
The health ministry in Gaza, administered by Hamas, has reported that all three public hospitals in northern Gaza are no longer operational due to ongoing Israeli military operations. The Indonesian hospital, one of the main facilities, is reportedly surrounded by Israeli forces.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has pledged to promote unity within the Catholic Church, aiming for the Church to serve as a symbol of peace globally. He made this commitment during his inaugural Mass at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on May 18, 2025.

Nusraat Faria, a Bangladeshi actor known for her portrayal of Sheikh Hasina in the 2023 biographical film 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation', was arrested at Dhaka airport. The arrest is linked to an attempted murder case associated with the mass uprising against then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Poland's government is experiencing lower approval ratings as the current president has not signed off on proposed reforms. The upcoming presidential election on Sunday is expected to determine whether the current political deadlock will continue or be resolved.

The Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, leading to two deaths and at least seven injuries. The incident was recorded on video, and some sailors were seen hanging from the ship. There is ongoing discussion about the future operations of the vessel.

A Mexican Navy training vessel collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, causing the ship's masts to collapse. The incident resulted in two deaths and 17 injuries, according to the city's mayor.

Care home operators have raised concerns that new government plans to tighten visa rules could lead to staffing shortages and threaten the continued operation of some facilities. The sector, which relies heavily on overseas workers, may face challenges maintaining services if immigration laws are changed.

Ukrainian authorities have reported the largest drone attack by Russian forces since the beginning of the conflict in 2022. The attack targeted the Kyiv region, resulting in one fatality and at least three injuries. The incident occurred after recent peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Both sides have reported casualties and damage.

Pope Leo XIV was seen traveling through St. Peter's Square in the Vatican in an open-topped popemobile on Sunday morning, ahead of his first official mass as pontiff.

At least 27 people have died and dozens have been injured after a series of tornadoes and severe storms struck Kentucky, Missouri, and Virginia in the Central United States.