. Documentary sheds light on Biden’s reactions to Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing  Al Jazeera
  5. Who Killed Shireen Abu Akleh? Reporter’s Family Responds After Film Names Israeli Soldier Who Shot Her  Democracy Now!

• At least two Indian jets appear to have crashed during Pakistan strikes, visuals show - The Washington Post

  At least two Indian jets appear to have crashed during Pakistan strikes, visuals show  The Washington PostView Full Coverage on Google News

• “He Brought Shame to Ohio”: Today in Ohio blasts Bernie Moreno’s defense of slaughter - Cleveland.com

  1. “He Brought Shame to Ohio”: Today in Ohio blasts Bernie Moreno’s defense of slaughter  Cleveland.com
  2. Opinion | Why Is US Congress Silent on the Manmade Nightmare It Is Enabling in Gaza?  Common Dreams
  3. Senate Democrats urge Trump to broker deal releasing hostages, ending Gaza war  The Times of Israel
  4. Schneider leads House Dems to call for resumption of aid to Gaza  Jewish Insider
  5. Restrictions on aid deliveries by foreign governments may violate law, US lawmakers say  Reuters

• After relentless US bombing campaign, Yemen’s Houthis are biggest victors of truce - The Times of Israel

  1. After relentless US bombing campaign, Yemen’s Houthis are biggest victors of truce  The Times of Israel
  2. Trump operation against Houthis cost more than $1 billion  NBC News
  3. Trump Says the U.S. Will Cease Strikes on Houthi Militants  The New York Times
  4. Houthis say US 'backed down' and Israel not covered by ceasefire  BBC
  5. How the Houthis Outlasted America  Foreign Affairs

• China’s PL-15E missiles named in Indian jet shootdown made by robots: experts - South China Morning Post

  China’s PL-15E missiles named in Indian jet shootdown made by robots: experts  South China Morning PostView Full Coverage on Google News

• Romanian far-right leader Simion demands Ukraine repay aid, opposes further support - The Kyiv Independent

  1. Romanian far-right leader Simion demands Ukraine repay aid, opposes further support  The Kyiv Independent
  2. S&P Global raises fears of Romania rating cut to junk category  Reuters
  3. Thousands join a pro-EU rally in Romania’s capital as pivotal presidential runoff looms  ABC News
  4. Candidates spar over war in Ukraine in fiery Euronews Romania debate  Euronews
  5. Who is George Simion, a nationalist who topped polls in Romania’s presidential redo?  AP News

• Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire - AP News

  Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire  AP NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

• Hegseth cancels Israel trip to join Trump on Air Force One - Axios

  1. Hegseth cancels Israel trip to join Trump on Air Force One  Axios
  2. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cancels scheduled visit to Israel, sources tells the 'Post'  The Jerusalem Post
  3. Hegseth said to cancel reported plan to visit Israel in coming days  The Times of Israel
  4. US defense secretary scraps visit to Israel: Reports  Al Arabiya English
  5. The @SecDef, Pete Hegseth, is joining President Trump's trip to the Middle East next week.  X

• How Europe is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Nazis' surrender in WWII - NPR

  1. How Europe is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Nazis' surrender in WWII  NPR
  2. Europe Alone and in Shock on V-E Day  The New York Times
  3. Germany, Europe mark 80 years since end of World War II  DW
  4. Candles, wreaths, famous faces: VE Day at 80 in pictures  BBC
  5. UK’s King Charles lays wreath to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day  CNN

• This 53 aircraft ‘elephant walk’ has everything you’d need for a war in the Pacific - Task & Purpose

  1. This 53 aircraft ‘elephant walk’ has everything you’d need for a war in the Pacific  Task & Purpose
  2. US Air Force and Navy hold massive show of force with 'elephant walk' at Japan's Kadena  USA Today
  3. Beverly Herd 25-2: Kadena AB demonstrates Indo-Pacific readiness with joint elephant walk  af.mil
  4. US Air Force and Navy ‘elephant walk’ in Japan could be ‘largest seen’  The Independent
  5. US Stages Massive Show of Force at Frontline Base in Pacific  Newsweek

• Trump’s tariffs have launched global trade wars. Here’s a timeline of how we got here - AP News

  1. Trump’s tariffs have launched global trade wars. Here’s a timeline of how we got here  AP News
  2. The Impending Doom of Trump’s Trade War  The Atlantic
  3. Trump’s lifelong belief in tariffs is about to face its acid test  CNN
  4. In Trump's circle, some expect high tariffs even after trade deals  Reuters
  5. Trump’s Tariffs Are Unbelievable. Literally.  Barron's

• Bayesian: Diver dies working on tycoon's sunken superyacht - BBC

  1. Bayesian: Diver dies working on tycoon's sunken superyacht  BBC
  2. Diver dies in preliminary operations to recover tech tycoon’s sunken superyacht  CNN
  3. Diver dies during salvage operation to recover Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht  The Guardian
  4. Top secret files which sunk with Bayesian yacht raided by MI6 in James Bond style mission: report  New York Post
  5. Diver dies during work to recover sunken Bayesian superyacht  Sky News