Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest
Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.
France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks
The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.
Mali attacks: France urges citizens to leave and warns against travel – BBC
- Mali attacks: France urges citizens to leave and warns against travel BBC
- Mali: France urges citizens to leave amid Tuareg advance DW.com
- Mali’s junta leader meets Russian ambassador after attacks the Kremlin called a coup attempt AP News
- Mali Rebels Strike Major Blow Against Junta and Russia’s Africa Corps The New York Times
- Mali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coup Al Jazeera
In five charts – How UAE’s exit could affect Opec’s influence over the oil price
The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.
Men Accused in Fires Targeting Starmer Received Orders in Russian, Prosecutors Say – The New York Times
- Men Accused in Fires Targeting Starmer Received Orders in Russian, Prosecutors Say The New York Times
- Man offered Ukrainians money to carry out Starmer arson attacks, court hears BBC
- Mystery ‘El Money’ figure offered to pay men to set fire to property linked to Starmer, court hears The Guardian
- Mystery figure 'El Money' paid men to carry out arson attack at home linked to U.K. PM Starmer, London court told NBC News
- PM arson trial latest: Men accused of being paid by Russian speaker known as 'El Money' to target homes linked to Starmer Sky News
Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Crew of Capsized Cargo Ship – The New York Times
- Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Crew of Capsized Cargo Ship The New York Times
- Search suspended for 5 missing crew of ship that overturned near Northern Marianas during typhoon AP News
- Search suspended for missing crew members of U.S.-flagged ship that overturned during typhoon CBS News
- Coast Guard Suspends Search for 5 Crew Members After Their Ship Overturned in the Middle of a Typhoon People.com
- Search for Mariana cargo ship crew suspended WorkBoat
Epstein Obtained Objects From Islam’s Holiest Site for His Island ‘Mosque’ – The New York Times
‘Numbskull, moron and too stupid’: Trump and Powell’s biggest clashes
How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows.
Trump rejects Iran offer, says naval blockade stays until Tehran agrees to nuclear deal – ynetnews
- Trump rejects Iran offer, says naval blockade stays until Tehran agrees to nuclear deal ynetnews
- Iran offers U.S. deal to reopen strait but postpone nuclear talks Axios
- What’s in Iran’s latest proposal – and how has the US responded? Al Jazeera
- Trump Is Dissatisfied With Iran’s Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
- U.S. weighs Iranian proposal that would open Strait of Hormuz but delay nuclear talks The Washington Post
New images show suspect taking selfies before Washington press dinner shooting
Prosecutors argue Cole Tomas Allen should remain in custody until trial on a charge of attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
Hormuz shipping traffic remains at a trickle as US-Iran deadlock deepens – Reuters
- Hormuz shipping traffic remains at a trickle as US-Iran deadlock deepens Reuters
- How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shrank to a trickle – a visual deep dive CNN
- Only Iran-Linked Traffic Moves Through Hormuz Amid Blockades Bloomberg
- April 29, 2026: Iran War Maritime Intelligence Daily Windward
- Tired and worried, seafarers have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for weeks AP News
Free Speech Fine Against Sussex Following Philosopher’s Resignation Overturned – Daily Nous
- Free Speech Fine Against Sussex Following Philosopher’s Resignation Overturned Daily Nous
- University of Sussex overturns £585,000 fine as high court rejects free speech breach claim The Guardian
- University of Sussex wins landmark free speech case against universities regulator BBC
- Sussex University wins appeal against record fine over free speech The Times
- Kathleen Stock’s ex-university overturns £500k fine in blow for free speech The Telegraph
US to give $100 million to repair damaged Chornobyl nuclear shelter, Kyiv says – Reuters
- US to give $100 million to repair damaged Chornobyl nuclear shelter, Kyiv says Reuters
- US says it is ready to allocate up to US$100 million to rehabilitate Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant's arch Українська правда
- US pledges $128m towards restoring Chernobyl protection The Straits Times
- Ukraine and EBRD start raising funds to restore the arch of the Chornobyl NPP Бабель
- Russian Drone Attack Has ‘Shattered Confidence’ In Chornobyl Safety And Security Efforts, Says EBRD President NucNet
Thousands of US hockey fans sing Canadian anthem amid tensions between neighbor countries
Fans in Buffalo, only a few miles from Ontario, filled the silence when a microphone cut out at the start of a match
The Electric City. Nickel City. Queen City. City of No Illusions.
Buffalo, New York, has accrued many nicknames over the years but, in an age of growing tensions between two traditional allies, one among them has taken on extra resonance: the City of Good Neighbors.
Continue reading...U.S., Iran remain deadlocked over blockade; Lebanese aid workers killed in Israeli “double tap“; Over half of South Sudan’s population faces acute hunger – Drop Site News
- U.S., Iran remain deadlocked over blockade; Lebanese aid workers killed in Israeli “double tap“; Over half of South Sudan’s population faces acute hunger Drop Site News
- Iran war updates: Trump doesn’t rule out resuming attacks Al Jazeera
- Headlines for April 29, 2026 Democracy Now!
- US Israel Iran War News Live Updates: US urges Lebanon-Israel talks, calls it ‘historic opportunity’ The Times of India
- Live Iran War Updates: Trump, King Charles agree Tehran must not get nuclear bomb Deccan Herald
Once-rising Trump aide sidelined from Iran, Ukraine work – Politico
France investigates reappearance of website linked to Pelicot crimes
Authorities say the Coco platform has been linked to sexual abuse of children, drug offences, rape and murder.
Stunning Italian island imposes steep penalties to stop aggressive street tactics used on tourists – New York Post
- Stunning Italian island imposes steep penalties to stop aggressive street tactics used on tourists New York Post
- This Popular Holiday Island Has Implemented a New Rule To Improve the Tourist Experience Time Out Worldwide
- Capri introduces new tourist-friendly law Far Out Magazine
- Capri Takes Bold Action to Crack Down on Aggressive Sales Tactics, Improve the Visitor Experience, and Tackle Overtourism Challenges, All While Protecting Its Unique Charm, Italy Travel And Tour World
- Capri Bans Aggressive Street Solicitation to Improve Visitor Experience VisaHQ
US Supreme Court limits use of race in drawing electoral maps
The decision will make it more difficult to successfully challenge legislative maps for diluting the voting power of racial minorities.
Guardian Essential poll: Australians want higher tax on gas exports and extension of petrol excise cut
The fuel crisis is seeing more voters keen to shift to renewable energy rather than stick with fossil fuels
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Most Australians support taxing profits from gas exports and extending the cut to the fuel excise, according to the latest Guardian Essential poll, despite Anthony Albanese on Wednesday ruling out a new tax on existing gas export contracts.
The poll also found the fuel crisis is seeing more voters keen to shift to renewable energy rather than stick with fossil fuels. Australians also say they are already cutting back on travel, switching to public transport and reducing their use of aircon and heating amid the global fuel uncertainty.
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