Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages
Iranian and US officials agree to continue with a third round of high-stakes talks on a new nuclear deal.
JD Vance had ‘exchange of opinions’ with senior cardinal, Vatican says
US vice-president, who is a Catholic convert, discusses immigration and international wars with secretary of state
The US vice-president, JD Vance, had “an exchange of opinions” with the Vatican’s secretary of state over current international conflicts and immigration when they met on Saturday, the Vatican has said.
The Vatican issued a statement after Vance, a Catholic convert, met Cardinal Pietro Parolin and the foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher. There was no indication he met Pope Francis, who has resumed some official duties during his recovery from pneumonia.
Continue reading...Pakistan expels tens of thousands of Afghans
Pakistan has accelerated its drive to expel Afghans who are undocumented or had temporary permission to stay.
Pakistan expels tens of thousands of Afghans
Pakistan has accelerated its drive to expel Afghans who are undocumented or had temporary permission to stay.
Russia declares unilateral Easter truce; Ukraine says attacks are ongoing
Putin announces a 30-hour ceasefire that Zelenskyy dismisses as 'another attempt by Putin to play with human lives'.
‘Zohran Mamdani represents the future New York’: socialist riding high in bid to be mayor
The progressive Democrat from Queens is the son of a famous film-maker and poised to take on frontrunner Andrew Cuomo
Can a 33-year-old cricket-playing socialist, who wants to freeze rent, make city transport free and once aspired to be a rapper win an already turbulent election to become the next mayor of New York?
Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assembly member in Queens, has been the surprise package in the Democratic primary and is now poised to take on the frontrunner in the race, ex-state governor Andrew Cuomo, who is mounting a political comeback after being forced from office in the face of a series of sexual harassment claims.
Continue reading...Further delay as Menendez brothers seek freedom after decades in prison
Brothers had hoped resentencing hearing would pave way for immediate release – but judge orders pause until May
The Menendez brothers have spent years waiting for another day in court and a chance to prove that they should be freed after serving more than three decades in prison for the 1989 slayings of their parents.
This week it appeared their time was perhaps finally coming – a judge was set to review their request for a resentencing and determine whether they have been rehabilitated. Their attorney, Mark Geragos, planned to ask the Los Angeles county judge Michael Jesic to reduce Erik and Lyle Menendez’s charges to manslaughter, which would allow them to be released from prison immediately.
Continue reading...An unexpected Trump ripple: Britain nationalizes its last steel mill – The Washington Post
- An unexpected Trump ripple: Britain nationalizes its last steel mill The Washington Post
- British Steel workers hopeful but cautious over plant's future BBC
- Britain’s government has entered the steel industry with no plan The Economist
- Britain’s race to take control of its last major steel plant from Chinese owner CNN
- Pete Songi on Keir Starmer’s attempt to save British Steel at any cost – cartoon The Guardian
Myanmar’s capital Nay Pyi Taw to be redrawn following earthquake
The BBC has seen evidence indicating about 70% of government buildings were damaged by the quake in the capital.
Myanmar’s capital Nay Pyi Taw to be redrawn following earthquake
The BBC has seen evidence indicating about 70% of government buildings were damaged by the quake in the capital.
Israeli bombardment of Gaza kills 92 in two days: Health Ministry
At least 219 people injured in attacks since Good Friday, with many children among the casualties, health officials say.
Hamas armed wing says fate of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander unknown – The Jerusalem Post
- Hamas armed wing says fate of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander unknown The Jerusalem Post
- Hamas releases third video of hostage Elkana Bohbot The Times of Israel
- Hamas Publishes Third Video of Israeli Hostage Elkana Bohbot in Gaza Captivity Haaretz
- Hamas releases new cruel propaganda video of Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot, claims fate of Edan Alexander unknown All Israel News
- Hamas releases third video of hostage Elkana Bohbot after 561 days in captivity Ynetnews
Gaza had educational justice. Now the genocide has wiped that out, too
For the first time in many years, education in Gaza is only accessible to the well-to-do.
Palestinian government denounces settler threat to Al-Aqsa Mosque
Foreign Ministry calls on international community to deal with 'incitement' to destroy the holy site seriously.
Merz: My goal is to make Germany ‘economically stronger’ – DW
- Merz: My goal is to make Germany 'economically stronger' DW
- German parliament expected to meet May 6 to elect Friedrich Merz as the new chancellor AP News
- The Guardian view on Friedrich Merz’s grand coalition: gambling on a new centre ground | Editorial The Guardian
- What will hinder the work of Germany’s new government and will Merz become Europe’s new leader? Європейська правда
- German coalition deal backs EU’s 90 percent climate target — with caveats politico.eu
Harborough FC ‘surprised’ as 100 Spanish fans turn up to watch game
Fans are subscribers to YouTube channel focused on English football whose founder wants to strengthen links with club
Football tourism is usually seen at Premier League stadiums such as Old Trafford, Anfield and the Emirates, so fans of Harborough Town, who compete in the seventh tier of the football pyramid, were stunned when 100 Spaniards arrived at Bowden Park to watch them take on St Ives Town.
The Spanish fans, who turned up last Saturday, were subscribers to a Spanish YouTube channel, La Media Inglesa (LMI), focused on English football, which has now started arranging overseas trips for its followers.
Continue reading...Joe Rogan’s Smith-Murray Debate Shows The Power And Risk Of Platforming – The Daily Wire
- Joe Rogan’s Smith-Murray Debate Shows The Power And Risk Of Platforming The Daily Wire
- Douglas Murray Doubles Down on Joe Rogan Slam for Twisting History: ‘Don’t Feed Me This S—‘ | Video Yahoo
- Joe Rogan Mocks Guest Who Called Him Out Newsweek
- Douglas Murray: So-called Israel-Hamas, Ukraine war 'experts' spew false info on Joe Rogan's podcast -- There has to be a standard New York Post
- ‘Spreading bulls**t’: Rogan guest unleashes News.com.au
Five dead as huge waves hit Australia coast
Two other people are missing, as officials urge people to take caution as a surf warnings remain.
Five dead as huge waves hit Australia coast
Two other people are missing, as officials urge people to take caution as a surf warnings remain.