- Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying BBC
- Swedish senior diplomat arrested on suspicion of spying, say reports The Guardian
- Swedish diplomat spy suspect has died, his lawyer says Reuters
- Swedish diplomat found dead after being arrested on suspicion of spying The Independent
- Swedish spy agency arrests linked to reporter held in Turkey: media Times of India
Malcolm X at 100: Ibram X Kendi looks to the future
Author Ibram X Kendi on what still needs to be learned about Malcolm X’s legacy and race in the United States.
Israel launches strikes on two Yemen ports
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises more strikes if the group continues to launch attacks on Israel.
Breaking down a deadly week in Gaza as Israel kills hundreds
More than 370 Palestinians have been killed by Israel this week, as the UN continues to warn of imminent mass starvation
Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia
The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019.
Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia
The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019.
‘It’s All About Trump’s Tariffs’: Asia Flocks to U.S. Trade Official – The New York Times
- ‘It’s All About Trump’s Tariffs’: Asia Flocks to U.S. Trade Official The New York Times
- US, Chinese Trade Negotiators Meet as APEC Slashes Growth View Bloomberg
- APEC highlights 'fundamental challenges' in global trade as tariffs overshadow meeting Reuters
- South Korea Minister Says Deadline Tight to Reach Deal on US Tariffs U.S. News & World Report
- Group of 21 economies — including U.S. and China — warns of growth slowdown over trade tensions CNBC
IDF pounds Houthi ports in Yemen, threatens to kill leader, after missile, drone attacks – The Times of Israel
- IDF pounds Houthi ports in Yemen, threatens to kill leader, after missile, drone attacks The Times of Israel
- Israel launches strikes on two Yemen ports Al Jazeera
- IDF confirms Yemen airstrikes, saying it destroyed infrastructure at Houthi-controlled ports The Times of Israel
- WATCH: Katz threatens to assassinate Houthi leaders while hinting at Mohammed Sinwar's death The Jerusalem Post
- Israel attacks Yemeni ports, warns that Houthi leader could be target Reuters
Two teenagers arrested after death of two kittens in north-west London
Met police says boy, 16, and girl, 15, being held on suspicion of animal cruelty in relation to incident in Ruislip
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty in connection with the deaths of two kittens in London, the Metropolitan police have said.
A 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl were arrested on Friday in relation to an incident in Ruislip, north-west London, on 3 May. The pair remain in custody, the force added.
Continue reading...NJ Transit workers go on strike after wage increase talks stall
The strike leaves hundreds of thousands of commuters in New Jersey and New York without rail access.
Have Trump and Netanyahu fallen out over Gaza? – DW
- Have Trump and Netanyahu fallen out over Gaza? DW
- Netanyahu is the odd man out in Trump's Middle East trip NBC News
- Trump’s Trip Lays Bare a Stark Advantage Some Arab States Have Over Israel Politico
- Trump is shaking up US-Israel relations in a way no one has in decades vox.com
- Column | In Middle East, Trump marginalizes Israel without helping Gaza The Washington Post
Slain Mexican TikTok influencer remembered at funeral
A funeral was held for 23-year-old Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez, who was shot dead during TikTok livestream.
MPs opposed to assisted dying criticise ‘distasteful’ Esther Rantzen claims
Objections raised to Rantzen’s accusation of ‘undeclared religious beliefs’ in five-hour Commons debate
MPs opposed to assisted dying have criticised “distasteful” claims from the prominent campaigner Esther Rantzen, who argued many are fighting against the changes to the law because of secret religious views.
Rantzen made the remarks in a letter urging MPs to back the “strong, safe, carefully considered bill” to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
Continue reading...Attacker who stabbed author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison
Lawyers for New Jersey man Hadi Matar said they planned to appeal the sentence, which was the maximum possible.
Fortnite unavailable on iPhones globally after Apple rejects App Store release
Latest twist in a contest between iPhone maker and Epic Games over payments for hit game on Apple devices
Epic Games says Fortnite is now unavailable on iPhones and iPads globally because Apple blocked a bid to release the popular video game in the App Store in the US and Europe.
“Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to the US App Store or to the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union,” the X account for Fortnite posted early Friday – claiming that Apple’s move would now prevent the game’s iOS availability around the world.
Continue reading...Dizziness from hunger has become a constant, Gazans tell the BBC
The BBC speaks to people in Gaza during a 10-week blockade on food, medical supplies and other aid.
Dizziness from hunger has become a constant, Gazans tell the BBC
The BBC speaks to people in Gaza during a 10-week blockade on food, medical supplies and other aid.
ICC prosecutor to step aside until probe into alleged misconduct ends
ICC says Karim Khan will take a leave of absence pending the conclusion of UN-led investigation.
Charter Communications to buy rival Cox for $21.9bn
The proposed merger, which would create the largest cable provider in the US, could face antitrust hurdles.
Gabon’s ousted president and family freed after two years and fly to Angola
Sylvia Bongo and her son was freed from prison last week despite facing charges of embezzling public funds.