‘Attacked 28 times in a day’ – BBC visits heavily targeted US-UK base in Iraq
Before the fragile ceasefire in the region, this was one of the most heavily targeted US and UK military bases in the Middle East.
US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl’s body, prosecutors allege
The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.
US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl’s body, prosecutors allege
The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.
Hundreds of Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israel’s military draft
Hundreds of Ultra-Orthodox Jews blocked a main road, as part of protests against Israel’s mandatory military service.
In the midst of an energy crisis, countries make plans to ditch oil, gas and coal – NPR
- In the midst of an energy crisis, countries make plans to ditch oil, gas and coal NPR
- ‘Suicidal’ model of capitalism leading to war and fascism, climate summit told The Guardian
- Trump snubbed by gathering of global leaders in Colombia Euronews.com
- Nations meet to discuss fossil fuel exit as Iran war drives up prices Reuters
- Colombia hosts climate talks in bid to lead global transition away from fossil fuels France 24
Watch: Aerial video shows destruction after tornado strikes small Texas town
A severe storm outbreak has been battering parts of the Midwest and Southern United States for nearly a week.
U.K. investigates attacks on Jewish targets for possible links to Iran – The Washington Post
- U.K. investigates attacks on Jewish targets for possible links to Iran The Washington Post
- Stabbing in Jewish Area in North London Treated as a Terrorist Incident, Police Say The New York Times
- 'Terror on our streets' and 'UK antisemitism 'out of control'' BBC
- Two Jewish men stabbed in London, police treat attack as terrorism Reuters
- Bodycam footage released as London police say stabbing of two Jewish men was act of terrorism Yahoo
The King and Queen in the Big Apple: What the royals did on their third day in the US
After visiting the 9/11 Memorial, Queen Camilla read to children at the New York Public Library and King Charles visited a community organisation in Harlem.
Iran war live: Trump urges Tehran to give up; Ghalibaf mocks US strategy
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf ridicules US's economic pressure campaign as oil prices surge and Hormuz standoff continues.
Chile police blast water cannons at student protesters
Chile’s police has cracked down on student protests against the govt's proposals to limit free higher education.
World’s largest aircraft carrier to return to US after record deployment
USS Gerald R Ford to sail home after 10-month spell including role in Maduro capture and Middle East war
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, will be heading home following a record-setting deployment of more than 300 days that included participating in the war against Iran and capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, two US officials said Wednesday.
The Ford will be leaving the Middle East in the coming days and returning to its home port in Virginia in mid-May, according to the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to detail sensitive military movements. The Washington Post reported the development earlier.
Continue reading...Florida approves US House map meant to boost Republicans in midterms
Vote comes on same day the US supreme court rolls back a key provision of the Voting Rights Act
The Florida legislature approved a new congressional map intended to maximize Republicans’ advantage in the state as part of the national redistricting battle that Donald Trump launched before this year’s midterms.
The vote came just two days after the governor, Ron DeSantis, unveiled his proposal and the same day the US supreme court rolled back a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. The decision could make it harder for Democrats to challenge Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts in ways that limit the influence of voters of color.
Continue reading...Indians lost $25bn to digital fraud in 2025 – now its central bank is fighting back
The RBI is mulling measures to tackle rising cases of digital fraud in India - but will they work?
Trump threatens to reduce troop numbers in Germany amid growing row with Nato allies
US president’s threat comes after Germany’s Friedrich Merz suggests Trump team is being outplayed in its negotiations with Iran
The US may reduce its number of troops deployed in Germany, Donald Trump has announced, days after the country’s chancellor said America was being “humiliated” by Iran.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, the US president said his administration was “studying and reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time”.
Continue reading...The ‘Polar Bear Capital’ with Arctic gateway ambitions
Canada is weighing whether a year-round northern trade route to Europe from Churchill, Manitoba, is viable, as climate change speeds Arctic warming.
King and Queen lay flowers at 9/11 Memorial in New York
King Charles and Queen Camilla on their state visit to the US visit the memorial in New York.
UN nuclear chief: Russia taking highly enriched uranium from Iran under discussion – The Hill
A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung’s succession drama
The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea.
Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal as Democrats confront Hegseth over war – AP News
- Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal as Democrats confront Hegseth over war AP News
- Iran offers U.S. deal to reopen strait but postpone nuclear talks Axios
- Iran Update Special Report, April 28, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Offers a New Proposal to End War WSJ
- Trump Has a Plan to Force Iran to Make a Deal—and It’s a Bombshell The New Republic
World’s Largest Digital Human Rights Conference Suddenly Canceled – 404 Media
- World’s Largest Digital Human Rights Conference Suddenly Canceled 404 Media
- Citizen Lab @ RightsCon The Citizen Lab
- RightsCon 2026: Preparatory recommended resources Association for Progressive Communications
- Press freedom day 2026 holds May 4 The Guardian Nigeria News
- BWIRE: Access to information key enabler to public interest journalism the-star.co.ke