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Nearly 37,000 acres have burned in northern Minnesota as three wildfires continue to spread

Firefighters are battling challenging conditions, including dry weather and strong winds. Evacuation orders have been issued for affected areas, and residents are urged to stay alert. The Minnesota Incident Command System is coordinating efforts to control the fires. Authorities are investigating the causes of the blazes.

A military airstrike in Myanmar’s central Sagaing region struck a school killing 22

Myanmar’s military denied responsibility for the attack, attributing it to opposition forces. However, eyewitnesses and aid workers confirmed the strike and accused the military of deliberately targeting civilian areas. The opposition National Unity Government condemned the attack, warning the death toll may rise.

The House has passed a bill that would officially rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America

Proponents of the measure say the change promotes pride in the country. The bill’s passage in the House marks a step forward for this initiative. However, the legislation would still need to pass the Senate and be signed by the President to become law. The proposed name change has generated varied reactions across the nation.

Israeli Cabinet approved a new military plan aimed at capturing the entire Gaza Strip

This development comes amid warnings from doctors about the catastrophic effects of the ongoing blockade on humanitarian aid into Gaza. They report severe shortages of food, water, and medicine leading to preventable illnesses and deaths. Separately, Hamas announced Friday it executed six Palestinians for alleged looting.

Demonstrators gathered across the globe today to mark International Workers’ Day

French union leaders spoke out against what they termed the “Trumpization” of world politics, and protesters in Italy carried effigies mocking the American leader. Asian demonstrators expressed worries about the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on local employment and industries. Meanwhile, protests in Turkey also addressed domestic political issues, such as the recent imprisonment of Istanbul’s mayor.