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The first shipment of humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza to use the United States’ newly built pier made its way into the territory. Reuters

Humanitarian aid begins entering Gaza via US-built pier

Russian forces push deepest into Ukraine since December 2022, displacing over 8,000 and prompting a $2 billion pledge in U.S. military aid. Reuters

Russia advances in Kharkiv; Zelenskyy cancels trips to focus on defense

Protesters against the Israel's war in Gaza reportedly targeted the homes of University of Michigan regents with graphic displays. @RegentHubbard via X

University of Michigan regents cry foul after protesters target homes

The U.S. military has anchored a temporary floating pier in Gaza to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid. Reuters

US-built pier for humanitarian aid anchored in Gaza

Slovakia’s prime minister is in serious but stable condition following an assassination attempt that was recorded on camera. Police subdued a 71-year-old suspect immediately after he shot Prime Minister Robert Fico five times Thursday, May 16, in what officials describe as a “politically motivated” attack. Reuters

Slovakia’s prime minister in serious condition after assassination attempt

Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to China as he looks to strengthen ties between the two countries. Reuters

Putin meets with Xi in China as leaders look to strengthen ties

China's BYD is launching an affordable hybrid truck in Mexico as the U.S. mulls penalties on Chinese cars manufactured south of the border. Reuters

China’s BYD launches hybrid truck in Mexico, US may target these vehicles

The U.S. will send $1 billion in weapons to Israel. There are new details on a crash in Florida that killed eight migrant farmworkers. Getty Images

Biden administration plans $1 billion weapons deal with Israel

The Biden administration is forcing a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining company to sell its land near a nuclear missile site in Wyoming. The White House cited national security concerns as its reasoning following an investigation. Getty Images

US to force Chinese company near nuke arsenal in Wyoming to sell its land

Germany's newest military innovation could significantly impact Ukraine’s artillery capabilities. The country has created a prototype artillery shell with an impressive firing range of up to 62 miles, a substantial leap from the current 155 mm rounds that reach only 20 miles. Reuters

German prototype shell to extend Ukraine’s artillery range against Russia

Officials are raising concerns over the increase in fentanyl; a study provided more evidence that fentanyl is rising at astronomical rates. Getty Images

115 million fentanyl pills seized in 2023, agent says ‘cartel controls border’

During heavy rain and thunderstorms in Mumbai, India, a large billboard collapsed, resulting in 14 fatalities and at least 74 injuries. Reuters

Large billboard collapses, killing at least 14 people in Mumbai

The Biden administration imposes new tariffs on Chinese goods, aiming to protect American jobs amid concerns over unfair trade practices. Reuters

Biden administration unveils new tariffs on Chinese imports, including EVs

Michael Cohen, the one-time lawyer for Donald Trump, took the stand in the former president’s criminal trial. Reuters

Cohen testifies Trump said ‘just do it’ about payment to Daniels

Wildfires in Canada are once again burning, creating hazardous conditions not only in Canada but also the United States. AP Images

Nearly 90 wildfires burn in Canada as air quality threat looms in upper Midwest

Chinese scholarships exploit UK universities for espionage; panel raises concerns, calls for funding investigations. Getty Images

Report warns China using scholarship programs to plant spies, quash dissent

Revised death tolls of Palestinian women and children show a significant change. The UN cited numbers that show numbers nearly 50% lower than previously reported. AP Images

Number of women, children killed in Gaza cut nearly in half in new UN report

A dazzling light display graced the night sky across America this past weekend, thanks to a rare yet powerful solar storm. The aurora borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, typically appears only in areas near the North Pole. However, due to increased solar activity, this captivating phenomenon was visible as far south as Florida. Getty Images

Solar storm brings Northern Lights to skies across US

Two women have been arrested after damaging the glass case protecting the Magna Carta, which is believed to be the foundation of Western democracy. Screenshot from Just Stop Oil activist video

Anti-oil activists try to break into Magna Carta display as part of climate protest

Climate activists attempted to storm a Tesla facility in Germany because of a proposed expansion that will destroy 250 acres of trees. Reuters

Climate activists try to storm Tesla plant in Germany, clash with police

The world's largest vacuum is now operational and on a mission to help combat climate change by sucking up planet-heating pollution. Climeworks

The world’s largest vacuum ever is here to help fight climate change

As thousands of Palestinians flee parts of Rafah, the U.N.'s World Food Program is warning its critically low on humanitarian aid. AP Images

As thousands flee Rafah, UN aid group warns food and fuel supplies critically low

After hours of testimony by Stormy Daniels, lawyers for former President Donald Trump requested a mistrial. Getty Images

Judge denies Donald Trump’s request for mistrial after Stormy Daniels concludes testimony

As food scarcity worsens for many Palestinians, the first aid ship bound for the new Gaza pier has set sail from Cyprus. AP Images

Outbound help: First aid ship bound for new Gaza pier sets sail from Cyprus