Boulder attack suspect reportedly wore disguise, planned attack for year: Unbiased Updates, June 3, 2025
The man accused of firebombing a pro-Jewish rally in Colorado has told investigators his motive and why he would do it again. Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described a deadly attack in Sumy as a “brutal strike.”
Additionally, Mount Etna has once again illuminated the Sicilian sky. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
New details emerge about suspect in fire attack on ‘Zionist’ group in Colorado
Authorities reported that 12 individuals suffered injuries after a man unleashed a “makeshift flamethrower” and Molotov cocktails during a weekly demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, where participants were advocating for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Police said the suspect, 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national, had overstayed his work visa and was residing in the U.S. unlawfully. Disguised as a gardener, he confronted the crowd on Sunday, June 1, yelled “Free Palestine” and hurled two Molotov cocktails.
Court documents indicated Soliman had planned the attack for over a year, but he waited until after his daughter’s high school graduation last week to act.
Investigators claimed he targeted what he referred to as a “Zionist group” and was armed with 18 Molotov cocktails. However, he only used two after he quoted, “got scared.”
“When he was interviewed about the attack, he said he wanted them all to die. He had no regrets, and he would go back and do it again,” J. Bishop Grewell, acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, said. “He said that he had previously tried to purchase a firearm, but resorted to the Molotov cocktails when he could not purchase a gun because he was not a legal citizen.”
President Donald Trump weighed in on Monday, June 2, writing on his Truth Social platform, “This is yet another example of why we must keep our borders secure, and deport illegal, anti-American radicals from our homeland.
Soliman faces a federal hate crime charge, in addition to 16 counts of attempted first-degree murder and other state charges in Colorado.
Zelenskyy: Russian strike in Sumy ‘a deliberate attack on civilians’
A Russian rocket attack has hit a residential area in Sumy, Ukraine. Two individuals have died, and at least seven others, including children, are injured. Rescue teams remain on-site.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted to X that it was a deliberate strike from the Kremlin, calling it a savage attack on civilians, with rockets hitting ordinary neighborhoods. He once again urged the U.S. and Europe to ramp up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that without global action, a ceasefire deal remains off the table.
The attack comes just hours after Ukraine and Russia met in Istanbul for a new round of peace talks, their second in two weeks. So far, there has been no breakthrough — just an agreement to swap wounded prisoners and the bodies of fallen soldiers.
27 killed near Gaza aid site in southern city of Rafah
At least 27 Palestinians were killed near a goods distribution site in the southern city of Rafah, with over 90 others injured. This marks the third consecutive day of violence linked to the contentious operation.
The Israeli military said soldiers opened fire on a group moving in from outside the designated access routes.
The Red Cross reported that 184 people were transported to a nearby field hospital, with 27 of those individuals later dying from their injuries. The U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation runs this facility. This private aid organization receives support from Israel but has faced criticism from the United Nations for bypassing standard relief channels.
This occurs as Israel broadens evacuation orders throughout southern Gaza, issuing warnings to escape Khan Younis. The U.N. reported that there are no remaining safe zones in the enclave.
South Koreans vote for new president in snap election
In South Korea, a rapid power transfer will take place this week. The victor of Tuesday’s, June 3, presidential election will be inaugurated on Wednesday, June 4, eliminating the usual two-month transition period.
Front-runner Lee Jae-myung spearheaded efforts to remove President Yoon Suk-yeol after he declared martial law in December 2024. Lee rallied lawmakers to overturn the order and moved to have Yoon impeached.
His main rival is conservative Kim Moon Soo, a self-proclaimed unifier and former activist who once served prison time for anti-government protests.
The U.S. is paying close attention.
Nearly 30,000 American troops remain stationed in South Korea, which is home to the largest U.S. base overseas. President Donald Trump has stated he wants South Korea to pay more for that military protection.
Italy’s Mount Etna erupts, spewing volcanic ash high into the sky
Tourists in Italy encountered unexpected excitement when the renowned Mount Etna erupted, sending a huge ash plume into the air. This breathtaking event was captured on film.
The eruption occurred on Monday, June 2, shooting ash over 21,000 feet into the air and creating a massive mushroom cloud above Europe’s most active volcano.
Italy’s national volcanology institute reported that the eruption seems to be associated with a partial collapse of the crater. No injuries have been reported; however, officials have closed tourist access to the summit, a popular destination on Sicily’s east coast.
Etna is no stranger to eruptions. The volcano has awakened at least once a year in recent memory, making this latest event spectacular, but not unusual.
Viral big bear eaglet takes flight for the first time
Meet Gizmo and Sunny — the two bald eagle chicks whose hatching fascinated the internet in March — now looking much more mature.
On Monday, June 2, Sunny took her first flight, leaving the nest on her own after days of practice. This marks a significant milestone for the 13-week-old siblings. Gizmo stayed nearby to supervise, not yet prepared to take flight — but experts believe it won’t be long now.
Their proud parents, Jackie and Shadow, made headlines earlier this year when millions tuned into a live cam, waiting for the chicks to hatch in Big Bear Valley, California.
Ella Rae Greene, Editor In Chief
