Brazil social security minister latest to quit in major pension fraud scandal
The scheme allegedly saw pensioners defrauded of payments, with the diverted money shared among corrupt officials.
What is behind latest clashes in Syria between Druze and pro-government gunmen – The Times of Israel
- What is behind latest clashes in Syria between Druze and pro-government gunmen The Times of Israel
- IAF sent aid to Druze in southern Syria, 70 km from Israel — report The Times of Israel
- Israel sends troops into southern Syria The Telegraph
- ‘We’re All in One Ship’: Druse in Syrian Town Rocked by Violence Agree to Disarm Militias The New York Times
- Israel using old airstrike policy with new Syrian gov't - is it outdated? - analysis The Jerusalem Post
Trump plans to cut 1,200 jobs from CIA, other US spy agencies: Report
Cuts will reportedly take place over several years and be accomplished through reduced hiring as opposed to layoffs.
Second US military zone along border with Mexico set up to deter migrants
Trump administration says Texas National Defense Area to run east from the Texas-New Mexico border in El Paso.
Insurgent Reform U.K. party tallies victories in British local elections – The Washington Post
- Insurgent Reform U.K. party tallies victories in British local elections The Washington Post
- Farage's Reform UK beats out establishment parties in 'earthquake' elections Fox News
- Labour and Tories hunt for a way to counter Farage’s Reform Financial Times
- Local elections live: Farage hails ‘end of two-party politics’ The Independent
- 'Not Labour enough': MPs' despair at voters' verdict on government BBC
Israel expands demolitions of West Bank refugee homes – BBC
‘I saved my ID card and my dog’: Israel expands demolitions of West Bank refugee homes
Jumaa Zawayda didn't know if his home was among those destroyed after Israel ordered thousands to evacuate Jenin.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 2, 2025 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 2, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Putin Pushing Russian Troops Into Deadlier Advances During Peace Talks Newsweek
- ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 2, 2025 Kyiv Post
- The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, April 30, 2025 Russia Matters
- April 25–May 3 live war map: Russian forces prepare for their final offensive Еспресо
India and Pakistan face conflict again – how did they de-escalate in the past? – BBC
- India and Pakistan face conflict again - how did they de-escalate in the past? BBC
- Pakistan warns of an Indian attack, while quietly urging de-escalation The Washington Post
- Fears of attack in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid acute India tensions Al Jazeera
- Pakistan claims it has ‘credible intelligence’ India will strike within 36 hours CNN
- India’s attitude has shifted – it’s about sustained pressure on Pakistan The Indian Express
India and Pakistan are in crisis again – here’s how they de-escalated in the past
The way events unfolded after the Pulwama bombing and Pahalgam killings is strikingly similar, says a former diplomat.
Canada’s Carney offers strategic invite to King ahead of Trump meeting
In his first news conference since the federal election, the PM laid out his approach to talks with his US counterpart.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,164
These are the key events on day 1,164 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Chinese and Italian tourists killed in crash near Yellowstone
A pickup truck and a tourist van collide on a highway near the famous attraction in eastern Idaho.
How ordinary Poles are preparing for a Russian invasion
After the election of Donald Trump, ordinary Poles fear they could be in Moscow's sights.
How ordinary Poles are preparing for a Russian invasion
After the election of Donald Trump, ordinary Poles fear they could be in Moscow's sights.
Germany defends AfD extremist classification after Rubio criticises ‘tyranny in disguise’
Germany's foreign office says history shows that right-wing extremism "needs to be stopped", after criticism from the White House.
Germany defends AfD extremist classification after Rubio criticises ‘tyranny in disguise’
Germany's foreign office says history shows that right-wing extremism "needs to be stopped", after criticism from the White House.
How Canada’s Conservatives threw away a 27-point lead to lose again
Leader Pierre Poilievre faces divisions within the Conservative movement as he fights to stay on as leader.
Judge strikes down Trump’s executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie
A federal court has declared Trump's attacks on law firms an 'overt attempt to suppress and punish certain viewpoints'.
Singapore election a test for ruling party against rejuvenated opposition
Singaporeans long accepted fewer freedoms in exchange for economic growth and good jobs. But that may be changing.