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Around the World
Chaos Erupts Across France After Macron Endorses Palestinian State and PSG Wins Champions League
Just hours after French President Emmanuel Macron made headlines by endorsing the creation of a Palestinian state, the streets of Paris—and much of France—descended into chaos following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) historic 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final.
Poland Votes Over Direction In Presidential Poll (Worthy News Radio)
Poland has begun voting in a tight runoff vote for the presidency, with opinion polls showing a close race between a liberal and a nationalist.
Hungary, Dutch Leaders Warns Of Islamization of Europe
A series of meetings in Poland and Hungary of CPAC, America’s largest conservative conference, has ended with Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders warning of the Islamization of Europe.
Nigeria Flooding Kills More Than 100
More than 100 people have died and several others remained missing as predawn rain unleashed flooding in the central Nigerian state of Niger, authorities said Friday.
Netanyahu Urges Global Action as IAEA Confirms Iran Can Build One Nuclear Bomb a Month
Despite ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States, Iran has dramatically increased its uranium enrichment, amassing enough material for one nuclear bomb every month, according to a classified International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report obtained by The Wall Street Journal.
Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” Drone Operation Strikes Over 40 Russian Bombers in Deep-Strike Blow
In a bold and unprecedented deep-strike operation, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has reportedly damaged or destroyed more than 40 Russian strategic aircraft in coordinated drone attacks across four airbases deep inside Russian territory.
Russia To Launch Massive Ground Offensive In Ukraine
Moscow appeared to prepare for a massive ground offensive in Ukraine on Saturday, prompting Ukrainian officials to issue evacuation orders for 11 more villages in the northern Sumy region after Russian gains killed several people.
Trump Says No More ‘Mr. Nice Guy’ After Short-term Trade Deal With China
President Donald Trump accused China on Friday of breaking a short-term trade deal with the U.S.
Hungary Fears Losing EU Voting Rights; PM Orbán May Not Run Again
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government is growing increasingly anxious about the European Union’s planned “Article 7 procedure,” which could lead to Hungary’s voting rights being suspended over rule-of-law violations, an investigative newsletter reported Friday.
China’s Forced Labour Linked To 100 Global Brands, Investigation Finds
At least tens of thousands of China’s ethnic Uyghurs have been forcibly moved to factories far from their homes in the western region of Xinjiang, a new investigation revealed.
Poles Elect President In Tense Runoff Watched by EU, US
Voters in Poland prepare to choose a new president Sunday in a runoff that is closely watched by the European Union and the United States. Opinion polls predict a close race between a liberal pro-European candidate and a right-wing Euroskeptic.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Aid Group Denies Dozens Killed In Gaza By Israeli Forces
The U.S. and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has denied reports that Israeli troops fired at civilians near an aid distribution site in Gaza, killing dozens.
Houthi Missile Triggers Sirens Across Central Israel, Disrupts Holiday and Air Travel
A ballistic missile launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen targeted central Israel on Sunday, setting off nationwide sirens just hours before the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. The missile was successfully intercepted by Israeli air defenses, the military confirmed, preventing casualties or damage.
Israel: ‘France On Crusade’ After Calling For Palestinian State
Israel accused French President Emmanuel Macron of launching a "crusade against the Jewish state" on Friday, May 30, after he called for the recognition of a Palestinian state.

Inside the United States
Molotov Terror Attack on Jewish Hostage Solidarity March in Boulder Leaves Six Injured, FBI Investigating as Terrorism
A peaceful Jewish gathering to raise awareness for Israeli hostages held in Gaza turned into a scene of horror Sunday afternoon when a man shouting antisemitic slogans hurled incendiary devices into a crowd of elderly participants, injuring six—at least one critically. Authorities are investigating the incident as a terrorist attack.
USS Truman Returns Home as U.S. Navy Maintains Robust Carrier Presence in Middle East
The USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) received a hero's welcome on Sunday as it returned to Naval Station Norfolk after an arduous 251-day deployment.
Unpacking The Baseline Battle: Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ And The National Debt
Top U.S. Senate Republicans are eyeing a controversial accounting method to theoretically slash the multi trillion-dollar price tag of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”
Musk Leaves Trump Administration After Turbulent Time
Billionaire Elon Musk’s time in the administration of U.S. President Donald J. Trump ended Friday with questions raised about how effective his slashing of government expenditure had been.
Deporations Of Nearly 500,000 Allowed To Proceed
Deportation of nearly 500,000 people illegally in the country was cleared by the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday morning, handing a victory to the Trump administration.

Christian News
Thousands Gather For Revival In Netherlands Despite Protests
Tens of thousands of Christians, many of them youngsters, gathered for Opwekking (Revival) 2025 in a central Dutch village known for secular festivals and a theme park, despite pro-Palestine protesters opposing their pro-Israel stance.
8-Year-Old Indonesian Boy Dies After Beating by Classmates Over Christian Faith
An 8-year-old Christian boy in Indonesia died from internal injuries after being brutally beaten by five older Muslim classmates, in what his family and church community say was a sustained campaign of religious bullying that turned deadly, International Christian Concern reported.
Los Angeles Bans Christian Rally, But Thousands Expected
U.S. evangelist Ross Johnston said Friday that he expected thousands of Christians to help him preach the Gospel and stand for freedom on Saturday despite the city of Los Angeles banning the Christian rally.
Cuba Extends Religious Repression, Report Says
Communist-ruled Cuba has extended its “repression” of religious and faith groups, including devout Christians, in almost every area, according to a new report released Thursday.
Dutch Christians For Israel Suffering Attacks; Mayor Threatened (Worthy News Investigation)
The mayor of the Dutch central city of Barneveld says he has received threats after pro-Palestinian protesters attacked a “Christians for Israel” event.
Around the World
Putin’s Intentions on Ukraine War Will Be Clear ‘Within Two Weeks’
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the world will soon learn whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, suggesting that a breakthrough or major shift could occur in the next two weeks.
French Ex-Surgeon Jailed For Raping Hundreds, Mainly Children
A French former surgeon who admitted to sexually abusing at least 299 patients, mostly minors, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in the biggest child abuse trial in France’s history.
Shares Rise After Court Halts Trump Tariffs
Asian shares and Wall Street futures jumped in Asia on Thursday after a U.S. federal court blocked President Donald J. Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs from going into effect, sending the dollar up on safe-haven currencies.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Witkoff Proposes New Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal; Hamas Pushes Back, Netanyahu Considers
U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff has presented a revised proposal aimed at securing a temporary ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, sources told The Jerusalem Post. The proposal includes the release of 28 hostages—10 alive and 18 deceased—over two rounds, alongside a 60-day ceasefire and the withdrawal of IDF troops from recently captured areas in the Strip.
Israel Approves 22 New Settlements in Historic Expansion of Judea and Samaria
In a landmark decision Wednesday, Israel's Security Cabinet approved the construction of 22 new Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, including the revival of Homesh and Sa-Nur, two settlements dismantled during the 2005 Gaza Disengagement.
Ancient Beauty Unearthed: 1,600-Year-Old Byzantine Mosaic Now on Display Near Gaza Border
A stunning Byzantine-era mosaic, hidden beneath the sands of southern Israel for more than three decades, has been unveiled to the public in a newly created archaeological exhibit near the Gaza border.

Inside the United States
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Ending Migrant Parole Programs
A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from halting Biden-era humanitarian parole programs that have allowed hundreds of thousands of migrants from Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Latin America to enter and remain in the United States.
Federal Court Strikes Down Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs, Citing Constitutional Overreach
In a major blow to former President Donald Trump's trade agenda, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled Wednesday that Trump exceeded his constitutional authority when he imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, Canada, and dozens of other nations under what he dubbed "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Missouri Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Life, Halts Abortions Again—A Victory for the Unborn
In a major victory for pro-life advocates and the rule of law, the Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday vacated two lower court rulings that had briefly allowed abortions to resume in the state. The decision reactivates long-standing health and safety regulations for abortion facilities and halts Planned Parenthood's abortion services—effectively saving lives and reaffirming Missouri’s role as a national leader in defending the unborn.

Christian News
Eric Nelson Now President Of Athletes In Action To Help Spread Gospel
Prominent former U.S. basketball coach and athletic director Eric Nelson has been appointed president of the Christian group Athletes in Action.
US Christian Hunter Phil Robertson ‘With Lord At 79’; Americans Celebrate His Life
Family members and politicians celebrated the life of the late Phil Robertson, a devoted Christian whose family-run hunting products business, Duck Commander, was the focus of the TV series Duck Dynasty.

Worthy Insights
‘600 Days That We Fight for Our Lives’: Israel Marks a Milestone of Pain and Prayer
Six hundred days after his son Itay was abducted by Hamas, Ruby Chen delivered an emotional message at the Knesset during the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast, speaking not as a political figure but as a grieving father.
Explosive new intelligence report reveals Iran’s nuclear weapons program still active
A new intelligence report claims Iran is continuing with its active nuclear weapons program, which it says can be used to launch missiles over long distances.
Around the World
Germany To Help Ukraine Produce Longer Range Missiles
Ukraine and Germany have agreed to jointly produce long-range missiles that could reach distant targets in Russia.
Iran Threatens to End Nuclear Talks with Europe Over British Call for ‘Zero Enrichment’
Iran's foreign minister issued a sharp warning Wednesday that Tehran may suspend all nuclear negotiations with European nations following comments by Britain's ambassador to the United States calling for the complete dismantlement of Iran's uranium enrichment program.
Pakistan’s Top Islamic Body Rejects Child Marriage Ban as ‘Un-Islamic,’ Sparks Outcry Over Rights of Minor Girls
Pakistan's top Islamic advisory body has rejected a bill banning child marriage in Islamabad, calling it "un-Islamic" and contrary to sharia law.
EU Lifts Most Economic Sanctions on Syria in Major Policy Shift
The European Union on Wednesday passed legislation to lift all economic sanctions on Syria, with the exception of those tied to security and human rights concerns, marking a significant policy shift aimed at supporting the war-torn nation's reconstruction.
Iran Executes Accused Israeli Spy Amid International Outcry Over Execution Surge
Iran has executed Pedram Madani, an Iranian national accused of spying for Israel, in a case that human rights organizations have condemned as deeply flawed and based on forced confessions.
Protest Against ‘Russia-Style Crackdown’ In Hungary
Several thousand Hungarians marched against government measures that they fear will lead to a Russia-style crackdown on LGBTQI marches and other protests, as well as critical media and other groups.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gazans Celebrate Aid Deliveries Amid Unrest, Trump Pushes for Accelerated Relief
Residents of the Gaza Strip were seen celebrating the arrival of humanitarian aid on Wednesday, as the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) distributed more than 14,500 food parcels across two aid centers. In videos released by GHF and circulated on social media, some Gazans even expressed gratitude to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump for the assistance.
IDF Gaza Commander: Hamas Facing Internal Collapse Under Israeli Pressure
Brigadier General Barak Hiram, Commander of the IDF’s Gaza Division, said Monday that Hamas is nearing collapse under the weight of sustained Israeli military, economic, and psychological pressure. Speaking to residents of Kibbutz Nirim—one of the communities ravaged in the October 7, 2023, Hamas invasion—Hiram described a terrorist organization unraveling from within.
Trump Urged Netanyahu to Hold Back on Iran Strike as Nuclear Talks Advance
President Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday that he advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against launching a military strike on Iran, amid heightened diplomatic efforts to revive a nuclear agreement with Tehran.
Netanyahu Threatens Strike on Iran Despite Trump Push for Nuclear Deal, U.S. Fears Surprise Attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly threatening to launch a military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities—even if the United States reaches a diplomatic agreement with Tehran—underscoring Israel’s determination to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran and raising alarm within the Trump administration over the risk of derailing nuclear negotiations.
Israel Successfully Deploys Laser Defense to Intercept Hezbollah Drones in Historic First
Israel has confirmed the first-ever operational use of high-powered laser defense systems to intercept Hezbollah drones during recent clashes along the Lebanese border, marking a groundbreaking shift in modern warfare.
Israel Strikes Houthi-Used Airport in Yemen, Warns of Continued Escalation
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed conducting a fresh round of airstrikes on the Houthi-controlled Sanaa International Airport in Yemen, targeting infrastructure allegedly used for terrorist operations against Israel.
Knesset Erupts in Heated Debate as Netanyahu Confirms Elimination of Hamas Commander Mohammed Sinwar
A stormy debate unfolded in the Knesset on Wednesday under the opposition's banner, “Complete failure in achieving war goals: returning the hostages and dismantling Hamas.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, fresh from court testimony, took the podium to defend his government’s performance during the 18 months of war since the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre—and for the first time confirmed that Israel eliminated Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas’s top military commander in the Gaza Strip.

Inside the United States
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Override Deportation Limits to South Sudan
The Trump administration on Tuesday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to overturn a lower court ruling that blocked the deportation of seven migrants to South Sudan without additional procedural safeguards.

Christian News
Christianity Surging Across Asia Despite Persecution, Reports Show
Amid rising persecution across much of Asia, the Christian faith is growing at an unprecedented pace, with millions turning to Christ in countries historically resistant to the gospel. According to new data from Christian researchers and missions organizations, Asia is witnessing a quiet revival—even in the face of violence, legal restrictions, and systemic opposition.
Christian Graves Vandalized In Indonesia
Over a dozen Christian graves at three cemeteries in Indonesia’s Special Region of Yogyakarta were reportedly vandalized from May 16 to 19 as part of a broader anti-Christian campaign in areas of the world’s largest Muslim nation.

Worthy Insights
Gen Z Is Rebelling—by Getting Religion
After decades of steady decline, the share of Americans identifying as Christian has stabilized. One reason is the unexpected religiosity of Generation Z—young adults born after 2000—who are not abandoning religion at the rate their parents did. For some, faith has become a form of rebellion against a culture that rejects traditional values.
European Congress on Evangelism Opens in Berlin with a Call for Bold Gospel Proclamation
With over 1,000 pastors and Christian leaders from 55 countries and territories—from the UK to Ukraine, Spain to Sweden—this congress marks a significant moment for the Church in Europe, taking place nearly 60 years after Billy Graham's inaugural World Congress on Evangelism in 1966.
FBI Investigating Seattle After Mayor Blamed Christians for Violent Rioters Who Attacked Them
The FBI is investigating the city of Seattle after the mayor pointed the finger of blame at a group of Christians who were assaulted by rioters while participating in a worship and prayer rally. News of the violent counter-protest has gone viral, even sparking response at the White House.