Ukraine drone attack shuts Moscow airports, says Russia
Moscow's mayor says at least 19 Ukrainian drones heading to Moscow have been destroyed.
‘We were happy to be invited’, only survivor of toxic mushroom lunch tells court
Ian Wilkinson was left seriously ill after the meal, which led to the deaths of his wife and two relatives.
Australia toxic mushroom trial: Sole survivor Ian Wilkinson testifies – BBC
- Australia toxic mushroom trial: Sole survivor Ian Wilkinson testifies BBC
- Surviving guest recalls becoming deathly ill after lunch The Age
- Erin Patterson was ‘very reluctant’ for fatal mushroom lunch guests to look in her pantry, court hears The Independent
- The timeline prosecutors allege in the mushroom murder trial Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Mushroom lunch’s sole surviving guest details deadly meal and its aftermath as trial of Erin Patterson continues The Guardian
‘We were happy to be invited’, only survivor of toxic mushroom lunch tells court
Ian Wilkinson was left seriously ill after the meal, which led to the deaths of his wife and two relatives.
The Post wins Pulitzers for Trump rally shooting stories, editorial cartoons – The Washington Post
- The Post wins Pulitzers for Trump rally shooting stories, editorial cartoons The Washington Post
- The New York Times Wins 4 Pulitzer Prizes The New York Times
- The Times’ Gustavo Arellano is Pulitzer Prize finalist for commentary Los Angeles Times
- New York Times wins 4 Pulitzers; ProPublica wins public service medal again Politico
- The Wall Street Journal, ProPublica and Reuters Win Pulitzer Prizes WSJ
Many in US and western Europe think ‘third world war likely within five to 10 years’
Exclusive: Poll before 80th anniversary of VE Day finds tensions with Russia seen as most probable cause
Eighty years after the second world war, polling shows many Americans and western Europeans believe an even more devastating third global conflict could break out within a decade, with tensions with Russia seen as the most probable cause.
As Europe prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the YouGov polling also showed large majorities felt that events during and before the second world war were relevant today and must continue to be taught to younger generations.
Continue reading...Skull discovered in Hungarian church may be legendary medieval King Matthias Corvinus’ – New York Post
27 of the best looks from Met Gala 2025
The theme for this year's event was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style", the first since 2003 to focus exclusively on menswear.
India’s leader Modi touted all was well in Kashmir. A massacre of tourists shattered that claim – AP News
- India's leader Modi touted all was well in Kashmir. A massacre of tourists shattered that claim AP News
- Not revenge or retaliation, but a paradigm shift The Hindu
- Militants’ denial of Pahalgam atrocity blame was predictable Asia Times
- Dozens killed as gunmen massacre tourists in Kashmir beauty spot CNN
- Cover fire for terrorists: Indian envoy to Ireland issues stinging reply to biased editorial on Pahalgam by Irish Times The Tribune
How Images of the Dalai Lama Landed a Tibetan Woman in China’s Dragnet – WSJ
Rihanna reveals she is pregnant with third child
Partner A$AP Rocky confirms the news on the red carpet, telling reporters the couple were "happy".
New Zealand’s prime minister proposes social media ban for under-16s
The draft bill is modelled on Australian laws and would force digital platforms to verify the age of users or face heavy fines
New Zealand’s prime minister has proposed banning children under 16 years old from using social media, in an effort to protect young people from harms such as exposure to violent content and cyberbullying.
Christopher Luxonsaid on Tuesday the draft law would force social media companies to verify users were at least 16 before allowing them to create an account, or face fines of up to NZ$2m ($1.2m).
Continue reading...Rwanda says talks underway with US to host deported migrants
Foreign minister Olivier Nduhungirehe confirms talks on agreement that appears to bear hallmarks of policy pushes that failed in UK and Australia
Rwanda confirmed on Monday that discussions were “underway” with the United States regarding a potential agreement to host deported migrants.
Rwanda’s foreign minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, told state media on Sunday that the talks were in the “early stage.” When asked by the Associated Press on Monday, he confirmed the talks.
Continue reading...Trump: ‘There Are 21 Israeli Hostages Alive in Gaza – Plus a Lot of Dead Bodies’ – Haaretz
- Trump: 'There Are 21 Israeli Hostages Alive in Gaza - Plus a Lot of Dead Bodies' Haaretz
- Israeli airstrike on central Gaza school compound housing displaced people kills 22, as military operation intensifies CNN
- Updates: Israel kills 40, ‘world complicit’ in starvation of Gaza children Al Jazeera
- IDF, Shin Bet attack Hamas terrorists in central Gaza Strip The Jerusalem Post
- Reported impact snapshot | Gaza Strip (30 April 2025) ochaopt.org
Car giant Ford and Barbie maker Mattel warn over tariffs costs
The firms join a growing list of big businesses cautioning about the impact of Trump's import taxes.
Trump called for 100% tariff on foreign films a day after Jon Voight proposed ‘limited’ tariffs
Actor was assigned by Trump to come up with a plan to save Hollywood, but his proposal only included tariffs ‘in certain limited circumstances’
US president Donald Trump announced his 100% tariff on films “coming into our country produced in foreign lands” one day after meeting with actor Jon Voight to discuss his proposals to bring film production back to the US – which only suggested that tariffs could be used “in certain limited circumstances”.
The Midnight Cowboy and Heat actor, who was appointed a “special ambassador” to Hollywood by Trump, has been meeting with studios, streamers, unions and guilds for months to develop a plan to lure film and television productions back to the US. Production companies often seek more cost-effective locations or tax incentives in other countries such as Canada, Australia, the UK, New Zealand, Hungary, Italy and Spain.
Continue reading...Three people killed and seven missing after boat capsizes off San Diego coast
Two children believed to be among missing as search continues for people believed to be migrants
Three people were killed and seven others, including two children, were missing after a small boat capsized in choppy waters off the coast of San Diego, California, on Monday.
The fatal disaster appeared to be an apparent migrant smuggling attempt, officials said. Four other people were rescued after the “panga”-style open fishing vessel washed ashore near Torrey Pines state beach were transported to hospital, according to US Coast Guard officials.
Continue reading...Alberta’s premier proposes referendum on separation from Canada – ABC News
- Alberta's premier proposes referendum on separation from Canada ABC News
- Danielle Smith talks up Alberta separation as Mark Carney and Doug Ford push for unity Toronto Star
- Tasha Kheiriddin: Carney has no choice but to listen to Danielle Smith National Post
- Alberta to hold referendum on separation from Canada in 2026 if... Times of India
- Could Alberta Leave Canada? What to Know Time Magazine
Mike Pence rebukes Trump over tariffs and ‘wavering’ support for Ukraine
Former vice-president says tariffs ‘not a win for the American people’ and predicts public pressure will grow
Donald Trump’s tariffs policy will trigger a “price shock” and possible shortages, and lead to public pressure on him to change his approach, the former vice-president Mike Pence has said.
In one of his most wide-ranging critiques yet on the policies of the president he used to serve, Pence, speaking to CNN, derided the White House’s “wavering” support for Ukraine and declared – in direct contradiction of repeated assurances from Trump – that President Vladimir Putin of Russia “doesn’t want peace”.
Continue reading...Merz government to be sworn in as Germany ends months of stalemate
The conservative leader won elections in February and has agreed a coalition deal with the centre left.