- Cardinals thank attendees and organisers of Pope’s funeral Vatican News
- What Royals Wore to Pope Francis’ Funeral: Princess Charlene, Queen Rania and More Photos WWD
- Photos: Pope Francis’ Last Journey The New York Times
- Pope Francis' testament Vatican News
- Pope Francis' funeral through the eyes of Reuters photographers Reuters
22 people killed in restaurant fire in northern China, officials say – NBC News
- 22 people killed in restaurant fire in northern China, officials say NBC News
- Restaurant fire kills 22 in northeast China’s Liaoning CNN
- 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in China ABC News
- Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern city of Liaoyang AP News
- 22 dead, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northeast China South China Morning Post
Opposition sails to victory in Trinidad and Tobago
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is set to become the next prime minister after her United National Congress party won.
Trinidad and Tobago election: Opposition sails to victory – BBC
- Trinidad and Tobago election: Opposition sails to victory BBC
- Former PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar wins election in Trinidad and Tobago The Guardian
- Kamla Persad-Bissessar returns to power in ‘decisive victory’ in Trinidad and Tobago Miami Herald
- Analysts: Arrogance, salary hikes, and public discontent led to PNM defeat Trinidad Guardian
- What’s next for Trinidad and Tobago’s new prime minister? Atlantic Council
Opposition sails to victory in Trinidad and Tobago
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is set to become the next prime minister after her United National Congress party won.
Carney’s victory owes much to Trump and circumstance
Canadian PM right candidate for the moment in success shaped more by chance than meticulous planning
Mark Carney, the economist, banker and politician, has long professed a simple article of faith when navigating through crisis: “A plan beats no plan.”
And his rapid ascent to Canada’s top job might be taken as evidence of such preparation.
Continue reading...Nine journalist Nick McKenzie allegedly told of Ben Roberts-Smith’s ex-wife’s planned legal action
Roberts-Smith argues his unsuccessful defamation case against McKenzie and Nine newspapers should be retried because of a ‘miscarriage of justice’
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The Nine journalist Nick McKenzie was told about a legal action Ben Roberts-Smith’s ex-wife planned to take against the war veteran ahead of his defamation trial, a court has heard, with the informant allegedly telling him “it’s always good to be on the front foot”.
On Tuesday the federal court of Australia heard that a friend of Emma Roberts had told McKenzie that Roberts-Smith was planning to notify and write to the Commonwealth director of public prosecutions (CDPP) about an alleged “breach” and to “restrain any further publications being made”.
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This article was amended on 2 May 2025. An earlier version incorrectly stated that Nick McKenzie was told Emma Roberts planned to contact the CDPP. McKenzie was told that Ben Roberts-Smith planned to do this.
Continue reading...‘Trump wanted to break us’, says Carney as Liberals triumph in Canadian election
Party written off months ago completes remarkable comeback after US president’s threats boosted campaign
Mark Carney has used his victory speech to claim Donald Trump wanted to “break us” as he led Canada’s Liberal party to a fourth term in office, in a race that was upended by threats and aggression from the US president.
The Liberal triumph capped a miraculous political resurrection and marked a landmark victory for Carney, the former central banker and political novice who only recently succeeded Justin Trudeau as prime minister. Results on Tuesday confirmed that the Liberals fell just short of a majority government and would therefore need the support of political rivals to govern.
Continue reading...Travel disruption in Spain and Portugal continues as power returns – Euronews.com
- Travel disruption in Spain and Portugal continues as power returns Euronews.com
- Spain rules out cyber-attack as cause of power outage as travel chaos continues - live updates BBC
- A day without power: What 12 hours of darkness looked like in Spain and Portugal CNN
- Widespread Power Outage Hits Spain and Portugal The New York Times
- Spain and Portugal blackouts latest: Power cuts not caused by cyber attack, Spanish grid says - but investigation launched by judge Sky News
Finnish Leader Warns the Kremlin: ‘You Don’t Play With President Trump’ – The New York Times
Iran blames ‘negligence’ for port blast as death toll rises to 70
The interior minister said "some individuals deemed responsible" for Saturday's blast at Shahid Rajaee are being questioned.
Iran blames ‘negligence’ for port blast as death toll rises to 70
The interior minister said "some individuals deemed responsible" for Saturday's blast at Shahid Rajaee are being questioned.
Convicted Italian cardinal pulls out of conclave to choose new pope – CNN
- Convicted Italian cardinal pulls out of conclave to choose new pope CNN
- Cardinal convicted of financial fraud bows out of conclave to elect new pope The Indian Express
- Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope AP News
- Cardinal Becciu renounces participation in upcoming conclave Vatican News
- Cardinal Who Threatened to Crash the Conclave Now Says He Won’t The New York Times
Erin Patterson no longer accused of attempting to kill husband as mushroom murders trial begins
Victorian supreme court judge tells jury that charges relating to Simon Patterson have been dropped
The trial of Erin Patterson for allegedly murdering her in-laws by serving them a lunch laced with death cap mushrooms has started in a Victorian court.
Patterson, 50, faces three charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder relating to a beef wellington lunch she served at her house in South Gippsland in 2023.
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Continue reading...First batch of Hong Kong democrats freed after 4 years’ jail for subversion – Reuters
- First batch of Hong Kong democrats freed after 4 years' jail for subversion Reuters
- Four freed from prison in Hong Kong after national security convictions NPR
- Hong Kong frees four pro-democracy lawmakers who completed jail terms BBC
- First batch of Hong Kong democrats freed after four years’ prison for subversion CNN
- Four pro-democracy lawmakers from ‘Hong Kong 47’ group freed after four years in jail The Guardian
‘Work Has Only Begun’ – Ukraine Confirms Elimination of Top Russian General Near Moscow – Kyiv Post
- ‘Work Has Only Begun’ – Ukraine Confirms Elimination of Top Russian General Near Moscow Kyiv Post
- Suspect in killing of Russian general pleads guilty and claims he was paid by Ukraine, Russia says AP News
- Russia says ‘Ukrainian special services agent’ detained in connection with car blast that killed a Russian general CNN
- New details emerge of Russian general killed in car bombing near Moscow The Kyiv Independent
- Zelenskiy praises killing of top Russian military figures Reuters
Trump reveals plans to ease tariff impact on US carmakers
US president will curb some duties on foreign parts in domestically manufactured cars, administration says
Donald Trump unveiled plans to water down his sweeping tariffs for US carmakers on Tuesday by curbing some duties on foreign cars and parts, granting a reprieve to an industry that warned his strategy would increase costs for American manufacturers by tens of billions of dollars.
Carmakers subject to a 25% tariff on imports will not be subject to other levies Trump has imposed, for example, on steel and aluminum. US automakers will also be allowed to apply for tariff relief on a proportion of the costs imposed for imported parts, although that relief will be phased out over the next two years.
Continue reading...Trump made Carney’s turnaround victory possible
Mark Carney's party pull off an election win that once looked near-impossible, until the US president targeted Canada.
Trump made Carney’s turnaround victory possible
Mark Carney's party pull off an election win that once looked near-impossible, until the US president targeted Canada.
Butler, Warriors beat Rockets in Game 4; take 3-1 playoff lead
Jimmy Butler III fought through injury to lead the Golden State Warriors to a crucial Game 4 win over Houston Rockets.