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Sunday 31 May

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The geopolitics of the Middle East and East Asia dominated the last 24 hours, as Israel dramatically expanded its ground operations in Lebanon, crossing the Litani River for the first time in nearly two decades to seize the strategic, 900-year-old Beaufort Castle. This shift northward comes even as Donald Trump reportedly tightens terms on a potential peace deal with Iran, demanding the dismantling of its nuclear program and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, in Singapore, Japan used the Shangri-La Dialogue to deliver its sharpest rebuke yet to China, accusing Beijing of a rapid military buildup lacking transparency while rejecting labels of "new militarism" for its own defensive pivot.

On the field and in the streets, Paris Saint-Germain’s second consecutive Champions League title was overshadowed by chaos. Celebrations in France devolved into violent clashes, resulting in nearly 800 arrests and a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a young man. In the US, the San Antonio Spurs booked their first NBA Finals trip in twelve years after a Game 7 victory. Scientific breakthroughs provided a somber counterpoint to the day's friction, as trial results for a new daily pill showed it could double survival times for pancreatic cancer, a disease long considered a medical dead end.

The day concluded with a high-stakes presidential election in Colombia, where voters are choosing between a leftist continuation or a sharp rightward turn toward all-out war with drug-running guerrillas. Elsewhere, the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo remains a global concern as Brazil began monitoring two suspected cases, raising fears of the virus's first significant leap outside the African continent since the current crisis began.

01The stories

The stories

  1. 01

    Middle East & Global Security

    Israeli troops seized the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, pushing beyond the Litani River in the deepest incursion since 2006. In response, Hezbollah launched rockets and drones that reached as far as Safad and Nahariya, while Iran's IRGC reportedly attacked separatist bases in northern Iraq.

  2. 02

    International Elections

    Polls opened in Colombia for a pivotal presidential election contested by left-wing and right-wing candidates against a backdrop of surging violence. In Malta, the Labour Party secured a historic fourth consecutive term, while Ethiopia and Peru prepare for their own high-stakes votes clouded by political protests.

  3. 03

    Medical Breakthroughs & Health

    Trial results for the drug daraxonrasib show it can double the survival time for pancreatic cancer patients, while separate studies from Akeso and J&J reported success in treating lung and prostate cancers. Meanwhile, global health officials are on alert as Brazil monitors two patients for potential Ebola infections.

  4. 04

    Global Sports

    The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Thunder to reach the NBA Finals, where they are favored against the Knicks. In tennis, world number one Iga Swiatek was stunned in the French Open fourth round by Marta Kostyuk, following the earlier exit of Coco Gauff.

  5. 05

    Champions League Unrest

    Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Arsenal led to widespread riots across France, resulting in 780 arrests and 219 injuries, including dozens of police officers. Despite the loss, Arsenal fans held a massive parade in London to celebrate their first Premier League title in 22 years.

  6. 06

    East Asian Tensions

    Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi rejected Chinese accusations of militarism, instead criticizing Beijing's "huge arsenal" and lack of transparency. China has meanwhile increased patrols at Scarborough Shoal following warnings from the Philippines regarding regional threats.

  7. 07

    Accidents & Disasters

    An explosion at a mining explosives depot in Myanmar killed at least 55 people, while a separate mine collapse in China killed five. In the US, the death toll from a chemical tank rupture in Washington state has risen to 11 after all missing bodies were recovered.