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... Deadly flooding in Nigeria displaces thousands

Flash flooding in western Nigeria at the weekend has caused devastation around the town of Mokwa in Niger state, leaving more than 150 dead and 3,000 people displaced – more than half of whom are children aged 12 and under – the UN said on Monday.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/06/1163951

... Germanys Annalena Baerbock elected President of the 80th General Assembly

Former German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock was elected President of the General Assembly’s 80th session on Monday. Her appointment comes as the regional group that includes Western Europe takes its turn at the helm of the world body.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/06/1163936

... Gaza: Guterres urges probe into killings at food distribution sites

The UN Secretary-General has condemned the reported killing and injury of Palestinians seeking food aid in Gaza on Sunday, calling for an investigation into the matter.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/06/1163926

... Frontline Ukrainian families face perilous task of farming mined fields

As Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet for a second round of preliminary peace talks in Turkïye on Monday, rural communities faced their own challenge: finding something to eat.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/06/1163921

... Lifting of Israeli blockade the only way to avert mass starvation in Gaza: UNRWA chief

Amid disputed reports of Israeli forces firing on civilians near a new privatised aid distribution point in southern Gaza, the head of the Palestine refugee agency, UNRWA, said on Sunday that lifting the months-long aid blockade of the enclave is the only way to avoid “mass starvation”.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/06/1163916

... Helpless in the face of hunger: Gaza families pray for deliverance – or death

“I stood helpless in the face of my son's hunger. I cried a lot and told him to drink from our little water to satisfy his hunger,” said Zeenat, a young Palestinian woman speaking to UN News from the battered Gaza Strip.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/06/1163911

... As AI evolves, pressure mounts to regulate killer robots

A world in which algorithms determine the fate of soldiers and civilians alike is no longer hypothetical. AI-driven drones are reshaping warfare, raising deep ethical questions about autonomy in combat. As international policymakers scramble to set ground rules, the race is on to rein in this rapidly-evolving technology.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/06/1163891

... U.S. blasts Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire plan totally unacceptable

Hamas said it sought a permanent ceasefire and a withdrawal of the Israeli military, prompting a rebuke from Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/31/israel-gaza-ceasefire-hamas-response/

... The mysterious drop in fentanyl seizures on the U.S.-Mexico border

The reasons behind the decrease of fentanyl seizures in the U.S. and along the Mexico-U.S. border are complex.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/31/mexico-united-states-fentanyl-seizure-drop/

... Under Trump, State Department questions Europes commitment to democracy

The dramatic shift has bewildered European officials, who note that the Trump administration itself has been accused of breaching democratic norms.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/05/31/trump-europe-free-speech-democracy/

... Are the super-rich leaving London? Tax changes could spur wealth exodus.

Oligarchs, exiled leaders, hedge fund managers and high net worth locals have coexisted in a city where old and new money collide. That may start to change.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/31/rich-billionaires-london-starmer-taxes/

... Syrian leader faces challenge of foreign militants who helped him win power

The presence in Syria of thousands of foreign fighters who helped oust the Assad regime could now pose a threat to President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s political survival.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/31/syria-sharaa-foreign-fighters-militants/

... Ngugi wa Thiongo, Kenyan writer who probed colonial shadows, dies at 87

One of the most influential African writers of his generation, Mr. Ngugi’s works grappled with the weight of colonial history and contemporary abuses.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/05/30/ngugi-kenyan-author-dies/

... Next round of Russia-Ukraine talks uncertain as Moscow wont reveal terms

With Russia saying its terms for peace must remain secret until the talks begin, Ukraine won’t confirm whether its delegation will even attend.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/30/ukraine-russia-talks-istanbul/

... Hamas reviews Gaza ceasefire proposal as U.S. expresses optimism

The proposal includes a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in exchange for the release of some hostages in Gaza, Israeli officials said.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/30/israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire-proposal/

... Étienne-Émile Baulieu, father of the abortion pill, dies at 98

The drug RU-486, or mifepristone, became widely used for abortions and put Dr. Baulieu at the center of battles over reproductive rights.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/05/30/etienne-emile-baulieu-abortion-pill-dead/

... Whiplash rulings on Trumps tariffs could impact global trade talks

The legal confusion over tariffs has buffeted U.S. trading partners around the world, casting doubt on the durability of Trump’s favorite bargaining tool.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/30/trump-tariffs-trade-china-india/

... U.S. vet from WWII is honored in Europe, showered with gratitude at age 99

Harry Humason, who helped liberate Europe from the Nazis, was shocked when hundreds of grateful Czech citizens donated to pay for his travels.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2025/05/30/us-wwii-veteran-honored-czech-republic/

... Most new cars in Norway are EVs. How a freezing country beat range anxiety.

A visit to the northernmost region in Europe’s northernmost country offers a window into how to make electric vehicles the car of choice.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2025/05/30/norway-ev-adoption-electric-cars/

... Knicks-Pacers Game 5 Draws Largest Audience in Almost 10 Years

The Eastern Conference Finals continue to get massive ratings.
https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/knicks-pacers-game-5-draws-largest-audience-almost-10-years-2079383