Cambodians struggle with displaced lives amid tense ceasefire with Thailand
Families displaced by fighting fear new clashes with Thailand, say education among areas most affected by border war.
International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools
A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.
Pentagon releases video after US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers – AP News
- Pentagon releases video after US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers AP News
- Mount Dukono: Multiple hikers killed, others rescued after volcano erupts in Indonesia CNN
- Indonesian rescuers find 1 body after volcano eruption as search continues for 2 more WRAL
- Tourists killed by volcano after defying hiking ban: 'Oh my God, they died!' Yahoo
- Indonesia locates two Singaporeans missing after Mount Dukono eruption Reuters
Russia and Ukraine confirm three-day ceasefire from 9 May
Both sides also confirm prisoner swap which Donald Trump announced along with suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ between the warring states
Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine from 9 to 11 May.
The US president said on social media the ceasefire would include a suspension of all “kinetic activity” and a swap of 1,000 prisoners from each country. It was confirmed by both sides.
Continue reading...John Swinney urges Starmer to show Scotland ‘greater respect’ after SNP victory
Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, concedes his party was comprehensively beaten in election as count puts his party on 17 seats, a tie with Reform
John Swinney, the Scottish National party leader, has challenged Keir Starmer to show “greater respect” to the Scottish government after winning the Holyrood elections by a comfortable margin.
The Scottish National party secured a record fifth term in office on Friday after securing 58 of Holyrood’s 129 seats.
Continue reading...Anger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approaches
Some on the Spanish island worry the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.
Iran war live: US expects Tehran’s reply to peace deal; ‘clashes’ in Hormuz
Israel killed 31 people in southern Lebanon on Friday, including a rescue worker, Lebanon's National News Agency said.
From trusted aide to biggest rival: Suvendu Adhikari becomes West Bengal chief minister
A former ally of Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader will be West Bengal’s next chief minister.
After Frederiksen Falls Short in Denmark, Right-Leaning Politician Is Asked to Form Government – The New York Times
- After Frederiksen Falls Short in Denmark, Right-Leaning Politician Is Asked to Form Government The New York Times
- Danish rightwing leader asked to form government after Frederiksen fails to form coalition The Guardian
- Denmark's right-wing defence minister to lead government formation talks Reuters
- Danish deputy PM to lead coalition talks after Frederiksen’s effort fails politico.eu
- Danish Prime Minister Fredriksen fails to form coalition, liberal takes over Euractiv
Starmer vows to fight on as PM despite heavy local election losses for Labour – The Guardian
- Starmer vows to fight on as PM despite heavy local election losses for Labour The Guardian
- Nigel Farage’s triumph is not quite what it seems The Economist
- British leader Keir Starmer under pressure after heavy election losses The Guardian
- Starmer’s Labour suffers huge losses as hard-right Reform gains in U.K. elections NBC News
- The Chaotic New Era of British Politics The New Yorker
Trump administration relaxing hunting restrictions in US parks and refuges
After January order from US department of the interior, managers across 55 sites have lifted prohibitions
Donald Trump’s administration is quietly pushing national park, refuge and wilderness area managers to dramatically scale back hunting restrictions, raising questions about visitor safety and the impact on wildlife.
Doug Burgum, the US Department of the Interior secretary, issued an order in January directing multiple agencies to remove what he termed “unnecessary regulatory or administrative barriers” to hunting and fishing, to and justify regulations they want to keep in place.
Continue reading...Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs
From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.
Move over matcha. Hojicha is coming to a cafe near you
From lattes to ice-cream, the Japanese tea is popping up more and more on menus across the UK.
Pentagon releases video of strikes on Iranian oil tankers
Footage released by the Pentagon shows US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Live Updates: U.K. Local Election Results Point to Big Losses for Starmer’s Party – The New York Times
- Live Updates: U.K. Local Election Results Point to Big Losses for Starmer’s Party The New York Times
- Starmer’s Labour suffers huge losses as hard-right Reform gains in U.K. elections NBC News
- Local elections could hasten the exit of Britain’s embattled prime minister AP News
- ‘Leader of the pack’: Reform UK makes election gains, humiliating Labour Al Jazeera
- These election results don’t mean tacking left or right, but delivering for the whole country | Keir Starmer The Guardian
Celebrated naturalist David Attenborough marks 100th birthday
Britain’s famed natural historian David Attenborough is celebrating his 100th birthday.
Live updates: Trump announces a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire – AP News
- Live updates: Trump announces a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire AP News
- Three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced Sky News
- Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war Al Jazeera
- Ukraine's Zelenskiy confirms US announcement of ceasefire, prisoner exchange Reuters
- Trump declares 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine The Hill
Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.
What Beijing has learned about the U.S. from the Iran war – Politico
- What Beijing has learned about the U.S. from the Iran war Politico
- Beijing’s approach to the conflict in Iran and its implications for China Brookings
- China and the war in Iran: pragmatism and national resilience The International Institute for Strategic Studies
- How the Iran War Is Shifting Power Toward China The New Yorker
- China will benefit from the Iran war, regardless of any deal between Trump and Tehran Chatham House
Nigel Farage hails ‘historic shift in politics’ after Reform UK election gains
Party has success in Labour and Tory heartland areas but one pollster says results suggest Reform may have peaked
Nigel Farage hailed sweeping election wins for Reform UK as a “historic shift in British politics” on a day when the populist party made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives.
Reform made advances in heartland areas of both parties, clocking up substantial early results in the English local elections by taking control of Essex county council, Havering – its first London local authority – and Sunderland city council.
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