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Yemen’s Houthis say US strikes kill 4 as Trump’s bombing video suggests higher overall death toll – AP News

Yemen's Houthis say US strikes kill 4 as Trump's bombing video suggests higher overall death toll  AP NewsFar from being cowed by US airstrikes, Yemen’s Houthis may be relishing them  CNNYemen Houthi rebels say latest US strikes killed 2, day after Trump posted bomb video  NPRU.S. Strikes in Yemen Burning Through Munitions With Limited Success  The New York TimesAmerica steps up bombing the Houthis but lacks a clear strategy  The Economist

Palestinian teenager who died in Israeli prison showed signs of starvation, medical report says – AP News

Palestinian teenager who died in Israeli prison showed signs of starvation, medical report says  AP NewsPalestinian teen died in Israeli prison after suffering ‘likely prolonged malnutrition’, autopsy finds  CNN17-year-old Palestinian child prisoner starved to death by Israeli prison guards  Defense for Children PalestinePalestinian teenager dies in Israeli jail after being held six months without charge  The GuardianAutopsy of Palestinian minor detainee suggests starvation, severe medical neglect  Haaretz

Facing a government crackdown on dissent, Turkey’s protesters put aside their differences – AP News

Facing a government crackdown on dissent, Turkey’s protesters put aside their differences  AP NewsHow much support is there for Imamoglu, Istanbul’s jailed mayor?  Al Jazeera'Don't speak, don't film': Journalist arrests fuel fears for democracy after Turkey protests  BBCErdogan Rules the Police, Judiciary and Media. Can Turkey's Protesters Oust Him?  HaaretzElif Shafak on why Turkey’s youth-led protests offer hope  Financial Times

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U.S. press freedom falls to historical low – Axios

U.S. press freedom falls to historical low  AxiosWorld press freedom plummets with ‘alarming deterioration’ in US under Trump, says RSF  France 24World Press Freedom Day 3 May: defending media freedom to safeguard democracy  European ParliamentPress freedom in Europe deteriorating, Reporters Without Borders says  Euronews.comJapan ranks 66th in press freedom, lowest among G7  The Japan Times

State Department labels Haitian gangs as terrorist organizations – NBC News

State Department labels Haitian gangs as terrorist organizations  NBC NewsUS designates two powerful Haitian gangs as terrorist groups  The GuardianTrump Labels Haiti’s Powerful Gangs as Terrorists  The New York TimesTerrorist Designations of Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif  U.S. Department of State (.gov)US designates Haitian gangs as a foreign terror organization as experts warn of impact on aid  AP News

Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, organizers say, in latest confrontation over assistance – AP News

Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, organizers say, in latest confrontation over assistance  AP NewsActivists say ship aiming to sail to Gaza was attacked by drones  BBCGaza humanitarian aid ship ‘bombed by drones’ in waters off Malta  The GuardianAid ship bound for Gaza catches fire after alleged Israeli drone attack off Malta  CNNExplosions Cripple Ship Carrying Aid to Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea  The New York Times

Pope Francis’ cardinal picks bring new voices to the conclave – Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis’ cardinal picks bring new voices to the conclave  Catholic News AgencyCardinals at a crossroads: While some want to continue Francis’ reforms, others want a different kind of pope  CNNConclave to Pick New Pope 'Will Be Short,' Predicts Cardinal: 'I Think There Is a Consensus'  People.comPre-conclave: Jockeying for a new pope already has started over drinks and dinner in Rome  USA TodayWho will be pope? Meet some possible contenders  PBS

After Vancouver attack, family’s 16-year-old sole survivor to give donations to other victims – NBC News

After Vancouver attack, family's 16-year-old sole survivor to give donations to other victims  NBC NewsHow bayanihan is grounding Filipino Canadians in 'ethics of care' after Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy  CBCHallmark Star Noel Johansen’s Wife Jen Darbellay Killed in Vancouver Filipino Festival Car Attack  E! OnlineFundraiser by MARY NOR DE LA CRUZ : SUPPORT FOR VAL DE LA CRUZ & SON AFTER LAPU LAPU INCIDENT  GoFundMeAfter revelations about Vancouver attack suspect, B.C. mental-health supervision system faces renewed scrutiny  The Globe and Mail