Donald Trump was just elected the 47th president of the United States, a striking political comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, faced dozens of felony convictions and survived two assassination attempts. Here’s what to expect from his second term. #election2024 #election #news #trump

A bus carrying young students and their teachers on a school trip caught fire in suburban Bangkok on Tuesday, leaving more than 20 feared dead, officials and rescuers said. The bus was carrying 45 passengers — six teachers and 39 elementary and junior high school students. #bangkok #thailand #bus #fire

From @apnewsentertainment: "The Bear" takes viewers into the kitchen in the world of fine-dining where the portions are often small. The show's actors talk about how working on the series has made them think about food waste and sustainability. #thebear #AyoEdebiri #finedining

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement that pledges mutual aid if either country faces “aggression.” Details of the deal were not immediately clear, but it could mark their strongest alliance since the Cold War. #worldnews #russia #northkorea

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres called for a “windfall” tax on fossil fuel companies’ profits to help pay for the fight against global warming. #environment #climate #worldnews #UN #UnitedNations #climatechange

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set July 4 as the date for a national election that will determine who governs the country. “Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future,” Sunak said. #UK #politics #worldnews #elections

Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, a historic but largely symbolic move. Israel immediately denounced the decisions and recalled its ambassadors to the three countries. #worldnews #Spain #Ireland #Norway #UnitedNations

Displaced people in Gaza held a demonstration on Wednesday to express their gratitude to U.S. college students for carrying out pro-Palestinian protests. “It is so wonderful,” remarked Abu Yusuf al-Habeel, who is displaced from Shati refugee camp. #worldnews #studentdemonstrations #protests

The seven World Central Kitchen aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes represented the “best of humanity,” said José Andrés, the celebrity chef who founded the organization. He spoke at a memorial for the team on Thursday. #aid #JoseAndres #worldnews

When Washington state opened some of the nation’s first legal marijuana stores, Sam Ward Jr. was on home detention after being indicted on federal drug charges for dealing pot. A decade later, Ward was granted a legal license from the state to open Cloud 9 Cannabis. #fourtwenty #pot #legalization #Washington