Jun 01 Poles vote in pivotal presidential election By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press The contest pits Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, a liberal pro-EU figure, against Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian backed by the right-wing Law and Justice party. The outcome will determine whether Poland takes a more nationalist path or pivots more decisively… Continue reading
Jun 01 Thousands evacuate as Canadian wildfires spread, impacting air quality in some U.S. states By Associated Press Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week. About 17,000 people there were evacuated by Saturday along with 1,300 in Alberta. About 8,000 people in Saskatchewan had been relocated as leaders there… Continue reading
Jun 01 Ukraine drone attack destroys dozens of military aircraft inside Russia By Samya Kullab, Associated Press The drones reportedly hit 41 bombers stationed at several airfields on Sunday afternoon, including the Belaya air base in Russia’s Irkutsk region, more than 4,000 kilometers (2,500 miles) from Ukraine. Continue reading
Jun 01 Dozens are killed getting food aid in Gaza. Multiple witnesses say it was Israeli troops, but Israel denies responsibility By Mohammad Jahjouh, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The witnesses said Israeli forces fired on crowds around a kilometer (1,000 yards) from an aid site run by an Israeli-backed foundation. Israel's military said in a statement its forces did not fire at civilians near or within the site. Continue reading
May 31 U.S. envoy rejects changes to Gaza ceasefire proposal sought by Hamas By Sam Mednick, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The U.S. envoy on social media described a 60-day ceasefire deal that would free half the living hostages in Gaza and return half of those who have died. He urged Hamas to accept the framework proposal as the basis for… Continue reading
May 31 Watch 5:08 Raging Canadian wildfires trigger air quality warnings across upper Midwest By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Gerard Edic Wildfires burning in western Canada are triggering poor air quality warnings in the upper Midwest, advising people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people to limit outdoor activities. Meteorologists say that the impact of the fires this… Continue watching
May 31 Iran increases stock of near weapons-grade uranium, UN nuclear agency says By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The report by the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency says that as of May 17, Iran has amassed 408.6 kilograms (900.8 pounds) of uranium enriched up to 60 percent. Continue reading
May 31 Hegseth warns Indo-Pacific allies of threat from China By Tara Copp, David Rising, Associated Press The U.S. defense secretary reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China, while insisting that they also contribute more to their own defense. Continue reading
May 31 Desperate Palestinians stop, unload UN food trucks as Israeli attacks kill dozens in Gaza By Sam Mednick, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The WFP said 77 trucks carrying aid, mostly flour, were stopped by hungry people who took the food before the trucks could reach their destination. Gaza's Health Ministry said at least 60 people were killed by Israeli strikes in the… Continue reading
May 31 Russian strikes kill 2 in Ukraine amid prospect of peace talks By Associated Press Russian troops launched some 109 drones and five missiles across Ukraine overnight and into Saturday, the Ukrainian air force said. A top adviser to President Zelenskyy said Friday that Kyiv was ready to resume direct peace talks with Russia in… Continue reading