Pope Leo the Fourteenth warns that artificial intelligence is being used to drive division and violence. He also criticizes the environmental harm caused by mining rare earth minerals for digital technologies.

The Israel Defense Forces said it seized a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon moments before a ceasefire with Hezbollah began. The operation was carried out by an elite Air Force unit and monitored by top military officials.

President Isaac Herzog hosted an intimate ceremony honoring victims of terrorism and their families ahead of Memorial Day. Bereaved relatives shared personal stories, as calls continued for equal recognition of civilian victims alongside fallen soldiers.

The prophetic reading for Shabbat Rosh Hodesh calls for humility and moral integrity over empty ritual. It pairs a vision of redemption and universal recognition of God with a warning that true renewal depends on human choices.

Israeli forces established a presence on the Cristofani Ridge in southern Lebanon just before a ceasefire began. The military said it will remain on high alert and continue operations in accordance with the agreement.

A Turkish Tufts University graduate student who was detained after co-authoring an opinion article critical of Israel has self-deported following a legal battle over her visa revocation. Her case drew national protests and underscored tensions over immigration enforcement and campus activism.

Kamala Harris avoided major political questions during a Charlotte stop on her book tour, focusing instead on broad critiques of Donald Trump and calls for civic unity. The event, marked by soft questions and sparse attendance, steered clear of discussion about her political future.

Netanyahu said a long path to peace with Lebanon has begun after Israel agreed to a 10-day ceasefire with Hezbollah, while warning the fight is not finished. Trump said Israel is prohibited from further bombing as fragile truce efforts and diplomatic talks move forward.

Israel will lift all remaining civilian restrictions nationwide by Saturday night following updated security assessments. Public events, schools, and cultural activities are set to resume fully, pending any further changes.

Colton Herta will not attempt to race in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Formula 2 event in Montreal on the same day. The American driver is prioritizing his Formula 2 season and his role with Cadillac.

Stocks climbed to fresh records after Iran reopened a key oil shipping route, easing fears about the Middle East conflict. Strong earnings and falling oil prices added to investor optimism.

Zakia Sewell traces Britain’s identity to the ancient myth of Albion and explores how folklore still shapes national life. Her book balances celebration of tradition with a frank reckoning of imperialism, extremism and the country’s diverse past.