Top 10 world news: Israel shuts border crossing for aid trucks; Prajwal Revanna faces Blue Corner notice; more

The Israeli military on Sunday (May 5) shut the Kerem Shalom border crossing for humanitarian aid trucks, which is one of the most important routes into southern Gaza after rockets were fired towards the gateway.

In other news,Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday (May 5) that his government unanimously voted to close the local branches of Al Jazeera, a broadcaster owned by Qatar.

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Israel shuts key border crossing for aid trucks as Hamas fires rockets

The Israeli military on Sunday (May 5) shut the Kerem Shalom border crossing for humanitarian aid trucks, which is one of the most important routes into southern Gaza after rockets were fired towards the gateway.

Karnataka sex scandal: Blue Corner notice issued against accused MP Prajwal Revanna

Karnataka Home Minister, G Parameshwara on Sunday (May 5), said thata Blue Corner notice has been issuedagainst Prajwal Revanna, a Member of Parliament (MP) accused of committing grave sexual offence.

Israel cabinet votes to shut down Al Jazeera offices in country; Hamas reacts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday (May 5) that his government unanimously voted to close the local branches of Al Jazeera, a broadcaster owned by Qatar. Netanyahu made the announcement on X,though specific details regarding the implications, timing, and permanence of the closure were not immediately provided.

Battle of the Bastions: From Scindia power in Guna to Baramati’s Pawar play, poll summer faces heat of turfs

Voters in 94 Lok Sabha constituencies across 10 states and 2 Union Territories will cast their votes on May 7 during the third phase of India's seven-phase General Elections. From Etawah-Mainpuri stronghold of Samajwadi Party's founding family to Baramati in Maharashtra, the battle for the strongholds of some of India's most noted and voted politicians is being keenly watched.

Driver dies after crashing car into White House gate, US Secret Service investigation underway

The US Secret Service said that a driver died after slamming a car into the White House's exterior gate late Saturday (May 4).

Not the first time: Russia bombs own territory near Ukraine border

According to sources, Russia unintentionally bombed its area near the Ukrainian border while launching strikes on the city of Kharkiv. On Saturday, open-source intelligence accounts and Ukraine-aligned media reported that a Russian aircraft conducting guided glide-bomb attacks in the northeastern Ukrainian city Kharkiv mistakenly released munitions on Belgorod. This city has experienced significant spillover from the ongoing conflict.

Hamas official says Cairo truce meeting ends, delegation to leave for Doha

A Hamas official told AFP that the group's negotiators in Cairo were leaving for Doha Sunday after talks ended in the Egyptian capital, part of mediation efforts towards a truce in Gaza.

Trade, Ukraine war top agenda as China's Xi heads to Paris to meet Macron

China's President Xi Jinping heads to Paris on Sunday for a rare visit, with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron set to press him to reduce trade imbalances and try to convince him to use his influence on Russia over the war in Ukraine.

Kentucky Derby 2024: Mystik Dan with 18-1 odds wins 150th edition in photo finish - WATCH

Mystik Dan with 18-1 odds won the Kentucky Derby 2024 as a surprise against the favourite Fierceness with 3-1 odds on May 4 at the Churchill Downs. Mystik Dan, however, had to fight for the trophy and $3.1 million prize money as Sierra Leone and Forever Young gave the winner and the derby a photo finish.

Bernard Hill, Titanic and Lord of the Rings actor, dies aged 79

Hollywood actor Bernard Hill is no more. The actor, who is best known for his roles in blockbuster movies likeTitanicand theLord of The Ringstrilogy, has died. He was 79.