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🇳🇪 🇺🇸 The US has officially begun withdrawing its 946 troops from Niger, with more than 269 personnel and several tons of material already departed, as announced by Colonel Mamane Sani Kiaou, Chief of Staff of Niger's army. This move is part of a broader realignment of US military forces globally. President Biden reported to Congress that approximately 80,000 US troops are stationed in NATO countries in Europe. Biden also detailed the presence of US troops in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Lebanon. The withdrawal from Niger is expected to be completed in the coming months.

🇾🇪 Tens of thousands of Yemenis rallied to support Palestinians and regional resistance. They condemned Israeli actions backed by the US and UK and praised Yemeni military operations against American and British targets, including the USS Eisenhower.

🇳🇮 The San Cristóbal volcano in Nicaragua erupted. The ash cloud reached nearly 3 miles high. Despite the eruption's intensity, the impact on surrounding areas was minimal. Standing at 5,741 feet, San Cristóbal is Nicaragua's highest volcano. Nearby villages and towns, including Chinandega, experienced limited inconvenience.

🇭🇺 The Danube has overflowed its banks in Budapest. Heavy rainfall has caused the river to rise above the lower embankments. In north-western Hungary near Nagybajcs, the water level is currently at its peak. It is expected to peak in Budapest on Saturday. Flood gates at the Moson-Danube river mouth have been closed. 317 people are involved in flood prevention efforts in the Szigetkoz area.

🇵🇸 U.S. State Dept. spokesman Matthew Miller says Israel can strike civilians if Hamas is nearby. This follows a June 5 airstrike on a Gaza UN school, killing dozens of civilians.

🇹🇷 NATO chief Stoltenberg may scale back Ukraine aid plan from $100B to $40B/year due to Turkey's stance, per Bloomberg sources. Seeks to ensure sustained support at July summit amid concerns over future U.S. commitment.

🇮🇹 Polling Stations Open in Italy Meloni Advocates for “Identity Change” in Europe Italy begins EU Parliament elections: Over 17 million Italians will vote on June 8-9. Meloni's Fratelli d’Italia leads the polls, while Schlein's Democratic Party aims to close the gap. Conte’s Five Star Movement focuses on the south, and Salvini’s Lega and Tajani’s Forza Italia also campaign actively. Meloni's strategy is to personalize the campaign, asking voters to write her name on the ballots to strengthen her leadership. She aims to secure Italy's influence in the EU and ensure a central position in Strasbourg to shape the majority in the European Parliament.

🇫🇷 Biden's 93-car motorcade to Orly Airport paralyzed Paris' Périphérique for hours. The ring road closed 3 hours before, causing a 330 km traffic jam. Drivers were frustrated with the lack of prior notice.

🇺🇸 The American College of Pediatricians (AC Peds) has issued a statement condemning major medical associations. They criticize the promotion of gender transition in children.

AC Peds demands an immediate halt to the advocacy of social affirmation, puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries for children and teens experiencing distress with their biological sex.

They argue these practices are harmful and should be stopped to protect the well-being of young patients.

🇺🇸 Earth has been hit by a rare burst of heavy solar particles, according to scientists. The energy of these particles, if converted to temperature, would be around one billion degrees. An enormous solar storm might graze Earth's surface. NASA's early models suggest the storm from the recent M9.7 flare could hit Earth around noon on June 11. Intense but brief auroras are expected.