Authorities to hold a press conference following the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The victims, identified as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were killed Wednesday night.
U.S. immigration authorities reportedly deport migrants to South Sudan amid legal challenges and rising violence. Lawyers seek to block deportations, citing humanitarian concerns and potential legal violations.
Pope Leo XIV urges the allowance of sufficient humanitarian aid into Gaza amidst critical shortages of food and medicine due to a total blockade. The Pope emphasizes the heavy toll on children, the elderly, and the sick, during his weekly audience.
King Charles III has expressed support for Joe Biden following the former US president’s prostate cancer diagnosis. Buckingham Palace confirmed the King’s private message, offering best wishes as Biden navigates an aggressive form of the disease.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed 44 people on Tuesday, as the military intensified operations against Hamas. Aid entered Gaza for the first time in over two months, following international criticism of the blockade. The situation remains tense amidst ongoing military actions and humanitarian efforts.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance met Pope Leo at the Vatican, presenting him with a Chicago Bears jersey. The meeting focused on peace efforts, climate change, and global humanitarian issues amid U.S. efforts to advocate for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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.