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An A.F.P. journalist was killed by rocket fire near the intense fighting in the area around Bakhmut.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/world/europe/an-afp-journalist-was-killed-by-rocket-fire-near-the-intense-fighting-in-the-area-around-bakhmut.html

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority to reveal plans for digital upgrades next week, including possible telemedicine access for children

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More details on changes to services will be announced next week at authority’s first physical annual conference since Covid-19 pandemic struck. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3219993/hong-kongs-hospital-authority-reveal-plans-digital-upgrades-next-week-including-possible?utm_source=rss_feed

Jeju Island wants to ban ‘child-free’ businesses. South Koreans have mixed feelings

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Supporters for such zones place importance on the rights of people to not be disturbed, while objectors claim they infringe on the human rights of children. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3219982/jeju-island-wants-ban-child-free-businesses-south-koreans-have-mixed-feelings?utm_source=rss_feed

Clashes break out between Palestinians, Israeli forces near Jenin

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742579

US trains over 2,000 Ukrainian military personnel in Germany

Pravda Ukraine The US trains units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on new equipment, and also teaches them tactics according to NATO standards at the training ground in Grafenwöhr, Germany. Source: Ukrinform citing Patrick Ryder, spokesman for Pentagon, at a briefing Quote: “. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/10/7401442/

The Latest Contention in Israel-Occupied West Bank: Illegal Trash Dumps

Wall Street Journal Overflowing makeshift dumpsites are sending noxious fumes into Palestinian homes https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-latest-contention-in-israel-occupied-west-bank-illegal-trash-dumps-b1c76e92

China Targets a Canadian Lawmaker

Wall Street Journal Ottawa waited nearly two years to respond to a coercion campaign against Member of Parliament Michael Chong. https://www.wsj.com/articles/canada-expels-chinese-diplomat-zhao-wei-globe-and-mail-intelligence-report-michael-chong-9b039389

Oakland Teachers Strike for Climate Justice

Wall Street Journal The union’s demands go far beyond pay and work conditions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/oakland-teachers-union-strike-oakland-education-association-students-climate-progressives-9f938d2

The 2024 Senate Map Favors Republicans, but Candidates Remain the Wild Card

Wall Street Journal The Senate seats up for grabs in 2024 lean heavily in Republicans’ favor, but GOP leaders want to make sure they get strong candidates to run. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-2024-senate-map-favors-republicans-but-candidates-remain-the-wild-card-c7c10411

Russia’s wildfire death toll rises to 21 in Ural Mountains

Fox News The death toll from wildfires in Russia’s Ural Mountains rose to 21 Tuesday, Russian state news agency Tass reported, citing local emergency service agencies. Wildfires have raged in the Kurgan region of the Urals and in Siberia all week. A resident of western Siberia’s Tyumen province died while attempting to extinguish a fire.…