- Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration AP News
- Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander returns to Israel after Hamas release CNN
- Trump Sides With the Israeli People Against Netanyahu The Atlantic
- Hamas Frees Edan Alexander, American Hostage Held in Gaza, in Deal With U.S. The New York Times
- Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Russia responsible for downing of MH17, UN body rules
All 298 people on board the Malaysia Airlines flight died after it was shot down by a Russian-made missile.
Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines mayoral election from ICC detention in The Hague – CNN
- Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines mayoral election from ICC detention in The Hague CNN
- Duterte elected mayor of home city from Hague prison BBC
- Philippines awaits official midterm election results with detained ex-President Duterte leading mayoral race CBS News
- Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines mayoral election from jail cell in The Hague The Guardian
- Rodrigo Duterte Is Expected to Again Become Mayor of Davao City The New York Times
A year after deadly riots, New Caledonia’s president vows to address push for independence
Exclusive: In the wake of unrest that rattled the French overseas territory, Alcide Ponga discusses how to rebuild and his plan for the future
One year after the deadly riots that ravaged Nouméa and shattered New Caledonia’s economy and social fabric, newly elected president Alcide Ponga faces a series of challenges including deep division over the territory’s political future – and the prospect of independence from France.
Ponga, who was elected in January is an indigenous Kanak who is also anti-independence. The 49-year-old former nickel executive and mayor has vowed to get the economy back on track and support discussions on independence.
Continue reading...Why the mighty Himalayas are getting harder and harder to see
Severe air pollution is obscuring visibility of the highest mountain peaks on Earth, hitting tourism hard.
Gold is booming – but how safe is it for investors, really?
Trade wars and volatile markets have contributed to a gold rush, but investors shouldn't put all their eggs in this one basket, warn experts
Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times in California prison attack
The Canadian hip-hop artist is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion.
Stars hit the Cannes Film Festival: Five things to look out for
Paul Mescal, Scarlett Johansson and Tom Cruise star in films that will receive their premieres.
Episcopal church says it won’t help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status
Church refuses White House directive, citing longstanding ‘commitment to racial justice and reconciliation’
The Episcopal church’s migration service is refusing a directive from the federal government to help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status, citing the church’s longstanding “commitment to racial justice and reconciliation”.
Presiding bishop Sean Rowe announced the step on Monday, shortly before 59 South Africans arrived at Dulles international airport outside Washington DC on a private charter plane and were greeted by a government delegation.
Continue reading...Rama trounces MAGA-linked opponents to secure historic 4th term in Albania – politico.eu
- Rama trounces MAGA-linked opponents to secure historic 4th term in Albania politico.eu
- Albania's Socialist Party leads in parliamentary vote, results show Reuters
- Albania’s ‘old sheriff’ on course to win fourth term as prime minister Financial Times
- Why Albania's election is a critical test for EU membership DW
- Edi Rama on course to win fourth term as PM in Albania elections The Guardian
Museum opens in Czech Republic at site where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews – NPR
- Museum opens in Czech Republic at site where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews NPR
- ‘Schindler’s List’ factory reopens as Museum of Survivors Deseret News
- Oskar Schindler's former factory in Czechia reopens as Museum of Survivors Expats.cz
- Derelict former factory where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews opens as a museum Yahoo
- Schindler's Factory Gets a New Life Newser
Starmer Pledges to Cut U.K. Immigration – The New York Times
- Starmer Pledges to Cut U.K. Immigration The New York Times
- With immigration limits, the U.K. vows to end a 'failed experiment in open borders' NPR
- Keir Starmer’s Immigration Pledges Ring Hollow Bloomberg.com
- What are British PM Starmer's new policies to curb net migration? Reuters
- Britain has had it with mass immigration The Economist
Dozens of white South Africans arrive in US under Trump refugee plan
Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.
A trove of forgotten Nazi documents is found in Argentina’s Supreme Court basement – NPR
- A trove of forgotten Nazi documents is found in Argentina's Supreme Court basement NPR
- Crates full of Nazi documents found in Argentine court's basement BBC
- Argentina's Supreme Court finds archives linked to the Nazi regime CBS News
- Argentina's top court finds boxes of Nazi items in basement DW
- Nazi Propaganda From WWII Discovered In Argentina Supreme Court Basement i24NEWS
Music mogul ‘Diddy’ faces allegations of abuse during first day of US trial
Witnesses say entertainment superstar physically abused women and used his power to push them into humiliating acts.
US-Israeli hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas
Edan Alexander, 21, is the first hostage to be released by Hamas since a ceasefire ended in March.
UN urges calm as heavy fire, clashes erupt in Libya’s Tripoli
Interior Ministry urges residents to stay home and avoid movement, warning of further instability.
Gaza parents desperate as children face starvation under Israeli blockade
The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the rise of malnutrition in Gaza's children.
Diddy used fame and violence to abuse women, trial hears
The rapper has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.
Trump’s US drug prices order: what is Most Favoured Nation status?
The president promises sweeping price cuts "almost immediately", but experts say these are unlikely.