Japanese man Nozomu Hagihara dribbled a soccer ball 2,000 km across India, from Kolkata to New Delhi, completing the journey on May 15. Hagihara plans to apply for a Guinness World Record, surpassing the previous record of 337 km. His journey highlighted cultural exchange and determination, overcoming challenges like heatstroke and knee pain.
Kevin Spacey will receive a lifetime achievement award from the Better World Fund at a gala event on the fringes of the Cannes Film Festival. The award acknowledges his decades of artistic contributions. Spacey was acquitted of sex offense charges in the UK and had a civil lawsuit dismissed in the US in 2022.
Texas rapper Omololu Akinlolu, known as HoodyBaby, faces charges alongside Chris Brown in an alleged London nightclub assault. Both appeared in court following claims involving the serious injury of a music producer during the incident. The case continues to unfold with further legal proceedings scheduled.
Israel has launched Operation Gideon Chariots in Gaza, intensifying military efforts against Hamas to release hostages amid ongoing violence and rising casualties.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol exits the People Power Party ahead of the June 3 snap election, urging support for Kim Moon-soo. His departure follows impeachment and criminal charges, impacting the PPP’s election dynamics. The party faces challenges against the leading Democratic Party as the election date approaches.
Police in Slovenia investigate the theft of a bronze statue of Melania Trump from her hometown. The statue, a replacement for an earlier vandalized wooden version, was stolen near Sevnica, Slovenia. Authorities seek public assistance in the investigation.
The Israeli military has launched “Operation Gideon’s Chariots” in Gaza, aiming to advance military objectives. This initiative follows the report of 100 casualties by rescuers as tensions continue to rise in the region.
Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, has advanced women’s roles in the Vatican by appointing them to a key board but maintains that women cannot be ordained as priests. His respectful leadership style, while elevating women’s roles, adheres to traditional Church doctrines.
Texas basketball player Jarred Dwayne Shaw faces severe legal consequences after being arrested in Indonesia for smuggling cannabis candies. Shaw’s case highlights Indonesia’s strict drug laws, which include life imprisonment or death for smuggling offenses.
The Trump administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status for Afghan refugees could lead to the deportation of thousands in San Antonio. The decision impacts 11,000 Afghans in the U.S., highlighting the uncertainty they face as the expiration date approaches.