Masked settlers attacked Palestinian olive pickers near Abu Falah, injuring several Palestinians and American photojournalist Heidi Levine. The attack came amid a series of reported incidents involving the West Bank olive harvest.
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China’s foreign minister urged Israel to stop and reverse West Bank settlement activity in a meeting with President Isaac Herzog in Azerbaijan. The two also discussed Gaza and wider Middle East security concerns.
Trump condemned Ukraine’s renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries and criticized Zelenskyy as the Ukrainian leader met EU leaders in Brussels. European officials pledged continued support and further sanctions against Russia.
US officials have prepared plans for a possible strike on Iran using the MOAB, the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal. No strike has been ordered, and experts question whether the weapon could destroy deeply buried nuclear sites.
Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty in New York to a new U.S. charge of conspiracy to commit torture. They also deny earlier drug-trafficking and weapons charges, and their trial is scheduled for June 2027.
Pope Leo XIV has resumed limited duties at a Rome hospital after surgery to remove part of his right lung. Doctors say his recovery is proceeding as expected, while questions remain about further cancer treatment and a planned South America trip.
Harry and Meghan greeted crowds and visited Nottingham charities in their first joint public appearances since returning to live in the UK. They made their first post-engagement appearance in the city in 2017.
Ukraine’s Starshield connection has been restored after a disruption affected military missions. Separately, the BBC reported that a 100 mph restriction on Starlink caused faster drones to lose their internet connection.