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Pressure is mounting on Israel and Egypt to reopen the crucial Rafah border crossing to allow aid deliveries into Gaza. Talks are expected in Cairo between Egypt, Israel and the US. Israel took control of the crossing last month and hundreds of trucks carrying desperately needed aid are being held at the border.

Voters in the European Union will soon take part in the bloc's parliamentary elections to elect 750 members of parliament - or MEPs. Populist parties are expected to make big gains in several of the EU's 27 member-states. They include France, where Marine Le Pen’s far-right party is leading in opinion polls. Victory for Le Pen could be a significant stepping stone to her becoming French president in 2027. That's something that’s increasingly worrying her opponents.

Mexicans go to the polls on Sunday to elect more than 20,000 elected officials, including a President. One of the most daunting challenges that the winner will face is the wave of kidnappings, that is spreading fear throughout the country.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under immense pressure from the families of captives and the White House to accept Biden’s proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, while his far-right allies are threatening to collapse the government coalition if he does.

Given a choice between war and getting all its hostages back, Israel has opted for more war, argues Israeli journalist Gideon Levy. Levy tells host Steve Clemons that Israeli politicians may abandon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but even if he was replaced, Israel would continue its war on Gaza and occupation of the Palestinian people as a whole. “Radical change” in Israeli attitude and U.S. support is needed for any improvement in the situation, says Levy. After Oct. 7, even those on the Israeli left believe that Israel has the right to do whatever it wants, the Haaretz columnist argues.

It's a vote that's ended thirty years of the ANC's dominance in South African politics. Voters dealt a blow to the African National Congress, angry at what they consider to be its failure to deal with a dire economy and poverty. Now, the party will have to engage in talks with rivals to form a coalition government. So what concessions might it make? And what does a weakened ANC mean for politics in the country

A deeply divided Israeli war cabinet is set to meet in the coming hours to discuss a three-phase proposal to end the war on Gaza. US President Joe Biden has said the deal was put forward by the Israelis. Mediators are urging both sides to agree it.

Israeli attacks continue across the Gaza Strip, even as talks ramp up inside Israel, and internationally around the latest plan to end the war. A divided Israeli war cabinet is meeting to discuss the latest ceasfire plan. The US president has said was proposed by Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right ministers have threatened to topple the government if he agrees to the deal. And in Cairo, Egypt has told Israel that it must withdraw from the Rafah border crossing to allow it to operate again. Israel took military control of the crossing on the Palestinian side, just over three weeks ago.

Hezbollah’s chief, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, called for global efforts to eradicate the Zionist regime, saying it’s a “cancerous gland” that must be removed. Nasrallah stated that the ongoing fight for Gaza is a battle of existence, and the defeat of the Israeli regime in this battle will have significant effects across various fields in the entire region. Nasrallah also spoke about the ongoing exchange of fire with Israel on Lebanon's border. He also hailed Yemen's anti-Israel operations and expressed solidarity with the Houthis. Watch this video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

North Korea's Kim Jong Un supervised a test of a multiple rocket launcher system on May 31. State media KCNA said the test involved "super-large multiple rocket sub-units." According to the AP, around 18 projectiles were simultaneously launched during the test. The drill came amid assertions by analysts about a possible Russia war link. Watch for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The European Union's chief of foreign policy Josep Borrell stated that the bloc does not have proof that China is supplying Russia with weapons, according to Russian news agency TASS. Borrell also said that parts manufactured in the United States, Europe, and Great Britain might find their way into Russian military hardware. Watch INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad is skeptical of the ceasefire proposal unveiled by U.S. President Joe Biden. The Hamas ally said ending the war requires the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. This comes after Hamas said that it is willing to engage “positively” on the latest proposal. The group added that it will consider any proposal that ensures an end to “genocide” in Gaza. Watch this video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-gvir have threatened to topple the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he agrees to a peace deal with Hamas that was announced by U.S. President Joe Biden. Interestingly, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has assured Netanyahu of keeping his government afloat if he accepts the deal on the table. Watch this video for more information. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The Israeli Prime Minister, on June 1, reiterated the need to defeat Hamas a day after U.S. President Joe Biden made a ceasefire pitch. Netanyahu said there would be no "permanent ceasefire" in Gaza until Hamas is fully destroyed. Meanwhile, a senior adviser to the Israeli PM said details in the proposed plan need more work. Ophir Falk labelled U.S. President Biden's address as "a political speech for unknown reasons," as per Sunday Times. Watch this video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Russian military expert has issued a threat to Europe. Yuri Baranchik, according to a Sunday Times report, revealed details about Russia's 'Operation Unthinkable.' This operation is reportedly Putin’s plan if the Ukraine war turns into a global conflict. Baranchik stated that Russia will eliminate the nuclear potentials of Britain and France within one day after carrying out Operation Unthinkable. Watch this video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Houthis have claimed to target U.S. aircraft carrier Eisenhower for the second time in 24 hours in the Red Sea. The Yemeni rebels claimed they attacked the U.S. carrier with missiles and drones. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree also said that the militant group also targeted a U.S. destroyer. U.S. Centcom later said that its destroyer Gravely was targeted by the Houthis. Watch this video for more information. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

In the latest diplomatic blow to Israel, Chile has decided to align with South Africa in the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. This comes days after global outrage over the alleged bombing of a displaced persons' shelter in Gaza's Rafah city. Watch the full video for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for a drone attack on a site in Eilat in southern Israel. The Iran-backed group in its statement said that its fighters launched a drone attack "on a vital site in Eilat on June 2. The Iraqi resistance stressed that the attack was carried out "in solidarity with the people of Gaza." Watch this video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Let's come together in reasonable dialogue to honour our ancestors and reclaim the world through an African lens. Join me as we delve into African history, culture, and worldview to better understand their relevance to our lives today. By sharing our thoughts and knowledge, we can pave the way for a new culture of awareness and reclaim our story. As the African Diaspora saying goes, "I am because we are, and we are because I am."

US President Joe Biden says during a speech on the war on Gaza that Israel has put forward a new ceasefire proposal that has been transmitted to Hamas via Qatar. “That’s been the focus, a durable end to this war, one that brings all the hostages home, ensures Israel’s security, creates a better day after in Gaza without Hamas in power, and sets the stage for a political settlement that provides a better future for Israelis and Palestinians alike.”

As Israel's attacks on Rafah spark public outrage, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's war campaign is coming under fire despite continued support from the United States, raising questions about the efficacy of Israel's public relations strategy. Sut Jhally’s 2016 documentary The Occupation of the American Mind exposes the extensive pro-Israeli propaganda that has been targeting American audiences for decades. Since October 7, this narrative, which focuses on combating "terrorism" and the dehumanisation of Palestinians, has intensified. As the world continues to witness the horrors committed in Gaza, is Israel losing the war for public opinion? Does this signal the decline of a once renowned propaganda machine? This week on UpFront, Marc Lamont Hill speaks with Jhally, professor emeritus of communication at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and founder and executive director of the Media Education Foundation, about the media narrative shaping public opinion on Israel’s war on Gaza. Transcript

US President Joe Biden, during a speech on the war on Gaza, says, “As someone who’s had a lifelong commitment to Israel, as the only American president who has ever gone to Israel at a time of war, as someone who just sent the US forces to directly defend Israel when it was attacked by Iran, I ask you to take a step back and think about what will happen if this moment is lost.”

India has reacted to Israel's air strike on displacement camps in Rafah on May 26 that killed around 45 people and injured over 200. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, on May 30, called for protecting civilians in Gaza. Randhir Jaiswal also reaffirmed India's position on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Watch for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

U.S. Department of State official tried to dodge reporters' questions on the alleged U.S.-weapons being used in Rafah attacks. Biden's official, Vedant Patel, kept pointing to IDF and claimed that the U.S. cannot answer questions on U.S.-made arms being used to strike Rafah camps. Washington called the Rafah attack "devastating" regardless of the weapons used. Watch the full video to know more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Former United States President Donald Trump has been convicted in the 2016 hush money case. Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts and could be jailed for 34 years. Trump, however, claimed innocence and alleged that the trial was “rigged”. “This was a rigged, disgraceful trial. The real verdict is going to be November 5th by the people,” Trump said outside the New York court. Trump’s conviction can complicate the upcoming U.S. Presidential elections. Watch the full video to know how. INTERNATIONAL NEWS