- Putin thanks North Korea for help in Kursk, as Germany criticizes US plan for Ukrainian concessions CNN
- N Korea confirms it sent troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine war BBC
- Russia’s Putin Thanks Kim for North Korean Troops Fighting in Kursk The New York Times
- North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia as Putin hails 'heroes' Reuters
- North Korea hails the ‘heroic feats’ of its troops fighting for Russia The Washington Post
Deadly US strike hits Yemeni migrant centre
Attack on Saada region kills 68 at detention centre holding African migrants.
Russia’s Putin Thanks Kim for North Korean Troops Fighting in Kursk – The New York Times
- Russia’s Putin Thanks Kim for North Korean Troops Fighting in Kursk The New York Times
- Putin says North Korean 'friends' helped Russia push Ukraine out of Kursk ABC News
- N Korea confirms it sent troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine war BBC
- Moscow, Pyongyang Acknowledge Presence of North Korean Troops in Ukraine Conflict for First Time WSJ
- North Korea officially confirms it sent troops to fight for Putin politico.eu
Italian police arrest French suspect in ‘anti-Muslim’ mosque murder
French authorities have condemned the fatal stabbing as an 'Islamophobic attack' and a hate crime.
Pope Francis’ funeral through the eyes of Reuters photographers – Reuters
- Pope Francis' funeral through the eyes of Reuters photographers Reuters
- Conclave to elect new Pope to begin on May 7th Vatican News
- Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica AP News
- What to expect from the conclave that will choose Pope Francis' successor USA Today
- Sistine Chapel to close ahead of conclave: Here's how it's preparing for gathering of cardinals Sky News
Ukraine Pinning War Hopes on Expanded Drone Program – The New York Times
- Ukraine Pinning War Hopes on Expanded Drone Program The New York Times
- Over 95% of drones used at front line made in Ukraine, defense ministry says. The Kyiv Independent
- Vyriy Founder Compares Accuracy of Ukrainian and Russian Fiber Optic Drones Мілітарний
- Grey zone at front significantly expands due to massive FPV drone use Українська правда
- Inside Ukraine's multibillion-dollar drone industry Business Insider
India hunts suspects days after deadly Kashmir attack
Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir demolish houses of alleged militants after last week's attack.
Putin says North Korean ‘friends’ helped Russia push Ukraine out of Kursk – ABC News
- Putin says North Korean 'friends' helped Russia push Ukraine out of Kursk ABC News
- Putin thanks North Korea for help in Kursk, as Germany criticizes US plan for Ukrainian concessions CNN
- North Korea confirms it sent troops to Russia, calling them 'heroes' NBC News
- Russia’s Putin Thanks Kim for North Korean Troops Fighting in Kursk The New York Times
- Moscow, Pyongyang Acknowledge Presence of North Korean Troops in Ukraine Conflict for First Time WSJ
How a ‘supershear’ quake tore through Myanmar – Reuters
- How a ‘supershear’ quake tore through Myanmar Reuters
- UPDATE—Deadly Earthquake Rocks Myanmar and Thailand JW.ORG
- Humanitarian needs remain pressing a month after Myanmar's deadly quake ABC News
- Satellite images reveal how Earth's surface moved during deadly Myanmar earthquake Space
- Satellite Photos Show How Deadly Myanmar Earthquake Transformed the Earth’s Surface PetaPixel
Student rescued from Mount Fuji twice in one week
Chinese national, 27, reportedly returned to Japan’s highest mountain days after first rescue to retrieve his phone
A university student has been rescued from the slopes of Mount Fuji twice in the space of a week – the second time during an attempt to retrieve his mobile phone.
The hapless climber, a 27-year-old Chinese national who has not been named, was airlifted from Japan’s highest mountain last week, only to be the subject of a second search four days later.
Continue reading...Indian police detain ‘undocumented’ Bangladeshi migrants
Indian police have detained over 1,000 Bangladeshis in a major crackdown on alleged undocumented migrants in Gujarat.
India and Pakistan continue to trade fire across Kashmir border
Fears of wider military escalation persist following deadly attack on resort town of Pahalgam.
Critical week for US’s future in Ukraine-Russia talks, Rubio says
It is a "very critical" week for the White House and its involvement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells US media.
China, Philippines Make Rival Claims in Disputed South China Sea – WSJ
- China, Philippines Make Rival Claims in Disputed South China Sea WSJ
- Beijing seizes tiny sandbank in South China Sea BBC
- US, Philippine troops shoot down drones in joint defence drills Reuters
- China and Philippines unfurl competing flags on disputed South China Sea sandbars, reviving tensions CNN
- China and the Philippines both plant their flags on the same disputed sandbar NBC News
Yemen: Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike, Houthis say – BBC
- Yemen: Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike, Houthis say BBC
- Houthis Say U.S. Airstrike in Yemen Killed Nearly 70 People in Migrant Detention Center WSJ
- U.S. Military Says Its Air Campaign Has Hit More Than 800 Targets in Yemen The New York Times
- Suspected US airstrike hits Yemen migrant centre, Houthi TV says 68 killed Reuters
- Trump promised peace but brings rapid increase in civilian casualties to Yemen | Dan Sabbagh The Guardian
Girl, 5, among Vancouver dead as suspect charged
At least 10 others were killed after a car drove into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday night.
Girl, 5, among Vancouver dead as suspect charged
At least 10 others were killed after a car drove into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday night.
Ukraine ready to ‘give up’ Crimea says Trump
Speaking to reporters US President Donald Trump said Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to “give up” Crimea,
Labor says the CSIRO put a $600bn price tag on Coalition’s nuclear dreams. It’s not quite right
Number comes from the Smart Energy Council (SEC), a renewable energy industry group, almost six months before Coalition modelling
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Labor’s campaign spokesperson, frontbencher Jason Clare, claimed on Monday that CSIRO had put a $600bn price tag on the Coalition’s plans to build taxpayer-funded nuclear reactors at seven sites.
“Have a look at the work that the CSIRO has done that proves that this will cost $600bn. It won’t turn a light on for 20 years. It’ll only produce about 4% of the energy that Australia is going to need,” Clare told ABC Radio National.
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Continue reading...The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave – AP News
- The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave AP News
- Conclave: A visual guide to the secretive process of choosing a new pope CNN
- Preparing to Pick a New Pope NPR
- Editorial: This is the deciding factor in picking the next pope National Catholic Reporter
- Fact Check Team: Vatican conclave to elect new pope shrouded in mystery, set for May 7 KOMO