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State of emergency declared in Kurgan Region over wildfires

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The relevant decree signed by the governor https://tass.com/emergencies/1614733

At Least 7 Killed After Driver Plows Car Into Group in Texas

New York Times The driver of a Range Rover barreled into a crowd of migrants in Brownsville, Texas, an official said. It was unclear if the crash had been accidental or deliberate. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/07/us/car-pedestrians-brownsville-texas.html

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Delivers $100 Million-Plus Debut for Disney’s Marvel

Wall Street Journal The third installment of director James Gunn’s trilogy tallied $114 million in domestic ticket sales this weekend, giving Marvel Studios a strong but tepid start to the aging franchise. https://www.wsj.com/articles/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-delivers-a-100-million-plus-debut-for-disneys-marvel-86bb29ba

Dem, GOP House Intel leaders: Israel, Jordan, Egypt want ‘stronger’ US role in region as China makes inroads

Fox News House Intelligence Committee Republican Chairman Mike Turner, R-Ohio, and ranking Democrat Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., revealed that Israel, Jordan and Egypt are pushing for a greater U.S. presence in the Middle East amid growing concerns of a nuclear Iran and an increased Chinese footprint. “[Israel, Jordan and Eqypt] were all very much encouraging…

At least 16 drown after boat capsizes in India’s Kerala

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742346

Russian propagandist said he was driving his car when it exploded

Pravda Ukraine Russian propagandist Zakhar Prilepin stated that he was driving in his car when the explosion occurred to his right, under the other front wheel. Source: Prilepin in the first post on his Telegram channel since the explosion Quote: “Sasha [Shubin, who died in the explosion – ed. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/7/7401083/

Iran: UN, world bodies legally-bound to protect Palestinians against Israel

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran says the UN and other international bodies are legally responsible for supporting the people of Palestine in the face of Israel. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/07/702944/Iran-Palestine-Israel-UN-Security-Council-Kan-ani-responsibility-killing

Iran finish runner-up at 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s Asia

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Iranian women’s team has finished as a runner-up at the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s Asia and Oceania Championship finals. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/07/702945/Iranian-women-runnerup-Ice-Hockey-Asia-Oceania-Championship

Palestinian teens jailed for raping Polish tourist in front of partner

Jerusalem Post The two Palestinian defendants, 17 at the time, filmed themselves raping a Polish tourist and forcing her partner to watch. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-742333

Zenit FC wins Russian championship for fifth straight time

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Zenit St. Petersburg football club defeated Spartak Moscow 3-2 playing at home in the 26th round of the Russian Premier League https://tass.com/sport/1614727