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Israel pushes further into parts of north Gaza; new cracks in Netanyahu coalition

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Israel pushes further into parts of north Gaza; new cracks in Netanyahu coalition

Israeli troops and tanks entered parts of the northern Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians. The Israeli forces also took over ground in Rafah, a city by the Egyptian border. Benny Gantz threatened to resign if Netanyahu does not agree to a post-war plan for Gaza by June 8. The recovery of the body of a hostage taken by Hamas triggered the latest incursions. Israeli forces have continued operations in Gaza, conducting precise operations against terrorists and infrastructure. Netanyahu has faced criticism for failing to articulate an endgame in the war. Gantz proposed a six-point plan for Gaza’s civil administration. The strain on Israel’s coalition has increased, with demands for clarity on post-war plans. Armed groups attacked Israeli forces in Jabalia and Rafah, resulting in casualties on both sides. Israel’s military reported 281 soldiers killed in fighting, while over 35,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes. UNRWA stated that nearly 800,000 Palestinians have fled Rafah since the ground operation began. Israel aims to capture Rafah to destroy Hamas and ensure security.

Eruption of Indonesia’s Mt Ibu forces seven villages to evacuate

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Eruption of Indonesia’s Mt Ibu forces seven villages to evacuate

A volcano on the remote Indonesian island of Halmahera, Mt. Ibu, erupted on Saturday evening, sending a 4 km high ash cloud into the sky. Authorities evacuated people from seven nearby villages. The volcano’s alert level was raised to the highest level earlier in the week after multiple eruptions. Indonesia, located on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” has 127 active volcanoes.

Fifty dead in heavy rain, floods in central Afghanistan, official says

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Fifty dead in heavy rain, floods in central Afghanistan, official says

At least 50 people are dead in central Afghanistan due to heavy rain and flooding. The rain spell began on Friday, cutting off key roads and causing significant destruction in the province of Ghor. 2,000 houses were destroyed, 4,000 were partially damaged, and 2,000 shops were flooded in the capital, Feroz-Koh. Last week, flash floods in northern Afghanistan killed 315 people and injured over 1,600. Afghanistan is vulnerable to natural disasters, and the lack of aid has worsened since the Taliban took over in 2021.

Man remanded for fatal hit and run

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Man remanded for fatal hit and run

A 23-year-old driver was remanded in custody for four days after running over and killing a 77-year-old woman in the village of Kokkinotrimithia. The driver initially left the scene but later turned himself in to the police. The cause of the woman’s death will be determined at an autopsy, and the police investigation is ongoing.

Protests end in bloodshed in China’s Tiananmen Square in 1989

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Protests end in bloodshed in China’s Tiananmen Square in 1989

On May 17, 1900, a small British cavalry force relieved the garrison at Mafeking after a 217-day siege by Dutch-speaking Boer settlers.

Legal Service won, ’t contest verdict in Nicolaou case

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Legal Service won, ’t contest verdict in Nicolaou case

The Legal Service has no intention to challenge the court verdict on Thanasis Nicolaou that ruled he was strangled.

US military pier starts moving towards Gaza

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US military pier starts moving towards Gaza

The U.S. military is moving a pier towards the Gaza coast to launch a maritime port for humanitarian aid promised by President Joe Biden. The pier was pre-assembled at the Israeli port of Ashdod due to weather conditions. A British aid shipment is on its way to the temporary pier in Gaza. Israel’s assault on Gaza has led to global protests and strained relations with the U.S. Israel has been urged to address concerns about aid worker deaths in Gaza.

Team Biden Vows to Raise Taxes “Overall” in 2025 – Americans for Tax Reform

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Team Biden Vows to Raise Taxes "Overall" in 2025 - Americans for Tax Reform

President Biden’s top economic advisor, Lael Brainard, stated that Democrats would raise taxes overall in 2025 if Biden is reelected. Biden plans to raise taxes on businesses by undoing the corporate tax rate cut from the 2017 Republican tax cuts, increasing the rate to 28%. This move is expected to have negative economic effects, including reducing GDP, the capital stock, wages, and jobs.

Israeli forces push into Gaza from north and south

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Israeli forces push into Gaza from north and south

Israeli forces have re-entered the northern edge of Gaza to prevent fighters from returning, resulting in intense fighting on both the northern and southern edges of the enclave. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have fled, and aid groups warn of a looming humanitarian crisis. The death toll has surpassed 35,000, with many more feared buried under rubble. Israel’s assault on Rafah has strained its relationship with the United States, leading to a temporary hold on weapon shipments. Hamas fighters are engaged in battles with Israeli forces in various areas of Gaza.

‘Time for criminal prosecutions over Thanasis Nicolaou’s murder’

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‘Time for criminal prosecutions over Thanasis Nicolaou’s murder’

Fact: Investigator Savvas Matsas stated that the state should begin preparing criminal prosecutions against those involved in the killing of Thanasis Nicolaou, who was ruled to have been killed by strangulation after 19 years of authorities insisting it was suicide.