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Around the World
U.K. and EU Open ‘New Chapter’ with Sweeping Post-Brexit Deal
The United Kingdom and European Union have announced a major reset in relations, signing a broad agreement that covers trade, defense, fishing rights, youth mobility, and regulatory cooperation. "We're turning a page," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. "We're opening a new chapter."
Khamenei Slams Trump Amid Nuclear Talks, Declares Iran Will Boost Military Power Regardless of U.S. Stance
ran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei launched a blistering attack against U.S. President Donald Trump during a televised address in Tehran, denouncing the American leader as a liar and warmonger, while supporters chanted "death to America," "death to England," and "death to Israel."
Trump Announces Ceasefire Talks Between Russia and Ukraine Following Call with Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday via a Truth Social post that he held a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which he claims will lead to immediate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine toward a ceasefire and an end to the war.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump: No Frustration with Netanyahu, Blames Biden’s Iran Policy for October 7 Attacks
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he is not frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite recent speculation of tensions between the two leaders. His remarks came in a Fox News interview following a high-profile diplomatic tour of Gulf nations—a trip that notably excluded Israel.
Protests Erupt Against Hamas in Khan Younis as IDF Declares Combat Zone
For the first time in weeks, anti-Hamas protests erupted in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Monday, with hundreds of residents taking to the streets amid escalating military activity. Protesters could be seen in footage released by local media chanting, "Stop the war and the displacement! Hamas out!"
IDF Expands ‘Gideon’s Chariots’ Operation Across Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Monday that it is expanding operations across the Gaza Strip under its renewed offensive "Gideon's Chariots," including intensified airstrikes and targeted operations in Khan Younis and beyond. A spokesperson stated, "The IDF is in the midst of Operation 'Gideon's Chariots' and is operating throughout the Gaza Strip."
Netanyahu Defends Humanitarian Aid Amid Political Firestorm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday defended Israel's decision to allow limited humanitarian aid into Gaza, stating that international pressure had reached a "red line." In a video statement, Netanyahu said, "We cannot accept images of hunger, mass hunger. We will not be able to support you."

Inside the United States
Trump Signs Bipartisan ‘Take It Down Act’ into Law to Combat AI-Generated Exploitation
President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan "Take It Down Act" into law Monday during a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden, calling the effort "one of the greatest moments of bipartisanship I have seen." The law makes it a federal crime to share or threaten to share nonconsensual intimate images -- including AI-generated deepfakes -- and requires social media platforms to remove such content within 48 hours of notification.
Majority of Fentanyl, Known, Suspected Terrorists Coming Through Northern Border
Because the U.S., working with Mexico, has practically shut down illegal border crossings at the southwest border, fentanyl trafficking and known or suspected terrorists are primarily coming through the northern border from Canada, FBI Director Kash Patel says.
Challenges Remain on GOP Budget Package After Initial Holdouts Allow It to Advance
The Republican multitrillion-dollar budget reconciliation package may undergo significant edits before reaching the House floor after party leaders conceded to holdouts’ demands.
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Some Alien Enemies Act Deportations
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday extended a previous block on President Donald Trump's plan to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members detained in northern Texas.

Christian News
Scotland’s First Arrest Under Abortion Buffer Zone Law Sparks Outcry Over Free Speech
A 74-year-old grandmother arrested under Scotland's newly enacted abortion "buffer zone" law is pushing back against proposed expansions, warning the legislation is being used to "crack down harshly and unfairly" on peaceful pro-life voices.

Worthy Insights
Revival Sparks Reported in Spartanburg, SC, and There’s a Big Plan to Take It Statewide
An incredible move of God is stirring in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Over the past two years, there has been what locals are calling the beginning of a revival, and they are looking to take it all the way to the capital of the state.
Infant with rare, incurable disease is first to successfully receive personalized gene therapy treatment
A research team has developed and safely delivered a personalized gene editing therapy to treat an infant with a life-threatening, incurable genetic disease. The infant, who was diagnosed with the rare condition carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1 (CPS1) deficiency shortly after birth, has responded positively to the treatment. The process, from diagnosis to treatment, took only six months and marks the first time the technology has been successfully deployed to treat a human patient.
Khamenei: ‘Liar’ Trump shouldn’t be dignified with response, ‘cancer’ of Israel to be eradicated
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei branded U.S. President Donald Trump a liar and reiterated his description of Israel as a "cancerous tumor" on Saturday.
Around the World
US Sets ‘Red Line’ on Iran Enrichment as Nuclear Talks Intensify
U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said Sunday that the Trump administration's nuclear talks with Iran hinge on a single non-negotiable condition: Tehran must abandon all uranium enrichment.
Minibus Attack Killing 9 In Ukraine Overshadows Peace Talks (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian authorities announced Saturday that nine people have been killed in a Russian drone attack on a minibus that Kyiv said was evacuating civilians. The latest attack overshadowed talks in Turkey on ending the more than three-year Russia-Ukraine war.
Political Earthquakes Marks Europe’s Vote In Romania, Poland and Portugal
Political earthquakes marked Europe’s “Super Sunday” of elections in Romania, Poland and Portugal, with a pro-Russian candidate being beaten in the Romanian presidential vote.
Dutch Town Bans Pro-Palestinian Protest, But 100,000 Gather In The Hague
The mayor of the Dutch coastal town of Katwijk banned a pro-Palestinian protest late Sunday following days of unrest when Christians were threatened for expressing support for Israel.
US Ambassador Resigned Over Trump Policies Toward Ukraine
A former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine has revealed that she resigned last month because President Donald J. Trump had pressured “victim Ukraine” rather than “aggressor Russia” to end their war.
Super Sunday Elections In Europe With Pro-Russia Candidate Leading In Romania
Europe's "Super Sunday" of elections was underway with a pro-Russia nationalist victory a real possibility in Romania on the same day voting was underway in Poland and Portugal.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Launches Major Ground Offensive in Gaza as Hostage Talks Continue, Hamas Commanders Reportedly Killed
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Sunday the launch of a new, large-scale ground offensive throughout the Gaza Strip as part of "Operation Gideon's Chariots," marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing war against Hamas.
Netanyahu Authorizes Controversial Resumption of Gaza Aid Amid Internal Backlash
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the immediate resumption of limited humanitarian aid into Gaza on Sunday evening, defying much of his right-wing base and bypassing a cabinet vote amid escalating U.S. pressure to ease the blockade.
Right-Wing Fury Erupts Over Gaza Aid: ‘Oxygen for Hamas’
The political fallout from Netanyahu’s Gaza aid decision was swift and scathing, especially among his right-wing allies.
Trump Administration Pressure Key to Israel’s Gaza Aid Shift
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly acknowledged on Friday that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was untenable. "We're looking at Gaza. And we're going to get that taken care of. A lot of people are starving," he said while in the UAE.
Israel’s Hamas Massacre Survivor 2nd In Eurovision Song Contest
A survivor of the Hamas massacre in Israel has defied the odds by racing to the top in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Inside the United States
Moody’s Knocks Down U.S. Credit Rating Over Continuous Deficits
Moody's knocked down the U.S. credit rating to AA1 on Friday, projecting Congress won't be able to reduce the nation's growing debt.
Ex-President Biden Diagnosed With ‘Aggressive’ Prostate Cancer
Former U.S. President Joe Biden faced a major crisis Sunday after he was diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer, prompting expressions of concern from his predecessor and successor Donald J. Trump.
Mexican Navy Ship Crash Kills 2, Injures Dozens
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said Sunday that two crew members on the Mexican Navy sailing ship Cuauhtémoc were killed when the vessel drifted directly into the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.
Feds Investigating Whether Comey Post Was Threat on Trump
Federal authorities are investigating whether a message posted on social media by former FBI Director James Comey was meant to be a threat against President Donald Trump.

Christian News
Muslims Dump Killed Christian’s Body At Pakistan Hospital
The body of a murdered Christian man was dumped at a hospital in Pakistan’s Punjab province amid ongoing killings of Christians in the region by Muslim extremists, investigators said Friday.
Concerns Over Wife Of Jailed Pastor In Iran
There was concern Friday about the detained wife of Pastor Joseph Shahbazian, who was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment for his Christian work in Iran.
Belarus Bans Christian Group In Broader Crackdown
Authorities in autocratically-ruled Belarus have banned an organization that united leaders of several denominations to highlight reported persecution of devoted Christians in the country, sources confirmed Friday.
Around the World
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Open For Ceasefire But Doubts Russia’s Intentions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday he is open to a ceasefire with Russia but warned that Moscow seems “not serious” about peace talks.
Trump Says Iran Nuclear Deal ‘Close,’ Seeks Long-Term Peace While Warning of Military Option
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States is close to reaching a new agreement with Iran over its nuclear program, expressing optimism about a diplomatic solution that could avert a military confrontation.
Libya’s Capital Facing Worst Clashes In Years
The United Nations has called for calm after the worst fighting in Libya's capital, Tripoli, in years.
Hungary’s Orbán With Russia-Style Law Launching Crackdown On Dissent
Despite ongoing protests, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party introduced a bill that critics say will lead to a Russia-style crackdown on critics.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas Rejects Trump’s Gaza “Freedom Zone” Proposal, Says Land Is Not for Sale
Hamas on Thursday firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to take control of Gaza and transform it into a so-called “freedom zone,” dismissing the idea as a nonstarter and asserting Palestinian sovereignty over the territory.
Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza as “Freedom Zone” Amid Rising Tensions in Region
President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated a controversial proposal for the United States to take control of Gaza, transforming the war-ravaged territory into what he described as a "freedom zone."

Inside the United States
Supreme Court Raises Questions About Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Thursday raised concerns about President Donald Trump's plan to make changes to birthright citizenship.
‘Significant’ Welfare Fraud Uncovered During COVID-19 Aid Investigation
In a new investigation, a federal committee tasked with tracking COVID-19 assistance fraud found tens of thousands of dishonest or erroneous Paycheck Protection Program applications.
RFK Jr. Orders FDA Review of Abortion Pill Following New Safety Concerns
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on May 14 that he has directed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct a comprehensive review of the abortion pill mifepristone, citing newly surfaced data indicating a significantly higher rate of serious adverse events than previously reported.

Christian News
Islamists Kill Christians In Nigerian States
Islamic militants have targeted Christian communities in several states of Nigeria in recent days, killing and injuring numerous believers, Christians told Worthy News early Friday.
Pakistan Christian Tortured To Death
Authorities have detained a suspect in the May 12 killing of a young Christian man in Pakistan’s Punjab province after hundreds of Christians demanded justice, sources told Worthy News Wednesday.

Worthy Insights
Is the Trump-Bibi Rift Overblown?
Since arriving in the Persian Gulf this week, President Donald Trump has engaged in a flurry of regional diplomacy that in many cases has appeared to sideline Israel’s national security interests.