Three people were injured in a knife attack in the metro in Lyon, France. A 27-year-old suspect, known to police for common law crimes, was arrested and had not made any religious or political claim.
Fake accounts praising former President Donald Trump and criticizing President Joe Biden are increasing on the social media platform X, according to a report by Israeli tech company Cyabra. The study found that 15% of pro-Trump accounts and 7% of pro-Biden accounts are fake. The analysis also shows a tenfold increase in newly detected fake accounts during March and April. The fake pro-Trump accounts are part of a coordinated campaign to influence public opinion, while the fake pro-Biden accounts do not show signs of coordination.
A two-storey restaurant building collapsed on the beach in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, killing at least four people and injuring 16.
Norway and Ireland are set to announce the recognition of an independent Palestinian state, following other European Union members in supporting a two-state solution for lasting peace in the region. The move is seen as a potential positive impact on the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians. Israel has warned against the recognition, stating it could lead to more terrorism and instability in the region.
Fact: A thousand police arrived in New Caledonia from France to help control the riots and unrest on the Pacific island.
Australians stranded in New Caledonia are rationing food as they wait for a way out of the troubled Pacific island territory after riots that killed four people. The riots were sparked by anger among indigenous Kanak people over a new bill that gives French people who have lived in New Caledonia for at least 10 years the right to vote. The unrest has resulted in burnt businesses, torched cars, looted shops, and road barricades, cutting off access to medicine and food. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that Canberra is working with authorities in France and New Caledonia to assess options for Australians to safely depart. The New Caledonia government said the island has food stocks for two months, but the problem lies in distribution. French officials plan to remove road barricades booby-trapped by activists to supply food and medicine to the public.
Australians stranded in New Caledonia are rationing food as they wait for a way out of the Pacific island territory after unrest that has killed six people.
Cyprus was given a score of 34 per cent for the human rights situation and living standards of its LGBT population.
The death toll from flooding in northern Afghanistan has reached 315, with over 1,600 people injured. Thousands of homes have been damaged, and livestock wiped out. The country is prone to natural disasters and has faced an aid shortfall since the Taliban took over in 2021. The Taliban’s economy minister has called for support from the U.N. and humanitarian agencies for those affected by the floods.
Nikki Haley is not being considered as Donald Trump’s running mate for the November election, despite a report by Axios suggesting she could help him win the presidency and cover legal bills. Trump mentioned other potential candidates for the vice president position, including Doug Burgum, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Tim Scott, J.D. Vance, and Elise Stefanik. Trump is not rushing to choose a running mate and will not be officially nominated until the Republican convention in July.