BBC finds fear, loss and hope in Sudan’s ruined capital after army victory
Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they shot down another American drone as US strikes pound country – AP News
- Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they shot down another American drone as US strikes pound country AP News
- After debilitating strikes, Trump tells Houthis: Stop shooting at us and 'we will stop shooting at you' Fox News
- US says it killed top Houthi missile expert, but questions linger Reuters
- Fresh US strikes extend air campaign targeting Yemen’s Houthis Al Jazeera
- Opinion | The Real Outrage In Yemen Is US War Crimes Common Dreams
Russia says it cannot accept US peace plan for Ukraine ‘in its current form’
Moscow’s refusal highlights the limited progress Donald Trump has made on his promise to end the war
Moscow has described the latest US peace proposals as unacceptable to the Kremlin, highlighting the limited progress Donald Trump has made on his promise to end the war in Ukraine since taking office in January.
Sergei Ryabkov, a foreign policy adviser to Vladimir Putin, said some of Russia’s key demands were not being addressed by the US proposals to end the war, in comments that marked a rare acknowledgment from the Russian side that talks with the US over Ukraine had stalled in recent weeks.
Continue reading...Crete hit hardest among Greek islands battered by storms, flooding
Bad weather also impacts islands in the Cyclades chain in the central Aegean Sea popular with tourists.
Mandalay was the ‘city of gold’ – now it reeks of death
Residents in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, speak of despair and sleepless nights since last week's earthquake.
Russia’s Putin hosts Chinese Foreign Minister Wang for talks in Moscow
The allies discussed developments of the ongoing war in Ukraine as well as relations between the two countries.
Yemen chat leak: What does it tell us about Trump’s administration?
US officials downplay a journalist being included in Yemen attack chats, but it sheds light on workings of White House.
Two near lifesize sculptures found during excavations of Pompeii tomb
The detailed relics were found in a necropolis and experts believe the woman depicted could have been an important priestess
Two almost lifesize sculptures of a man and woman, who was believed to have been a priestess, have been found during the excavations of a huge tomb in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
The detailed funerary relics adorned the tomb containing several burial niches built into a wide wall in the necropolis of Porta Sarno, one of the main entrance gates into the ancient city. Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79.
Continue reading...Woman pulled alive out of Myanmar earthquake rubble after 91 hours: Officials – ABC News
- Woman pulled alive out of Myanmar earthquake rubble after 91 hours: Officials ABC News
- Deadly Earthquake Rocks Myanmar and Thailand JW.ORG
- More details about the Myanmar earthquake are emerging Science News
- What kind of support is the U.S. offering in the wake of the Myanmar quake? NPR
- US pledges $2 million for Myanmar quake, but China already filled the void ABC News
Libya: A Voice for Reconciliation
A poet and a composer are inspired by Libyan history to create a modern peace anthem for their divided country.
Scientists release plans for an even bigger atom smasher to address the mysteries of physics – AP News
Investigation of ranch in western Mexico reveals some details of Jalisco cartel’s operations – ABC7 Los Angeles
- Investigation of ranch in western Mexico reveals some details of Jalisco cartel's operations ABC7 Los Angeles
- Jalisco cartel lures recruits with fake jobs through social platforms and kills those who resist AP News
- 2 ex-Mexican police officers arrested over alleged cartel killing site where bones, shoes were found CBS News
- In Mexico, enforced disappearance is a way of life Al Jazeera
- A newly discovered killing site shocks Mexico The Economist
Yet another Israeli war crime is buried in the sand as the world looks away
Sixteen Palestinian paramedics and first responders were executed in Rafah. Indifference is all they get.
At least 95 arrested in Zimbabwe after antigovernment protests
Police say suspects in custody among 200 people who gathered at Harare’s Freedom Square and threw stones at officers.
Trump’s April 2 ‘liberation day’ tariffs: What to expect, and what’s next
President Trump prepares to unveil 'very kind' tariffs as critics warn of a global trade war and a slowdown in growth.
Volcano begins erupting in southwestern Iceland hours after a nearby town and spa are evacuated – PBS
- Volcano begins erupting in southwestern Iceland hours after a nearby town and spa are evacuated PBS
- Iceland volcano: Residents evacuated as lava spews out BBC
- Iceland Volcano Eruption Near Grindavik Prompts Closure of Blue Lagoon The New York Times
- Icelandic town and Blue Lagoon spa evacuated after volcanic eruption The Guardian
- New Magma Instrusion on Sundhnukur Crater Row Icelandic Meteorological office
Kremlin Kicks Off 2025 Conscription – Seeks Huge Hike in Manpower Numbers – Kyiv Post
- Kremlin Kicks Off 2025 Conscription – Seeks Huge Hike in Manpower Numbers Kyiv Post
- Putin calls up 160,000 men to Russian army in latest conscription drive, at crucial moment in Ukraine war CNN
- Putin begins biggest Russian military call-up in years BBC
- Putin to conscript 160,000 more Russians for war with Ukraine politico.eu
- Putin Launches Largest Military Draft in Years Despite Ceasefire Talks Newsweek
South Korea: We’ve Found Our Wildfires Culprit – Newser
- South Korea: We've Found Our Wildfires Culprit Newser
- Man caring for ancestors’ grave may have ignited huge South Korea wildfire, police say CNN
- South Korean man tending relatives' grave probed for starting deadly wildfire BBC
- Firefighters Make Progress Against South Korea Wildfires After Thursday Rain The Weather Channel
- South Korea police say rite at family grave led to deadly wildfire Reuters
Iceland volcano erupts, forcing tourists and residents to evacuate
Lava penetrates protective barriers near Grindavik, a fishing town on a southwestern peninsula also evacuated last year.
Finland joins other Russian neighbours exiting from landmine treaty
PM Orpo announces preemptive measures as President Stubb engages in balancing act between Moscow and Washington.