Orbán steps down from Hungarian parliament after landslide defeat
The outgoing prime minister will not take up his seat after leading his party back into opposition.
Barcelona on the brink of defending La Liga title after beating Getafe
Barcelona move 11 points clear of Real Madrid in the La Liga title race with five games to play.
Macron says EU’s mutual defence clause ‘not just words’
French president cites joint military aid to Cyprus as proof of Europe’s ability to defend itself during trip to Athens
Emmanuel Macron has spoken up for Europe’s ability to defend itself, saying a mutual assistance clause, enshrined in the EU treaty, was unambiguous and “not just words”.
The French president said the pact had already been proved in action when several member states sent military aid to Cyprus after a drone attack against a British airbase on the island on 28 February.
Continue reading...Arsenal narrowly beat Newcastle to regain Premier League lead over Man City
Nervy Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 in the EPL to move three points clear of Manchester City, who hold a game in hand.
France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution
France justified abstaining on a UN resolution recognising the slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.
Cat and dog stranded on Ukraine front lines rescued by drone – New York Post
- Cat and dog stranded on Ukraine front lines rescued by drone New York Post
- Meet the cat and dog rescued by a drone from the Ukrainian front line CNN
- How a Simple Supply Run Turned Into a Rescue Operation Dogster
- Ukrainian Troops Turned a Supply Drone Into a Pet Rescue Mission Catster
- Meet Barsik The Cat And Zagybluk The Dog, Rescued By Drone From Ukraine’s Front Line | Photos News18
Prince Harry Slams Suggestion He’s No Longer Part of Royal Family – Just Jared
- Prince Harry Slams Suggestion He’s No Longer Part of Royal Family Just Jared
- Trump dismisses Prince Harry’s comments on Ukraine ahead of royal visit CNN
- Prince Harry Issues Rare Message for 'American Leadership' in Speech Days Before King Charles' U.S. State Visit People.com
- Ukraine war briefing: Trump bristles at Prince Harry’s passionate plea for Ukraine The Guardian
- Prince Harry, on visit to Kyiv, tells Putin to 'stop this war' Reuters
Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community
The forest where the Sumatran orangutans live has been split by a road.
Trump cancels US envoys’ trip after Iran’s Araghchi leaves Pakistan
Iranian state media reports foreign minister expected to return to Islamabad on Sunday night.
Social media influencer dies six days after car hit her outside London nightclub
Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, was hit at about 4.30am in Soho in incident that left 58-year-man with life-changing injuries
A social media influencer has died six days after a car hit her and other pedestrians outside a nightclub in London, police said.
Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, was injured in Argyll Street, Soho, at about 4.30am on 19 April and was pronounced dead on Saturday.
Continue reading...Mexico says US agents killed in crash weren’t permitted to operate there
The two Americans who reportedly worked for the CIA died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a drug lab.
Rights groups critical as Venezuela prisoner release scheme ‘coming to an end’ – BBC
- Rights groups critical as Venezuela prisoner release scheme 'coming to an end' BBC
- Delcy Rodríguez announces the end of the amnesty and says there will be "other methods" for "pending cases." CiberCuba
- Venezuela grants conditional release to 51 political prisoners amid tensions Miami Herald
- Despite Trump's promises and Rodríguez's amnesty law, hundreds of Venezuelan dissidents are still behind bars Reason Magazine
- Venezuela Amnesty Law Releases 8,616 Detainees in 2 Months teleSUR English
Rights groups critical as Venezuela prisoner release scheme ‘coming to an end’
More than 500 political prisoners are thought to still be in jail, despite the releases since the amnesty law was brought in.
CIA agents reported killed in Mexico were not authorised to operate: Gov’t
Mexican government says it is seeking details after incident raises questions about US activities on its territory.
Joy and desire for change as Gaza’s Deir el-Balah holds elections
Deir el-Balah residents vote for first time since 2006 despite destruction, displacement and genocide.
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif meet in Pakistan
Iranian FM Araghchi met Pakistani PM Sharif in Islamabad as part of efforts to revive direct negotiations with the US.
Trump cancels his envoys’ Pakistan trip for Iran ceasefire negotiations
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were to travel to Islamabad to attempt to revive ceasefire negotiations
Donald Trump said he has told US envoys not to go to Pakistan for more talks with Iran, shortly after Tehran’s top diplomat left Islamabad late on Saturday.
Trump added to Fox News: “They can call us anytime they want.” The White House on Friday said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would travel to Pakistan’s capital to attempt to revive ceasefire negotiations.
Continue reading...Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections
Local elections have been held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.
Woman arrested after two children die in Wolverhampton house fire
Officers continue with inquiries after West Midlands police confirm deaths of boys aged one and three
A woman has been arrested after a house fire in Wolverhampton on Friday in which a one-year-old and three-year-old boy died, West Midlands police have said.
Emergency services were called to the property in the south of the city at about 8.30pm on Friday, with first responders attending from West Midlands police fire and ambulance services.
Continue reading...Hope in Gaza as 300 couples get married at one time
The 300 couples were selected in a draw of nearly 2,000 people to be a part of the joint celebration.