US labour market holds steady despite tariffs, adding 177,000 jobs in April
While a report from the US Labor Department showed positive signs, other economic indicators suggest a looming downturn.
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US attacks Yemen port again; Houthis launch missiles at Israel
US srtike is on same Yemeni port in Hodeidah that killed at least 80 people last month.
Why does DRC want to end ex-President Kabila’s immunity for war crimes?
The former leader is accused of allying with the rebel M23 group, active in the country's east.
Uganda’s military chief says holding opposition activist ‘in my basement’
Opposition leader says Eddie Mutwe's abduction 'a reminder to the world' of breakdown in law and order in Uganda.
Lebanon warns Hamas against attacks threatening nation’s security
President Joseph Aoun says Lebanon must not be used as a launchpad for instability or be dragged into unnecessary wars.
Sudanese paramilitary RSF kills 19 after taking city of al-Nahud: Sources
Control over city gives RSF strategic advantage in its bid to take Darfur capital el-Fasher, 400km west.
Chile downgrades alert after magnitude 7.4 earthquake spurs tsunami fears
The warning had been for parts of southernmost Magallanes region after quake that also struck off Argentina's coast.
US says war set to run on as Ukraine prepares to ratify minerals deal
Washington-Kyiv deal absolves Ukraine of past ‘debt’ for aid, but does not give security guarantees.
German designation of far-right AfD as ‘extremist’ draws US ire
Classification opens way for surveillance of party and is likely to revive discussion of a ban.
Harrods, M&S hit by cyberattack: What happened, who’s behind it?
A hacking group called Scattered Spider is believed to be behind the reported ransomware attack on Marks & Spencer.
Radical-right Reform party makes gains in UK elections
Leader Nigel Farage, a Trump ally, hopes to position anti-immigration party as significant political force in UK.
How accurate is the movie ‘Conclave’ on electing a new pope?
The film 'does a fair job' - but we have some notes.
South Korea appoints new acting leader as ex-PM enters election race
Han Duck-soo declares candidacy in June 3 election to replace impeached ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol.
Palestine the world’s most dangerous place for journalists, RSF says
US President Donald Trump overseeing 'troubling deterioration' in press freedom in US, Reporters Without Borders says.
Israel strikes near Syria’s presidential palace, issues warning over Druze
Israel has ramped up attacks on Syria following a week of sectarian violence against the Druze community.
Pahalgam attack: A simple guide to the Kashmir conflict
The roots of this decades-long conflict between India and Pakistan go back to the turbulent partition of 1947.
CIA releases videos coaxing Chinese officials to leak secrets to US
Social media campaign depicts fictional scenes of officials becoming disillusioned with ruling Chinese Communist Party.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,163
These are the key events on day 1,163 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
China says it is ‘evaluating’ Trump administration’s outreach on tariffs
Ministry of Commerce says 'door is open' to talks, but it is willing to 'fight to the end' otherwise.
A ‘political prisoner’: US advocates rally for detained Georgetown scholar
Lawyers say the Trump administration's efforts to deport Badar Khan Suri violate his freedom of speech and association.