May 25, 2024 (Saturday)

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Armed conflicts and attacks

Russia captures the village of Arkhanhelske in Donetsk Oblast.

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Italy restores €35 million (US$38 million) of funding for UNRWA several months after it suspended the aid due to allegations linking UN staff to the October 7 attacks.

(Al Jazeera)

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Four U.S. Army vessels connected to a floating pier off the Gaza Strip become disconnected and wash up on beaches, two in Israel and two in the Gaza Strip.

(NPR)

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At least fourteen people are killed and 58 others are injured in Russian strikes on a hardware store and residential area in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

(The Kyiv Independent), (Reuters)

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Arts and culture

Anora, directed by Sean Baker, wins the Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

(Reuters)

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Disasters and accidents

At least 27 people, including many children, are killed in a building fire at a family entertainment venue in Rajkot, Gujarat, India.

(NDTV)

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At least five people are killed after a tornado strikes the cities of Pilot Point and Valley View in Texas, United States.

(NBC Dallas-Fort Worth)

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Politics and elections

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces plans to conscript young persons with an option for alternative civilian service if the Conservative Party wins the upcoming election.

(BBC News)

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Sports

Manchester United win their 13th FA Cup title after beating the defending champions, Manchester City, by a score of 2–1 in the final at Wembley Stadium in London, England.

(The Guardian)

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Al Ain win their second Champions League title after beating the Yokohama F. Marinos by an aggregate score of 6–3 over a two-legged final.

(Reuters)

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Barcelona win their third Women's Champions League title after defeating Olympique Lyonnais 2–0 in the final.

(BBC Sport)

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