- IDF strikes Khan Yunis, Rafah and Nuseirat The Jerusalem Post
- Israel’s Invasion of Rafah Is All but Inevitable, Experts Say The New York Times
- Israel intensifies strikes on Rafah ahead of threatened invasion Reuters
- Israel’s war on Gaza live: Baby rescued from dead mother’s womb dies | Israel War on Gaza News Al Jazeera English
- Ahead of feared Rafah invasion, Palestinians mourn bombardment dead Yahoo! Voices
Gaza’s 37m tonnes of bomb-filled debris could take 14 years to clear, says expert – The Guardian
- Gaza’s 37m tonnes of bomb-filled debris could take 14 years to clear, says expert The Guardian
- In pictures: In the rubble of Gaza - April 26, 2024 Reuters
- Gaza's unexploded ordnance could take 14 years to clear UN News
- UN Official: Gaza's Debris Cleanup Could Extend Over 14 Years - I24NEWS i24NEWS
- UN official: Clearing 37 million tons of debris in Gaza could take 14 years The Times of Israel
Israeli war cabinet resumes hostage deal discussions, official says – The Washington Post
- Israeli war cabinet resumes hostage deal discussions, official says The Washington Post
- Egyptian delegation arrives in Israel to revive deadlocked ceasefire and hostage talks CNN
- Israel warns Egypt: "Last chance" for hostage deal before Rafah invasion Axios
- Egypt’s spy chief in Israel for talks on hostage deal amid concerns over Rafah op The Times of Israel
- Egypt Sends Negotiators to Israel, Fearing Time Is Running Out for Rafah The Wall Street Journal
Military horses from London’s Household Cavalry to return to duty ‘in due course’ – BBC.com
- Military horses from London's Household Cavalry to return to duty 'in due course' BBC.com
- Blood-soaked UK military horse that stampeded through London needed emergency surgery and may never return to service New York Post
- 2 Royal Horses in 'Serious Condition' After Bolting Through London PEOPLE
- Martin Rowson on the latest ill omen for Rishi Sunak's government – cartoon The Guardian
- Horses break loose in central London, near Buckingham Palace, injuring several people CBS News
30 years on, South Africa’s dream of unity lies shattered – DW (English)
- 30 years on, South Africa's dream of unity lies shattered DW (English)
- South African democracy: Did the 'get-out-of-jail' vote live up to the hype? BBC.com
- Has South Africa Truly Defeated Apartheid? The New York Times
- South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead ABC News
- South Africa’s democracy is turning 30 – but a silent crisis threatens its hard-fought gains CNN
Oil tanker damaged in Houthi missile strike – BBC.com
- Oil tanker damaged in Houthi missile strike BBC.com
- India-Bound Oil Tanker Hit By Missiles In Red Sea, Say Yemen's Houthis NDTV
- News updates from April 26: US PCE rises 2.7% in March; Anglo American rejects BHP takeover bid Financial Times
- Ship comes under attack off coast of Yemen as Houthi rebel campaign appears to gain new speed Yahoo! Voices
- US coalition ship shoots down Houthi missile after lull in attacks Military Times
BBC returns to beach where five migrants died – and many more will attempt crossing – BBC.com
Hamas says it has received, will study Israel’s latest response in truce negotiations – The Times of Israel
- Hamas says it has received, will study Israel’s latest response in truce negotiations The Times of Israel
- Israel-Hamas War Day 203 | Israel-Hamas War Day 203 | Hamas Says It Received Israel's Official Response to Its Position Over Cease-fire Talks - Israel News Haaretz
- Hamas receives latest Israeli proposal amid efforts to revive Gaza talks Al Jazeera English
- Hamas says it received Israel's official response to its position over ceasefire The Jerusalem Post
- Hamas officials say group willing to disarm if Palestinian state is established CNN
Baby orphan orca escapes Canadian lagoon after month of attempts – BBC.com
- Baby orphan orca escapes Canadian lagoon after month of attempts BBC.com
- Orca calf successfully returned to open water after bold rescue in Canada The Guardian
- Orca calf stranded in British Columbia lagoon for more than a month swims out on her own CNN
- Orca calf swims out of Canadian lagoon where it had been trapped more than a month ABC News
- How A Killer Whale Calf, Trapped In Canadian Lagoon, Swam To Freedom NDTV
Will winning a confidence vote be enough to save Humza Yousaf? – BBC.com
- Will winning a confidence vote be enough to save Humza Yousaf? BBC.com
- What to Know About the Breakup of Scotland's Coalition Government The New York Times
- Scottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clash The Associated Press
- The SNP ditching its Green allies has backfired on Humza Yousaf – and set back the cause of independence The Guardian
- Scottish leader says he won't resign amid fallout of decision to end power-sharing agreement Fox News
US to send new Patriot missiles for Ukraine – The Associated Press
- US to send new Patriot missiles for Ukraine The Associated Press
- US announces $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine CNN
- Frontline Ukrainians Fear New Aid From U.S. Will Be a Disaster The Daily Beast
- US preparing to announce $6B in weapons contracts for Ukraine POLITICO
- GOP critics vow no more US aid for Ukraine The Hill
Japanese town blocking view of Mount Fuji after being overrun by selfie-taking tourists – New York Post
- Japanese town blocking view of Mount Fuji after being overrun by selfie-taking tourists New York Post
- Overrun Japanese town putting up eight-foot barrier to block tourist photos of Mount Fuji Yahoo Life
- Mount Fuji view to be blocked as tourists overcrowd popular photo spot The Guardian
- Japanese Town Blocks Popular View of Mt. Fuji to Foil Overtourism TIME
- Japanese town overlooked by Mount Fuji erects screen to block tourists' view The Telegraph
Russia Is Rushing Reinforcements Into Its Ocheretyne Breakthrough – Forbes
- Russia Is Rushing Reinforcements Into Its Ocheretyne Breakthrough Forbes
- Russian Forces Advance in Eastern Ukraine as Kyiv Awaits US Weaponry Bloomberg
- Russian forces make significant gains in eastern Ukraine The Guardian
- Avdiivka Map Shows Russia Advancing After Frontline "Breakthrough" Newsweek
- As Ukraine waits for US military aid, Russia makes further advances in the east CNN
Thousands in Budapest protest to demand child-protection reform – Reuters
Hush-money trial live: Trump appears to repeat call for lifting of gag order after Pecker testimony ends
Ex-president rails against ban on attacking key people connected to the trial; longtime Trump assistant asked whether boss distracted while signing checks
Trump defense attorney Emil Bove has resumed his cross-examination of Pecker.
“We were talking about Hope Hicks, right?” Bove asked, referring to the former campaign and White House aide to Trump. Pecker answered in the affirmative.
Continue reading...Israel tells Egypt it’s giving hostage deal ‘last chance’ before launching Rafah op – The Times of Israel
- Israel tells Egypt it’s giving hostage deal ‘last chance’ before launching Rafah op The Times of Israel
- As Gaza cease-fire talks resume, the coming fight for Rafah looms large The Washington Post
- Israel to Egypt: 'One last chance' at hostage deal before Rafah invasion, says Axios The Jerusalem Post
- Israel 'moving ahead' with Rafah offensive to target Hamas Euronews
- Fearing the End of His Coalition, Netanyahu Edges Toward Rafah Operation Over Hostage Deal - Israel News Haaretz
Israel rebukes US calls for investigation into mass graves in Gaza – POLITICO
- Israel rebukes US calls for investigation into mass graves in Gaza POLITICO
- Israel’s war on Gaza live: Israel blasts Gaza as student protests grow | Israel War on Gaza News Al Jazeera English
- Almost 400 bodies have been found in mass grave in Gaza hospital, says Palestinian Civil Defense CNN
- Israel: 'Investigate what?' - POLITICO POLITICO
- UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals raided by Israel The Associated Press
US flight attendant indicted in attempt to record teen in airplane bathroom
Investigators say man concealed iPhone to record bathroom video of 14-year-old girl, who used her phone to document evidence
An American Airlines flight attendant was indicted on Thursday after authorities said he tried to secretly record video of a 14-year-old girl using an airplane bathroom last September. Authorities also alleged that Estes Carter Thompson III had four separate videos which showed girls using lavatories on an aircraft where he worked.
The 36-year-old Thompson of Charlotte, North Carolina, was indicted on one count of attempted sexual exploitation of children and one count of possession of images of child sexual abuse depicting a prepubescent minor.
In the US, call or text the Childhelp abuse hotline on 800-422-4453 or visit their website for more resources and to report child abuse or DM for help. For adult survivors of child abuse, help is available at ascasupport.org. In the UK, the NSPCC offers support to children on 0800 1111, and adults concerned about a child on 0808 800 5000. The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (Napac) offers support for adult survivors on 0808 801 0331. In Australia, children, young adults, parents and teachers can contact the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800, or Bravehearts on 1800 272 831, and adult survivors can contact Blue Knot Foundation on 1300 657 380. Other sources of help can be found at Child Helplines International
Continue reading...Biden administration delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes again
Top health official gives no timeline for issuing rule, saying administration taking more time to consider feedback
For the second time in recent months, the Joe Biden White House has delayed a sweeping plan to ban menthol cigarettes, a decision that is certain to infuriate anti-smoking advocates but could avoid angering Black voters ahead of November elections.
In a statement on Friday, the president’s top health official gave no timeline for issuing the rule, saying only that the administration would take more time to consider feedback, including from civil rights groups.
Continue reading...Ukrainian Men Abroad Scramble In Wake Of Mobilization Crackdown – Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
- Ukrainian Men Abroad Scramble In Wake Of Mobilization Crackdown Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
- Ukraine pushes to get military-age men to come home. Some neighboring countries say they will help The Associated Press
- Poland and Lithuania pledge to help Kyiv repatriate Ukrainians subject to military draft The Guardian
- Ukraine halts passport services for men living abroad DW (English)
- Poland ready to help Ukraine to get military-age men back, minister says Reuters