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In Gaza, 45 Killed In Strikes As Desperately Needed Aid Fails To Reach Palestinians
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-ml-mideast-gaza-israeli-strike-death-toll_n_682dbd01e4b0c95f733618d3
Published: May 21, 2025 11:51
Hospitals in Gaza say Israeli strikes overnight and into Wednesday have killed at least 45 people, including several women and a week-old infant.
Adviser To Ukrainian Ex-President Yanukovych Shot Dead Outside American School In Spain
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/spain-ukraine-shooting-madrid-school_n_682db831e4b09b7e50137771
Published: May 21, 2025 11:31
Andrii Portnov, widely viewed as a pro-Russia political figure, was reportedly shot multiple times after dropping his children off for class in Madrid.
Israel Is Finally Letting Some Aid Into Gaza. Here's Why It's Not Close To Enough.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/israel-letting-aid-gaza-not-close-enough_n_682d062ae4b09b7e501315b0
Published: May 21, 2025 01:00
Given the Israeli military's increased bombardment, experts warn against seeing the trickle of aid now coming in after a three-month blockade as a mercy.
Judge: U.S. Officials Must Keep Control Of Migrants Sent To South Sudan In Case Removals Were Unlawful
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/immigration-officials-appear-deporting-migrants-south-sudan-attorneys-say_n_682ceea3e4b09b7e50131353
Published: May 20, 2025 21:11
The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately return messages seeking comment.
World Health Organization Takes Major Step To Handle Future Pandemics After Chaos Of COVID
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-eu-switzerland-who-pandemic-agreement_n_682cb986e4b01f0f394aeef4
Published: May 20, 2025 17:27
The U.S. was not part of the historic agreement, which received a scathing critique from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Israeli Ex-General: 'A Sane Country Does Not Kill Babies As A Pastime'
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/yair-golan-israel-gaza_n_682c9fe5e4b0a31e0f7b3b95
Published: May 20, 2025 17:21
The head of Israel's progressive opposition party offered a pointed rebuke of the country's latest airstrikes in Gaza.
U.K. Suspends Free Trade Talks With Israel, Slapping Sanctions On West Bank Settlers
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/uk-suspends-free-trade-talks-israel-sanctions-west-bank_n_682c909ee4b0f527e57b2d53
Published: May 20, 2025 15:23
The announcement comes a day after the British, French and Canadian governments gave a scathing condemnation of Israel's destruction of Gaza.
‘Shocking’ Monkey Kidnappings Baffle Scientists In First-Of-Its-Kind Footage
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/monkeys-kidnapping-monkeys_n_682c693ee4b0dc52ee2c7442
Published: May 20, 2025 11:43
"We’ve not seen anything like this in the animal kingdom."
U.K., France, Canada Threaten Action Against Israel Over Gaza Offensive
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/uk-france-canada-israel-gaza_n_682b95ffe4b095274fad03f7
Published: May 19, 2025 20:46
"We have always supported Israel's right to defend Israelis against terrorism. But this escalation is wholly disproportionate," the three countries said in a joint statement.
King Charles Gives A Rare Update On His Cancer Journey
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/king-charles-cancer-update_n_67e696cae4b0ce900a29088b
Published: May 19, 2025 14:56
The monarch announced his cancer diagnosis in February 2024.
Pro-EU Centrist Wins Romania’s Tense Presidential Race Over Hard-Right Nationalist
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-eu-romania-election-george-simion-nicusor-dan_n_682a4804e4b0bccd40f52d29
Published: May 18, 2025 20:54
The pro-European Union candidate in Romania’s critical presidential runoff has won the closely-watched race against a hard-right nationalist.
Zelenskyy Meets U.S., EU Leaders In Rome Ahead Of Trump-Putin Call
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/zelenskyy-meets-us-eu-leaders-trump-putin-call_n_682a069fe4b0e8ed0bc2ecc9
Published: May 18, 2025 16:18
The Ukrainian president's meetings are part of intensified diplomatic efforts before a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Poland Votes For A New President As Security Concerns Loom Large
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/poland-votes-new-president-election-security-concerns_n_682a03b8e4b09b4b2a7d6ac4
Published: May 18, 2025 16:09
The election comes amid worries stemming from the war in neighboring Ukraine and the U.S. commitment to Europe's security possibly weakening under Trump.
Israel Says It Will Allow 'Basic' Aid Into Gaza After Nearly 3 Months Of Blockade
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/israel-ground-assault-gaza-airstrikes-kill-100_n_6829fc2ce4b0bccd40f51b78
Published: May 18, 2025 15:56
Israel announced Sunday it will allow a limited amount of humanitarian aid into Gaza after a nearly three-month blockade.
Trump Says He Will Call Putin On Monday To Discuss The War In Ukraine
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-says-call-putin-monday-discuss-war-ukraine_n_6828a9c2e4b0e77a35639590
Published: May 17, 2025 15:28
“HOPEFULLY IT WILL BE A PRODUCTIVE DAY,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social site.
Israeli Strikes Kill At Least 93 People In Gaza As Trump Wraps Up Middle East Visit
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-93-people-in-gaza-as-trump-wraps-up-middle-east-visit_n_68273812e4b0a2fcab725f69
Published: May 16, 2025 13:14
The widespread attacks across come as Trump finishes his visit to Gulf states but not Israel.
Russia And Ukraine Are Set To Hold Their First Direct Peace Talks In 3 Years In Turkey
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/russia-ukraine-direct-peace-talks-turkey_n_6826f98ae4b0f10918e2e21a
Published: May 16, 2025 08:52
After Vladimir Putin rejected his offer for face-to-face talks, Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of not making a serious effort to end the war.
Trump's Sanctions On ICC Prosecutor Have Halted Tribunal's Work
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-sanctions-icc-halted-work-karim-khan_n_6825fb72e4b0a8ff0de6c9ff
Published: May 15, 2025 14:54
The president sanctioned the International Criminal Court's Karim Khan three months ago over issuing an arrest warrant for Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu.
Mexican Beauty Influencer Shot To Death During TikTok Livestream
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mexican-beauty-influencer-shot-to-death_n_68258529e4b029d8a60ffad1
Published: May 15, 2025 06:15
Valeria Marquez was killed in the beauty salon where she worked in the city of Zapopan.
Israeli Forces Kill More Than 70 In Gaza As Airstrikes Target Hospitals And Camps
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/israel-airstrikes-kill-70-gaza-hospitals-children_n_6824d68ae4b0a84e35c70147
Published: May 14, 2025 18:22
The strikes have killed at least 22 children since dawn, as the Israeli military intensifies its attacks while refusing to end its widely condemned aid blockade.
Migrant Workers Dying On Saudi Job Sites Amid World Cup Preparations: Rights Groups
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/saudi-arabia-migrant-workers_n_68248b8de4b023f4744f0ce6
Published: May 14, 2025 12:32
Separate new investigations have detailed preventable deaths of migrant workers from job-site accidents and work-related illnesses.
Mark Carney Shares How Canadians Really Felt About King Charles' Trump Flattery
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/carney-response-to-king-charles-trump-flattery_n_68245b0ce4b0993b52bfbb41
Published: May 14, 2025 09:19
"I think, to be frank, they weren't impressed by that gesture," the prime minister said.
'Let The Children Eat': Israel Is Starving Gaza To Death, Doctors And Experts Warn
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/children-israel-starving-gaza-death-doctors_n_682396dde4b0993b52bf548f
Published: May 13, 2025 22:47
Israel's continued blockade of food and humanitarian assistance has led to Palestinian children facing illness and death from severe acute malnutrition.
Saudi Crown Prince Offers Trump A Warm Welcome On First Stop Of His Middle East Tour
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-saudi-arabia-trip_n_68230b0be4b0205e6886a866
Published: May 13, 2025 09:12
The pomp began before Trump even landed in Riyadh.
A Moment Of Truth In The Middle East For Donald Trump — And Steve Witkoff
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-middle-east-steve-witkoff_n_68223a9ae4b04d30c1c9bf96
Published: May 13, 2025 01:58
Witkoff has embraced untraditional tactics and defied some conservatives as the administration seeks quick wins in the Middle East. Now his strategy is being put to the test.
Russian Drones Attack Ukraine After Kremlin Turns Down A Ceasefire Proposal
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/russia-attacks-ukraine-after-rejecting-ceasefire_n_6821bb4fe4b09e4e8c34607b
Published: May 12, 2025 09:21
Moscow has not responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s challenge for Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to meet him for face-to-face talks.
Hamas Agrees To Release Last Living U.S. Hostage In Gaza Truce Efforts
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/hamas-agrees-release-american-hostage-israel-gaza_n_68211a80e4b0d06d24342a05
Published: May 11, 2025 22:19
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed that the militant group will free Israeli American soldier Edan Alexander for a ceasefire and an end to the aid blockade.
Zelenskyy Hopes For Ceasefire, Says He'll Personally Wait For Putin In Turkey
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ukraine-zelenskyy-hopes-ceasefire-putin-turkey-russia_n_6820e1c4e4b0108bb6b73874
Published: May 11, 2025 18:07
Ukraine and its European allies have demanded Russia accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting this week before holding talks.
Pope Leo XIV Calls For End To All Wars In First Sunday Blessing As Pontiff
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pope-leo-end-wars-sunday-blessing_n_6820d2b8e4b0d06d24341f21
Published: May 11, 2025 17:23
The newly elected pope followed in his predecessor's footsteps, calling for ceasefires in Ukraine, Gaza, India, Pakistan and Kashmir.
India And Pakistan Ceasefire Shaken By Overnight Border Fighting In Disputed Kashmir Region
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-as-pakistan-india-conflict-ceasefire_n_68208c4fe4b06987bce14091
Published: May 11, 2025 11:48
Residents and officials in the disputed Kashmir region say there was overnight border fighting between Pakistani and Indian troops, despite a ceasefire to stop a conflict between the two countries.
Putin Proposes Direct Peace Talks With Ukraine After Three Years Of War
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/putin-russia-peace-talks-ukraine_n_682010afe4b0d06d24340618
Published: May 11, 2025 03:00
"We are proposing that Kyiv resume direct negotiations without any preconditions," Putin said from the Kremlin in the early hours of Sunday.
Pope Leo XIV Lays Out Vision Of Papacy And Identifies AI As A Main Challenge For Humanity
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pope-leo-xiv-lays-out-vision-of-papacy_n_681f4098e4b0108bb6b70905
Published: May 10, 2025 12:18
He identified AI as one of the main issues facing humanity, saying it poses challenges to defending human dignity, justice and labor.
India And Pakistan Accuse Each Other Of Violating Ceasefire Hours After Reaching Deal
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pakistan-india-hint-at-de-escalation_n_681f3c1de4b0108bb6b708d0
Published: May 10, 2025 11:59
Hours after the agreement, explosions heard by residents in Srinagar and Jammu in Indian-controlled Kashmir were followed by blackouts in the two cities.
Pakistan Says India Fired Missiles At 3 Air Bases Inside The Country. Pakistani Retaliation Underway.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pakistan-india_n_681e9628e4b0330bb98545e3
Published: May 10, 2025 00:00
India has fired missiles at three air bases inside Pakistan but most of the missiles were intercepted.
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass After Historic Election As Pope Francis' Successor
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-first-mass_n_681dc24ee4b007ccedafe6c0
Published: May 9, 2025 09:01
Leo, the Chicago-born Augustinian missionary Robert Prevost, surprised the world when he emerged on the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica as the 267th pontiff.
The New Pope Faces Scrutiny On LGBTQ+ Rights
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pope-leo-lgbtq-rights_n_681d2186e4b0a178bbffff6c
Published: May 8, 2025 23:56
Leo XIV's past statements raise questions about his commitment to inclusion.
Americans In St. Peter's Square Were Stunned By Choice Of New Pope
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/vatican-new-pope-american-reaction_n_681d1b0ce4b02fbba8e7acf7
Published: May 8, 2025 21:00
Americans in St. Peter’s Square were stunned and joyous when they learned that an American cardinal, Robert Prevost, was elected pope.
What's In A Name? Pope Leo XIV's Choice Signals Commitment To Social Justice
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-rel-vatican-conclave-new-pope-name_n_681d16cde4b02fbba8e7aae2
Published: May 8, 2025 20:42
Pope Leo XIV's choice of name signals a commitment to social justice, very much in line with the late Pope Francis’ global ministry.
India And Pakistan Trade Fire And Accusations As Fears Of A Wider Military Confrontation Rise
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-as-pakistan-india-missiles-war-escalation-fear_n_681cd2a2e4b0a178bbffca71
Published: May 8, 2025 17:40
Pakistan's authorities said Indian attack drones killed two civilians and wounded four soldiers.
Trump Congratulates New American Pope Leo XIV: 'What A Great Honor For Our Country'
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-congratulates-new-american-pope-leo-xiv-what-a-great-honor-for-our-country_n_681ce7a2e4b02fbba8e78cb5
Published: May 8, 2025 17:37
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is originally from Chicago and is taking on the name Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV Makes History As First U.S. Pope Chosen To Lead Catholic Church
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/new-pope-elected-conclave_n_681a84dde4b0c2b15d969f56
Published: May 8, 2025 16:09
Plumes of white smoke streaming from a Sistine Chapel chimney Thursday signaled that a new leader of the Roman Catholic Church had been selected.
No New Pope Elected Yet After Black Smoke Pours Out Of Sistine Chapel's Chimney
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/vatican-conclave-day-2_n_681c6b1de4b00e22a29900c4
Published: May 8, 2025 08:35
The cardinals will have lunch and then return for the afternoon voting session.
Denmark Plans To Call In U.S. Ambassador Over Greenland Spying Report
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/denmark-spying-greenland-ambassador_n_681bd571e4b00e22a298c312
Published: May 7, 2025 21:58
"We do not spy on friends," Denmark's foreign minister said after the Wall Street Journal reported the Trump administration is stepping up intelligence-gathering efforts on Greenland.
First Day Of Papal Conclave Concludes With Black Smoke
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/black-smoke-first-day-papal-conclave_n_681b8ed1e4b0e4a3876a85db
Published: May 7, 2025 19:01
No pope today. Check back tomorrow.
Israeli Says Deadly Airstrikes Disabled Yemen's Main Rebel-Held Airport
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/israel-airstrikes-disabled-yemen-airport-houthi_n_681b76bfe4b0529436a1da6f
Published: May 7, 2025 15:36
The Israeli military's daytime attack in Sanaa was in response to a Houthi missile striking the grounds of Ben-Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv.
Cardinals To Begin The Solemn And Secret Voting Ritual To Elect A New Pope
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/vatican-conclave-begins_n_681afaa9e4b0529436a18182
Published: May 7, 2025 06:35
During the morning Mass, the dean of the College of Cardinals urged the voters to find a pope who prizes unity and sets aside all personal interests.
India Fires Missiles Into Pakistani Territory In What Islamabad Calls 'Act Of War'
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-as-pakistan-india_n_681a75c5e4b0981671ade4aa
Published: May 6, 2025 20:52
India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations early Wednesday, killing at least eight people including a child.