‘No safety guarantee’: Could Ukrainian drones target Putin’s Victory Day?
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine cannot guarantee the safety of world leaders flying to Moscow.
Iran calls for US to withdraw support for Israeli strikes on Yemen
Iran claims attacks in Yemen are attempt to disrupt negotiations with US over Tehran’s nuclear programme
Iran has urged the US to end its support for Israel’s continuing strikes on Yemen, claiming Israel is trying to use its conflict with the Houthi-led government to drive a wedge between Iran and the US in the negotiations over the future of Tehran’s civil nuclear programme.
The strikes have been criticised by the UN-recognised Yemen government based in Aden , which said it had not been consulted and airstrikes alone were not an integrated plan to remove the Houthis from power. Yemen has been divided between the Houthis and the official government since the Houthis captured the capital, Sana’a, in 2015.
Continue reading...EU to propose blanket ban on Russian gas – politico.eu
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PSG vs Arsenal – UEFA Champions League: Start time, team news, lineups
A UEFA Champions League final spot is up for grabs as France's PSG host Arsenal in second leg of the semifinal in Paris.
Germany’s Merz elected chancellor in second round of voting
Friedrich Merz receives 325 votes in the second round of voting, hours after a shock defeat in the first ballot.
What are the Piprahwa gems, and why is India trying to stop their auction?
New Delhi says private sale of gems linked to the Buddha is unlawful and demands repatriation from Sotheby's.
Seeking funds to rebuild, Lebanon government works to regain donor trust
Rebuilding is essential after Israel's war on Lebanon destroyed swaths of the country, but will donors pay?
How much of what’s inside a US home is actually “Made in America”?
The average US home is packed with products from around the world. Trump’s tariffs would hit nearly all of them.
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones as Putin prepares anniversary parade – Reuters
- Ukraine targets Moscow with drones as Putin prepares anniversary parade Reuters
- Ukrainian drones attack Moscow, temporarily halting flights ahead of major military parade CNN
- Ukraine ramps up drone strikes on Moscow as Russian-friendly leaders set to attend Victory Day parade The Kyiv Independent
- Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on Moscow days before WW2 parade BBC
- ‘No safety guarantee’: Could Ukrainian drones target Putin’s Victory Day? Al Jazeera
What we know about Israel’s new plan for Gaza
Israeli PM says Palestinians in Gaza will be moved to the south during a ‘new phase’ of intense military operation.
Ugandan activist reportedly held by military chief shows signs of torture
Justice minister says Eddie Mutwe shows signs of abuse at court appearance, and his lawyer says he was tortured daily.
Video of Diddy “assault [on accuser] can’t be underestimated”
“One thing that's really going to matter is how Cassie Ventura, [Diddy] victim one, presents on the stand.”
Video: Palestinian boy who sang about war is killed in Gaza
A Palestinian boy known for singing about war in Gaza has been killed in an Israeli military attack.
Activists rally near Met Gala over Gaza siege and famine
Pro-Palestinian activists gathered near the Met Gala in New York,
Israel attacks Yemen airport after Houthi missile strike near Tel Aviv airport – ABC News
- Israel attacks Yemen airport after Houthi missile strike near Tel Aviv airport ABC News
- Houthis, assessing $500 million damage from Israeli strikes on airport, vow response The Times of Israel
- British Airways says no Israel flights until mid-June The Times of Israel
- Israel calls to evacuate Yemen airport amid fight with Houthis Fox News
- How much does a strike on Sanaa International Airport cost Israel? The Jerusalem Post
Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on Moscow days before WW2 parade
Moscow's annual Victory Day commemorations coincide this year with a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine, ordered by Putin.
Canada’s unity against Donald Trump is a myth
Almost one in five Conservatives support Trump’s annexation bid. These numbers must be taken seriously.
Pietro Parolin is bookies’ favourite to become pope– what are his LGBTQ+ views? – PinkNews
- Pietro Parolin is bookies' favourite to become pope– what are his LGBTQ+ views? PinkNews
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- 10 Surprising Facts About Papal Conclaves Time Magazine
How much will Donald Trump’s tariffs cost US families?
US households will have to pay an estimated $4,000 more per year due to tariffs imposed by the US president.
Smartwatches offer hope against rising heat in poor communities
Residents in Ahmedabad, India have been given smartwatches as researchers try to find solutions to rising heat.