Washington “just wants a deal” in the Russia-Ukraine war
Russia declares 72-hour ceasefire. Rachel Rizzo assesses if peace is possible after Trump’s Vatican talks with Zelenskyy
Trump’s first 100 days supercharged a global ‘freefall of rights’, says Amnesty
World now in era of repressive regimes’ impunity, climate inaction and unchecked corporate power, says report
The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency have “supercharged” a global rollback of human rights, pushing the world towards an authoritarian era defined by impunity and unchecked corporate power, Amnesty International warns today.
In its annual report on the state of human rights in 150 countries, the organisation said the immediate ramifications of Trump’s second term had been the undermining of decades of progress and the emboldening of authoritarian leaders.
Continue reading...Power Outages in Spain and Portugal: Photos – The New York Times
- Power Outages in Spain and Portugal: Photos The New York Times
- Spain declares state of emergency, as Portugal struggles with power cut transport chaos BBC
- Power begins to return to Iberian peninsula after unprecedented blackout The Guardian
- Spain And Portugal Power Outages: Electricity Restored In Some Regions (Live Updates) Forbes
- Blackouts latest: State of emergency declared as blackouts plunge Spain and Portugal into darkness Sky News
5-year-old girl and parents among those dead in vehicle ramming in Vancouver – AP News
- 5-year-old girl and parents among those dead in vehicle ramming in Vancouver AP News
- Vancouver police to provide update on Lapu-Lapu Day festival tragedy CBC
- After attack, Vancouver Filipinos say they're leaning on 'kapwa,' or togetherness NBC News
- ‘Beautiful Day for a Celebration’ Turns to Carnage as Driver Kills 11 in Vancouver The New York Times
- Driver charged with 8 counts of murder in Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day tragedy Vancouver Sun
‘Everything went off’: How Spain and Portugal’s massive power cut unfolded
Residents stuck on trains, phones not working, checkouts off: How a massive power cut caused chaos.
US strike kills dozens at Yemen migrant detention center, Yemeni officials say – ABC News
- US strike kills dozens at Yemen migrant detention center, Yemeni officials say ABC News
- Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike on Yemen, Houthis say BBC
- US says it’s hit more than 800 targets in Houthi bombing campaign Military Times
- U.S. Military Says Its Air Campaign Has Hit More Than 800 Targets in Yemen The New York Times
- How US strikes against Yemen's Houthis have unfolded Reuters
Israel spy chief to step down after row with PM exposes deepening rifts – BBC
- Israel spy chief to step down after row with PM exposes deepening rifts BBC
- Israeli Spy Chief to Step Down After Clash With Netanyahu The New York Times
- Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar announces he will step down from his role on June 15 The Times of Israel
- Israel’s Shin Bet security chief says he will resign after Netanyahu row The Guardian
- Israel's Shin Bet chief announces resignation, to step down June 15 Reuters
Police arrest two in connection with theft of Secretary Kristi Noem’s bag
The Homeland Security chief had her handbag stolen as she was dining out in Washington with her family on Easter Sunday.
Police arrest two in connection with theft of Secretary Kristi Noem’s bag
The Homeland Security chief had her handbag stolen as she was dining out in Washington with her family on Easter Sunday.
Hezbollah leader says Lebanese gov’t must do more to end Israeli attacks
Naim Qassem’s comments came as the Israeli military said it carried out more than 50 strikes in Lebanon this month.
Over-80 cardinals still have role to play in choosing next pope – National Catholic Reporter
- Over-80 cardinals still have role to play in choosing next pope National Catholic Reporter
- A Contender for the Papacy in the Mold of Francis The New York Times
- Cardinal Dolan gives inside look into conclave, Holy Spirit's role in selecting a new pope Fox News
- Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 AP News
- Will Catholic cardinals pick another outsider like Francis to be pope? Reuters
Putin declares temporary truce during Victory Day anniversary celebrations – ABC News
- Putin declares temporary truce during Victory Day anniversary celebrations ABC News
- After Putin calls for three-day ceasefire, Trump reiterates demand for permanent Ukraine truce CNN
- Putin declares ceasefire in Ukraine as Trump suggests Zelenskyy may cede Crimea NBC News
- Russia declares ceasefire for World War II event; Trump says it’s not enough The Washington Post
- Russia declares 3-day ceasefire in Ukraine for WWII Victory Day Fox News
Israel’s Shin Bet security chief says he will resign after Netanyahu row
Ronen Bar to leave role in June, having been sacked by the PM only for the supreme court to block that decision
Ronen Bar, the director of Israel’s Shin Bet internal security service, has said he will resign in less than two months, after weeks of tension with Benjamin Netanyahu, who has tried to fire him, bringing Israel to the brink of a constitutional crisis.
“After 35 years of service, in order to allow an orderly process for appointing a permanent successor and for professional handover, I will end my role on 15 June 2025,” Bar told a Shin Bet memorial event on Monday.
Continue reading...Historic power outage cripples Spain and Portugal
A mass blackout across Spain and Portugal left people stranded at train stations, airports, and in traffic on Monday.
Will the ICJ hold Israel to account?
A five-day hearing on Israel's humanitarian obligations in the occupied territory is under way at The Hague.
Israeli drone strike kills Palestinian children in Gaza City
An Israeli drone strike has killed at least 12 Palestinians, including a number of children in Gaza City.
Israel’s Shin Bet chief ousted by Netanyahu says will stand down on June 15
The announcement comes amid a legal battle over the government's decision to fire the top security official last month.
Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike on Yemen, Houthis say
Houthi-run media report the bodies of 68 people have been recovered from a migrant detention centre in Saada.
Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike on Yemen, Houthis say
Houthi-run media report the bodies of 68 people have been recovered from a migrant detention centre in Saada.
Power outage hits Spain and Portugal: What happened and what was affected?
A blackout paralysed large parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday. Here is what we know.