US blames Rwanda and rebels for deadly camp strike
At least nine people are killed in an attack on a camp in eastern DR Congo.
Canadian authorities charge three persons in connection with the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar – Hindustan Times
- Canadian authorities charge three persons in connection with the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar Hindustan Times
- Nijjar killing accused Karanpreet Brar's family in shock in Punjab's Kotkapura Hindustan Times
- Canadian Police Arrest 3 in Killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar The New York Times
- Canada arrests 3 in killing of Sikh separatist that caused diplomatic spat with India POLITICO
- Canada police charge three with murder of Sikh leader Nijjar, probe India link Reuters
Xi Jinping to visit France, Hungary and Serbia amid EU trade tariff row
China’s president arrives as EU anti-subsidy investigations and tensions over espionage, Ukraine and Taiwan continue
China’s president, Xi Jinping, is to visit Europe next week for the first time in five years, in a tour that will take in the unlikely trifecta of France, Hungary and Serbia.
The visit comes as China pushes to avoid a trade war with the EU, while attitudes towards Beijing in the bloc are hardening after multiple spying scandals and China’s ongoing support for Russia in the war in Ukraine.
Continue reading...Georgia rocked by protests as government pushes Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill – CNN
- Georgia rocked by protests as government pushes Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill CNN
- Opinion | Georgia’s democratic opposition is begging for our help The Washington Post
- Thousands rally in Georgia as Parliament advances ‘foreign influence’ bill Al Jazeera English
- Georgian prime minister accuses US of fueling ‘revolution attempts’ The Hill
- Georgia’s ‘Foreign Influence’ Law Isn’t What You Think The Moscow Times
A jaffle maker, a leaf blower and an autographed photo of Lionel Messi: what travellers left behind at Sydney airport
Sydney airport is auctioning off more than 2,500 unclaimed items, including a wedding dress, an electric scooter and a collection of lightsabers
A jaffle maker, a leaf blower and a Darth Vader helmet are just some of the items left behind by passengers at Sydney airport that are up for auction in the airport’s annual charity event.
Millions of passengers pass through Sydney airport each month, and sometimes items go missing. Those left unclaimed are donated to local charities or sold at auction, with the proceeds going to charity.
Continue reading...Bomb attacks in Congo kill at least 12 people including children
The UN says two camps for displaced people were hit near the city of Goma where thousands are seeking refuge from fighting in surrounding areas
Bomb attacks on two camps for displaced people in eastern Congo have killed at least 12 people, including children, according to the UN.
The bombs hit the camps in Lac Vert and Mugunga, near the city of Goma, the UN said in a statement, calling the attacks a “flagrant violation of human rights and international humanitarian law and may constitute a war crime”.
Continue reading...Queensland MP claims she was drugged and sexually assaulted
Police investigating after Brittany Lauga allegedly assaulted in central Queensland town of Yeppoon
Queensland Labor MP Brittany Lauga has alleged she was drugged and sexually assaulted in the central Queensland town of Yeppoon last weekend, and claims other women may also have been similarly attacked.
Lauga posted a statement on social media, saying she had contacted police early on the morning of Sunday 28 April.
Continue reading...Hamas sends delegation to Cairo, calls for deal ‘that fulfills Palestinians’ demands’ – The Times of Israel
- Hamas sends delegation to Cairo, calls for deal ‘that fulfills Palestinians’ demands’ The Times of Israel
- Cease-fire talks advance in Egypt even as Israel threatens to invade Rafah NBC News
- Report: Hamas Accepts Gaza Cease-fire Deal; Israeli Officials Reject Prospect of War Ending - Israel News Haaretz
- Hamas to announce agreement to Egyptian mediation The Jerusalem Post
- Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah 'with or without a deal' as cease-fire talks with Hamas continue The Associated Press
China’s Shaolin monks are known for their incredible acrobatics. This photographer captured them in action – CNN
Sweden prepares for Eurovision with heightened security – BBC.com
- Sweden prepares for Eurovision with heightened security BBC.com
- Sweden “On Terror Level Four” As Security Is Tightened A Week Before Eurovision Song Contest Deadline
- Eurovision organizers say they’ll remove Palestinian flags, symbols at Malmo show The Times of Israel
- Israel issues Sweden Eurovision travel warning amid planned protests Reuters
- Eurovision vows to remove Palestinian flags or symbols Euronews
Fear and prayers in Sudan city under siege
People in the last major holdout of the army in the west of Sudan nervously await an assault.
US confirms Russian forces deployed to same Niger airbase as American troops – The Guardian
- US confirms Russian forces deployed to same Niger airbase as American troops The Guardian
- Austin confirms Russians deployed to airbase housing US military in Niger Al Jazeera English
- US officials fear miscalculation in Niger with Russian fighters POLITICO
- Russian Military Personnel Move Into Niger Air Base Housing Some US Troops Forbes
- Russian troops staying at base housing US forces in Niger The Hill
Sweden prepares for Eurovision with heightened security
The celebration of pop is set to take place amid protests at Israel's involvement in the competition.
Biden faces new Democratic pressure to rein in Israel – Axios
- Biden faces new Democratic pressure to rein in Israel Axios
- As Israel menaces Gaza's last holdout of Rafah, apathy and resignation abound South China Morning Post
- Israel briefs US on plan to move Gazans ahead of Rafah invasion Yahoo! Voices
- May 3: Israel said to give Hamas a week to choose between hostage deal, Rafah invasion The Times of Israel
- WSJ: Israel to move on Rafah in a week if no Hamas deal reached Haaretz
Voting, Volcanoes and Vatican Guards: Photos of the week
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.
In Texas, pro-Palestine university protesters clash with state leaders
Texas, one of the most conservative US states, has implemented laws limiting the ability to protest against Israel.
Why North Korea’s latest propaganda bop is a huge TikTok hit
A song praising Mr Kim has got TikTok hooked - but experts say it could be hiding something more sinister.
If Jacinta Allan isn’t Daniel Andrews, her first budget should show Victorians exactly who she is
A huge infrastructure agenda helped win Andrews three elections but the priority now for the state – and new premier – is the housing crisis
In the seven months since Jacinta Allan took over as Victoria’s premier, she’s worked to shirk off the impression she’s Daniel Andrews’ apprentice and differentiated herself from the former leader.
By all accounts, Allan has moved away from the centralised model that characterised the Andrews leadership and drew criticism from integrity agencies. Her cabinet meetings are said to be more consultative and her ministers have been given autonomy over their portfolios and, as a result, more visibility in the media.
Continue reading...NSW braces for heavy rain and potential flash flooding after wet week
Heaviest falls forecast for Illawarra, Hunter, Central Coast and greater Sydney from Saturday evening
An already saturated New South Wales is bracing for significant and widespread rain that could lead to flash flooding on the state’s east coast.
The Bureau of Meteorology says the heaviest falls will hit the Illawarra, Hunter, Central Coast and Greater Sydney from Saturday evening into Sunday.
Continue reading...Universities brace for disruption at graduations
Students on at least one campus are planning Gaza war protests as commencement season begins this weekend.