Slain Mexican TikTok influencer remembered at funeral
A funeral was held for 23-year-old Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez, who was shot dead during TikTok livestream.
MPs opposed to assisted dying criticise ‘distasteful’ Esther Rantzen claims
Objections raised to Rantzen’s accusation of ‘undeclared religious beliefs’ in five-hour Commons debate
MPs opposed to assisted dying have criticised “distasteful” claims from the prominent campaigner Esther Rantzen, who argued many are fighting against the changes to the law because of secret religious views.
Rantzen made the remarks in a letter urging MPs to back the “strong, safe, carefully considered bill” to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
Continue reading...Attacker who stabbed author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison
Lawyers for New Jersey man Hadi Matar said they planned to appeal the sentence, which was the maximum possible.
Fortnite unavailable on iPhones globally after Apple rejects App Store release
Latest twist in a contest between iPhone maker and Epic Games over payments for hit game on Apple devices
Epic Games says Fortnite is now unavailable on iPhones and iPads globally because Apple blocked a bid to release the popular video game in the App Store in the US and Europe.
“Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to the US App Store or to the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union,” the X account for Fortnite posted early Friday – claiming that Apple’s move would now prevent the game’s iOS availability around the world.
Continue reading...Dizziness from hunger has become a constant, Gazans tell the BBC
The BBC speaks to people in Gaza during a 10-week blockade on food, medical supplies and other aid.
Dizziness from hunger has become a constant, Gazans tell the BBC
The BBC speaks to people in Gaza during a 10-week blockade on food, medical supplies and other aid.
ICC prosecutor to step aside until probe into alleged misconduct ends
ICC says Karim Khan will take a leave of absence pending the conclusion of UN-led investigation.
Charter Communications to buy rival Cox for $21.9bn
The proposed merger, which would create the largest cable provider in the US, could face antitrust hurdles.
Gabon’s ousted president and family freed after two years and fly to Angola
Sylvia Bongo and her son was freed from prison last week despite facing charges of embezzling public funds.
Kremlin Negotiator Invokes Peter the Great’s 21-Year War With Sweden in Ukraine Talks – The Moscow Times
- Kremlin Negotiator Invokes Peter the Great’s 21-Year War With Sweden in Ukraine Talks The Moscow Times
- Live updates: Ukraine’s allies call Russian demands unacceptable after first talks in years CNN
- Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs but no ceasefire AP News
- 'Putin is laughing at Trump' — Ukraine in disbelief as Russia makes a mockery of US-led ceasefire attempts The Kyiv Independent
- US has 'low expectation' of breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks, Rubio says BBC
Ukraine and Russia far apart in direct talks, but prisoner swap agreed
The talks lasted just over 90 minutes and there were few signs of any progress on ending the war.
In Istanbul, Russia plays chess while the West is stuck in make-believe
The war can only end on Moscow’s terms. The West’s inability to accept this harsh reality keeps Ukraine bleeding.
Chemical spill turns Brazilian lake blue and kills fish
A chemical spill in the city of Jundiaí has turned a lake bright blue, killing fish and dyeing local wildlife.
Former Chad PM arrested over alleged links to deadly clash
Masra's party the Transformers say their leader's detention took place "outside of any known judicial procedure".
ICC prosecutor steps aside until sexual misconduct probe ends
Karim Khan takes leave until an investigation into allegations ends, the International Criminal Court says.
Pope Leo XIV says family is ‘between a man and a woman’ and asserts the dignity of the unborn – PBS
- Pope Leo XIV says family is 'between a man and a woman' and asserts the dignity of the unborn PBS
- May 8, 2025 Leo XIV elected as first American pope CNN
- New pope shares thoughts on gay marriage, abortion LiveNOW from FOX
- Pope Leo affirms marriage between man and woman, but some Chicago Catholics hope for LGBTQ outreach Chicago Sun-Times
- Pope Leo urges respect for migrants, challenging Trump views Reuters
Exclusive: US aid cuts leave food for millions mouldering in storage – Reuters
- Exclusive: US aid cuts leave food for millions mouldering in storage Reuters
- Children die as USAID aid cuts snap a lifeline for the world’s most malnourished AP News
- Trump Cuts to Foreign Aid Leave Food Destined for Desperate Millions Rotting in Storage Common Dreams
- Food For Millions Rots in Storage After Trump’s USAID Cuts The Daily Beast
- U.S. aid cuts leave food for millions moldering in storage Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Week of geopolitical poker over Ukraine ends with no endgame in sight
Path to peace looks as unclear as it was before European leaders’ meeting with Zelenskyy in Kyiv
This week began with four European leaders, standing defiantly in Kyiv alongside Volodymyr Zelenskyy, issuing an ultimatum to Vladimir Putin: sign a ceasefire now, or together with Donald Trump we will force you to do so, with sanctions and other tough measures.
Over the subsequent days, there followed a series of offers, counter-offers, ultimatums and deflections, in a dizzying week of high-stakes diplomacy that often seemed to resemble a geopolitical poker game.
Continue reading...Trump confirms U.S. gave Iran a proposal for a nuclear deal – Axios
- Trump confirms U.S. gave Iran a proposal for a nuclear deal Axios
- Top Iranian official says Tehran would forgo highly enriched uranium in nuclear deal with Trump NBC News
- Trump Wants an Iran Deal, but It May Be Weaker Than His Supporters Demand The New York Times
- Trump’s Middle East trip reveals sometimes contradictory foreign policy approach The Washington Post
- Tehran persists that Iran has the right to enrich uranium The Jerusalem Post
Polish voters set for tight presidential race after 10 years of Duda
Sunday's first-round is expected to set up a run-off between Warsaw's liberal mayor and a conservative historian.