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Read More China launched three astronauts into space last week while Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting the country. Likely a coincidence, it still stood as a reminder of China’s lofty space goals. China launched three astronauts into space last week while Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting the country. Likely a coincidence,…

Read More The Utopie bakery has been crowned the winner of the 31st annual “best baguette in Paris” competition. The Utopie bakery has been crowned the winner of the 31st annual “best baguette in Paris” competition.

Read More This weekend marks 30 years since Nelson Mandela was elected president of South Africa, officially ending the country’s era of apartheid. NPR’s Scott Detrow talks with journalist Redi Thlabi. This weekend marks 30 years since Nelson Mandela was elected president of South Africa, officially ending the country’s era of apartheid. NPR’s Scott Detrow…

Read More Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is considering resigning and is expected to make his decision known on Monday. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is considering resigning and is expected to make his decision known on Monday.

Read More Tim Loughton had sanctions imposed on him in 2021 by Beijing, which has close ties to east African country A former government minister who has had sanctions imposed on him by China has said he was detained and deported by Djibouti as a “direct consequence” of the east African country’s close ties with…

Read More A previous ban on same-sex relations was abolished by the US occupation in 2003 Iraq’s parliament has passed a law banning same-sex relations and transgenderism. The measure was condemned by the US and UK, but the speaker of the parliament described it as “a necessary step to protect the value structure of society.”…

Read More Three decades ago, South Africa held its first democratic election, closing the door on the apartheid era. And Nelson Mandela was elected its first Black president. Today, the country is still led by Mandela’s political party – the African National Congress. But polls show that voters are growing increasingly dissatisfied with the party’s…

Read More South Dakota’s Republican governor claims her decision to shoot her dog in a gravel pit was the responsible choice as a parent, dog owner and neighbour South Dakota’s Republican governor claims her decision to shoot her dog in a gravel pit was the responsible choice as a parent, dog owner and neighbour

Read More Washington has reportedly purchased 81 aircraft from Kazakhstan for an average price of less than $19,000 each The US government has reportedly purchased most of the retired Soviet-era warplanes sold off in a recent auction by Kazakhstan, possibly for use by Kiev’s forces in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Washington was the winning bidder for…

Read More Investigators are looking for evidence in the 1993 murder of Sandra Costilla, which they hope to tie to convicted murderer John Bittrolff, 57, police sources say Investigators are looking for evidence in the 1993 murder of Sandra Costilla, which they hope to tie to convicted murderer John Bittrolff, 57, police sources say

Read MoreUpdate by Ukraine’s top commander comes as outgunned Kyiv waits for new delivery of US weapons.Update by Ukraine’s top commander comes as outgunned Kyiv waits for new delivery of US weapons.

Read More Detention centers have reportedly been prepared to hold illegal immigrants before they are flown to Rwanda The UK Home Office will launch a nationwide sweep to detain illegal immigrants ahead of their deportation to Rwanda, The Guardian reported on Sunday. The operation comes after parliament passed a bill allowing the scheme to go…

Read More US president and Israeli PM talk as Israel vows to invade Gaza city despite global concern for 1 million Palestinians sheltering there The White House on Sunday said Joe Biden had again spoken with Benjamin Netanyahu as pressure builds on Israel and Hamas to reach a deal that would free some Israeli hostages…

Read More TEL AVIV, Israel — The White House on Sunday said U.S. President Joe Biden had again spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as pressure builds on Israel and Hamas to reach a deal that would free some Israeli hostages and bring a cease-fire in the nearly seven-month-long war in Gaza. The White…

Read More TEL AVIV, Israel — The White House on Sunday said U.S. President Joe Biden had again spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as pressure builds on Israel and Hamas to reach a deal that would free some Israeli hostages and bring a cease-fire in the nearly seven-month-long war in Gaza. The White…

Read MorePope Francis traveled to the lagoon city to visit the Holy See’s pavilion at the Biennale contemporary art show and meet with the people who created it.Pope Francis traveled to the lagoon city to visit the Holy See’s pavilion at the Biennale contemporary art show and meet with the people who created it.

Read MoreThe United Nations warns it could take 14 years to clear the rubble and unexploded bombs in Gaza.The United Nations warns it could take 14 years to clear the rubble and unexploded bombs in Gaza.

Read More Exclusive: Concerns over effect on UK’s finances lead officials to believe utility should be renationalised before general election Senior Whitehall officials fear Thames Water’s financial collapse could trigger a rise in government borrowing costs not seen since the chaos of the Liz Truss mini-budget, the Guardian can reveal. Such is their concern about…

Read More Police ‘very confident’ body parts in Salford belong to a man in his 60s whose torso was found on 4 April More human remains have been found in two locations as part of a murder investigation that started when a man’s torso was discovered in a nature reserve in Greater Manchester, police said.…

Read More Exclusive: ‘Distressing’ scarcity sowing uncertainty among 400,000 with type 1 diabetes, experts warn People with type 1 diabetes are being forced to endure the “stress and anxiety” of insulin shortages, patients, pharmacists and health campaigners have warned. The “distressing” drug scarcity, the latest to affect the UK, is sowing uncertainty for the 400,000…

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Read More The former president has widened his lead over incumbent Joe Biden, and is viewed more favorably than when he left office Americans appear to be looking more positively at former US President Donald Trump as this year’s election draws closer, increasingly favoring him over incumbent Joe Biden and viewing his term in office…

Read MoreNicole Kidman becomes the first Australian actor to win the prestigious AFI Life Achievement Award.Nicole Kidman becomes the first Australian actor to win the prestigious AFI Life Achievement Award.

Read More Governor issues state of emergency for 12 counties as authorities confirm a four-month-old baby was among the dead in Holdenville At least two people, including a baby, were killed after a series of tornadoes struck Oklahoma on Saturday, amid a weekend of extreme weather that left dozens injured and a trail of destruction…

Read More Mahmoud Abbas says that Washington is the only one able to halt the planned offensive – which he expects to begin within days Mahmoud Abbas says that Washington is the only one able to halt the planned offensive – which he expects to begin within days

Read MoreUNICEF executive director Catherine Russell tells “Face the Nation” that she recently visited the Israeli-occupied West Bank and saw firsthand the devastation from the uptick violence, while she also met with the Israeli families of those held hostage by Hamas. “I came back feeling like, there’s just so much pain and misery everywhere you…

Read More The governor of Oklahoma issued an executive order on Sunday declaring a state of emergency in 12 counties The governor of Oklahoma issued an executive order on Sunday declaring a state of emergency in 12 counties

Read More Worried MPs have concocted five-point plan of quick measures aimed at showing that the party cares about public’s priorities Rishi Sunak is braced for a bruising week as Tory rebels flaunted plans for a 100-day “policy blitz” to secure quick wins if the local election results prove disastrous for the party. The prime…

Read More Up to 113 active Russian servicemen were convicted in 2023 amid rise in ‘chronic mental health’ issues for military personnel Up to 113 active Russian servicemen were convicted in 2023 amid rise in ‘chronic mental health’ issues for military personnel

Read MoreThe Duke of Sussex will attend the thanksgiving service for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games Foundation in London on May 8.The Duke of Sussex will attend the thanksgiving service for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games Foundation in London on May 8.

Read More Kennedy campaign has increased support among potential Trump voters, new polling shows Kennedy campaign has increased support among potential Trump voters, new polling shows

Read MoreUK PM Rishi Sunak says it’s evidence that his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is acting as a deterrent.UK PM Rishi Sunak says it’s evidence that his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is acting as a deterrent.

Read MoreNonprofit organization World Central Kitchen is set to resume its aid work in Gaza, weeks after seven aid workers were killed.Nonprofit organization World Central Kitchen is set to resume its aid work in Gaza, weeks after seven aid workers were killed.

Read More Exclusive: Working-class people less likely to get jobs in charities than public and private sectors, EY Foundation report finds Charities are hiring staff with “privilege rather than potential”, according to the author of a report highlighting the stark class divide in the sector. Working-class people are less likely to be hired by charities…

Read More CWU seems to concede six-day service is financially unviable as company battles takeover bid Letterboxes could fall silent on Saturday mornings, after the postal workers’ union appeared to accept a proposal from Royal Mail that would abandon its duty to deliver all letters six days a week. Royal Mail is required to deliver…