- Elections and Defections Are Likely to Unshackle Canada’s Liberals The New York Times
- Carney on verge of Liberal majority government as votes cast in three by-elections BBC
- Mark Carney Is on the Verge of a Big Election Win Politico
- Carney set to win majority government in Canadian special elections Reuters
- ‘The perception is Carney is a wartime leader’: why Canada’s PM could secure a majority The Guardian
First ‘cloud jaguar’ spotted in 10 years sparks hope in Honduras – CNN
What Iran is saying about US plan to blockade ports
Iran’s military has called US blockade plans in the Strait of Hormuz an “act of piracy”.
IDF says close to capturing Hezbollah’s historic Bint Jbeil stronghold – The Times of Israel
- IDF says close to capturing Hezbollah’s historic Bint Jbeil stronghold The Times of Israel
- A Hezbollah commander describes battling Israel in Lebanon NPR
- IDF destroys, captures Bint Jbeil stadium, site of Nasrallah’s infamous ‘spider web’ speech The Times of Israel
- Israel presses assault on Lebanon border town ahead of US-hosted talks Reuters
- In New War With Israel, Hezbollah Defies Notion That It Was Crippled The New York Times
Cuba sent doctors. Washington sent a destroyer.
The US blockade is killing not just a failing state, but six decades of a small island extending global solidarity.
Refugee in my own city: Surviving Tehran’s bombing, with my cat for company
Despite the relentless bombing, Sana refuses to flee Tehran, clinging to resilience and fleeting moments of normalcy.
Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong killed in armed attack on team bus
Berekum Chelsea's Dominic Frimpong died when armed robbers attacked the Ghana Premier League team travelling home.
Katya Adler: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold
European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
Australia appoints female army chief for the first time in history
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has held several senior command roles over a nearly 40-year military career.
Why oil prices aren’t what you think – and what it means for global supply
Growing gap between physical and on-paper oil prices points to more serious energy shock than appreciated, analysts say.
Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest
The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date.
Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest
The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date.
A Closed Strait of Hormuz Risks a Global Food Security Crisis – War on the Rocks
- A Closed Strait of Hormuz Risks a Global Food Security Crisis War on the Rocks
- Farmers warn of food price spike as war drives up fuel and fertilizer costs PBS
- UN Warns of Food Risks From Fertilizer, Energy Trade Curbs Bloomberg.com
- Diplomatic push underway on Hormuz fertiliser proposal, UN says, as shortages bite Reuters
- Strait of Hormuz Blockade Could Further Hit Fertilizer Prices Successful Farming
Celebrations in Hungary after Orban ousted in landmark election
Celebrations broke out across Budapest after opposition leader Peter Magyar defeated Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Pope Leo lands in Algeria for historic visit as he starts Africa tour
The pope will also visit Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea during his 11-day trip to the continent.
Iran war: What is happening on day 45 of the US-Iran conflict?
The move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is the latest escalation in the war after failure to sign peace deal.
Three Tankers Attempt Hormuz Transit After US Flags Blockade – Yahoo Finance
Uber adds fuel surcharge for non-EV fares in Australia amid petrol price rises
Trips in electric vehicles will be exempt from the temporary fee of 5 cents a kilometre, rideshare firm says
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Uber customers in Australia will be charged a fuel surcharge for almost two months from Wednesday unless they ride in an electric vehicle.
Trips in petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles will attract an extra fee of 5 cents a kilometre from 15 April to 8 June, Uber announced on Monday.
Continue reading...I do not fear Trump, says Pope Leo after US president calls him ‘weak’
Leader of Catholic church says he will continue to speak out against war after president’s extraordinary criticism
Pope Leo said he did not fear the Trump administration and would continue to speak out against war after Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against him in which he said he did not think the Chicago-born pontiff was “doing a very good job”, while also suggesting he should “stop catering to the radical left”.
In remarks that have been widely criticised, the US president used a lengthy social media post to sharply criticise Leo while he flew from Florida to Washington on Sunday night, then continued in comments on the tarmac to reporters. “I’m not a fan of Pope Leo,” he said.
Continue reading...‘This scene is alive’: Abidjan art week showcases city as growing cultural hub
Late-night gallery tours and new venues signal a city staking its claim as a regional arts capital
On a recent weekday evening, the doors of more than a dozen galleries and museums across Abidjan stayed open till midnight, several hours later than usual, as art enthusiasts went around town on a bus tour. It was the Night of the Galleries, designed for people to drop in after work and enjoy Abidjan art week to the fullest.
The after-hours special showcase was first tested in January 2024 on the sidelines of the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament hosted and won by Côte d’Ivoire. The tradition continued this year during the art week’s third edition, which ran from last Tuesday to Sunday.
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