Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck
China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up?
Gaza photojournalist who wrote, ‘If I die, I want a resounding death’ killed in Israeli airstrike – CNN
- Gaza photojournalist who wrote, ‘If I die, I want a resounding death’ killed in Israeli airstrike CNN
- ‘If I die, I want a loud death’: Gaza photojournalist killed by Israeli airstrike The Guardian
- Photographer Fatima Hassona killed ahead of Cannes documentary debut Euronews.com
- ‘I Refused to Accept Her Death’ Vulture
- Cannes Selects Film on Gaza Photographer Fatma Hassona; A Day Later, She’s Killed in Israeli Strike Democracy Now!
Detained Turkish student must be transferred from Louisiana for hearing, judge rules
Rumeysa Ozturk was taken by immigration officials over what her lawyers say was apparent retaliation for op-ed
A federal judge on Friday ordered that a Turkish Tufts University student detained by immigration authorities in Louisiana to be brought to Vermont by 1 May for a hearing over what her lawyers say was apparent retaliation for an op-ed piece she co-wrote in the student newspaper.
US district judge William Sessions said he would hear Rumeysa Ozturk’s request to be released from detention. Her lawyers had requested that she be released immediately, or at least brought back to Vermont.
Continue reading...Ukraine minerals deal may not buy peace after Trump threat
As Trump threatens to walk from peace talks, a mineral deal looks unlikely to offer Ukraine security.
Ukraine minerals deal may not buy peace after Trump threat
As Trump threatens to walk from peace talks, a mineral deal looks unlikely to offer Ukraine security.
Image of Gaza airstrike survivor wins 2025 World Press Photo of the Year
A poignant image of a nine-year-old amputee from Gaza is the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year.
Congo boat disaster death toll rises to 148, with more than 100 still missing – The Guardian
Deadly, sombre Good Friday as 50 people killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
Palestinian Christians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank are holding temperate gatherings leading up to Easter.
Congo boat disaster death toll rises to 148, with more than 100 still missing
Fire broke out during onboard cooking before wooden vessel capsized with 500 passengers aboard
The death toll from a boat fire and capsizing in the Democratic Republic of Congo earlier this week has risen to 148 with more than 100 people still missing, officials said on Friday.
About 500 passengers were on board the wooden boat when it capsized on Tuesday after catching fire on the Congo River in the country’s north-west.
Continue reading...Pubs in England and Wales allowed to stay open later for VE Day anniversary
Venues to remain open until 1am as PM urges UK to come together to mark 80th anniversary on 8 May
Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 1am to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the UK prime minister has announced.
The government will allow pubs in England and Wales to close at 1am on 9 May to allow drinkers to continue celebrating into the early hours.
Continue reading...NPR obtained documents showing major upcoming changes that could limit human rights – NPR
Trump to reclassify wide swaths of federal workers to allow for more firings
President announces more employees under ‘Schedule F’ can be hired or fired based on their allegiance to him
Donald Trump on Friday said his administration is implementing a move that will allow far more firings of federal employees and will make significantly more roles into politically appointed positions beholden to the president.
The office of personnel management (OPM) on Friday published a new rule that invokes “Schedule F”, a prior attempt to reclassify wide swaths of federal workers not as civic service roles with protections regardless of who’s in power – but as political appointees who can be hired or fired based on their allegiances to the president.
Continue reading...Did Xi Jinping succeed in winning support against Trump’s tariff war?
Chinese president visits three Southeast Asian nations amid global uncertainty.
Scores killed in US strikes on Yemen fuel port of Ras Isa, Houthi officials say
Death toll reportedly hits 80 with 150 wounded in deadliest attack since Washington launched its campaign
US military strikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel port have killed at least 80 people including civilians and rescue workers, according to the Houthi-run health ministry, in the deadliest attack since Washington launched its campaign against the Iran-backed militants.
The rebels’ Al-Masirah TV, citing local officials, said the toll from the strike had “risen to 80 dead and 150 wounded”.
Continue reading...Trial of nearly 200 people opens after Turkey protests
Students and journalists are among the 189 people on trial in Istanbul after protests last month.
Trial of nearly 200 people opens after Turkey protests – BBC
- Trial of nearly 200 people opens after Turkey protests BBC
- Turkey’s opposition works to seize momentum after leader’s arrest The Washington Post
- Turkey begins mass trials following protests over Istanbul mayor’s detention CNN
- The Turkish protests, a work of art Le Monde.fr
- Turkey : A Crisis of Legitimacy and Massive Social Mobilization in a Regional Power Institut Montaigne
Trial of nearly 200 people opens after Turkey protests
Students and journalists are among the 189 people on trial in Istanbul after protests last month.
Legal group sues Costa Rica alleging the rights of 81 children deported by Trump were violated – AP News
All captives will be released from Gaza if Israel agrees to end war, Hamas says – Middle East Eye
- All captives will be released from Gaza if Israel agrees to end war, Hamas says Middle East Eye
- Hamas says it is ready to release all remaining hostages for an end to Gaza war Yahoo
- Hamas rejects ceasefire offer as far-right Israeli lawmakers call for escalation in Gaza CNN
- Germany halts sale of fighter jets to Turkey after Istanbul mayor jailed - report The Jerusalem Post
- Hamas rejects Israel’s ceasefire offer Vatican News
Five takeaways from Canada party leaders’ big TV debate
There were two ghosts in the room during Canada's federal election debate - Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump.