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1. Israel hits Beirut's southern suburbs for first time since ceasefire with Hezbollah

   

   The Israeli military has struck Hezbollah infrastructure in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut, known as Dahiyeh, the first strike on the militant group's stronghold since an April 16 ceasefire was brokered.

2. Russian drone hit nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine says

   

   A Russian drone struck a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near Ukraine's disused Chornobyl power ‌plant, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday, adding that radiation levels at the site remained stable. Russia has not publicly commented on the alleged attack on the facility.

3. Gunman kills one, wounds five in drive-by attacks in Israel near West Bank border

   

4. As Armenia heads to the polls, Russia warns against electing 'pro-European forces'

   

   Thousands of people gathered in Armenia’s capital this week to decry the alleged traitorous path plotted by their current government, waving flags and warning that a vote to re-elect would mean "living here with Azerbaijanis" — the country’s longtime rival, with whom the present administration has reached a tenuous peace. But a larger shadow looms over the upcoming vote: a historic break in the country's relations with Russia.

5. Frustrations on multiple fronts set to collide with Mexico City World Cup opening day

   

   Several sectors and movements are planning to launch protests and blockades on highways across Mexico, targeting the FIFA World Cup's opening day in Mexico City on June 11.