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Ancient Human Relatives Buried Their Dead in Caves, New Theory Claims

New York Times Homo naledi, despite having tiny brains, may have lit fires and decorated walls around the graves of their dead, according to controversial new research. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/science/ancient-humans-homo-naledi-buried-dead.html

Fighting is raging at several points on the front line, Russian and U.S. officials say.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/world/europe/fighting-is-raging-at-several-points-on-the-front-line-russian-and-us-officials-say.html

Palestinian toddler shot by Israeli soldiers dies of wounds

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Two-and-a-half-year-old Mohammad Haytham Tamimi was shot in the head in the village of Nabi Salah. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/05/704761/Palestine-Mohammad-Tamimi-Israeli-shooting-Nabi-Salah-West-Bank

Up Late With Vermeer, as a Blockbuster Draws to an End

New York Times At two extended viewings this past weekend, some of the last visitors saw the show at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam that many wanted to experience, but only a lucky 650,000 people could. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/arts/design/vermeer-rijksmuseum-exhibition.html

Prince Harry Will Be the First British Royal to Testify Since Edward VII

New York Times Prince Harry’s expected courtroom testimony this week will be the first time that a prominent member of Britain’s royal family has been cross-examined in over 130 years. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/world/europe/prince-harry-testify-court-royal-family.html

This Famous ‘Spy’ Whale Likes People. That Could Be a Problem.

New York Times A beluga whale named Hvaldimir was first spotted in 2019 wearing what looked like a camera harness. He has recently been moving toward busier waters, prompting fears for his safety. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/world/europe/russia-spy-whale.html

Blinken warns against Israel expansion of Jewish settlements

Jerusalem Post Secretary of State Anthony Blinken reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to Israel and peace in the Middle East in a speech to AIPAC, but warned against settlement expansion in the West Bank. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-745273

In India, Trains Running Again Past Site of Deadly Crash

New York Times The restoration of service could help more families reach the area to identify the dead. Officials said about 100 victims were still unclaimed. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/world/asia/india-train-crash.html

As Assad’s Isolation Lifts, Syrian Refugees Fear Pressure to Return Home

New York Times Arab countries re-establishing diplomatic ties with Syria are making repatriation of Syrian refugees a top priority. “Even if they shoot me, I won’t go back,” a refugee in Lebanon said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/world/middleeast/syria-refugees-assad.html

Nearly 90 Afghan Schoolgirls Were Poisoned, Officials Suspect

New York Times Students and staff members at two schools in northern Afghanistan fell ill with respiratory and neurological symptoms. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/world/asia/afghanistan-girls-school-poison.html