Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards
Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.
Russia accuses Ukraine of violating U.S.-brokered three-day truce – AP News
- Russia accuses Ukraine of violating U.S.-brokered three-day truce AP News
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 9, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukrainians welcome respite from Russian attacks, Moscow says peace still far off Reuters
- Putin Says Ukraine Ceasefire Prompted By Kyiv Security Warnings Bloomberg.com
- Russia, Ukraine agree to truce and prisoner exchange amid WWII observance The Washington Post
Berlin sceptical as Putin proposes Germany’s ex-chancellor Schroeder as Ukraine mediator – France 24
- Berlin sceptical as Putin proposes Germany's ex-chancellor Schroeder as Ukraine mediator France 24
- Ukraine war briefing: Mixed reaction to Putin proposal of Schröder as peace mediator The Guardian
- Germany sceptical on Putin's suggestion of Schroeder role in Ukraine peace talks Reuters
- EU’s Kallas rejects Gerhard Schröder as Russia-Ukraine negotiator politico.eu
- Germany considers using Putin ally Schröder as peace envoy The Telegraph
Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict ‘coming to an end’
The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West's backing for President Zelensky.
Football on ruins: Gaza’s orphans find refuge on the pitch
A Gaza teenager orphaned by an Israeli attack finds refuge in football amid the decimation of Palestinian sports.
Stories of those killed in a single day of Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Israeli strikes have killed at least 39 people in a single day of attacks across Lebanon during a so-called ‘ceasefire.’
Jorge Martin wins his first Aprilia Grand Prix at French MotoGP
Ex-MotoGP world champion now only a single point behind Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi in the riders' standings.
‘Ukraine has momentum in war with Russia’
‘Ukraine has momentum in war with Russia’
Passengers from Hantavirus-hit cruise begin disembarking ship
Passengers from the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the centre of a Hantavirus outbreak, have begun disembarking.
Can Asian economies cope with the fallout from the Iran war?
Fuel costs, inflation and debt pressures are testing Asian economies.
Health advocates warn government’s claims of baby formula safety contradict data
Independent scientists who reviewed the results said most samples were contaminated with Pfas or phthalates
The Trump administration announced earlier this month that hundreds of baby formula samples it tested for toxic chemicals “meet a high safety standard”, but public health advocates warn this claim contradicts data showing a majority were contaminated with dangerous substances, such as Pfas or phthalates.
Independent scientists who reviewed the results say the data gaps and the contamination raise concerns, though they added the testing shows some bright spots, and praised the US Food and Drug Administration for expanding the testing program, then making the results public.
Continue reading...Research sheds light on GI’s murder of seven-year-old girl in Northern Ireland in 1944
William Harrison, a US soldier stationed in the region, was convicted and hanged for the murder of Patsy Wylie
On the afternoon of 25 September 1944, William Harrison, a US soldier stationed in Northern Ireland, visited the cottage of the Wylie family in Killycolpy, County Tyrone, and offered to buy treats for the children.
He had visited before and was, if not a friend, at least known to the family. Mary Wylie let him take her seven-year-old daughter, Patricia, better known as Patsy, across the fields to the shops.
Continue reading...Atef Najib faces at least 10 charges in landmark Syria trial
Cousin of former President Bashar al-Assad faces charges that include murder, torture and responsibility for massacres.
UK’s Starmer says his government is a 10-year project despite calls to quit – Yahoo
Iran sends response to US proposal to end war via mediator Pakistan
According to the proposal, initial negotiations will focus on ending hostilities.
Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in an operation to crack down on banned online gambling – AP News
- Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in an operation to crack down on banned online gambling AP News
- Indonesia Arrests 321 People Over Illegal Online Gambling GamblingNews
- Indonesian police arrest more than 300 foreigners in major crackdown on online gambling operation Anadolu Ajansı
- Over 300 foreigners arrested in Jakarta during online gambling raid malaysiasun.com
- Indonesia Online Gambling Arrest Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Qatari gas shipment clears Strait of Hormuz after Pakistan-Iran talks – Financial Times
- Qatari gas shipment clears Strait of Hormuz after Pakistan-Iran talks Financial Times
- Live Updates: Qatari prime minister departs Florida as U.S. awaits Iran's response on peace deal CBS News
- Pakistan in Talks With Iran to Allow More Qatari LNG Via Hormuz Bloomberg.com
- Tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz as US waits for Iran's response to peace proposal Reuters
- U.S., Iran no closer to ending war as Qatari tanker sails toward Strait of Hormuz CNBC
Keir Starmer’s party lost big in U.K. local elections. Here’s what comes next. – NPR
- Keir Starmer's party lost big in U.K. local elections. Here’s what comes next. NPR
- U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to resign after disastrous local elections CBS News
- Starmer’s time is up — but not just yet politico.eu
- An Election Uprising in Britain WSJ
- The court of king Farage Financial Times
Can central banks curb inflation as energy costs rise?
Central banks hold rates steady as energy shock tests inflation fight.
Labour MP challenges ministers to trigger leadership contest as Starmer vows to fight on – UK politics live
Catherine West issues ultimatum for the PM as ex-minister Josh Simons joins calls for prime minister to quit
At the start of her programme Laura Kuenssberg addressed Catherine West and Bridget Phillipson who were sitting waiting for the main interviews.
Kuenssberg told West she wanted a cabinet minister to challenge Keir Starmer. She said she was sitting next to one of them. What was her message to her?
Well, there’s nothing stopping Bridget from standing. Why are all the men better than the women? We do need some senior women to step forward and to challenge for what is going to be a really difficult two and a half years between now and the general election, and also to take us into that second term.
I love you dearly, Catherine, but I just disagree on this one.
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