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Israeli drone strike kills three in eastern Gaza City
[Middle East Eye] — 5/29/2026, 3:44:07 PMMiddle East

Israeli drone strike kills three in eastern Gaza City An Israeli drone strike has killed three Palestinians and wounded others in eastern Gaza City, Wafa reported. The attack hit a gathering of civilians in Al-Shawa Square in the al-Tuffah neighbourhood on Friday afternoon, east of the city.

Florida Democrat Frederica Wilson to retire from the House
Florida Democrat Frederica Wilson to retire from the House
[The Hill] — 5/29/2026, 3:38:10 PMPolitics

Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.), a 16-year veteran of Capitol Hill, will not seek reelection in November, the Miami Herald reported on Friday morning, becoming the 30th House Democrat from the 119th Congress who won’t be joining the 120th. Wilson is expected to make her formal announcement on Friday...

Vishnu Vardhan takes charge as Director of Medical Education
[The Hindu] — 5/29/2026, 3:37:42 PMAsia

He promises to ensure quality medical education, adequate infrastructure and efficient administration in government medical colleges and promote medical research

Badenoch tells Blair not to waste his time calling for Labour to change
[BBC News] — 5/29/2026, 3:35:49 PMWorld

The Tory leader sends an open letter to former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair following his critique of the government.

Africa Is Embracing Renewable Energy
[Yale Environment 360] — 5/29/2026, 3:33:00 PMEnvironment

African countries are increasingly looking to renewable energy to meet growing power demand. Read more on E360 →

Fans perform puja seeking KPCC chair for Satish Jarkiholi
[The Hindu] — 5/29/2026, 3:32:53 PMAsia
Namma Metro services to be suspended for two hours on Purple Line stretch on May 31
[The Hindu] — 5/29/2026, 3:32:32 PMAsia

According to a press release, metro train services between Deepanjali Nagar and Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Metro stations will remain suspended from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on May 31

114 institutions allotted land in Amaravati so far, says MA&UD Minister Narayana
[The Hindu] — 5/29/2026, 3:30:57 PMAsia

A total of 1,269 acres has been allotted to 70 government and 44 private organisations, which include banks, sports bodies, hotels, and medical and educational institutions, he says

Karimnagar jewellery heist mastermind remanded in judicial custody
[The Hindu] — 5/29/2026, 3:30:36 PMAsia

The Karimnagar Police took gangster Subodh Singh into custody on a Prisoner Transit (PT) warrant in Bihar on Thursday

Jean Messiha, soupçonné d’avoir détourné à son profit une cagnotte en ligne, voit sa défense mise à mal par les faits
[Le Monde] — 5/29/2026, 3:30:05 PMInternational

Les deux veuves des agents pénitentiaires tués en 2024 lors de l’évasion de Mohamed Amra ont porté plainte pour « abus de confiance » contre le militant d’extrême droite, accusé d’avoir perçu à leur place les 42 000 euros collectés. Il les a remboursés jeudi.

Beijing's influence persists in US schools under a new name
Beijing's influence persists in US schools under a new name
[The Hill] — 5/29/2026, 3:30:00 PMPolitics

If a student is learning Chinese in a public school, they could be using a curriculum shaped by the Chinese Communist Party.

A Book I Wish I’d Read at 22
A Book I Wish I’d Read at 22
[The Atlantic] — 5/29/2026, 3:30:00 PMUS

This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. Sign up for it here. The earliest years of adulthood—ages 18 to 22, give or take—are deeply formative. Some people spend that period in higher education, where they’re encouraged to read broadly and think...

Udhayanidhi Stalin asks why launch of Singappen Special Task Force was put off
[The Hindu] — 5/29/2026, 3:29:52 PMAsia

Udhayanidhi Stalin said the murder of a 25-year-old woman in Cuddalore was shocking and the recurring incidents of crime had raised serious questions about the law-and-order situation in the State

Update on status of Naga hostages in four days: Manipur students’ body to govt.
[The Hindu] — 5/29/2026, 3:27:31 PMAsia

The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur also sets a similar timeline for the abrogation of ceasefire deals with Kuki extremist groups

Vins légers à moins de 12 degrés : la sélection du « Monde »
[Le Monde] — 5/29/2026, 3:27:22 PMInternational

Un rouge gouleyant et croquant comme une cerise, un blanc floral ou iodé, un pétillant minéral ou doux comme un bonbon anglais… Voici notre sélection de cuvées à moins de 12 degrés, pour célébrer le printemps avec fraîcheur et délicatesse.