- 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.
Algeria to expel 12 French embassy officials
France said the move was in response to the indictment of three Algerians in Paris on Friday.
EU countries push to Orbán-proof Russia sanctions – politico.eu
- EU countries push to Orbán-proof Russia sanctions politico.eu
- Polish foreign minister accuses Hungary of lacking "moral clarity" on Russia Українська правда
- Azov, Khartiia commanders to lead 2 new National Guard corps. The Kyiv Independent
- Oil Sanctions, Hungarian Headaches, and the EU's Quiet Power Play Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- EU Plans Workaround to Sideline Hungary in Russia Sanctions Bloomberg
Ant smugglers caught with hundreds of prized insects in Kenya
It is believed the ants were destined for exotic pet markets in Europe and Asia.
Xi Urges Vietnam to Join China in Opposing ‘Unilateral Bullying’ – Bloomberg.com
- Xi Urges Vietnam to Join China in Opposing ‘Unilateral Bullying’ Bloomberg.com
- China’s Xi Jinping says there are no winners in a tariff war as he visits Southeast Asia AP News
- China’s Xi heads to Southeast Asia to strengthen ties as Trump focuses his trade war on Beijing CNN
- China’s Xi promises Vietnam the ‘stability’ of neighborhood diplomacy The Washington Post
- China, Vietnam sign deals as Xi visits Hanoi amid US tariff tensions Reuters
Conditions at Gaza hospitals ‘beyond description’ after Israeli attacks, WHO says
The agency says it is seeing "attack after attack" and supply shortages following an Israeli strike on al-Ahli hospital.
Conditions at Gaza hospitals ‘beyond description’ after Israeli attacks, WHO says
The agency says it is seeing "attack after attack" and supply shortages following an Israeli strike on al-Ahli hospital.
Sudan war to enter third year as RSF assaults in Darfur intensify
Rights groups urge protection of civilians and aid access as millions of people are displaced and many face famine.
It is time Liberia enacts legislation banning FGM
Years of symbolic bans by traditional chiefs have done nothing to curb the harmful practice.
Hundreds of former Mossad operatives criticise Israel’s return to war in Gaza – The Guardian
- Hundreds of former Mossad operatives criticise Israel’s return to war in Gaza The Guardian
- Thousands of Israeli reservists condemn leadership for return to war The Washington Post
- Israeli reservists fired after calling for hostage release even if it requires immediate truce CNN
- Thousands of educators call to return hostages even at cost of ending war The Times of Israel
- Hundreds of Leading Israeli Literary Figures Sign Petition Calling for End to Gaza War Haaretz
UK confident of keeping British Steel going, China urges fairness – Reuters
- UK confident of keeping British Steel going, China urges fairness Reuters
- Supplies to be sent to Scunthorpe to keep blast furnaces going BBC
- The scramble to save British Steel – podcast The Guardian
- China warns UK government to treat Chinese owners of British Steel fairly AP News
- expert reaction to the Scunthorpe British Steel factory situation Science Media Centre
Antoni Gaudí, known as “God’s architect,” declared Venerable – Vatican News
- Antoni Gaudí, known as “God’s architect,” declared Venerable Vatican News
- Vatican puts ‘God’s architect’ Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood The Guardian
- Pope puts Sagrada Familia architect Gaudi on path to sainthood Reuters
- Pope Francis declares Sagrada Familia basilica architect Antoni Gaudí ‘venerable’ Catholic News Agency
- Pope Places Antoni Gaudí, ‘God’s Architect,’ on Path to Sainthood The New York Times
President Trump tees off on ‘60 Minutes’ again, threatens CBS broadcast licenses – Los Angeles Times
- President Trump tees off on ‘60 Minutes’ again, threatens CBS broadcast licenses Los Angeles Times
- Trump urges the FCC to punish ‘60 Minutes’ over reports on Greenland and Ukraine CNN
- President Trump says CBS and ’60 Minutes’ should ‘pay a big price’ for going after him AP News
- Trump and Paramount Agree on Mediator in ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit The New York Times
- Donald Trump Again Lashes Out At CBS And ‘60 Minutes’ And Urges FCC Chair To “Impose The Maximum Fines And Punishment” Yahoo
Ancient tax cheats got fed to leopards, new scroll reveals – Boing Boing
Ukraine says Russia has targeted Sumy again day after 35 killed in the city
EU leaders and the UK condemned the Palm Sunday attack on Sumy, while US President Trump called it a 'mistake'.
Mayor Adams is in the Dominican Republic, so his controversial deputy is running NYC – Gothamist
- Mayor Adams is in the Dominican Republic, so his controversial deputy is running NYC Gothamist
- Death toll from Dominican club roof collapse rises to 225 after 4 die overnight NBC News
- Family seeks homicide charges against owners of collapsed Dominican nightclub Yahoo
- Pedro Martinez: Family missing after roof collapse ESPN
- A Small City That Lost Big in the Dominican Nightclub Tragedy The New York Times
Thousands of Israeli reservists, veterans back letter urging to end ‘political’ Gaza war – Haaretz
- Thousands of Israeli reservists, veterans back letter urging to end 'political' Gaza war Haaretz
- Thousands of Israeli reservists condemn leadership for return to war The Washington Post
- Over 200 Ex-senior Israel Police Officials Join Call to End Gaza War to Secure Hostage Return Haaretz
- Ex-Israeli military and spy agency leaders say Netanyahu should end 'political' war in Gaza NBC News
- Dissent against war grows in Israel’s military as reservists from elite unit join protest movement CNN
Did Trump really ‘exempt’ Chinese phones, chips from tariffs?
Trump only rolled back tariffs imposed since April 2. Laptops, phones and semiconductors still face hefty levies.