- Vance irks allies in UK, France with skeptical comments about Ukraine peacekeeping mission proposal PBS NewsHour
- A 'disgrace' and a 'clown': JD Vance's 'random country' comment riles Britain and France USA TODAY
- JD Vance Ignites Outrage in UK With ‘Random Country’ Comment The New York Times
- PM pays tribute to British troops after Vance comments BBC.com
- ‘Trump said he’d have our backs’: Starmer’s magical assertions comfort Badenoch | Zoe Williams The Guardian
Will splits in Europe prevent a credible answer on Ukraine and defence?
Europe is scrambling to react effectively to the relentlessness and pace of change in Washington, writes Europe editor Katya Adler.
Hong Kong billionaire to sell Panama Canal ports to US firm
BlackRock will buy two ports after Trump's interest in taking back control of the key shipping route.
Florida attorney general opens criminal investigation into Andrew Tate and brother
Inquiry launched after pair was able to fly into state despite facing trial in Romania on rape and trafficking charges
The attorney general of Florida has opened a criminal investigation of Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan after the pair were able to fly into the state last week despite facing trial in Romania on charges of rape, sex with a minor, people trafficking and money laundering.
James Uthmeier, appointed to be the state attorney general by Florida governor Ron DeSantis, said on Tuesday he had begun an “active criminal investigation” of the brothers and was prepared to use the “full force of law” in his examination of their conduct.
Continue reading...Crisafulli urges residents to prepare as storm approaches – as it happened
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Sandbag queues ‘about an hour’ in Brisbane – Wells
The federal sports minister, Anika Wells, also spoke on the Today Show this morning from Brisbane and said it was the “calm before the storm”.
At the moment that’s the shortest it’s been in 24 hours. It’s a big couple of days ahead for south-east Queensland. We’re more than up to the task, but everybody’s doing their bit.
So everyone’s doing their bit and we thank them for it.
We know that there’s going to be damaging winds, there is going to be powerful surf, coastal erosion, and it will be followed by significant rain that can last a couple of days. So we’re really urging people to be alert, to be prepared, just like the SES is.
Continue reading...Trudeau hits out at ‘dumb’ tariffs as Trump warns of further hikes against Canada
Canada has imposed its own retaliatory tariffs, which will remain in place until the US reverses course.
Ros Atkins on… President Trump’s history with Ukraine
The BBC's analysis editor takes a look at President Trump's history with Ukraine - and how it set the stage for this week's events.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Queensland evacuations begin as storm path tracks towards Brisbane
Up to 20,000 homes could be flooded, with beachside and low-lying suburbs most at risk, city council flood map shows
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Queensland authorities are advising some residents to leave coastal properties in the path of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, amid warnings that a storm surge of up to 1 metre higher than typical tides could inundate communities.
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said Australian Defence Force assets have been placed on standby to respond to the looming storm, which was tracking towards the heavily populated coastline between the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast.
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Continue reading...VE Day 2025: Tower of London poppies to return to mark 80th anniversary
Four days of events planned in Britain to commemorate eight decades since end of second world war in Europe
For the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day the Cenotaph will be draped in union flags and there will be a military procession and flypast as well as a new installation of about 30,000 ceramic poppies at the Tower of London, it has been announced.
Four days of commemorations will begin on the bank holiday Monday of 5 May in tribute to the millions of people across the UK and Commonwealth who served in the second world war.
Continue reading...Real Madrid edge out Atletico 2-1 in first leg of Champions League last 16
Brahim Diaz winner gives Real Madrid a slender first leg lead over rivals Atletico in Champions League last 16 clash.
Arab leaders endorse $53bn plan to rebuild Gaza as alternative to Trump idea
Proposal focuses on emergency relief and long-term economic development under Palestinian Authority administration
Arab leaders have endorsed a $53bn (£42bn) plan to rebuild Gaza under the future administration of the Palestinian Authority (PA), in a rushed attempt to present an alternative to Donald Trump’s idea for a property development-style plan.
Trump’s suggestion involved a relocation of the Palestinian population that has been widely criticised as effectively endorsing ethnic cleansing.
Continue reading...Zelensky vows to ‘make things right’ with Trump and negotiate peace
The Ukrainian leader describes Friday's fiery Oval Office meeting as "regrettable".
Can Tesla’s EVs win over India’s price-conscious buyers?
The EV giant has begun hiring in India and is reportedly hunting for showrooms in Delhi and Mumbai.
Largest theme park in Wales closes after nearly 40 years
Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire shut due to rising costs and declining visitor numbers, owner says
The largest theme park in Wales has closed with immediate effect after nearly 40 years, its owner has announced.
Oakwood Theme Park, in Pembrokeshire, west Wales, announced on Tuesday that it will shut.
Continue reading...WA teenager charged over alleged ‘Christchurch 2.0’ online threat to Sydney mosque
Sixteen-year-old arrested on Tuesday in south-west Western Australia over alleged Instagram comment
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A 16-year-old boy has been charged in Western Australia over an alleged online threat, which police claim alluded to a terrorist massacre, against a recently opened Sydney mosque.
The comment on the place of worship’s Instagram page allegedly threatened to “Christchurch 2.0” the mosque at Edmondson Park in the city’s west, an apparent reference to the New Zealand city where an Australian man killed 51 worshippers in 2019.
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Continue reading...UEFA Champions League: Benfica vs Barcelona – team news, kickoff, stream
Al Jazeera looks at the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie between Benfica and Barcelona in Lisbon.
France pushes shift to ‘wartime economy’ as US turns its back on Ukraine – FRANCE 24 English
- France pushes shift to ‘wartime economy’ as US turns its back on Ukraine FRANCE 24 English
- French economy minister floats taxing the rich to fund military buildup POLITICO Europe
- 'They can no longer rely on US': Macron calls for European defense fund worth 'hundreds of billions' The Times of India
- French fiscal woes crimp Macron's defence spending plans Reuters
- France Eyes Taxes on Rich, Not Companies, to Help Fund Defense Bloomberg
Trump threatens further tariff hikes after Canada retaliates
US president posts warning on social media after Canada PM Trudeau slammed 'dumb' trade war.
Ukrainian Drones Blow Up 5 Russian Oil Pipelines, Refineries & Depots – Forbes
- Ukrainian Drones Blow Up 5 Russian Oil Pipelines, Refineries & Depots Forbes
- At least one injured after Russian oil refinery set ablaze in suspected Ukraine drone strike Yahoo
- Fire erupts at key oil facility deep inside Russia amid drone exchange with Ukraine ABC News
- Blaze erupts at Ufa oil refinery amid explosion reports FXStreet
- Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Facilities in Southern Russia The Moscow Times
Hong Kong firm to sell stake in Panama ports amid Trump pressure
Deal with US finance giant BlackRock, valued at almost $23bn, comes amid push to curb perceived China influence
CK Hutchison Holdings, the Hong Kong-based logistics giant, announced plans to sell a majority stake in a business that controls ports in Panama to investors including the US financial giant BlackRock in a deal worth almost $23bn.
The sale of a 90% interest in Panama Ports Company, which holds the contract to run the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal until 2047, is part of a wider deal for Hutchinson Port’s global business. The deal comes at a time Donald Trump has piled on pressure to end what he sees as China’s influence and control over the Panama canal.
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