University student targeted by Trump leaves the US
British citizen Momodou Taal had his visa revoked due to protest activities opposing Israel.
China launches military drills around Taiwan, calls its president a “parasite” – Reuters
- China launches military drills around Taiwan, calls its president a "parasite" Reuters
- China’s military says it’s launching combined drills around Taiwan, testing US resolve CNN
- China launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan and calls its president a 'parasite' Sky News
- Chinese military launches large-scale drills around Taiwan in warning against island's independence AP News
- China Kicks Off More Drills Near Taiwan, Pushing Back at US Bloomberg.com
Republicans fear Florida election upset could threaten Trump’s agenda
With a 218 to 213 majority in the House, Republicans cannot afford to lose winnable elections – let alone slam dunks.
Top Netanyahu aides arrested as investigation into payments from Qatar escalates – The Washington Post
- Top Netanyahu aides arrested as investigation into payments from Qatar escalates The Washington Post
- Netanyahu Names New Israel Spy Chief Despite Showdown With Court The New York Times
- Top Netanyahu aides Urich and Feldstein arrested in ‘Qatargate’ investigation The Times of Israel
- Israel at War Day 542 | Israel Says Beirut Airstrike Killed Hezbollah Terrorist Who Was Directing Hamas Attacks Haaretz
- Benjamin Netanyahu gives testimony to Israel police over ‘Qatar Gate’ trial Financial Times
‘Friends forever, never enemies’, Chinese foreign minister tells Russia – Reuters
- 'Friends forever, never enemies', Chinese foreign minister tells Russia Reuters
- Russia’s Putin hosts Chinese Foreign Minister Wang for talks in Moscow Al Jazeera
- Putin says Xi will be his "main guest" at Russian Victory Day celebration Українська правда
- China's FM visits Russia amid uncertain Ukraine ceasefire Euronews.com
- Putin ‘looking forward’ to Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s Moscow trip in May South China Morning Post
Trump prepares to unveil reciprocal tariffs as markets brace amid trade war fears
President promises he will be ‘very kind’ but critics warn his strategy risks triggering chain reaction and global trade war
As Donald Trump prepared to unveil a swathe of reciprocal tariffs, global markets braced and some Republican senators voiced their opposition to a strategy that critics warn risks a global trade war, provoking retaliation by major trading partners such as China, Canada and the European Union.
The US president said on Monday he would be “very kind” to trading partners when he unveils further tariffs this week, potentially as early as Tuesday night.
Continue reading...French far-right leader Le Pen barred from politics in embezzlement verdict – The Washington Post
- French far-right leader Le Pen barred from politics in embezzlement verdict The Washington Post
- Marine Le Pen Barred From French Presidential Run After Embezzlement Ruling The New York Times
- Le Pen Verdict Fuels Claims That Europe’s Elites Are Colluding Against Populists WSJ
- Barring Marine Le Pen is a political thunderbolt for France The Economist
- Le Pen to Appeal French Election Ban After Embezzlement Ruling Bloomberg.com
US says law applies to ‘all parties’ in Gaza after Israel kills medics
The deaths of 15 people including paramedics in a convoy have been blamed on Israel's military.
US says international humanitarian law should be followed in Gaza – BBC
- US says international humanitarian law should be followed in Gaza BBC
- Israeli troops killed 15 Palestinian medics and buried them in a mass grave, UN says AP News
- Israel killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers one by one, says UN The Guardian
- Bodies of missing aid workers found in Gaza ‘mass grave’ following Israeli attacks CNN
- Bodies of 15 rescue workers recovered from grave in Gaza, UN officials say Reuters
US says law applies to ‘all parties’ in Gaza
The deaths of 15 people including paramedics in a convoy have been blamed on Israel's military.
Trump administration reviews billions in Harvard contracts and grants
Harvard is the latest Ivy League institution in Trump's sights, after Columbia University agreed to comply with demands.
Roof ripped off home as severe storms and tornadoes hit central US
Several states have been hit with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds, with storms expected to continue in some areas through Thursday.
Roof ripped off home as severe storms and tornadoes hit central US
Several states have been hit with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds, with storms expected to continue in some areas through Thursday.
‘Woke’ criticism of Doctor Who proves show on right track, says its newest star
Varada Sethu joining series as Doctor’s latest companion, marking first time Tardis team is wholly people of colour
Criticisms that Doctor Who has become too “woke” prove the series is doing the right thing by being inclusive, its new star Varada Sethu has said.
Sethu plays the Doctor’s latest travelling companion, Belinda Chandra, in new episodes airing next month. With Ncuti Gatwa returning as the Doctor, the pairing marks the first time a Tardis team will comprise solely people of colour.
Continue reading...US deports more alleged gang members to El Salvador
Officials said 17 alleged criminals were deported despite a court order.
US deports more alleged gang members to El Salvador
Officials said 17 alleged criminals were deported despite a court order.
US pledges $2 million for Myanmar quake, but China already filled the void – ABC News
- US pledges $2 million for Myanmar quake, but China already filled the void ABC News
- Deadly Earthquake Rocks Myanmar and Thailand JW.ORG
- ‘It’s beyond description’: Bodies pile up in mass graves as Myanmar grapples with quake toll The Guardian
- Thai official sees "something suspicious" in quake toppling Bangkok tower Yahoo
- As Rescuers Work at Collapsed Bangkok Building, Those Who Found Love There Await News The New York Times
Officials: 3 of 4 missing Fort Stewart soldiers found dead in Lithuania – WJCL
- Officials: 3 of 4 missing Fort Stewart soldiers found dead in Lithuania WJCL
- Army identifies 3 American soldiers that died in Lithuanian swamp: 'Simply devastating' Fox News
- Fourth U.S. Soldier Is Found Dead in Lithuania The New York Times
- Fundraisers set up to help families of Fort Stewart soldiers killed in Lithuania WJCL
- Bodies of three out of four US soldiers whose vehicle was submerged in Lithuania are recovered CNN
Advocates say flawed ‘checklist’ targets Venezuelans for deportation under archaic wartime act – NPR
- Advocates say flawed 'checklist' targets Venezuelans for deportation under archaic wartime act NPR
- U.S. Tied Migrants to Gang Based Largely on Clothes or Tattoos, Papers Show The New York Times
- Expert says Tesla's best way to rebuild its brand is to ditch Musk NPR
- Michael Jordan Jerseys, Tattoos: Trump's 'Alien Enemy' Guide Challenged by Lawyers Bloomberg.com
- Documents appear to show how Trump admin identifies Venezuelan gang members: ACLU ABC News
Palestinians flee Rafah after new displacement order
Israel has displaced Palestinians again with a new order to evacuate Rafah in southern Gaza.