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Man dies in apparent hot tub electrocution at Mexico beach resort in Puerto Peñasco
Two people were allegedly electrocuted while inside a hot tub at a beach resort in Puerto Peñasco. A man died, while a woman is hospitalized.
Reuters
Journalists barred from trial of Russian theatre duo accused of justifying terrorism
The judge in the trial of two leading Russian theatre figures accused of "justifying terrorism" approved a request from prosecutors on Thursday to ban journalists and members of the public from attending the remainder of the case. Director Zhenya Berkovich and playwright Svetlana Petriychuk were arrested in May last year over their production of "Finist, the Brave Falcon", which tells the story of Russian women who married Islamic State fighters. The case represents a legal landmark in Russia and a test of the limits of artistic freedom.
Yahoo News
As Sandy Hook survivors graduate from high school, the Newtown community reflects on a 'bittersweet' milestone
The graduation ceremony at Newtown High School included a moment of silence for the victims of the Dec. 14, 2012, mass shooting, who would have been receiving their diplomas.
Reuters
Exclusive-Famine watchdog projects 756,000 Sudanese face starvation in coming months
An estimated 756,000 people in Sudan could face catastrophic food shortages by September, according to a preliminary projection used by United Nations agencies and aid groups to determine whether to officially declare a famine. The preliminary results, as of June 1 and seen by Reuters, reflect a rapidly deteriorating situation in the war-torn country. The most recent previous projection, released in December, showed that 17.7 million people, or 37% of the population, faced high levels of food insecurity, but none were considered in a catastrophic situation.
Reuters
Heavy rocket fire from Lebanon at northern Israel
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Air raid sirens sounded across cities in northern Israel on Thursday and about 40 rockets had been fired from Lebanon in the afternoon, Israel's military said. State broadcaster Kan aired footage of numerous mid-air interceptions of rockets above Israeli towns, including in Safed, some 12 km (7.5 miles) from the border. Two people were wounded by shrapnel, Israel's national ambulance service said, and a number of wildfires were set off by rockets that landed in open areas.
Reuters
Broadcom soars as demand for AI chips power forecast raise
Broadcom surged more than 13% on Thursday as its upbeat annual forecast highlighted an insatiable demand for chips used in powering AI-focused technology, while its announcement of a stock split added to the euphoria. The rising adoption of generative AI has been driving demand for companies such as Broadcom that provide chips and networking tools to support these intensive applications. Broadcom, whose shares have risen 76% in the past 12 months and closed at $1495.5 on Wednesday, joined Nvidia in trying to make its stock more affordable through a 10-for-1 split.
AFP
EU queries major porn platforms over child protection
The European Union on Thursday told three pornographic websites to explain what steps they have taken to protect children online and prevent the spread of illegal content.The European Commission demanded information about what action they have taken "to diligently assess and mitigate risks related to the protection of minors online".
Reuters
High-risk health workers can get routine Ebola vaccine, says Gavi
A global stockpile of Ebola vaccines can be used to protect frontline health workers in high-risk countries routinely, rather than just as an emergency measure during outbreaks, international vaccine group Gavi said on Thursday. A stockpile of half-a-million Ebola vaccine doses was established by Gavi and other global health partners in 2019 for use in outbreaks of the haemorrhagic fever, which has an average fatality rate of roughly 60%.
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Israel-Hamas war roils congressional race outside New York City, testing Democrats in pivotal clash
The war between Israel and Hamas is roiling a congressional primary election between two Democrats in New York, reflecting a divide that has splintered the party nationally since the conflict began last year. U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, one of several House liberals who have questioned the Biden administration's vigorous support for Israel's response to the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on civilians in southern Israel, is facing a tough challenge from centrist George Latimer, a top county official who entered the race with the backing of Jewish leaders in a mostly suburban district north of New York City.
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DNC to tail Trump with mobile billboard of Jan. 6 attack during visit to Capitol Hill
When Donald Trump visits Washington on Thursday to meet with lawmakers near the Capitol, he’ll be greeted with footage of a mob of his supporters rioting there on Jan. 6.
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Republicans to tout 'unity' with Trump in his first visit to Capitol Hill since Jan. 6 attack
Former President Donald Trump to meet with congressional Republicans, including Mitch McConnell, in his first visit to Capitol Hill since before Jan. 6.
Yahoo Finance
Elon Musk drama intensifies as Tesla shareholders vote on his $56B pay package: Here's what's at stake
Today Tesla shareholders will finally answer a $56 billion question hanging over the company: Can CEO Elon Musk keep his record-breaking pay?
Yahoo Finance
Stock market today: Nasdaq pops as investors shrug off Fed, Tesla rallies ahead of Elon Musk pay decision
Investors are continuing to weigh signs of cooling inflation and a hawkish shift in the Fed's view on rate cuts.
Associated Press
Bulgarian ex-prime minister Borissov offers a coalition. But he doesn't want his old job back
Speaking to reporters at his party’s headquarters, Borissov stated that he doesn't want to be prime minister, but cautioned that there will be a government only if the prime minister is named by his party. Borissov proposed the formation of an expert Cabinet, but insisted that the ministries of foreign affairs and defense should also be taken by GERB.
CNN
Two more tourists missing on Greek islands as heatwave grips country
Two tourists, one from the United States and one from the Netherlands, have disappeared while hiking separately in Greece, authorities in the Mediterranean country have revealed.
Reuters
More than half of cropland in hungry Gaza is damaged, UN says
More than half of Gaza's agricultural land, crucial for feeding the war-ravaged territory's hungry population, has been degraded by conflict, satellite images analysed by the United Nations show. The data reveals a rise in the destruction of orchards, field crops and vegetables in the Palestinian enclave, where hunger is widespread after eight months of Israeli bombardment. The World Health Organisation warned on Wednesday that many people in Gaza were facing "catastrophic hunger and famine-like conditions".
Associated Press
Suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels sees missiles strike ship in Gulf of Aden, sparking blaze
A suspected attack Thursday by Yemen's Houthi rebels saw missiles strike a ship in the Gulf of Aden, authorities said, setting the vessel ablaze, in what would be the latest such assault in their campaign over the Israel-Hamas war. The attack happened in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said. The Houthis did not immediately acknowledge Thursday's attack, but it typically takes the rebels hours or even days to claim them.
Reuters
Kremlin says its right to closer ties with North Korea should not be in doubt
The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia's right to develop closer ties with North Korea should not be in doubt or a source of fear for anyone, saying the potential for the two countries' relations was very deep. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the comments to reporters when asked about Western fears that Moscow may revise its policy towards Pyongyang due to Western pressure on Russia over Ukraine and, in particular, may transfer missile and nuclear technology to it. Russia's Vedomosti newspaper reported on Monday that President Vladimir Putin would visit North Korea and Vietnam in the coming weeks.
AFP
Trial of Russian playwright and director moves behind closed doors
A judge in Moscow ruled Thursday that the trial of a director and writer charged with "justifying terrorism" in an award-winning play will continue behind closed doors after the prosecution said witnesses were being threatened on social media.The prosecution had asked for the court to be closed because of threatening comments towards trial participants on social media, TASS reported.
Associated Press
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer says he'll end the era of 'gestures and gimmicks' if he wins power
The left-of-center politician aiming to become Britain’s prime minister in three weeks’ time said Thursday he will lead a government that’s both “pro-business and pro-worker” and restore stability after years of economic and political turmoil. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said that if he’s elected on July 4, he will end the “desperate era of gestures and gimmicks” of the Conservative Party’s turbulent tenure. Launching Labour’s election manifesto in the northwest England city of Manchester, Starmer said a Labour government would “stop the chaos, turn the page and start to rebuild our country.”

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