Sudan fighting in its 18th day: A list of key events
Battles rage in Sudan despite the latest truce as the UN warns the conflict could turn into 'a full-blown catastrophe'.
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Twitter fulfilling more government censorship requests under Musk
Twitter has complied at least partially with 98.8 percent of takedown requests under Elon Musk's ownership, data shows.
Blinding US dust storm leads to fatal collisions in Illinois
Up to 60 cars and nearly 30 commercial vehicles collided on a rural highway, killing at least six passengers.
US Treasury says government may default on debt as early as June
A letter from US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns of potential 'harm to business and consumer confidence'.
Israel launches deadly air raid on Aleppo airport: media
The attack, which shut down the international airport, is believed to have killed at least one person and wounded more.
First Republic collapse sparks regional bank shares sell-off
With the third major casualty since March, depositors flee regional lenders, driving fears about other smaller banks.
UN refugee agency warns more than 800,000 may flee Sudan
Some 73,000 have already left Sudan and the UN warns thousands will flee as fighting rages on and resources dwindle.
Violence erupts during French May Day protests
Nearly 300 protesters arrested as more than 100 police officers wounded during protests against pension reform.
Military ties top agenda as Biden meets Philippines’ Marcos Jr
Leaders to agree to greater US-Philippines military coordination, officials say, amid rising tensions in Asia Pacific.
Brazil: Illegal gold miners fatally shot in Indigenous territory
Government says four killed in exchange of gunfire after miners ambushed police, environmental agents on Yanomami lands.
US believes 20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war since December
Russians have suffered 100,000 casualties in five month, according to US estimates, as Moscow launches missile strikes.
Haiti on ‘brink of civil war’, humanitarian group warns
Mercy Corps sounds the alarm about escalating violence between gangs and civilians as Haiti faces hunger crisis.
Kuwait parliament dissolved by royal decree again
The legislature was only reinstated in March following a Constitutional Court ruling and after a previous dissolution.
US religious freedom panel again recommends India for blacklist
For a fourth year, independent body says India should be singled out for discrimination against Muslims, other groups.
Syria agrees to curb drug trade in meeting with Arab ministers
The landmark talks come as efforts continue by some Arab states to reintegrate Syria into the Arab League.
DeSantis board approves suing Disney in response to lawsuit
The Disney lawsuit asks a judge to void the governor’s takeover of the theme park district previously controlled by it.
Canada reaches deal with 120,000 striking federal workers
Another 35,000 employees at Canada Revenue Agency remain on strike, demanding better pay and telework flexibility.
Sudanese civilian groups band together to provide essential aid
Civilians are helping Sudan's most vulnerable via food banks, donations, logistical coordination and medical support.
The US ‘war on terror’, 20 years after ‘mission accomplished’
Experts say 'lack of democratic accountability', transparency continue to define US operations against 'terror' threats.
France criticised at UN over police violence, racism
The UN's Human Rights Council calls on France to reduce police violence and take steps to address racism.