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1. Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next

   Germany's defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon's decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing fears that Europe can no longer rely on Washington.

2. Bard College's president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

   The longtime president of Bard College in New York has announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship than was previously known with Jeffrey Epstein.

3. Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner

   Golden Tempo has won the Kentucky Derby at odds of 23-1 to make Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.

4. Iran submits 14-point response to U.S. proposal to end war

   Iran has presented a 14-point response to the U.S. proposal to end the war, according to Iranian state media.

5. Timmy the stranded whale rescued after weekslong effort

   Timmy captured the hearts of whale lovers across the globe who rooted for a happy ending for the humpback.

6. Academy announces major overhaul to rules

   The new rules focus on areas such as AI protections for writers and actors and expanded eligibility for international films.

7. Taiwan's Lai lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance

   Eswatini remains the only African nation without tariff-free access to China's market due to its ties with Taiwan.

8. Banksy confirms new statue installed in central London is his work

   The statue in Waterloo Place, which appeared early Wednesday, depicts a man proudly hoisting a flag— but the flag is blinding him.

9. Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner in critical condition

   Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was hospitalized after collapsing in prison. Her family says her condition has deteriorated since a March heart attack.

10. Opinion: The everyday tragedy of gun violence

    The White House Correspondents Association Dinner was one of several incidents of gun violence in the U.S. last week. Others ended in injuries and fatalities.