Climate
Germany Was Hit By Huge Flash Floods, Killing Five People And Forcing Thousands From Their Homes
Some regions receiving more than a month’s worth of rain within 24 hours.
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Women
This Kenyan Refugee Woman Has Made History As The First Black Mayor In Northern Ireland
42-year-old Lilian Seenoi-Barr had been campaigning for an end to forced marriage and female genital mutilation – or FGM – for Massai women in Kenya.
Women
This 60-Year-Old Lawyer And Journalist Competed In The Miss Argentina Beauty Pageant And People Are Loving It
Alejandra Rodriguez said she hopes the concept of beauty will be expanded beyond exterior beauty.
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The "World Record Egg" Has Come Out In Support Of Palestine, Challenging Its Followers To Break The Record For Gaza
"Let’s set a new world record together and get the most liked post on Instagram for a good cause... Egg for Peace #EggGang."
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The UN Security Council Has Endorsed A Deal For A Permanent Ceasefire In Gaza Presented By The US
The UN resolution supports a three-phase proposal announced by US president Joe Biden on May 31.
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France's Prime Minister Interrupted A Woman Colleague's Interview And Caused A "Mansplaining" Controversy
The 35-year-old prime minister burst on the stage of Franceinfo during Valérie Hayer’s radio debate with the head of the party June 3.
Politics
This Israeli Minister Has Resigned From The War Cabinet Over Netanyahu’s Failure To Manage The War On Gaza
Benny Gantz, who is seen as Netanyahu’s main political rival, had joined Netanyahu’s emergency government in October 2023 as a show of unity.
Activism
After The French Parliament Banned The Palestinian Flag, These Politicians Dressed Up In The Flag’s Colors For Gaza
The left-wing politicians collectively formed the Palestinian flag by each wearing a different color – green, black, red and white.
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Israel Bombed A UN School Where 6,000 Palestinians Were Sheltering And Killed At Least 40 People
Nearly 6,000 Palestinians, who had evacuated from the relentless bombardment in northern Gaza, were sheltering in the school, which is linked to UNRWA.
Politics
India’s Popular Right-Wing Prime Minister Narendra Modi Has Been Re-Elected But Lost The Majority In A Shocking Upset
73-year-old Modi had vowed that his right-wing nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would win by a huge majority but ended up falling short.
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Israel Massacred 274 Palestinians To Retrieve Four Hostages It Could Have Freed From Ceasefire Deals It Rejected
Members of the Israeli army disguised themselves as humanitarian relief workers and entered the Nuseirat refugee camp on a fake humanitarian aid truck on May 8 as part of its “rescue” operation, according to exclusive footage obtained by Al Jazeera
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In May 2024
Take a look back at some of the major global news events that happened in May 2024.