Torrential Rain in Brazil Kills at Least 13, With More Missing
Four days of pounding rain have inundated many parts of a southern state, cutting off towns and leaving people trapped as they await rescue by helicopters.
Middle East Crisis: Hopes for Gaza Cease-Fire Remain as Hamas Says It Will Keep Negotiating
A Hamas leader said it was studying Israel’s latest proposal for a deal with a “positive spirit,” and would soon return to in-person talks.
Protests Swell in Georgia Over ‘Foreign Interests’ Bill
The authorities in the Eastern European nation said security forces had used water cannons and tear gas as demonstrators took to the streets over divisive legislation advanced by Parliament.
U.S. Accuses Russia of Using Chemical Weapons in Ukraine
The State Department said Russia had used chloropicrin, a poison gas widely used during World War I, against Ukrainian forces, an act that would violate a global ban signed by Moscow.
John Swinney Looks Likely to Be Scotland’s Next First Minister
Amid a political crisis, John Swinney, who led the Scottish National Party two decades ago, is in line to become Scotland’s first minister.
Middle East conflict live updates: Hamas says it views talks favorably; Blinken urges group to accept deal – The Washington Post
Middle East conflict live updates: Hamas says it views talks favorably; Blinken urges group to accept deal The Washington Post U.S. and Israel Struggle With Clashing Visions on Ending Gaza War The New York Times Hamas delegation to visit Egypt for further truce talks after group indicated it would reject deal The Times of Israel Biden: No Place
UCLA: Police remove barricades at a pro-Palestinian demonstrators’ encampment – The Associated Press
UCLA: Police remove barricades at a pro-Palestinian demonstrators’ encampment The Associated Press Massive police force dismantles UCLA camp; over 130 arrested Los Angeles Times Live Updates: Police Clear U.C.L.A. Encampment and Arrest More Than 130 Protesters The New York Times Police enter encampment at UCLA as protests disrupt colleges across the US: Live updates CNN UCLA’s night of violence
Biden keeps quiet as protesters and police clash on college campuses – The Associated Press
Biden keeps quiet as protesters and police clash on college campuses The Associated Press US campus protests live updates: Order must prevail, Biden says, after police clear Gaza protest BBC.com Watch President Biden remarks live at the White House NPR Opinion | Democratic politicians aren’t looking for student protesters’ support The Washington Post Democrats enter panic mode as Gaza
Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok as a new licensing deal is reached – The Associated Press
Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok as a new licensing deal is reached The Associated Press Universal Music Artists Will Return to TikTok The New York Times TikTok-UMG Music Deal Brings Back the Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Ariana Grande and More CNET Drake, Adele and others are following Taylor Swift back onto TikTok after Universal
Brittney Griner Talks Candidly About Her New Book, Russia and Recovery – The New York Times
Brittney Griner Talks Candidly About Her New Book, Russia and Recovery The New York Times Brittney Griner talks to ABC’s Robin Roberts about Russia imprisonment The Washington Post WNBA star Brittney Griner reflects on ‘mistake’ that led to agonizing detention in Russia in ’20/20′ special ABC News Brittney Griner ‘wanted to take my life’ while in Russia jail ESPN