May 30 Islamic State group claims first attack on Syrian government forces since Assad’s fall By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for two attacks in southern Syria, including one on government forces that an opposition war monitor described as the first on the Syrian army to be carried out by the extremists since the… Continue reading
May 30 At least 111 people dead after floods in Mokwa, a market town in central Nigeria By Associated Press The heavy rains lasted for several hours Thursday, and media reports quoting local government officials said a dam collapse in a nearby town had worsened the situation. The flooding displaced large amounts of people, the reports said. Continue reading
May 30 Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault By Brian Melley, Associated Press His trial was scheduled for June 3, 2026 and is expected to last four to five weeks. Continue reading
May 30 At least 14 people killed in Gaza Strip following Israeli airstrikes By Associated Press Experts say a nearly three-month Israeli blockade of Gaza — slightly eased in recent days — has pushed the population of roughly 2 million Palestinians to the brink of famine. Continue reading
May 30 At least 2 people dead, several missing after quarry collapses in Indonesia By Associated Press The exact number of casualties was still unclear as local television reported rescuers were able to pull at least a dozen injured people from the debris and recover bodies during a grueling search effort. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 5:11 How Israel is responding to latest U.S. proposals to pause war in Gaza By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev Israel said it accepted a new draft of a U.S. peace plan in Gaza, but Hamas so far has not provided an official reply. The deal would pause the war for 60 days, but not permanently end it, as Hamas… Continue watching
May 29 White House says Israel accepted terms for a temporary ceasefire but Hamas still evaluating By Samy Magdy, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Israel has accepted a new U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas, the White House said Thursday. Continue reading
May 29 Tropical Storm Alvin forms in Pacific off coast of Mexico By Associated Press Forecasters say a weather system swirling off the coast of western Mexico has developed into the first tropical storm of the eastern North Pacific hurricane season. Continue reading
May 29 Israel authorizes more settlements in occupied West Bank. Strikes on Gaza kill 13, officials say By Julia Frankel, Natalie Melzer, Associated Press Israel captured the West Bank in the 1967 Mideast war and the Palestinians want it to be the main part of their future state. Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: White House says Israel accepted new U.S. proposal for temporary Gaza ceasefire By Associated Press “I can confirm that special envoy (Steve) Witkoff and the president submitted a ceasefire proposal to Hamas that Israel backed and supported,” White House press Karoline Leavitt told reporters. Continue reading