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Israeli forces intercept vessels from flotilla trying to breach Gaza blockade
The Israeli military began intercepting several boats on Monday morning that are part of a flotilla attempting to break the Gaza blockade. Source link
Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrives in the Netherlands
The MV Hondius has spent the past six days sailing from the Canary Islands, where the remaining passengers were escorted off the vessel by personnel in full-body protective gear and boarded flights to more than 20 countries to enter quarantine. Source link
4 crew members ejected safely after 2 U.S. navy jets crash during air show
The collision involved two U.S. Navy EA18-G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in Whidbey Island, Washington, said Cmdr. Amelia Umayam, spokesperson for Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Source link
Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4, wounding 12 others
One of Ukraine’s largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and wounded a dozen others, local authorities said Sunday. Debris fell on Russia’s largest airport without causing damage. Source link
U.A.E. reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock endures
A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials in Abu Dhabi said on Sunday, at a time when progress appears to have stalled in efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and restart shipping in the Gulf. Source link
Princess of Wales steps out on world stage — and sends signals for Royal Family — in solo sojourn to Italy
A two-day solo trip to Italy by the Princess of Wales sent signals both for Catherine herself and her role within the Royal Family on the world stage. Source link
Driver plows into pedestrians in Italy's Modena, leaving 8 injured
A driver plowed into pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday, injuring eight people, four of them critically, local authorities said. Source link
ISIS second-in-command killed by U.S. and Nigerian forces, presidents say
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS globally, has been killed in an operation conducted by U.S. and Nigerian forces in the northeast of the African country, U.S. President Donald Trump and his counterpart in Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said. Source link
Thousands join rival ‘Unite the Kingdom’ and pro-Palestine protests in London
Tens of thousands of protesters attended rival marches in London — the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally, organized by far-right figure Tommy Robinson, and a pro-Palestinian demonstration marking 78 years since the Nakba. More than 4,000 police officers were deployed to prevent confrontations. Source link
Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark
A humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago in a spectacular and controversial rescue effort after repeatedly becoming stranded off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast, Danish authorities said Saturday. Source link