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At the International Court of Justice, U.N. and Palestinian representatives accused Israel of violating international law by blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza, as hearings began on Israel’s responsibility to enable aid deliveries. Since March 2, Israel has completely halted the flow of supplies to Gaza’s 2.3 million residents, with food stockpiled during an earlier ceasefire now nearly depleted. During the opening session, the U.N.’s legal counsel argued that, as an occupying power, Israel has a clear legal obligation to allow and facilitate humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza. “In the specific context of the current situation in the occupied…

Trump’s First 100 Days Mark Worst Stock Market Start Since Nixon Era President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office saw the worst stock market performance at the start of a presidential term since the 1970s. From Inauguration Day on January 20 through April 25, the S&P 500 dropped 7.9%, making it the second-worst 100-day showing for a president since Richard Nixon’s second term, according to data from CFRA Research. Back in 1973, Nixon faced a 9.9% market drop after implementing economic measures to fight inflation, which contributed to the 1973–1975 recession. Nixon would later resign in 1974 amid the…

Dispute Over South China Sea Sandbar Intensifies China claims that six Filipinos landed on a small outcropping in the South China Sea, which both countries assert as their own territory. This follows the release of photos showing Chinese coast guard officers raising a Chinese flag on the same group of sandbars. A Long-Running Territorial Conflict The disagreement over Sandy Cay marks the latest escalation in the ongoing territorial dispute between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, a region that China claims almost in its entirety. Chinese Coast Guard Calls Philippine Landing “Illegal” A statement from the Chinese…

Severe thunderstorms are set to impact a wide portion of the United States on Monday, continuing into the evening, with the highest risk of significant damage concentrated in the Upper Midwest. On Monday, 36 million people are at risk of severe storms stretching from northern Minnesota to southwest Texas. These storms could bring strong tornadoes, hail up to 2 inches in diameter, and destructive straight-line winds. There will be two rounds of storms on Monday: the first will reach Minnesota by noon, with hail being the primary threat. The second round will develop by the afternoon and continue into the…

Putin Declares Ceasefire as Trump Suggests Zelenskyy May Cede Crimea Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine on Monday, just hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump said he believed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy might be willing to cede Crimea as part of a broader peace agreement. According to a Kremlin statement, the ceasefire will begin at midnight local time on May 8 and continue until midnight on May 11. The pause in hostilities is timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, a major Russian holiday commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany. The Kremlin…

Massive power outage hits Spain and Portugal, disrupting transportation and daily life A massive power outage swept across large parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday, prompting widespread disruptions. Spain’s power grid operator, Red Eléctrica, announced it was collaborating with energy companies to restore electricity as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, E-Redes, a Spanish electricity grid monitoring firm, stated it was working to reestablish power in phases and described the situation as part of a broader European issue. In Spain, several Madrid metro stations were evacuated, and major traffic congestion developed in the city center as traffic lights failed, according to…

NEW YORK — First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, alongside pop icon Cyndi Lauper, hip-hop pioneers OutKast, rock duo The White Stripes, and grunge legends Soundgarden. Salt-N-Pepa, the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status, and the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will receive the Musical Influence Award. The Musical Excellence Award will be given to the late record producer Thom Bell, pianist Nicky Hopkins, and bassist Carol Kaye. Joe Cocker, known for his iconic performance at Woodstock and his famous cover of The…

As President Donald Trump reaches the 100-day milestone of his presidency, new polling reveals troubling signs on key issues like the economy and government size reduction. Trump’s approval ratings are slightly higher than they were at this point in his first term, bolstered by growing Republican unity behind him. However, his approval in the low-to-mid 40s is far from the strong honeymoon ratings seen by his predecessors. He has also lost ground on the economy, with growing dissatisfaction over his handling of inflation and his aggressive push for global tariffs, which have unsettled the stock market and disrupted international alliances.…

North Korea Admits Sending Troops to Support Russia in Ukraine War for the First Time As the Russia-Ukraine conflict intensifies, North Korea has, for the first time, officially acknowledged deploying troops to support Russia in the war. The move reportedly came under the direct orders of Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. On Monday, North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party lauded what it described as the successful conclusion of the battle in Russia’s Kursk region. According to North Korea’s state-run news agency, KCNA, the ruling party stated that the outcome in Kursk highlighted “the highest strategic level of the firm militant friendship…

At least one person has died in southwest Oklahoma after flash flooding impacted the region, with authorities urging residents to stay off the roads as severe weather warnings remain in effect. The Lawton Police Department reported that emergency responders witnessed a vehicle driving into standing water earlier in the day. Unfortunately, they were unable to safely reach the submerged vehicle. An investigation into the death is underway, with officials confirming that the dive team assisted in recovering the victim. The family has been notified, but the victim’s identity has not been disclosed. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt expressed appreciation for the…