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Iran Reimposes Closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Fires on Ships
Iran has reversed its reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and fired on ships trying to pass after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade of Iranian ports. The renewed attacks threaten the vital waterway, through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil normally moves.
Gunman kills several people in Kyiv, mayor says
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a gunman opened fire on people in the Ukrainian capital on Saturday, killing several and wounding others. The suspect was still at large, and a special operation was underway to apprehend him.
At Least Two Killed After Gunman Opens Fire and Takes Hostages in Kyiv
At least two people were killed in Kyiv after a gunman opened fire and took hostages. Ukraine’s interior minister says police killed the shooter in a shoot-out.
French Soldier Serving with UN Peacekeepers Killed in Lebanon Attack
A French soldier serving with UNIFIL has been killed in an attack in Lebanon. The deadly incident comes just days after Israel and Lebanon announced a 10-day ceasefire.
Scientists Say Neanderthal Infants Were Much Bigger Than Human Babies
Researchers in Israel and Europe say a six-month-old Neanderthal child found in a cave in northern Israel was unusually large, closer in size to a one-year-old modern human. Based on the child’s teeth, bones, and skull, they conclude Neanderthal infants grew faster and were more robust than human children, likely reflecting the harsher conditions they adapted to.
Experts Say the U.S. Is Still Behind in Tackling the Fentanyl Crisis
Experts say the fentanyl crisis is changing, while the Trump administration’s militarized approach and cuts to health programs could threaten progress. Their warning is simple: the U.S. is still playing catch-up.
Canada Reopens Review of F-35 Fighter Jet Purchase as Saab Pitches Gripen Alternative
Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, has ordered a review of the plan to buy 88 F-35A fighter jets, after concerns about U.S. dependence and rising costs. Saab is responding with a Gripen offer that includes a sovereign data center in Montreal, Canadian control over mission data, and a proposal for 72 Gripen E/F jets, six GlobalEye aircraft, and possible manufacturing in Canada. The debate comes as Canada’s aging CF-18 fleet is under strain and the F-35 bill has reportedly climbed well above the original estimate.
Netanyahu’s Iran War Is Worsening U.S. Support for Israel
Axios reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions are damaging Israel’s standing with Americans, with the Iran war deepening the strain in U.S.-Israel relations. The polling drop among younger Americans is also reaching Congress, where some lawmakers who were once strongly pro-Israel are now speaking more critically.
U.S. Military Prepares to Board Iran-Linked Oil Tankers and Seize Commercial Ships
The U.S. military is reportedly preparing to board Iran-linked oil tankers and seize commercial ships in international waters in the coming days. The move would expand its naval crackdown beyond the Middle East.
Trump Eases Restrictions on Psychedelic Drugs for PTSD Research
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to speed up research and expand access to psychedelics used outside the U.S. to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. It’s a notable shift in federal policy toward a drug class that has long been kept at arm’s length.
Court Allows Trump Ballroom Construction to Continue for Now
A federal appeals court has let construction on President Trump’s ballroom project continue through early June, pausing a lower court order that would have stopped the work after next week. The decision is procedural and gives the court more time to consider the case, extending a pattern of short-term court allowances while the lawsuit moves ahead.
French Peacekeeper Killed in Southern Lebanon
A French peacekeeper has been killed in southern Lebanon. President Emmanuel Macron blamed Hezbollah for the attack, while the Iran-backed armed group denied any connection to the incident.
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