Gunfire and explosions rocked Mali's capital and other key cities in one of the most significant coordinated attacks in years, as armed groups exploited worsening insecurity in the Sahel region.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rains and strong winds to the southeastern US, causing widespread flooding, building damage, and water rescues. A separate storm system impacted the Midwest with tornadoes and power outages.
Vice President JD Vance's trip to Switzerland for Iran nuclear talks is postponed due to 'difficult logistics.' The delay follows reports of Iran's own delegation being held back over Israel's actions in Lebanon. The US had previously eased its blockade on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. military struck a boat accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific, killing three people. This incident is part of a broader campaign against alleged traffickers, bringing the total killed in such strikes to at least 211 since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of these operations.
A UN report reveals a record 38,558 violations against children in conflict last year, with 24,174 affected. For the first time, government forces, not armed groups, were the main perpetrators, with Israeli forces topping the blacklist.
The US has lifted its blockade on Iranian ports as part of a ceasefire agreement, allowing oil tankers safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days. Negotiations continue on sanctions relief and a reconstruction fund.
A preliminary NTSB report indicates GPS malfunction due to military jamming contributed to a fatal medical plane crash in New Mexico on May 14. Four died, and a wildfire ignited.
