Iran’s foreign minister in Russia for talks
Iran’s foreign minister in Russia for talks
Russia attacks Odesa, claims Ukraine hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Ukrainian attack on captured Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant kills one worker, according to managers installed by Russia.
North Korea opens museum commemorating troops killed fighting for Russia
Russia and North Korea deepen ties with plans for military cooperation and a symbolic memorial museum in Pyongyang.
The war on Iran is eroding nuclear non-proliferation
US-Israeli attacks on Iran under the pretext of ending a nuclear weapons programme are damaging confidence in the NPT.
Questions over Trump’s security after shooting at press gala
After gunshots echoed at this year’s Correspondents' dinner, security measures for President Trump came under scrutiny.
Iran’s top diplomat in Russia as Tehran intensifies efforts to end the war
Pakistan and Oman remain involved in backchannel efforts to prevent a return to open US-Israel war on Iran.
War and neglect fuel deadly measles epidemic in Sudan’s Darfur
Measles kills 70 in East Darfur's Labado in a few weeks as healthcare collapse leaves families without medicines.
‘I have to protect them’: The man guarding Mauritania’s rare Islamic books
Chinguetti was once a popular desert library town attracting scholars from the Muslim world to its precious collections.
ACL injury ends Xavi Simons’ World Cup 2026 dream with the Netherlands
Dutch midfielder suffers an ACL injury to his right knee, ending his chances of playing in the FIFA World Cup.
Iran war: What’s happening on day 59 amid diplomatic push to end conflict?
Iran discusses diplomatic solutions with regional partners as Trump says Iran could telephone if it wants to talk.
Zaragoza goalkeeper punches player, sparks brawl in La Liga 2 derby match
Real Zaragoza's Esteban Andrada faces a ban for punching Huesca's Jorge Pulido after being shown a red card.
King Charles US visit: What to know about the itinerary, Congress address
King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit comes amid US–UK tensions and the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Activists accused of raiding Israeli weapons factory face trial in Germany
Five European nationals known as the 'Ulm Five' are said to have targeted a site linked to Elbit Systems.
China warns EU over proposed ‘Made in Europe’ law – Financial Times
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Australia’s south-east set for drier and hotter winter as BoM forecasts potential El Niño
Queensland and NSW set for lower than usual rainfall in May, June and July, while temperatures in most of the country likely to be higher than normal
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Large parts of south-east Australia look set for drier and hotter conditions over the next three months as a potential El Niño weather phenomenon takes shape in the Pacific Ocean.
Much of Queensland and New South Wales are forecast to have lower than usual rainfall in May, June and July, with almost the entire country likely to experience hotter than average maximum temperatures.
Continue reading...Rockets thrash LeBron’s Lakers; Wembanyama triumphant on Spurs’ return
Spurs beat Trail Blazers 114–93 series lead as DPOY Wembanyama returns from concussion protocol.
Nationwide could have first customer on board for nearly 25 years
James Sherwin-Smith will be up for election after securing more than 250 nominations to run alongside existing directors
Nationwide building society could have a customer on its board for the first time in nearly a quarter of a century after one of its longtime members secured enough support for a spot on the lender’s annual ballot.
James Sherwin-Smith will be up for board elections at Nationwide’s annual general meeting (AGM) in July, having gathered more than the 250 peer nominations necessary to run alongside existing directors.
Continue reading...Monday briefing: Everything we know about the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting
In today’s newsletter: After the dramatic events of Saturday night, White House security arrangements are under scrutiny and political violence is once again in the spotlight
Good morning. On Saturday night the annual Washington ritual of the White House correspondents’ dinner descended into chaos as the US president and first lady were evacuated after the event was interrupted by gunfire.
Journalists ducked under tables as authorities rushed Donald Trump and members of his cabinet out of the room. The president and his wife were unharmed, and a suspect is in custody – identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old man from southern California. In today’s newsletter, I will bring you the latest updates on what we know about the incident. First, the headlines.
UK politics | Labour figures from across rival factions have begun circulating informal proposals for an “orderly transition” of power away from Keir Starmer, the Guardian understands, shifting their discussions from whether the prime minister could be removed to how.
Europe news | Private jets laden with the spoils of those whose wealth swelled during Viktor Orbán’s years in power have been taking off from Vienna, while other individuals are racing to invest their assets abroad.
Trade | UK business leaders have called on the government to build an EU-style “trade bazooka” to protect Britain’s economic interests in response to the latest tariff threats from Donald Trump.
Middle East | Hopes of a breakthrough in negotiations between Iran and the US faded further on Sunday, amid a deepening sense of a deadlock in the nearly two-month-long conflict.
Science | Simultaneous exposure to toxic chemicals and climate change’s impacts likely contributes to the broad global drop in fertility.
Continue reading...Taiwan court hands down jail terms in TSMC trade secrets case
Ex-Tokyo Electron employee sentenced to 10 years, four other defendants receive between 10 months and six years.
Record bear sightings in Japan cause alarm as hibernation ends
Woman’s body found in Iwate prefecture last week, soon after a police officer was injured in bear attack nearby
Rested but famished bears emerging from hibernation in Japan are already coming into contact with humans, with the pace of sightings outstripping that seen in 2025, a record year for bear attacks.
According to media reports, the animals have been spotted with surprising frequency in urban areas in the country’s north-east, with authorities urging caution among people planning to spend the coming Golden Week public holidays in the countryside.
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