North Korea: First road bridge to Russia ‘significant’ development
The announcement comes after North Korea confirmed for the first time its soldiers are fighting alongside Russia.
Trump officials contacted El Salvador president about Kilmar Ábrego García, sources say
Administration in touch with Nayib Bukele over detention of wrongly deported man, according to two people
The Trump administration has been in touch directly with the Salvadorian president Nayib Bukele in recent days about the detention of Kilmar Ábrego García, the man wrongly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The nature of the discussion and its purpose was not clear because multiple Trump officials have said the administration was not interested in his coming back to the US despite the US supreme court ordering it to “facilitate” Ábrego García’s release.
Continue reading...Israel strikes Syria, saying it hit group that attacked Druze – Reuters
- Israel strikes Syria, saying it hit group that attacked Druze Reuters
- Sectarian Clashes Spread Around Syria’s Capital, Drawing In Israel The New York Times
- Syria says it rejects ‘foreign intervention’ after Israeli strikes Al Jazeera
- Israel says it struck gunmen attacking Druze in Syria after deadly clashes BBC
- Deadly Syria clashes continue for second day outside Damascus The Guardian
South Africa to hold inquiry on alleged hampering of apartheid prosecutions
The move comes after survivors and relatives of victims of apartheid-era crimes launched a court case.
Powerful earthquake could raise Pacific north-west sea levels ‘dramatically’ – study
Likelihood of potentially devastating quake above 8.0 magnitude in next 50 years is 15%, study states
A massive earthquake in the Pacific north-west could rapidly transform areas of the coast from northern California to Washington, causing swaths of land to quickly sink, “dramatically” raising sea level and increasing the flood risk to communities.
That’s according to a new study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, examining the potential impact of the “big one”, a powerful quake along the Cascadia fault that stretches from Canada to California.
Continue reading...Barcelona, Inter Milan, Yamal deliver 3-3 Champions League semi thriller
Lamine Yamal scores once and hits the bar twice while helping Barcelona recover from two down in first leg in Spain.
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill 12 overnight in Gaza, including kids – AP News
- Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill 12 overnight in Gaza, including kids AP News
- LIVE: ‘Earthquake’ as Israeli bombs shake Gaza, US defends Israel at ICJ Al Jazeera
- Headlines for April 30, 2025 Democracy Now!
- Death toll in Gaza rises to 52,000, territory's health ministry says, as Israel continues offensive CBS News
- Israel wipes out entire families in Gaza; over 94 percent of last week’s victims were civilians Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor
What can we learn from the first 100 days of Trump’s second term?
Impact of US president's policies and actions felt globally.
Rubio urges de-escalation in India, Pakistan calls amid soaring tensions
Islamabad asks the US to help ease tensions with New Delhi after receiving 'credible intelligence' of imminent strike.
Hikers Find Jar Containing Hundreds of Gold Coins – Newser
- Hikers Find Jar Containing Hundreds of Gold Coins Newser
- Hikers shocked to discover gold coins from 1800s — and they’re worth a fortune: ‘My jaw dropped’ New York Post
- Hidden trove of treasure worth over $340,000 found by hikers in Czech Republic CBS News
- Cache of gold coins, other treasures found by hikers in Czech forest Global News
- Hidden fortune discovered in Czech countryside HeritageDaily
Witkoff underestimating Hamas, Iran in negotiations, experts say – report – The Jerusalem Post
- Witkoff underestimating Hamas, Iran in negotiations, experts say - report The Jerusalem Post
- Exclusive | Steve Witkoff shouldn't be leading Iran, Russia negotiations, allies and insiders say New York Post
- Witkoff's negotiation approach with Putin sparks concern in White House, NYP reports. The Kyiv Independent
- Witkoff’s zeal for deals faces geopolitical reality Jewish Insider
- Ukraine, Gaza and Iran: can Witkoff secure any wins for Trump? The Guardian
Somalia Bars Taiwanese Passport Holders From Entering the Country – The New York Times
- Somalia Bars Taiwanese Passport Holders From Entering the Country The New York Times
- Somalia bans Taiwanese travellers citing 'one China' policy, ministry says BBC
- Somalia bans entry of Taiwan citizens in bid to please China: Taipei Al Jazeera
- MOFA denounces Somalia for no longer accepting Taiwan passport Focus Taiwan
- Somalia and Taiwan ban each others’ citizens in apparent link to Taiwan recognizing Somaliland Star Tribune
16 countries to ask EU for fiscal leeway to spend big on defense – politico.eu
- 16 countries to ask EU for fiscal leeway to spend big on defense politico.eu
- Twelve EU members request activation of escape clause for defence spending, Commission says Reuters
- Germany, Greece Ask for EU OK to Ramp Up Defense Spending WSJ
- Greece requests EU exemption for 2026 defense spending boost eKathimerini.com
- Sixteen EU countries to trigger clause increasing defence spending Euronews.com
Syria says it rejects ‘foreign intervention’ after Israeli strikes
Syria pledges to 'protect all components' of society, including Druze, after Israel launches air raids near Damascus.
Australia election 2025 live: Peter Dutton to reveal Coalition policy costings; house prices rise again
Coalition claims it will save $10bn more over four years compared with Labor. Follow today’s news live
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Good morning and welcome to our live election blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then Krishani Dhanji will take over.
Our top story this morning is on the “handshake” deal by the Nationals to move One Nation up its preference list that could help win the New South Wales electorate of Hunter. The deal has been made despite Pauline Hanson’s candidate being known for calling public health officials “little Hitlers” and promoting a conspiracy theory that the climate crisis has been used to control every aspect of people’s lives.
Continue reading...Drivers abandon vehicles after wildfire engulfs Israeli highway
A major highway in Israel was closed after wildfires engulfed it with flames and smoke.
Trump administration to cancel $1bn in Biden-era school mental health grants
Funding will not be continued next year after bill signed in 2022 helped schools hire more mental health workers
The Trump administration is moving to cancel $1bn in school mental health grants, saying they reflect the priorities of the previous administration.
Grant recipients were notified on Tuesday that the funding will not be continued after this year. A gun violence bill signed by Joe Biden in 2022 sent $1bn to the grant programs to help schools hire more psychologists, counselors and other mental health workers.
Continue reading...US diplomat Marco Rubio will not provide info to judge about deported man
The Trump administration remains defiant despite a judge's order to 'facilitate' return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Cyril Ramaphosa sets up inquiry into claims of interference with investigation of apartheid-era crimes
Relatives and survivors of apartheid-era deaths and violence had alleged interference from ‘highest levels of government’
South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, is setting up an inquiry into whether past ANC governments interfered with the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes, amid criticism from the families of victims.
A group of 25 relatives and survivors of apartheid-era deaths and violence sued the government in January, claiming that interference from “the highest levels of government” blocked investigations into cases referred to the National Prosecuting Authority by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
Continue reading...Fears of war with India weigh on Islamabad residents
Exchanges of live fire across the contested border between Pakistan and India have raised fears of an all-out war.