JNIM and Tuareg fighters join forces
AJ's Defence Editor breaks down the latest threat to Mali’s government and the rapid retreat of Russian forces there
Deadly car bomb attack hits checkpoint in northwest Pakistan
A suspected car bombing followed by a firefight at a police checkpoint has killed more than a dozen people in Bannu.
Iran war day 72: Tehran yet to reply to US plan; Israel bombs Lebanon
Israel kills at least 24 people in Lebanon in one day as Tehran's response to US proposal to end the war is awaited.
IRGC navy threatens ‘heavy attack’ on US assets if its oil tankers come under fire – The Times of Israel
- IRGC navy threatens ‘heavy attack’ on US assets if its oil tankers come under fire The Times of Israel
- Iran warns against complying with US blockade as Gulf attacks reported BBC
- Iran War Live News Updates: Iran Says It Submitted Response to U.S. Framework for Talks WSJ
- Day 71 of Middle East conflict — US awaits response from Iran on proposal to end war CNN
- Why is Iran taking time to respond to the US proposal to end the war? Al Jazeera
Flotilla activists arrive in Turkiye before setting sail to Gaza
Over 30 Global Sumud Flotilla vessels have reached Marmaris on Turkiye’s coast, preparing for their mission to Gaza.
Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end – NBC News
- Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end NBC News
- Putin suggests Ukraine war is winding down but aides say it is ‘long road’ to peace The Guardian
- Putin hints at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, but why now? Al Jazeera
- Vladimir Putin says Russia-Ukraine war ‘coming to an end' The Hill
- Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end' BBC
Prague derby abandoned after fans storm pitch with Slavia seconds from title
Sparta keeper Surovcik says he will pursue legal action
Slavia chair calls incident in derby ‘disgrace’
The derby between Slavia Prague and Sparta Prague was abandoned on Saturday after hundreds of home fans stormed the pitch in the closing minutes, when Slavia were leading 3-2 at their Fortuna Stadium and seconds away from clinching the Czech league title.
Slavia supporters breached security barriers during stoppage time and flooded the field, with some carrying lit flares and running toward the visiting section. Pyrotechnics were thrown into the stands as players from both teams attempted to leave the pitch.
Continue reading...Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten US sites in Middle East if tankers come under fire
Revolutionary Guards issue warning as Trump awaits Iran’s response to Washington’s latest proposal for peace deal
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have threatened to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported on Saturday, as Washington was left waiting for Tehran’s response to its latest negotiating position.
“Any attack on Iranian tankers and commercial vessels will result in a heavy attack on one of the American centres in the region and enemy ships,” the force said, a day after US strikes on two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
Continue reading...Nationals MP Colin Boyce says he’s considering move to One Nation after ‘wake-up call’ in Farrer byelection
Exclusive: Queensland MP says ‘I think everybody should be thinking about their political future’ after devastating result for Coalition
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Nationals MP Colin Boyce is considering shifting to One Nation after the Farrer byelection saw the Coalition’s vote tank to about 20% of the primary vote.
Speaking to the Guardian in Albury after One Nation recorded its historic victory in the House of Representatives, the MP for the central Queensland seat of Flynn said the result was a “wake-up call”.
Continue reading...Argentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship’s passengers
Thirty years after first person-to-person transmission was documented in Patagonia, scientists say global heating could increase world’s exposure
An outbreak in rural communities 30 years ago in the Patagonia area of Argentina led scientists, for the first time, to document person-to-person transmission of hantavirus, which until then had been known only to spread through contact with rodents.
Nearly a decade ago another outbreak, also in Patagonia, provided detailed evidence of inter-human transmission when an infected 68-year-old rural worker attended a birthday party in a small village. The infection spread and resulted in 11 deaths.
Continue reading...North Korea updates constitution to require automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is assassinated: report – Yahoo
- North Korea updates constitution to require automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is assassinated: report Yahoo
- North Korea activates nuclear dead man's switch The Times of India
- North Korea ‘will fire nuclear weapon’ if Kim is killed The Telegraph
- North Korea amends constitution, mandates nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is assassinated: Report WION
- North Korea as peacemaker? The Christian Science Monitor
Suspected boat explosion injures 11 in Miami
Officials are investigating what caused the incident at a popular marina in southern Florida.
Suspected boat explosion injures 11 in Miami
Officials are investigating what caused the explosion at a popular marina in southern Florida.
China’s First-Quarter Marriage Registrations Fall to Lowest Ever – Bloomberg
- China’s First-Quarter Marriage Registrations Fall to Lowest Ever Bloomberg
- China's marriages drop to decade low, deepening demographic concerns Reuters
- China’s marriage numbers plunge to Covid-era low as population woes deepen South China Morning Post
- China builds 1,330 outdoor marriage certificate issuance sites in one year after enacting revised marriage registration regulations Global Times
- Chinese couples rush to say ‘I do’ on ‘I love you’ day Asia News Network
Buddhist monk arrested over alleged rape of teen in Sri Lanka
The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.
Buddhist monk arrested over alleged rape of teen in Sri Lanka
The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.
How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?
With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.
Vladimir Putin suggests Ukraine war is ‘coming to an end’ – The Guardian
- Vladimir Putin suggests Ukraine war is ‘coming to an end’ The Guardian
- Putin says he believes Ukrainian conflict nearing end amid scaled-down Victory Day celebrations CBS News
- Putin says Ukraine war 'heading to an end' despite ceasefire violations France 24
- Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end' BBC
- Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine 'is coming to an end' as Trump-brokered 3-day ceasefire begins Fox News
US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say – CNN
Tenerife medics poised for arrival of virus-hit cruise ship
BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.