THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 151 • Updated Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:30 PM UTC

Israeli forces capture strategic castle in southern Lebanon

Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century.

Sources: AP News


Trump headlines 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out

An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, called 'The Great American State Fair,' has faced challenges as several musical guests backed out due in part to its connections to President Donald Trump.

Sources: AP News


Ukraine strikes Russian energy sites, denies hitting nuclear plant

Ukraine has launched new strikes on Russian energy sites. Russian authorities and media say drone debris set fire to a fuel storage facility in the Rostov region, and civilian infrastructure was reported damaged in Saratov province.

Sources: AP News


Spurs beat Thunder in Game 7 to reach NBA Finals

Wembanyama, Spurs win the West, topple Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 to head to NBA Finals.

Sources: AP News


Violence erupts in Paris during PSG Champions League celebration

France detains hundreds after violent clashes as Paris Saint-Germain won Champions League.

Sources: AP News


Meteor over Massachusetts causes loud booms and sightings

Loud booms heard in Massachusetts after meteor enters atmosphere near border with New Hampshire.

Sources: AP News


Experimental pill shows promise for pancreatic cancer

Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer.

Sources: AP News


US strikes commercial ship trying to breach blockade to Iran

US says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran.

Sources: AP News


Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad.

Sources: AP News


NYC mayor skips Israel parade amid criticism over Palestinian stance

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend an annual parade honoring Israel. The fierce defender of Palestinian human rights is skipping the event as he remains under heavy scrutiny from some of the city's Jewish population over his longstanding criticism of Israel.

Sources: AP News