Greta Thunberg’s Aid Boat Diverted by Israel Amid Embassy Protests in Athens – 6/10/2025, 12:23:08 PM

As of June 10, 2025, here are the latest world news developments:

Protests are occurring in front of the Israeli embassy in Athens following the seizure of forces by Israeli forces[1]. Additionally, Israel has diverted an aid boat carrying activist Greta Thunberg that was approaching the Gaza Strip, with the Israeli Foreign Ministry stating that “The passengers are expected to return to their home countries”[5].

In Ukraine, Russia launched a record attack with nearly 500 drones and missiles targeting multiple cities including Kyiv and Odesa. At least two people have been killed in this massive assault[4][5]. However, there appears to be some diplomatic progress as Russia and Ukraine held the first stage of a prisoner swap following peace talks, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stating that “More stages will follow”[5].

In the United States, 700 Marines have been mobilized to assist law enforcement in Los Angeles after a fourth consecutive day of violent protests over President Trump’s immigration raids[4]. Trump has also implemented a new travel ban imposing restrictions on 12 countries[5]. In vaccine policy news, RFK Jr. has abruptly removed the entire CDC’s independent advisory board for vaccines[4].

A small plane crash off the coast of San Diego has left six people feared dead[4], while over 50 million Americans are facing severe weather threats from Texas to New York[4].

In Mexico, state police killed four alleged gunmen near the Guatemala border and pursued additional suspects across the border in armored police vehicles[5]. Peru has reinstated full protection of the Nazca Lines reserve after reversing a controversial decision to reduce the protected area[5].

In entertainment news, music legend Sly Stone, leader of the influential funk band Sly and the Family Stone, has died at age 82[4]. Singer Rod Stewart has canceled more shows due to an ongoing flu illness[4], and a federal judge has dismissed actor Justin Baldoni’s defamation suit against co-star Blake Lively[4].

A major recall has been issued for 1.7 million eggs due to possible salmonella contamination[4], and authorities captured a runaway pet zebra in Tennessee in a remarkable airlift operation[4].