Global News Flash: Prisoner Exchange, Knife Attack, Gaza Crisis, and Exam Relief

International News Roundup: Ukraine Prisoner Exchange, Hamburg Knife Attack, Gaza Crisis, and French Exam Relief Summary: On May 24th, 2025, several significant events unfolded globally. A prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia saw 614 soldiers released. In Hamburg, Germany, a knife attack left 18 injured. The Gaza conflict intensified, prompting concerns of ethnic cleansing. In France, BTS students affected by a RER B incident were granted a makeup exam. Details: Ukraine and Russia completed another phase of a prisoner exchange, freeing 307 soldiers from each side. This is part of a larger agreement to release 1000 prisoners per camp over three days. Meanwhile, in Hamburg, a 39-year-old German woman was apprehended after a knife attack near the train station, injuring 18, with at least four critically wounded. Authorities stated the attack was not politically motivated. Gaza Crisis: The situation in Gaza worsened, with the Israeli army intensifying military operations. Saskia Kluit, rapporteur for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, stated that comments made by members of the Israeli government suggest "ethnic cleansing and genocide." UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the current situation as "perhaps the cruelest period of the conflict." French Exam Relief: In France, many BTS students missed their exams due to an incident on the RER B line, causing significant traffic disruption. The Ministry of Higher Education and Research announced that affected students would be allowed to retake their exams on June 12th. Conclusion: The events highlight a range of global issues, from international conflict resolution to domestic incidents and ongoing humanitarian crises. The news of the exam relief offers a small beacon of positive news amidst the significant challenges faced worldwide.