French warship moves towards Hormuz for possible defensive mission
Iran says it is reviewing a US proposal that Donald Trump says could bring the war to an end.
EU reaches tentative deal on simpler AI rules – DW.com
- EU reaches tentative deal on simpler AI rules DW.com
- EU countries, lawmakers clinch provisional deal on watered-down AI rules Reuters
- Germany set to secure win for industry in AI talks politico.eu
- AI ‘nudification’ tools set to be banned within EU The Independent
- Growing role as AI watchdog is 'defining feature' of 2025, says EU data regulator MLex
First Chinese Oil Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran-U.S. Conflict Escalates – Caixin Global
- First Chinese Oil Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran-U.S. Conflict Escalates Caixin Global
- Attack on French Cargo Ship Highlights Continued Risks in Strait of Hormuz nytimes.com
- Chinese oil tanker hit in reportedly first attack since Hormuz crisis Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- One CMA CGM vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz, another exits Gulf Reuters
- US petrol prices hit highest level in years – as it happened The Guardian
US driver arrested after chasing down child on bike on footpath
Video captures a young boy on a bike fleeing a car that mounted a footpath in Washington State.
The Gaza journalist killed on the day his daughter was born
Sana's first birthday is shadowed by loss; her father Yahya was killed in an Israeli attack hours after her birth.
Sudan and Ethiopia inching closer to war – The Arab Weekly
- Sudan and Ethiopia inching closer to war The Arab Weekly
- Sudan blames Ethiopia, UAE for recent drone attacks: What we know Al Jazeera
- UAE denies involvement in Sudan airport attack Reuters
- Horn of Africa Tensions Flare as Sudan Adds Forces Near Ethiopia Bloomberg.com
- Khartoum accuses UAE of carrying out UAV strikes from Ethiopian airbase Janes
Top BJP leader’s aide shot dead in violence after Indian state election
Chandranath Rath was personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, front runner to become West Bengal's new chief minister.
Iran war day 69: Tehran ‘reviewing’ US proposals; Israel bombs Beirut
Trump says US-Iran talks are progressing as Tehran reviews a US proposal delivered through Pakistan.
Russia Tells Foreign Embassies in Kyiv to Evacuate as It Warns of ‘Retaliatory’ Strikes – The Moscow Times
- Russia Tells Foreign Embassies in Kyiv to Evacuate as It Warns of ‘Retaliatory’ Strikes The Moscow Times
- Russia Ramps Up Threats Toward Ukraine Over Victory Day Parade The New York Times
- Zelenskiy says Russian war commemoration ceasefire shows 'strange and inappropriate' logic Reuters
- Russia Urges Foreigners Leave Kyiv Over Victory Day Threat Bloomberg.com
- Russia tells diplomats to leave Kyiv in case Moscow launches mass strikes Al Jazeera
Aid cuts, drought and conflict leave Somalis desperate
Drought, conflict and aid cuts push Somalis into hunger as Kismayo IDP camps struggle to cope with the crisis.
Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to level against Timberwolves in NBA Playoffs
Castle's 21 points and Wembanyama's 19 helped Spurs crush T'wolves 133-95 as Knicks take 2-0 lead over 76ers.
Russia doesn’t have much to celebrate on Victory Day, as Ukraine brings the war home to Putin – The Conversation
- Russia doesn’t have much to celebrate on Victory Day, as Ukraine brings the war home to Putin The Conversation
- Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan BBC
- Putin’s Strongman Image Is Fading as Ukraine Brings War Home to Russia WSJ
- Kremlin says Putin's security is being tightened for Victory Day events Reuters
- Moscow shuts down airports and mobile signals as Victory Day parade looms The Guardian
Israeli attack on Gaza kills son of Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya
Senior Hamas official Basem Naim confirms death of Azzam Khalil Al-Hayya in social media post.
Toronto World Cup tickets to be resold for face value on FIFA Marketplace
Tickets for matches at other venues may be listed above face value on the official resale and exchange marketplace.
What’s the full match schedule, groups and format for World Cup 2026?
All the teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times for the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Israel strikes Beirut suburbs, threatening already shaky ceasefire – The Washington Post
- Israel strikes Beirut suburbs, threatening already shaky ceasefire The Washington Post
- Israeli Army Carries Out First Strike on Beirut Since Ceasefire Bloomberg.com
- Middle East war live: Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in Washington May 14-15 France 24
- Israel Says It Killed a Hezbollah Chief Near Beirut, Testing the Truce The New York Times
- After Beirut strike, Netanyahu says 'no immunity' for militants Reuters
EU clinches deal to roll back AI restrictions – politico.eu
- EU clinches deal to roll back AI restrictions politico.eu
- EU countries, lawmakers clinch provisional deal on watered-down AI rules Reuters
- Siemens Scores Win on EU Push to Streamline Industrial AI Rules Bloomberg.com
- What the EU AI Omnibus Deal Changes for the AI Act and What Lies Ahead Tech Policy Press
- EU agrees to amend AI Act, clarifies overlap with machinery rules IAPP
Ukraine war ‘led me to surrogacy’ to earn money but a new law could end those plans
Ukraine is considering a law that would effectively ban foreigners from accessing surrogacy in the country.
Bolivian police fire tear gas at protesting teachers
Bolivian police fired tear gas at protesters in La Paz, as three separate groups rallied against the government.
Photo shows Israeli soldier desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
Israel's military launches a probe after photo shows soldier placing a cigarette into the mouth of Virgin Mary statue.