Police arrest two in connection with theft of Secretary Kristi Noem’s bag
The Homeland Security chief had her handbag stolen as she was dining out in Washington with her family on Easter Sunday.
Hezbollah leader says Lebanese gov’t must do more to end Israeli attacks
Naim Qassem’s comments came as the Israeli military said it carried out more than 50 strikes in Lebanon this month.
Over-80 cardinals still have role to play in choosing next pope – National Catholic Reporter
- Over-80 cardinals still have role to play in choosing next pope National Catholic Reporter
- A Contender for the Papacy in the Mold of Francis The New York Times
- Cardinal Dolan gives inside look into conclave, Holy Spirit's role in selecting a new pope Fox News
- Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 AP News
- Will Catholic cardinals pick another outsider like Francis to be pope? Reuters
Putin declares temporary truce during Victory Day anniversary celebrations – ABC News
- Putin declares temporary truce during Victory Day anniversary celebrations ABC News
- After Putin calls for three-day ceasefire, Trump reiterates demand for permanent Ukraine truce CNN
- Putin declares ceasefire in Ukraine as Trump suggests Zelenskyy may cede Crimea NBC News
- Russia declares ceasefire for World War II event; Trump says it’s not enough The Washington Post
- Russia declares 3-day ceasefire in Ukraine for WWII Victory Day Fox News
Israel’s Shin Bet security chief says he will resign after Netanyahu row
Ronen Bar to leave role in June, having been sacked by the PM only for the supreme court to block that decision
Ronen Bar, the director of Israel’s Shin Bet internal security service, has said he will resign in less than two months, after weeks of tension with Benjamin Netanyahu, who has tried to fire him, bringing Israel to the brink of a constitutional crisis.
“After 35 years of service, in order to allow an orderly process for appointing a permanent successor and for professional handover, I will end my role on 15 June 2025,” Bar told a Shin Bet memorial event on Monday.
Continue reading...Historic power outage cripples Spain and Portugal
A mass blackout across Spain and Portugal left people stranded at train stations, airports, and in traffic on Monday.
Will the ICJ hold Israel to account?
A five-day hearing on Israel's humanitarian obligations in the occupied territory is under way at The Hague.
Israeli drone strike kills Palestinian children in Gaza City
An Israeli drone strike has killed at least 12 Palestinians, including a number of children in Gaza City.
Israel’s Shin Bet chief ousted by Netanyahu says will stand down on June 15
The announcement comes amid a legal battle over the government's decision to fire the top security official last month.
Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike on Yemen, Houthis say
Houthi-run media report the bodies of 68 people have been recovered from a migrant detention centre in Saada.
Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike on Yemen, Houthis say
Houthi-run media report the bodies of 68 people have been recovered from a migrant detention centre in Saada.
Power outage hits Spain and Portugal: What happened and what was affected?
A blackout paralysed large parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday. Here is what we know.
Huge Blast in Iran Blamed on Chemical for Missiles – Newser
- Huge Blast in Iran Blamed on Chemical for Missiles Newser
- Massive Iran Port Explosion Kills at Least 14 and Injures Hundreds The New York Times
- Death toll in Iran's Bandar Abbas port blast rises to 70 Reuters
- Explosion at Iranian Port Kills 14, Injures Hundreds The Daily Beast
- Tehran in trouble: Deadly port explosion leaves Iran in a bind - analysis The Jerusalem Post
Trump promised peace but brings rapid increase in civilian casualties to Yemen | Dan Sabbagh
Escalation from US military suggests previous restraints on causing civilian casualties have been relaxed
“I am the candidate of peace,” Donald Trump declared on the campaign trail last November. Three months into his presidency, not only is the war in Ukraine continuing and the war in Gaza restarted, but in Yemen, the number of civilian casualties caused by US bombing is rapidly and deliberately escalating.
Sixty-eight were killed overnight, the Houthis said, when the US military bombed a detention centre holding African migrants in Saada, north-west Yemen, as part of a campaign against the rebel group. In the words of the US Central Command (Centcom), its purpose is to “restore freedom of navigation” in the Red Sea and, most significantly, “American deterrence”.
Continue reading...Famed Memphis church associated with Martin Luther King damaged by fire
Clayborn Temple, base for sanitation workers’ strike that brought King to Memphis in 1968, suffers extensive damage
A fire has severely damaged the historic Clayborn Temple in downtown Memphis, which is closely associated with the US civil rights movement and Dr Martin Luther King.
The temple was headquarters for the sanitation workers’ strike that brought King to Memphis in 1968. The campaign’s “I Am a Man” signs were made in the church’s basement, according to the temple’s website.
Continue reading...Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group F/A-18 Super Hornet Lost at Sea – navy.mil
- Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group F/A-18 Super Hornet Lost at Sea navy.mil
- US Navy loses $60 million jet at sea after it fell overboard from aircraft carrier CNN
- US fighter jet falls overboard while avoiding Houthi attack Politico
- UPDATED: Super Hornet Assigned to USS Harry S. Truman Lost at Sea USNI News
- US fighter jet rolls off aircraft carrier, sinks into ocean, Navy says ABC News
Canadians head to the polls as Trump looms over the election
Canadians choose their next prime minister in a pivotal election, dominated by Donald Trump.
Putin wants a 3-day ceasefire for WWII anniversary next month. Ukraine says why wait? – NPR
- Putin wants a 3-day ceasefire for WWII anniversary next month. Ukraine says why wait? NPR
- After Putin calls for three-day ceasefire, Trump reiterates demand for permanent Ukraine truce CNN
- Putin declares temporary truce during Victory Day anniversary celebrations ABC News
- Putin declares ceasefire in Ukraine as Trump suggests Zelenskyy may cede Crimea NBC News
- Russia declares 3-day ceasefire in Ukraine for WWII Victory Day Fox News
UK offers EU strategic partnership to boost trade and security
Officials draft declaration to help tackle ‘fluctuations’ in world economy
The UK is offering the EU a “new strategic partnership” aimed at bolstering trade and presenting a united European front when Donald Trump is threatening to upend decades of transatlantic alignment.
A draft declaration being drawn up by London and Brussels ahead of a UK-EU summit on 19 May points to a “common understanding” on a number of shared interests.
Continue reading...Whitehall officials ‘pushing for the Open to return to Trump-owned Turnberry’
Revealed: Sources say bosses at R&A, which organises the annual golf tournament, were quizzed about 2028 event
Senior Whitehall officials have asked golf bosses whether they can host the 2028 Open championship at Donald Trump’s Turnberry course after repeated requests from the US president, sources have said.
Officials had asked senior people at the R&A, which organises the world’s oldest major golf championship, what the hurdles would be to hosting the 2028 Open at Turnberry.
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