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... The D.C. Street Where Pioneering Abstract Artist Alma Thomas Lived for 70 Years Has Been Renamed in Her Honor

Thomas worked as an art teacher at the city's public schools for 35 years before dedicating herself to painting full-time when she was in her 60s
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-dc-street-where-pioneering-abstract-artist-alma-thomas-lived-for-70-years-has-been-renamed-in-her-honor-180986726/

... This Renowned Artist Brings Plants, Shea Butter and Black Soap Into His Groundbreaking Work

In Rashid Johnson’s largest show of art yet, the power of mixed media is on full display
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-renowned-artist-brings-plants-shea-butter-and-black-soap-into-his-groundbreaking-work-180986729/

... Two Wildlife Tunnels Are Saving Thousands of Amphibians From Being Crushed by Cars in Vermont

New research finds a pair of underpasses installed under a road that crosses a migration corridor have led to an 80.2 percent reduction in amphibian deaths
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/two-wildlife-tunnels-are-saving-thousands-of-amphibians-from-being-crushed-by-cars-in-vermont-180986727/

... See Soaring Sunflowers and Radiant Roses That Bring Vincent van Gogh's Paintings to Life

Featuring 18,000 plants and works by three contemporary artists, a new exhibition at the New York Botanical Garden celebrates the Dutch painter's love of nature
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-soaring-sunflowers-and-radiant-roses-that-bring-vincent-van-goghs-paintings-to-life-180986672/

... Haiti: WFP concerned over humanitarian situation as hurricane season begins

As the hurricane season gets underway in the Caribbean, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) is sounding the alarm over Haiti’s humanitarian situation. With 5.7 million people facing some sort of emergency level of hunger, Haiti is one of five countries in the world facing catastrophic levels of hunger.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/06/1164001

... World News in Brief: Aid for Syria, children under attack in Mozambique, rights-based climate action

Nearly 16 million people in Syria need urgent humanitarian health support, the UN warned on Tuesday, as aid deliveries continue amid escalating needs, deadly explosive hazards and a severe funding shortfall.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/06/1163996

... Five humanitarians killed in horrendous attack on aid convoy in Sudan

An aid convoy carrying life-saving assistance for the famine-affected area of North Darfur, Sudan, was attacked on Monday night, killing five humanitarian workers, injuring many more and damaging critical humanitarian supplies.  
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/06/1163991

... As displacement surges in South Sudan, regional humanitarian crisis deepens

Since a sharp escalation in fighting in South Sudan in late February, 165,000 people have fled their homes, seeking safety either within the country or across borders, the UN refugee agency UNHCR said on Tuesday. 
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/06/1163981

... Sudan: Rise in people fleeing to Chad as violence surges

The number of Sudanese refugees in Chad has more than tripled in just over two years amid the ongoing war in their homeland, the UN refugee agency UNHCR said in an alert on Tuesday.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/06/1163976

... Five countries elected to serve on UN Security Council

Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia were elected on Tuesday to serve as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council, with two-year terms beginning in January 2026.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/06/1163971

... Gaza: UN rights chief condemns new killings around private aid hub

UN human rights chief Volker Türk has condemned new reports that dozens more Gazans were killed early Tuesday “trying to access paltry amounts of food” around a private aid hub in the south of the enclave run by the US and Israel.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/06/1163966

... South Korea elects liberal president after chaotic six months

Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party takes office Wednesday. His first task: Dealing with the economic fallout of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/03/south-korea-election-lee-jae-myung/

... Trump tariffs expected to dampen global economic growth, OECD says

The findings echo grim forecasts from other organizations, including the International Monetary Fund.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/03/oecd-trump-tariffs-global-growth-gdp/

... As Russia reels from drone attack, Ukraine targets vital Crimea Bridge

Explosions in the morning and afternoon rocked the symbolic bridge, but after several hours of closure, authorities said the span connecting Crimea to Russia, had reopened.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/03/russia-ukraine-crimea-bridge-blast-drones/

... Israel says it fired warning shots near aid site; health officials say 27 dead

Israel’s military said it fired warning shots at Palestinians who strayed from a route. Dozens more were injured in the shooting in Rafah, health officials and the Red Cross said.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/03/gaza-shooting-rafah/

... U.S. consulting firm quits Gaza humanitarian aid effort amid criticism

Boston Consulting Group, which helped design and run the business operations of the Gaza Humanitarian Fund, withdrew its team from the aid delivery program.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/06/03/gaza-humanitarian-fund-bcg/

... Shigeo Nagashima, Japans Mr. Baseball, dies at 89

The five-time MVP was among Japan’s most popular athletes, known for helping the Yomiuri Giants win nine straight titles.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/06/03/shigeo-nagashima-dead/

... Mexicos ruling party expands its power in massive judicial election

The Morena party controls most of Mexico’s government. Its sway over the Supreme Court is set to increase after a judicial election that raised fears about democracy.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/03/mexico-judicial-election-sheinbaum-democracy/

... Anti-immigrant leader quits Dutch cabinet, toppling government

Geert Wilders said his Party for Freedom would exit the Dutch governing coalition over disagreements on immigration and asylum, prompting the prime minister to resign.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/03/geert-wilders-pvv-exits-coalition-netherlands/

... Spectacular but harmless Mount Etna eruption sends tourists scrambling

The lava flows and ash clouds were probably caused by the collapse of a flank of Etna’s southeast crater, authorities said, adding there was no danger to the population.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/03/mount-etna-volcano-eruption-sicily-italy/