- US calls Taiwan 'trusted and capable' partner, praises its ties with Eswatini Reuters
- Taiwan president defiant as he begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat' Reuters
- Taiwan Outfoxes China in Test of Wills Over Tiny African Country WSJ
- Taiwan's Lai lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance NPR
- Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip BBC
Iran war live: Tehran warns Trump’s Hormuz mission will violate ceasefire
Iran protests as Trump announces 'Project Freedom' to escort stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalised in ‘critical but stable’ condition
Spokesperson calls former New York City mayor ‘a fighter’ but does not say cause of his hospitalization
Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, has been hospitalised and is in a “critical but stable condition”, his spokesperson said on Sunday evening.
Ted Goodman, the spokesperson, posted on social media: “Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he’s fighting with that same level of strength as we speak. We do ask that you join us in prayer for America’s Mayor Rudy Giuliani.”
Continue reading...European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on
Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region.
Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels
Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.
Thousands in India’s Manipur mark three years since ethnic clashes began
Thousands of protesters gathered in India’s Manipur state to mark three years since ethnic violence erupted.
Discover Grasse, the flower-filled French town behind the world’s most famous perfume – CBS News
- Discover Grasse, the flower-filled French town behind the world's most famous perfume CBS News
- Grasse, birthplace to Chanel No. 5, is experiencing a perfume revival CBS News
- Perfume Capital of the World | Sunday on 60 Minutes Yahoo
- The Unexpected Rise of Perfume Bottles as Cultural Artifacts Rolling Stone
- This French Village Is the Perfume Capital of the World Travel + Leisure
Once a hostage of Colombian rebels, he decided to teach his former captors birding – CBS News
- Once a hostage of Colombian rebels, he decided to teach his former captors birding CBS News
- Birding paradise flourishes in Colombian region that was once a war zone CBS News
- Colombia has nearly 2,000 types of birds. Discover some of the species birders flock there to see. CBS News
- Anderson Cooper learns the thrills of birding AOL.com
- See some of the stunning birds that call Colombia home AOL.com
‘They know they’re safe’: beagles saved from US research facility after protests
Big Dog Ranch Rescue made deal to buy 1,500 dogs from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin breeding and research facility
The first beagles removed from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research facility that was the site of recent protests seemed to know right away that they were safe.
“They started within an hour or so coming up to us, wanting attention. Some crawled in people’s laps. Every single one of them are super sweet,” Lauree Simmons, the president and founder of Big Dog Ranch Rescue, said on Sunday. “I think they are loving the attention. I just know they know they’re safe.”
Continue reading...Merz shrugs off Trump clash over troops, trade – politico.eu
- Merz shrugs off Trump clash over troops, trade politico.eu
- Friedrich Merz’s ill-timed tussle with Donald Trump The Economist
- Merz 'not giving up' on Germany's relationship with US DW.com
- Merz ‘not giving up on working with Trump’ despite Iran war spat The Guardian
- Trump’s war of words with Friedrich Merz takes toll on US-German relationship The Hill
Oil Tanker Hijacking Stokes Fear of Links Between Houthi Rebels and Somali Pirates – The New York Times
- Oil Tanker Hijacking Stokes Fear of Links Between Houthi Rebels and Somali Pirates The New York Times
- Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia BBC
- Why is piracy rising off Somalia again — and is the Iran war responsible? Al Jazeera
- Yemen reports hijacked oil tanker headed for Somalia Al Jazeera
- 'Renewed surge in Somali piracy': Oil tanker M/T EUREKA hijacked off Yemen coast The Jerusalem Post
Iran Update Special Report, May 3, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update Special Report, May 3, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update Special Report, May 2, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iran war updates: Standoff in Hormuz continues; Israel and Hezbollah battle Al Jazeera
- Daily Briefing Apr. 30 – Siege warfare? Who’ll blink first in tense Iran blockade The Times of Israel
- Trump Threatens Iran to “Better Get Smart Soon” Democracy Now!
Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
Three of six passengers ill from a suspected rodent-transmitted virus have died, and one is in intensive care, WHO says.
French left-wing’s Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027
Melenchon says he will make fourth bid for presidency with President Macron term-limited and Le Pen facing ban.
Real Madrid stays alive in La Liga title race with victory at Espanyol
Two goals by Vinicius Jr allowed Madrid to remain in title contention with Barcelona ahead of El Clasico next Sunday.
Iran lawmaker says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre‑war state
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will never return to the status quo that existed before the US-Israel war on Tehran.
Trump says US will ‘help free up’ ships stuck in Hormuz Strait
US president says any interference with operation, which will start on Monday, will 'have to be dealt with forcefully'.
Left-wing Mélenchon announces 2027 run for French presidency – politico.eu
- Left-wing Mélenchon announces 2027 run for French presidency politico.eu
- French left-wing’s Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027 Al Jazeera
- French hard-left politician Melenchon to stand in 2027 presidential election Reuters
- France's hard-left leader Mélenchon announces presidential bid AOL.com
- France's hard-left leader Mélenchon confirms presidential run The Local France
Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains – Yahoo News New Zealand
- Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains Yahoo News New Zealand
- Police officer dangles over crocodile-infested waters to retrieve human remains The Telegraph
- WATCH | Human remains found in 500kg crocodile during search for missing businessman News24
- Police Captain Retrieves Crocodile Containing Human Remains from River in 'Highly Dangerous' Rope Operation People.com
- Video: Missing Gauteng businessman met tragic end with crocodile at Komati River MSN
Is Mali’s military government losing control?
A coalition of armed groups and rebels challenges the military government's authority.