China pledges support for economy, dismisses US claims on tariff talks
Beijing dismisses President Donald Trump's claims of being engaged in tariff negotiations.
Russia kills 5 people in Ukraine as US envoy Witkoff arrives in Moscow
Lavrov says US-proposed peace deal with Ukraine moving in the right direction, but requires adjustments.
US-Iran nuclear talks explained | Start Here
Trump, Iran and everything you need to know about the nuclear talks.
Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Mangione as he heads to court
It comes ahead of the 26-year-old's plea hearing on federal charges in New York on Friday.
Weather tracker: thunderstorms lash Italy in aftermath of Storm Hans
Authorities warn of mudslides during intense rainfall, as Kenya is hit by deadly flash flooding
After Storm Hans battered northern Italy in the runup to Easter, severe weather continued to lash much of the country this week. Since Tuesday, the conditions have triggered potent showers and thunderstorms, and yellow and orange weather warnings have been issued.
With winds generally remaining light this week, the greatest concerns surround the risks from intense rainfall, as slow-moving heavy showers can deliver a prolonged downpour to a fairly localised area. The authorities have warned people to avoid high-risk areas such as roads with steep embankments amid a threat of flash flooding and mudslides.
Continue reading...Trump deep sea mining order violates law, China says
The US president speeds up permits for a practice opposed by many countries and environmentalists.
West Bank conditions “a strategic erosion” of Palestinian life
Independent UK MP Shockat Adam describes how conditions in the occupied West Bank are dehumanising Palestinians.
Why the Palestinian Authority’s Abbas is under pressure to pick a successor
Concern is growing within the Palestinian Liberation Organization that Israel might exploit Abbas's departure.
Japan introduces urgent economic measures to ease pain from US tariffs
Package includes support for corporate financing, and subsidies for petrol prices and electricity bills.
India’s Waqf Amendment Act: Who needs bulldozers when you have bureaucrats?
These days the Indian state is appropriating Muslim property not through violence, but paperwork.
Pope Francis order of service: Funeral Mass published in full – BBC
- Pope Francis order of service: Funeral Mass published in full BBC
- The ‘destiny’ hidden in Pope Francis’ soccer club card CNN
- Santa Maria Maggiore: why Pope Francis decided ‘this is my place’ to be buried The Guardian
- Are you eligible to be the next pope? Find out in the quiz NPR
- How Pope Francis Simplified Papal Funerals The New York Times
Copa del Rey 2025 final: Real Madrid vs Barcelona – start, teams, favourite
Barcelona and Real Madrid clash in a mouth-watering King's Cup final featuring the two giants of Spanish football.
Exclusive: Documents show differences over US peace drive for Ukraine – Reuters
- Exclusive: Documents show differences over US peace drive for Ukraine Reuters
- Rubio and Witkoff met Ukrainian and European officials for landmark talks on Ukraine's future AP News
- Donald Trump’s move on Russia-occupied Crimea forces Europe to choose sides Financial Times
- US, Ukraine and European officials hold ‘excellent exchange’ in Paris, in highest level talks in weeks CNN
- US has outlined finish line for achieving peace, says US State Secretary Rubio Українська правда
A deleted condolence after pope’s death revealed tension between Israel and the Vatican – AP News
Trump and Zelenskyy split at pope’s funeral by French seating order – Euronews.com
- Trump and Zelenskyy split at pope's funeral by French seating order Euronews.com
- What happens after the death of Pope Francis and when is the funeral? BBC
- Live updates: Trump heading to Rome to join dozens of world leaders at funeral for Pope Francis The Washington Post
- Who Is Set to Attend Pope Francis' Funeral? What to Know Time Magazine
- When is Pope Francis’s funeral, who will be there and what happens next The Guardian
Amid Russia War, Ukraine Is Dealing With a Sleep Deprivation Crisis – The New York Times
Amid Russia War, Ukraine Is Dealing With a Sleep Deprivation Crisis The New York Times
China Helping the Houthis Attack U.S. Navy Vessels – gatestoneinstitute.org
- China Helping the Houthis Attack U.S. Navy Vessels gatestoneinstitute.org
- The Chinese Satellite Firm Washington Accuses of Helping U.S. Foes WSJ
- US-China Military Rivalry Flares in the Middle East Newsweek
- US says Chinese company is helping Houthis target American warships Financial Times
- U.S. Says China Satellite Company Aiding Attacks by Yemen’s Huthis The China-Global South Project
5 takeaways from the week — from a softer approach on trade to Hegseth in hot water – NPR
India, Pakistan trade gunfire as tensions rise over deadly Kashmir attack
Pakistan promises to defend sovereignty as India's Modi pledges to hunt Pahalgam gunmen 'to the ends of the Earth'.
Warhol print accidentally thrown away by Dutch town hall
A print of Queen Beatrix is among 46 artworks officials fear will never be recovered.