Israel presses Rafah push as Gaza war widens
Israel deepened its assault in Rafah and struck northern Gaza where Hamas sleeper cells regrouped. About 300,000 of Gaza’s 1 million civilians fled Rafah amid pressure to invade and free hostages. International voices urge restraint while Netanyahu vows continued combat.
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Pro Palestine chants at Duke graduation amid Seinfeld honor
A small group of Duke graduates walked out during Jerry Seinfeld's commencement to protest Gaza. About 30 of 7,000 attendees left seats chanting free Palestine amid boos and cheers as Seinfeld, longtime Israel supporter, received an honorary doctorate. The weekend followed broader campus protests nationwide with thousands arrested at multiple colleges.
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Putin reshuffles Cabinet as term begins with defense shakeup
President Vladimir Putin replaces Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in a cabinet shakeup at the start of his fifth term. Shoigu becomes secretary of Russia's Security Council while Andrei Belousov is proposed as the new defense minister. Belgorod death toll rises after building collapse blamed on Ukrainian shelling. Deputy Timur Ivanov jailed on bribery charges.
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Cohen the challenging star witness in Trump hush money trial
Michael Cohen, once Trump’s fixer, stands as prosecutors’ key witness in the hush money case. He faces questions about alleged lies to Congress and banks, a disbarment, and a recent pivot as a vocal Trump critic with podcasts and books, while Trump’s team calls him a proven liar. The trial centers on Cohen’s role in reimbursements to Stormy Daniels and the broader alleged multipronged scheme to influence voters.
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