Iran war: What’s happening on day 59 amid diplomatic push to end conflict?
Iran discusses diplomatic solutions with regional partners as Trump says Iran could telephone if it wants to talk.
Zaragoza goalkeeper punches player, sparks brawl in La Liga 2 derby match
Real Zaragoza's Esteban Andrada faces a ban for punching Huesca's Jorge Pulido after being shown a red card.
The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas
Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.
King Charles US visit: What to know about the itinerary, Congress address
King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit comes amid US–UK tensions and the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Tired and worried, seafarers have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for weeks – AP News
- Tired and worried, seafarers have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for weeks AP News
- Strait of Hormuz standoff leaves 20,000 seafarers stranded on cargo ships Euronews.com
- The Peril of Piloting Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
- Asian shipowners to cross Hormuz before Western firms, executives say Reuters
- On board a ship stranded in Strait of Hormuz: ‘We just want to go home’ The Times
Somalia piracy: Another vessel seized as threat level increased – BBC
- Somalia piracy: Another vessel seized as threat level increased BBC
- Fears of resurgence in Somali piracy after three vessels hijacked in a week The Guardian
- Pirates on the prowl again off Somalia’s coast Financial Times
- Suspected pirates steer cargo vessel towards Somalia Al Jazeera
- New pirate group behind latest Somali hijacking: officials Yahoo
Pirates seize another vessel off Somali coast as threat level increased
The UK's maritime monitor reports at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia.
Kim Jong Un opens memorial for N Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine war
Kim Jong Un and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov unveiled the memorial in Pyongyang.
French teen who licked vending machine straw faces jail in Singapore
The teen, who posted on social media a video of himself licking the straw, could be jailed for more than two years.
Activists accused of raiding Israeli weapons factory face trial in Germany
Five European nationals known as the 'Ulm Five' are said to have targeted a site linked to Elbit Systems.
China warns EU over proposed ‘Made in Europe’ law – Financial Times
- China warns EU over proposed ‘Made in Europe’ law Financial Times
- China warns EU over ‘Made in Europe’ plan, vows countermeasures France 24
- Beijing pans EU's plans to supercharge industry Euronews.com
- Brussels demands ‘reciprocity’ after Beijing’s ‘Made in Europe’ criticism Euractiv
- China slams EU’s industrial act, vows countermeasures to safeguard rights Global Times
Australia’s south-east set for drier and hotter winter as BoM forecasts potential El Niño
Queensland and NSW set for lower than usual rainfall in May, June and July, while temperatures in most of the country likely to be higher than normal
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Large parts of south-east Australia look set for drier and hotter conditions over the next three months as a potential El Niño weather phenomenon takes shape in the Pacific Ocean.
Much of Queensland and New South Wales are forecast to have lower than usual rainfall in May, June and July, with almost the entire country likely to experience hotter than average maximum temperatures.
Continue reading...Rockets thrash LeBron’s Lakers; Wembanyama triumphant on Spurs’ return
Spurs beat Trail Blazers 114–93 series lead as DPOY Wembanyama returns from concussion protocol.
Nationwide could have first customer on board for nearly 25 years
James Sherwin-Smith will be up for election after securing more than 250 nominations to run alongside existing directors
Nationwide building society could have a customer on its board for the first time in nearly a quarter of a century after one of its longtime members secured enough support for a spot on the lender’s annual ballot.
James Sherwin-Smith will be up for board elections at Nationwide’s annual general meeting (AGM) in July, having gathered more than the 250 peer nominations necessary to run alongside existing directors.
Continue reading...Monday briefing: Everything we know about the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting
In today’s newsletter: After the dramatic events of Saturday night, White House security arrangements are under scrutiny and political violence is once again in the spotlight
Good morning. On Saturday night the annual Washington ritual of the White House correspondents’ dinner descended into chaos as the US president and first lady were evacuated after the event was interrupted by gunfire.
Journalists ducked under tables as authorities rushed Donald Trump and members of his cabinet out of the room. The president and his wife were unharmed, and a suspect is in custody – identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old man from southern California. In today’s newsletter, I will bring you the latest updates on what we know about the incident. First, the headlines.
UK politics | Labour figures from across rival factions have begun circulating informal proposals for an “orderly transition” of power away from Keir Starmer, the Guardian understands, shifting their discussions from whether the prime minister could be removed to how.
Europe news | Private jets laden with the spoils of those whose wealth swelled during Viktor Orbán’s years in power have been taking off from Vienna, while other individuals are racing to invest their assets abroad.
Trade | UK business leaders have called on the government to build an EU-style “trade bazooka” to protect Britain’s economic interests in response to the latest tariff threats from Donald Trump.
Middle East | Hopes of a breakthrough in negotiations between Iran and the US faded further on Sunday, amid a deepening sense of a deadlock in the nearly two-month-long conflict.
Science | Simultaneous exposure to toxic chemicals and climate change’s impacts likely contributes to the broad global drop in fertility.
Continue reading...Taiwan court hands down jail terms in TSMC trade secrets case
Ex-Tokyo Electron employee sentenced to 10 years, four other defendants receive between 10 months and six years.
Record bear sightings in Japan cause alarm as hibernation ends
Woman’s body found in Iwate prefecture last week, soon after a police officer was injured in bear attack nearby
Rested but famished bears emerging from hibernation in Japan are already coming into contact with humans, with the pace of sightings outstripping that seen in 2025, a record year for bear attacks.
According to media reports, the animals have been spotted with surprising frequency in urban areas in the country’s north-east, with authorities urging caution among people planning to spend the coming Golden Week public holidays in the countryside.
Continue reading...Vance and Trump allies invoke ‘just war theory’ to legitimize Iran action. Experts say it ‘fails every single criteria’ – The Independent
- Vance and Trump allies invoke ‘just war theory’ to legitimize Iran action. Experts say it ‘fails every single criteria’ The Independent
- Families of Iranian Children Killed in School Airstrike Pen Letter to Pope The New York Times
- Pope Leo condemns Iran’s killing of protesters but says he cannot support war CNN
- Analysis: 'Just war' has guided Catholic thinking on conflict for centuries – including criticism of Iran war PBS
- Opinion | Everything Has Its Season, Even War WSJ
Iran reportedly proposes Hormuz Strait deal to U.S. Here’s where things stand — and what’s next for markets – CNBC
- Iran reportedly proposes Hormuz Strait deal to U.S. Here’s where things stand — and what’s next for markets CNBC
- Iran offers to end chokehold on Strait of Hormuz and asks US to end blockade, officials say WESH
- Iran offers U.S. deal to reopen strait but postpone nuclear talks Axios
- Iran gave US a proposal for reopening the Strait Of Hormuz and ending the war, Axios reports Reuters
- The Latest: Iran proposes to reopen Strait of Hormuz without nuclear agreement The Independent
Gina Rinehart calls for immigrants’ social media to be screened in Anzac memorial speech
Mining magnate also claims children are being taught to be ashamed of the Australian flag in a speech to 4,000 people on the Sydney Opera House steps
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Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, called for immigrants’ social media to be screened and said children are being taught to be ashamed of the Australian flag in untelevised remarks before an Anzac memorial service on the steps of Sydney Opera House on Friday.
Rinehart’s public appearance was attended by about 4,000 people and sponsored by her company, Hancock Prospecting, and RSL New South Wales.
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