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Myanmar rebel forces are carrying out ambush attacks against military junta truck convoys, using guerrilla warfare tactics. The fighting is part of the ongoing civil war that has continued since the 2021 military coup, with resistance groups repeatedly targeting regime supply lines and vehicle columns across the country.

Cuba's Foreign Minister told the United Nations that international order is being replaced by a 'law of the jungle', denouncing what he described as mounting US pressure and coercion against Havana. He framed Washington's actions as a violation of sovereignty and international law. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions between the two countries and renewed attention to US policy toward Cuba.

Trade between Egypt and Israel rose sharply in June, even as the war in Gaza continues. The figures point to continued economic ties between the two countries despite public tension over the conflict and regional pressure to cut links. Observers are weighing what the sustained commerce means for Egyptian-Israeli relations and Egypt's regional standing.

Discussion is circulating about a ceasefire plan for Palestine that, according to the claim being shared, is based on a Memorandum of Understanding brokered in June. The plan's grounding in that previously agreed document is being highlighted amid ongoing debate over the ceasefire's terms and the broader conflict involving Iran and the region.

India has proposed banning junk food sales in school canteens and within 50 meters of schools, aiming to curb rising obesity and diabetes rates among children. The measures would restrict children's access to sugary drinks, chips and other unhealthy products during school hours and nearby, as health officials respond to growing concerns over childhood obesity across the country.

The Council of the European Union has decided to extend the mandate of EUBAM Rafah, its border assistance mission at the Rafah crossing, until 30 June 2027. The mission supports border management at the Gaza-Egypt crossing point, and the extension signals the EU's continued commitment to a role at the crossing amid ongoing arrangements for movement of people and aid.

Rebel forces in Myanmar have ambushed military junta vehicles in heavy close-quarters fighting, with helmet-camera footage of the clash circulating widely online. The incident is part of the ongoing civil war that has intensified since the 2021 military coup, as resistance groups step up attacks on junta convoys across the country.

Former NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe and other experts say that while a person is still more likely to be struck by lightning than by falling space debris, those odds are shifting as orbital congestion grows. They argue governments and companies should be compelled to use materials that will fully burn up on re-entry, a push tied to growing space environmentalism concerns.

Around 8% of workers in Norway's oil industry are threatening to go on strike starting June 5, a move that could disrupt production on the Norwegian continental shelf, a major supplier of oil and gas to Europe. The threat comes amid ongoing wage negotiations in the offshore petroleum sector, with unions and employers working to avoid industrial action during the summer season.

A Belfast court has issued an injunction halting a decision that would have allowed the Orange Order to march along the Garvaghy Road in Portadown, a route long at the centre of disputes between the loyal order and nationalist residents. The ruling stops the parade proceeding while legal challenges are considered. The Garvaghy Road has historically been one of Northern Ireland's most contentious parade routes, and the decision is drawing attention from communities and commentators on both sides.

A Pennsylvania junior military college could be forced to move its campus to Oklahoma, according to public radio reporting on the institution's future. The story raises questions about what pressures might push the school out of state and what the move would mean for students, staff and the local community.

Tampa Bay beat Philadelphia 12-1, moving the Rays to 98-63 while the Phillies fell to 87-74. Junior Caminero topped 100 RBIs for the second straight season, a milestone highlighted by MLB.com after the game. Fans are reacting to the lopsided score and the young slugger's repeat achievement as the regular season winds down.

The 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games are being highlighted in coverage of upcoming youth athletics events, with the multi-sport competition for young athletes promoted across sports media. Details on host city, dates and qualifying standards remain limited in available coverage, but interest is building among athletes, families and coaches tracking the junior Olympic calendar ahead of the 2026 edition.

Greek basketball club PAOK is close to signing Lithuanian big man Donatas Motiejunas. The 36-year-old has spent the last five seasons in the EuroLeague, playing for Monaco and Crvena Zvezda. The move would add an experienced frontcourt presence to the Thessaloniki side as it strengthens its roster.

The Union Territory Cricket Association has announced plans to focus its development efforts on junior-level and women's cricket. The move signals a shift in the body's priorities toward building a grassroots base and expanding opportunities for female players. Further details on funding, coaching programmes or timelines were not included in the initial report.

Singapore's national water agency PUB says the flash flood at the junction of Neo Pee Teck Lane and Pasir Panjang Road has subsided. The flooding had disrupted the busy west coast junction, and PUB confirmed water levels have returned to normal. Residents have been sharing updates as heavy rain again tested Singapore's drainage network.

No. 18 Michigan fell 20-19 to No. 17 Iowa in a close college football game, and Detroit Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia has issued his grades on the Wolverines' performance. The one-point defeat is drawing scrutiny of Michigan's execution, with fans and analysts weighing in on what went wrong against a ranked Big Ten rival.