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France and Vietnam Sign $10 Billion in Deals During Macron’s Hanoi Visit
Hanoi, Vietnam: French President Emmanuel Macron wrapped up a state visit by unveiling $10B in economic deals, notably Vietnam’s purchase of 20...
Hamas Agrees to U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Proposal in Gaza
Gaza Strip: In a potential breakthrough, Hamas signaled acceptance of a U.S.-proposed ceasefire after intense fighting with Israel. The plan...
Russia Launches Largest Drone Attack; Captures Villages in Northeast Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine: Russia unleashed 355 drones, its most extensive aerial barrage yet, striking multiple Ukrainian cities. Ground forces reportedly...
Russia Launches Record Drone Attack on Ukraine; Trump Condemns Putin’s “Needless Killing”
Kyiv, Ukraine: Russia launched a massive drone offensive, deploying 355 drones in what officials call the largest barrage since 2022. Former U.S....
Desperate Crowds Storm US-Israeli Aid Distribution Site in Rafah, Gaza; Live Fire Reported Amid Deepening Hunger Crisis
Rafah, Gaza: A dire humanitarian situation came to a head as thousands of hunger-stricken Palestinians overwhelmed a U.S.-Israeli aid distribution...
Minivan Rams Liverpool FC Victory Parade, Dozens Injured
Liverpool, UK: More than 45 people sustained injuries after a minivan barreled into crowds celebrating Liverpool FC’s latest victory. Police...
Nuclear talks between U.S. and Iran reach a 5th round. Here’s the key issue.
Rome, Italy: American and Iranian diplomats wrapped a fifth round of nuclear negotiations, deadlocked over uranium enrichment. The U.S. demands...
Americans are fueling a massive pope economy
Rome, Italy: Since Pope Leo XIV—born in Chicago—assumed the papacy on May 8, a “pope economy” has surged. Vendors hustle to produce everything...
Major Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Swap Launched, Trump Hails Deal
Istanbul, Turkey: In the largest prisoner exchange of the Ukraine-Russia war, each side agreed to free 1,000 POWs. Former U.S. President Donald...
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