The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala by May 31, a day earlier than the usual June 1 date. This critical transition marks relief from scorching temperatures and the beginning of the rainy season, crucial for India's agriculture-dependent economy. With expectations of above-normal rainfall, the government anticipates a bumper agricultural output, supporting economic growth and easing food inflation. Factors such as a positive Indian Ocean Dipole and below-normal snow cover in the northern hemisphere contribute to the optimistic outlook for the monsoon season.

A waterborne disease outbreak has struck South West England, with at least 22 confirmed cases prompting urgent measures. Residents in affected areas, including Alston and the Hillhead area of Brixham in Devon, have been advised to boil their tap water after traces of the parasite cryptosporidium were found. South West Water, in collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency, is working to identify and eliminate the source of the contamination. Symptomatic individuals are urged to seek medical advice, while the community braces for potential further cases. Investigation and precautionary measures continue amidst public concern.            

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is battling for his life after being shot multiple times in an apparent assassination attempt. The 59-year-old populist leader was critically injured when an unidentified gunman opened fire outside a cultural center in Handlova where Fico was meeting supporters. The suspect was swiftly detained by police. Fico sustained life-threatening wounds to his abdomen and underwent emergency surgery, but his condition remains perilous. The brazen attack has sparked fears of political instability and violence in the run-up to European Parliament elections. As Slovakia reels, authorities are investigating the motive behind the audacious attempt on the PM's life.

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra secured gold in the men's javelin final at the 27th Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneshwar. Chopra's best effort of 82.27m edged out DP Manu, who settled for silver with a throw of 82.06m. Despite humid conditions, Chopra's victory marks his return to competition in India after three years. Kishore Jena disappointed with a 75.49m effort, while Maharashtra's Uttam Balasaheb Patil impressed with a 78.39m throw. Chopra's triumph and camaraderie among athletes highlighted the event's significance in Indian athletics.            

In an interview with Chinese media, Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled openness to negotiations over the Ukraine conflict on the eve of his visit to Beijing. "We are open to dialogue on Ukraine, but such negotiations must take into account the interests of all countries involved, including ours," Putin stated. His remarks come as Russian forces intensify their offensive in northeastern Ukraine's Kharkiv region. Putin blamed the West for stalled previous talks, while praising China's peace plan that would allow Russia to retain territorial gains. The two-day trip highlights Moscow's deepening ties with Beijing amid tensions with the West over the invasion.

An OnlyFans model with over 400,000 followers on Instagram caused a provocative NYC-Dublin video link to temporarily shut down after she exposed her breasts to viewers in Ireland. Ava Louise proudly posted a video flashing her "New York homegrown potatoes" through the portal's camera in Manhattan's Flatiron District. She claimed this lewd display made organizers pull the plug. While organizers cited a "technical glitch," the incident added to issues plaguing the 24/7 livestream meant to virtually unite both cities. Irish troublemakers have repeatedly flashed offensive imagery and symbols through the link. Authorities now vow to implement fixes to prevent such vulgar behavior from disrupting the "united planet" exhibit again.

Thousands of users worldwide were left frustrated as Meta's Instagram and Facebook experienced another global outage. Downdetector reported over 18,000 reports of issues accessing Instagram, with users facing error messages and failed media loading. The outage drew ire from netizens, with one user quipping on X, "I swear no other app goes down as much as Instagram." Others expressed annoyance at the recurring issues, questioning the platforms' reliability. The incident reignited concerns about Meta's infrastructure resilience and ability to maintain stable services for its massive user base. As the outage persisted, users took to other social media to vent their frustrations.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes the Supreme Court's interim bail decision for Arvind Kejriwal, stating, "I believe this is not a routine judgment. A lot of people in this country believe that special treatment has been given." Kejriwal, released amid the Delhi liquor policy case, faces allegations of contempt for suggesting immunity if his party wins Lok Sabha majority. Shah refutes Kejriwal's claims of hidden jail cameras, stating, "Tihar comes under his administration." Kejriwal, under bail conditions, is barred from office and commenting on the case, with a surrender deadline set for June 2.            

Elon Musk shockingly fired Tesla's entire 500-person team handling electric car charging stations. It happened right after a meeting where Musk angrily disagreed with the charging chief Rebecca Tinucci. She didn't want to lay off more of her staff like Musk demanded. So Musk fired Tinucci and her whole crew the next day. Former workers say it's caused huge disruption - a supply manager emailed contractors to stop new charging station construction immediately. Tesla's energy division now has to try taking over the charging operations from the fired personnel. It's another chaotic move amid Musk's broader leadership turmoil at Tesla.

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and injured outside the House of Culture in Handlova during a meeting with supporters. The assailant, now detained, fired four shots, with one hitting Fico in the abdomen. Witnesses described the chaotic scene, with Fico falling to the ground amidst the gunfire. Emergency services rushed the 59-year-old premier to the hospital. President Zuzana Caputova condemned the attack as "brutal and ruthless," expressing shock and wishing Fico a swift recovery. The incident, occurring 150 kilometers northeast of Bratislava, has sent shockwaves through the nation.