Gaza subjected to forced starvation, top UN official tells BBC
Tom Fletcher, the under-secretary general of humanitarian affairs, says “we’re seeing food set on the borders and not being allowed in”.
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‘Éclaircissement’: Watch 13-year-old win US National Spelling Bee
Faizan Zaki correctly spelled the French-derived word “éclaircissement” to secure the title and take home the $52,500 prize.
FBI to probe effort to impersonate top Trump advisor, sources tell CBS
Impersonators accessed the personal phone of Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, sources told the BBC’s US partner CBS.
‘Harvard isn’t Harvard anymore’: The crucible of free speech lacking the freedom it once had
Harvard graduates have a lot to say. In a sign of the times, now isn’t the time to say it.
Trump tariffs can stay in place for now – as president rages at ‘country threatening decision’
A federal appeals court has ruled that Tweety McTreason’s sweeping international tariffs can remain in place for now, a day after three judges ruled the
Ending the “unjustified violence” in Gaza is a “US political decision”
Israeli onslaught in Gaza is shattering the medical system.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg to join aid ship effort to break Gaza siege
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition plans second sailing after earlier attempt saw ship targeted in drone attack.
Musk says 50-50 chance of sending uncrewed Starship to Mars by late 2026
The billionaire’s Mars mission claim comes despite SpaceX experiencing several failed test launches over recent months.
Five musicians murdered in suspected Mexican cartel killing
Nine alleged members of the Gulf Cartel have been arrested.
Hamas official says it rejects new US Gaza ceasefire plan backed by Israel
The US says Israel has “signed off” on envoy Steve Witkoff’s plan and that it is waiting for a formal response from Hamas.
Students or spies? The young Chinese caught in Trump’s crosshairs
The souring relationship between the nations has already caused issues for students at home and in the US.
Faizan Zaki wins Scripps National Spelling Bee, a year after coming in 2nd
“Éclaircissement” was the winning word, but for Faizan Zaki it spelled success.
FBI leaders say jail video shows Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide
FBI leaders Kash Patel and Dan Bongino say surveillance video shows that convicted sex offenderJeffrey Epstein died by suicide in his jail cell in 2019.