- Chinese-owned oil tanker hit near Hormuz as US pauses ship-protection plan, report says Reuters
- Attack on French Cargo Ship Highlights Continued Risks in Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
- One CMA CGM vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz, another exits Gulf Reuters
- US petrol prices hit highest level in years – as it happened The Guardian
- CMA CGM container ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz Seatrade Maritime News
China hands two former defence ministers suspended death sentences – Financial Times
- China hands two former defence ministers suspended death sentences Financial Times
- China gives suspended death sentences to two former defense ministers CNN
- Former China defence ministers convicted of corruption in latest purge of military leaders The Guardian
- Li Shangfu: China announces suspended death sentences for ex-defence ministers BBC
- China sentences former defence ministers to death with reprieve Reuters
Tensions high in West Bengal after BJP aide shot dead and hundreds arrested
Turmoil and violence rocks state after prime minister Narendra Modi’s party claimed victory in legislative election
Tensions have been high in the Indian state of West Bengal after a top political aide from Narendra Modi’s party was shot dead in the street and hundreds were arrested as violence broke out following elections this week.
The prime minister’s Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) claimed victory in the West Bengal elections on Monday, defeating Trinamool Congress (TMC), which had ruled over the state legislature for 15 years.
Continue reading...How worried should we be about hantavirus?
Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.
Israeli military investigates soldier’s act against Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon – BBC
- Israeli military investigates soldier’s act against Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon BBC
- IDF soldier seen placing cigarette in Virgin Mary statue’s mouth in Lebanese village The Times of Israel
- Israel army investigating after soldier seen desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon Euronews.com
- Israeli soldier pictured desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon Middle East Eye
- Lebanese Christians offended as IDF soldier 'smokes' with Virgin Mary statue The Jerusalem Post
Oil Pumping Site Deep Inside Russia Could Be Ablaze, Image Shows – Bloomberg.com
- Oil Pumping Site Deep Inside Russia Could Be Ablaze, Image Shows Bloomberg.com
- A Ukrainian strike on a Russian oil hub causes catastrophe The Economist
- Ukraine Says It Hit Two Major Oil Refineries in Russia Overnight Bloomberg.com
- Oil refinery, depots, and more: General Staff reports strikes on key Russian targets Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
- Zelenskyy confirms strike on oil facility in Russia's Yaroslavl – video Українська правда
Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall
Israeli media reports suggest Israel is preparing to resume fighting because of the impasse in talks with Hamas.
Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall
Israeli media reports suggest Israel is preparing to resume fighting because of the impasse in talks with Hamas.
China hands 2 former defense ministers suspended death sentences – politico.eu
- China hands 2 former defense ministers suspended death sentences politico.eu
- China gives suspended death sentences to two former defense ministers CNN
- China Sentences 2 Former Defense Ministers on Bribery Charges The New York Times
- China announces suspended death sentences for former defence ministers BBC
- China sentences former defence ministers to death with reprieve Reuters
The dark fascist secret hidden beneath one of Europe’s largest railway stations – CNN
South Africa condemns ‘fake videos’ of alleged xenophobic attacks
As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.
German Tourist Wins Lawsuit After Not Getting a Lounge Chair by the Pool – The New York Times
- German Tourist Wins Lawsuit After Not Getting a Lounge Chair by the Pool The New York Times
- Tourist wins payout after missing out on sun loungers during family vacation CNN
- German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race BBC
- German tourist awarded €1,000 after losing out on sunloungers at Greek hotel The Guardian
- German tourist’s dash for the sun lounger ends in court The Times
Exclusive: Hungry to sell, UAE slips hidden oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz – Reuters
- Exclusive: Hungry to sell, UAE slips hidden oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz Reuters
- Adnoc’s LNG Tankers Go Dark to Get Gas Shipments Through Hormuz Bloomberg.com
- UAE ships oil through Hormuz on hidden tankers amid Iran war - Reuters ایران اینترنشنال
- UAE Running Ghost Tankers Through Hormuz to Escape Iran's Blockade Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- UAE sneaked 4 oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz — right under Iran’s nose New York Post
Armenia Breaks With Russia on Ukraine, Pashinyan Says After Zelensky Visit to Yerevan – Kyiv Post
- Armenia Breaks With Russia on Ukraine, Pashinyan Says After Zelensky Visit to Yerevan Kyiv Post
- Russia Scolds Ally Armenia For Hosting Zelensky Kyiv Post
- Russia Is Trying to Steal Armenia’s Election—the US Must Act | Opinion Newsweek
- Armenia, wedged between east and west, plays footsie with Europe The Irish Times
- Armenia thumbs nose at Kremlin as it receives strong EU endorsement Eurasianet
Tenerife resident calls docking of hantavirus ship ‘reckless’
People on Tenerife in the Canary Islands have told the BBC they are concerned about the arrival of MV Hondius.
Most Magyar voters against Hungary aiding Ukraine, split on Kyiv’s EU bid, poll shows – The Kyiv Independent
- Most Magyar voters against Hungary aiding Ukraine, split on Kyiv's EU bid, poll shows The Kyiv Independent
- Hungary's incoming prime minister plans a 'regime-change celebration' to mark Orbán's departure AP News
- Trump may be toxic and Orbán is gone, but Europe’s far right is not in decline | Cas Mudde The Guardian
- Orbán’s Exit Is Good News for Ukraine National Review
- What Europe is missing about Magyar Politico
3 Australian women returning from Syria are arrested on suspicion of slavery and terrorism offenses – AP News
- 3 Australian women returning from Syria are arrested on suspicion of slavery and terrorism offenses AP News
- Australian Women and Children Linked to ISIS Fighters Return Home The New York Times
- Three women linked to Islamic State arrested in Australia on return from Syria BBC
- ISIS-linked women willing to take the 'hit' of arrests for their kids' freedom Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Airliner carrying women and children linked to Islamic State group land in Australia ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
China announces suspended death sentences for former defence ministers
The announcement follows recent ousting of several top officials in China's military.
Watch: Passengers told virus-hit ship ‘not infectious’ after first death
YouTuber Ruhi Çenet was on board the ship, and filmed the announcement made on 12 April.
Disturbances and 127 arrests mar Paris party after PSG Champions League victory
Fans took to the streets to celebrate the Paris team's qualification for the final, but celebrations were marred by disturbances.