The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on
The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.
Kanye West postpones France gig following UK ban
It comes a week after the UK government announced it would block the rapper from entering the country.
‘Food is unifying’: How Lebanon’s migrants are feeding the war-displaced
Often overlooked in Lebanon's society, the migrant community is filling the gaps of the state by feeding their own.
Trump warns US-UK trade deal ‘can always be changed’ with relations in ‘sad state’
President says he gave Britain ‘better deal than I had to’ but ally was ‘not there when we needed them’ on Iran
Donald Trump has threatened to row back on the trade deal the US signed with the UK last year, in his latest salvo against the British government over sharp differences about the US’s approach to the Middle East.
The US president said the economic deal struck with the UK, which cut some of his tariffs on cars, aluminium and steel, was “better than I had to” and that it could “always be changed”.
Continue reading...Israel’s Top Court Hears Petitions to Remove Ben-Gvir Over Alleged Police Politicization – Haaretz
- Israel's Top Court Hears Petitions to Remove Ben-Gvir Over Alleged Police Politicization Haaretz
- With Iran War on Pause, Political Battle Resumes Over Israeli Democracy The New York Times
- High Court weighs petitions urging Ben Gvir’s ouster, but seems hesitant to back them The Times of Israel
- ‘Nation chose the Right’: Ben-Gvir defends role, blasts A-G at High Court hearing The Jerusalem Post
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Magyar calls for fast handover of power in talks with Hungary’s president
Péter Magyar, the man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, wants the new parliament to convene in early May.
Families across Sudan endure years of displacement, hunger, loss
More than nine million people remain displaced in Sudan, while nearly 29 million face acute hunger.
How a £2m bitcoin order made Nigel Farage the political face of UK crypto
Promotion of ‘bitcoin treasury’ firm with Kwasi Kwarteng draws new attention to Reform leader’s relations with industry
A thumping electronic beat provides the soundtrack to the video as Nigel Farage appears in front of a bank of screens.
At first glance, it could be yet another of the Reform UK leader’s “second jobs” – whether promoting gold as a pension fallback or recording Cameo videos. And in a sense, it is: Farage is promoting a £2m cryptocurrency purchase by a company in which he has £215,000 invested, Stack BTC.
Continue reading...250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.
250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.
North Korea rapidly expanding nuclear weapons capability, UN watchdog warns
Pyongyang making ‘very serious’ progress on producing weapons, with rapid rise in activity at main nuclear complex
North Korea has made “very serious” progress in its ability to produce more nuclear weapons, the head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog has said, in another sign that the regime is seeking to use its nuclear arsenal to ensure its survival.
North Korea is thought to have assembled about 50 nuclear warheads, although some experts are sceptical of its claims that it is able to miniaturise them so they can be attached to long-range ballistic missiles.
Continue reading...Iran war: What is happening on day 47 of the US-Iran conflict?
US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days.
Paris art enthusiast wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle
Ari Hodara bought his ticket at the weekend after finding out about the raffle by chance while dining out
A Parisian art enthusiast could not believe his luck when he found out on Tuesday he had won a Pablo Picasso painting worth more than €1m with a €100 raffle ticket.
“How do I check that it’s not a hoax?” said Ari Hodara, 58, after organisers called him following the draw at Christie’s auction house in the French capital.
Continue reading...Gina Rinehart’s son says he wants to be a ‘united family’ in olive branch to mother after court ruling
John Hancock welcomes findings on ownership of mines and companies although judge says dispute should be determined in private arbitration
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Gina Rinehart’s son has said he wants to reunite his family after a landmark court case left a long-running feud over ownership of mines and companies unresolved.
The Western Australian supreme court on Wednesday found Rinehart’s children were at one point set to inherit 49% of her company and said their ownership claims should be determined in separate proceedings.
Continue reading...Australian pleads guilty to creating deepfake porn in landmark case
The 19-year-old is the first person to be charged under a new national law.
Trump turns on Meloni, saying she lacks ‘courage’ over US-Israel war on Iran
The US president says he is 'shocked at her', delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies.
Uzbek chess grandmaster Sindarov sets up world title match with Gukesh
Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament with a round to spare and will face India's Gukesh next.
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US military bases in Middle East – report – The Times of Israel
- Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US military bases in Middle East – report The Times of Israel
- Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases Financial Times
- Iran Bought Chinese Satellite In Orbit, Then Used It To Target US Bases: Report NDTV
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- Iran Reportedly Used Chinese Satellite To Target U.S. Bases—Here’s How China And Russia Could Help Iran Forbes
Queensland ebike laws could cripple Uber Eats, DoorDash and shared e-vehicle schemes, industry warns
Food delivery services say the proposed laws will affect their workers, while shared e-vehicle schemes claim the laws could make them uninsurable
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Legislation that would crack down on ebikes and e-scooters in Queensland could curtail food delivery services and potentially end shared e-vehicle schemes, industry figures warn.
The proposed laws would set an age limit of 16 on ebikes and e-scooters, require users to obtain a driver’s licence, and set a limit of 10km/h on almost all cycle lanes.
Continue reading...China’s Xi meets Russian FM Lavrov, calls relations with Moscow ‘precious’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with top Chinese leadership to discuss the Iran war and other concerns.