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Israel’s Gaza offshore gas plans condemned as illegal resource grab
Israel’s Gaza offshore gas plans condemned as illegal resource grab
[Middle East Eye] — 5/28/2026, 3:12:39 PMMiddle East

Israel’s Gaza offshore gas plans condemned as illegal resource grab Israel’s plans to explore for gas off the coast of Gaza have drawn condemnation from rights groups and environmental advocates. Since 2024, Israel has granted exploration licences for natural gas in areas considered part of...

China vows to support Cuba against 'power politics and bullying'
[The Hindu] — 5/28/2026, 3:08:59 PMAsia

China will continue to uphold justice and speak out on Cuba's behalf, support the just cause of the Cuban people, and contribute to the development of Cuba's economy and the improvement of its people's livelihoods, says China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Ordered Israeli army to take control of 70% of Gaza Strip: Netanyahu
[The Hindu] — 5/28/2026, 3:08:37 PMAsia

This order is in defiance of the terms of a fragile ceasefire that took effect in October 2025

Emotion and joy as brothers complete 33-day marathon challenge and raise £1.5m
[BBC News] — 5/28/2026, 3:07:24 PMWorld

Jordan and Cian Adams crossed the finish line in Dublin after 33 marathons in 33 days, raising £1.5m for dementia research in the process.

Whitmer says she won't run for president in 2028
Whitmer says she won't run for president in 2028
[The Hill] — 5/28/2026, 3:05:22 PMPolitics

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) said Thursday that she will not run for president in 2028, taking herself out of what is expected to be a crowded Democratic primary field. “There will be a robust group of people running for president. I will not be one of them in 2028, I can tell you that,”...

CFTC asks judge to toss Biden-era settlement with Winklevoss twins' crypto exchange
CFTC asks judge to toss Biden-era settlement with Winklevoss twins' crypto exchange
[The Hill] — 5/28/2026, 3:03:54 PMPolitics

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) asked a judge Wednesday to throw out a Biden-era settlement with Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by billionaire investors Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. The agency said it determined that “inappropriate tactics” were used to bring the case...

House Democrats introducing bill in bid to block Trump arch project
House Democrats introducing bill in bid to block Trump arch project
[The Hill] — 5/28/2026, 3:03:03 PMPolitics

House Democrats are planning to introduce a bill on Friday in an attempt to block President Trump’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch project. The Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act seeks to permanently prohibit the use of federal funds for the arch and other similar projects both...

Krishnagiri Collector chairs review meeting
[The Hindu] — 5/28/2026, 3:02:36 PMAsia
CCRS asks SWR to give detailed proposals on measures to enhance train handling capacity of Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section
[The Hindu] — 5/28/2026, 3:02:33 PMAsia

The proposals include construction of a crossing station at Arebetta and catch-siding at Yadakumari, among other things

Trump accounts app goes live
Trump accounts app goes live
[The Hill] — 5/28/2026, 3:02:28 PMPolitics

The Treasury Department on Thursday launched a new app corresponding to its investment accounts for kids, dubbed "Trump accounts." “The Trump Administration is taking another step forward in expanding opportunity for American families," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a press release. "The...

No ‘double standards’ in fight against terrorism, says NSA Ajit Doval in Russia
[The Hindu] — 5/28/2026, 3:02:24 PMAsia

The National Security Adviser participated in the first International Security Forum and the 14th Meeting of High Representatives for Security Matters in Moscow

Heineken set for grand Champions League final experience in Lagos
Heineken set for grand Champions League final experience in Lagos
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 5/28/2026, 3:02:20 PMAfrica

Organisers said the final event in Lagos is expected to bring together football fans, entertainers, creators, business leaders and cultural influencers... The post Heineken set for grand Champions League final experience in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tony Abbott to step down from Advance role when elected Liberal party federal president
[The Guardian] — 5/28/2026, 3:00:25 PMWorld

Liberal insiders concerned former PM could pull party even further to the right by appointing Advance allies to prominent positions Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Tony Abbott will step down from his role advising the rightwing advocacy group, Advance, as the conservative...

Hanson and Joyce bill taxpayers for flights to private events on luxury cruise ship hosted by Rinehart
[The Guardian] — 5/28/2026, 3:00:24 PMWorld

Exclusive: Parliamentary records show the One Nation MPs claimed travel expenses for fundraising events on exclusive cruise liner where mining billionaire owns an apartment Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce billed taxpayers more than $3,000...

UK minister visits Australia for ‘lessons’ ahead of expected British social media crackdown
[The Guardian] — 5/28/2026, 3:00:24 PMWorld

Kanishka Narayan says Australia’s pioneering law has contributed to national conversation under way in Britain The UK’s online safety minister says he has spent a week in Australia learning the “practical lessons” of the country’s under-16s social media ban amid concern that many teenagers are...

Thieves aren't using perfume to knock out victims, despite persistent rumors
[Snopes] — 5/28/2026, 3:00:00 PMFact Check

Versions of this longstanding urban legend have lurked on the web since the 1990s.