Russia launches new strike on Sumy as residents mourn Sunday’s victims
Russia launched a new missile attack on Sumy, as residents were paying tribute to the victims of Sunday’s attack.
Hungary’s parliament votes to limit rights of dual nationals and LGBTQ+ people
The amendments will enable the government to ban public LGBTQ+ gatherings like Pride parades.
Hungary’s parliament votes to limit rights of dual nationals and LGBTQ+ people
The amendments will enable the government to ban public LGBTQ+ gatherings like Pride parades.
What is Betar US and why is it targeting pro-Palestinian activists?
Betar US is among many groups supporting calls by the Trump administration to deport pro-Palestine students.
Hungary approves constitutional change banning LGBTQ+ events
Rights activists and some legal scholars condemn the law, arguing that it effectively criminalises LGBTQ+ expression.
Nvidia commits to $500bn AI server production in the US
The chipmaker is the latest tech firm to announce plans to bring jobs to the United States.
Hamas says it’s sending a delegation to Qatar to continue Gaza ceasefire talks – AP News
- Hamas says it’s sending a delegation to Qatar to continue Gaza ceasefire talks AP News
- LIVE: New Israeli Gaza ceasefire demand that Hamas disarm is ‘unacceptable’ Al Jazeera
- Gaza hostage talks still stalled, official says, amid reports of incremental progress The Times of Israel
- Hamas rejects truce proposal that calls on Palestinian groups to 'surrender' Middle East Eye
- Israel makes new Gaza ceasefire proposal but prospects appear slim Reuters
Landmark antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram
The case against Facebook owner Meta alleges the company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to wipe out competition.
Leaked UN experts report raises fresh concerns over UAE’s role in Sudan war
As crucial London peace talks set to begin, report seen by the Guardian raises questions over ‘multiple’ flights into bases in Chad
Pressure is mounting on the United Arab Emirates over its presence at a crucial conference in London aimed at stopping the war in Sudan after a leaked confidential UN report raised fresh questions over the UAE’s role in the devastating conflict.
The UAE has been accused of secretly supplying weapons to Sudanese paramilitaries via neighbouring Chad, a charge it has steadfastly denied.
Continue reading...‘Forgive me, Mama’: A Gaza mother’s agony for a son Israel killed
Rifaat Radwan was among 15 paramedics Israel killed, he recorded his own death and begged his mother to forgive him.
Vatican puts ‘God’s architect’ Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood
Pope Francis recognises the ‘heroic virtues’ of the creator of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família basilica in first step of process
He’s long been nicknamed “God’s architect” by those who point to his piety and the religious imagery woven through his soaring spires, colourful ceramics and undulating lines.
Now it seems the Vatican may be ready to make it official. It said on Monday that Antoni Gaudí, the Catalan architect behind Barcelona’s Sagrada Família basilica, had been put on the path to sainthood.
Continue reading...Mystery as US banker is found dead on vacation weeks after eerie discovery – The US Sun
Qatar, Egypt leaders renew support for Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction plan
Doha and Cairo announce plans for an international conference to coordinate Gaza 'humanitarian and development' efforts.
Hungary Changes Constitution to Mandate Two Genders – The New York Times
- Hungary Changes Constitution to Mandate Two Genders The New York Times
- Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events, seen as a major blow to rights AP News
- Hungary's parliament votes to limit rights of dual nationals and LGBTQ+ people BBC
- Budapest goes 'Gray Pride' as protesters in muted tones mock Pride ban law Le Monde.fr
- Hungary votes on LGBTQ+ Pride: Will this end other basic rights? NBC News
Lebanese PM visits Syria’s president to reset years of strained relations
Nawaf Salam meets Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss border security, refugees, and past political killings under al-Assad.
El Salvador president refuses to order return of wrongly deported US man
Trump officials claim they’re not legally bound to bring Kilmar Abrego García back despite supreme court ruling
The president of El Salvador said in a meeting with Donald Trump in the White House on Monday that he would not order the return of a Maryland man who was deported in error to a Salvadorian mega-prison.
“The question is preposterous,” Nayib Bukele said in the Oval Office on Monday, where he was welcomed by Trump and spoke with the president and members of his cabinet. “How can I smuggle a terrorist into the United States? I’m not going to do it.”
Continue reading...‘All Russia Fed Us Are Lies’ – Captured Chinese POWs Recall Frontline Experience – Kyiv Post
- ‘All Russia Fed Us Are Lies’ – Captured Chinese POWs Recall Frontline Experience Kyiv Post
- 'Everything we heard from Russians was a lie' — Chinese fighters captured by Ukraine speak out The Kyiv Independent
- Why are Chinese soldiers fighting in Ukraine? The Economist
- Zelensky claims 155 Chinese fighting for Russia in Ukraine BBC
- Russia's Hidden Recruitment of Chinese Soldiers Revealed in Report Newsweek
Congratulations to Ecuador’s President Noboa on Reelection – U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Congratulations to Ecuador’s President Noboa on Reelection U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Daniel Noboa is reelected Ecuador’s president by voters weary of crime AP News
- Ecuador Bonds Soar as Trump Ally Noboa Wins Key Runoff Vote Bloomberg.com
- Ecuadorean President’s Opponent Contests His Re-election Win The New York Times
- Luisa Gonzalez wants to be Ecuador’s president. Will Correa weigh her down? Al Jazeera
Don’t go to Russia’s WWII victory day celebrations, EU warns European leaders – politico.eu
- Don’t go to Russia’s WWII victory day celebrations, EU warns European leaders politico.eu
- EU to ban Serbia if president joins Putin’s victory parade The Telegraph
- EU warns neighbours off attending Moscow victory parade Euractiv
- Kyiv invites EU leaders on May 9 to counter Putin’s victory parade The Kyiv Independent
- Why Serbia’s EU ambitions are on the line as Vučić weighs up Putin invite Financial Times
Algeria to expel 12 French embassy officials
France said the move was in response to the indictment of three Algerians in Paris on Friday.