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President Trump signed an executive order on Friday tightening the rules for eligibility and transfers in the NCAA, his latest attempt to rein in college athletics in the pay-to-play era. The order expands the NCAA’s authority over college sports, directing the governing body to update its guidelines to cap student athletes’ eligibility at five years…
An American fighter jet was shot down by Iran for the first time since the start of the war, leading to an urgent search-and-rescue operation for a missing crew member.
"[Trump] votes by mail. Oregonians vote by mail. And Oregon will keep running its own elections.”
Canada recently banned 2,500 models of "assault-style" firearms - but a plan to buy-back tens of thousands of guns fell short by half.
Hong Kong International Airport has opened a sensory corner to ease travel stress for passengers with invisible disabilities, ranging from autism to dementia. Major airports around the world, including Singapore Changi and London Heathrow, have introduced sensory rooms or quiet zones for neurodivergent travellers in recent years, as part of a wider effort to enhance inclusivity. Chris Au Young,…
People evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.
The threat of cutting funding to cash-starved schools that don't comply is real, even if the stricter rules that come out of the executive order he signed Friday could take a while to figure out.
A new exhibition charts Bombay's passage through the centuries via paintings, photographs and prints.
Two U.S. Air Force fighter jets were shot down on Friday, in two separate incidents, during operations against Iran. The Iranian military downed an F-15E Strike Eagle over the country’s airspace, prompting the crew to eject and igniting a search-and-rescue operation. The downing of the F-15 would mark the first time that Iran shot down…
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 rattled parts of northern and eastern Afghanistan and western Pakistan late Friday, killing at least eight people in Afghanistan, authorities said.
Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Friday knocked proposed eliminations and reductions to domestic program spending in the White House’s fiscal 2027 budget, a sign she may not be eager to sign off on President Trump’s request. “While the Administration proposes a budget, Congress holds the power of the purse,” Collins wrote in a…
Homelessness advocates say the bill would cause law enforcement to arrest people because they have nowhere to sleep and spur frivolous lawsuits paid for by taxpayers.
President Trump used an expletive-laden social media post to taunt Iranian leaders, saying that the United States would attack if they did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The New York Times WorldUkraine is focusing its strikes on port and oil infrastructure critical to Russian exports
The Independent WorldTrump issues new ultimatum to Tehran to end its chokehold over major Persian Gulf waterway
The Independent WorldUS president threatens to hit Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Monday
The Independent WorldAsked about the risk to the Iranian people, the president insists ‘the civilians want me to do it’
The Independent WorldIran’s parliamentary speaker decries US president’s ‘reckless moves’ after expletive-ridden threat; Israeli PM says Trump ‘expressed his appreciation for Israel’s help’ Trump warns Iran to reopen s…
The Guardian WorldHungary's upcoming election has significant implications for the European Union
ABC News InternationalChildren and volunteers gathered at a nature park on the edge of Kyiv to release bats into the night sky
ABC News InternationalRelatives say it has taken months, and in some cases years, to get back money owed by a care home operator.
BBC News (Front page)From Francesco Totti to Matthew Le Tissier, one-club men share a rare and special bond with the fans - we've ranked the top 10 here.
BBC News (Front page)AS Monaco beat Marseille (2-1) in Ligue 1 matchday 28. Thanks to this victory, Monaco (5th) have drawn level with Marseille (4th).
France 24 EnglishTraffic at the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge reached peak levels during the first two days of the Easter and Ching Ming holidays, with checkpoint queues sometimes exceeding an hour, raising concern…
South China Morning PostDoncic sustained the injury in Thursday's 139-96 loss to Oklahoma City. The team announced Friday after an MRI that he will miss at least the remainder of the regular season.
The Japan TimesIn the field for this week's 90th Masters there will be no player seeking a first Augusta crown with a better pedigree than Justin Rose, writes Iain Carter.
BBC News (Front page)At its closest point, the crew of Artemis II will loop about 4,000 miles from the lunar surface late Monday. The astronauts will also venture farther into space than any previous human mission.
NPR NewsAfter surviving the Great East Japan Earthquake while pregnant, Asami Kurihara obtained a certification for being a fermented food sommelier.
The Japan TimesFigures suggest if £500,000 limit set for Great Britain 30 years ago was adjusted for inflation the maximum would be more than £1m A 30-year freeze on compensation for victims of crime should be li…
The Guardian WorldHong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) is poised to report a loss of over HK$100 billion (US$12.8 billion) for March this week, its worst monthly loss in dollar terms since its inception 25 yea…
South China Morning PostFollow today’s news live Watch American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson win her Stawell Gift heat The Paris Olympic 100m silver medallist started from scratch but powered past the field with ease. Co…
The Guardian WorldJapan’s ban on married couples having different surnames has prompted an event to highlight people’s reluctance to change their name At the very least, the three men and three women calming their n…
The Guardian WorldReduced public holiday services and school holidays heighten pressure on network, leading to overcrowding Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free a…
The Guardian WorldThe crew’s Orion capsule entered what’s known as the lunar sphere of influence at around 12:41 a.m. ET Monday, crossing into the region of space where the moon’s gravitational pull is stronger than…
NBC NewsNorthern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
BBC News (Front page)The GSDF soldiers on Monday became the first "combat-capable" Japanese troops to train in the Southeast Asian country since the end of World War II.
The Japan TimesWilder came face to face with Joshua as he walked past the Briton after the fight. The two fist-bumped, and the American said, "Let's do it."
The Japan TimesAs China runs away from the rest of the world in developing renewable energy, its coal mining industry is facing the prospect of major change
ABC News InternationalOnly the reigning champion is allowed to take his green jacket off the club's property, and then only until he returns to defend it the following year.
The Japan TimesLong concerned about geopolitical crises, China redoubled efforts to secure energy security when President Trump started raising the stakes in his first term.
The New York Times WorldEnglish-speaking con artists have targeted university students seeking summer internships, using a bogus 40-minute orientation session to make their dubious job offers appear genuine, Hong Kong pol…
South China Morning PostIn part two of our interview, Kiran Stacey speaks to the political scientist Prof Rob Ford about the voters Labour and the Conservatives are losing to the Greens and Reform, and how May’s elections…
The Guardian PoliticsUnion says new entitlements, part of Employment Rights Act 2025, will help lower-income households Up to 9.6 million UK workers are to benefit from the changes to sick pay rules, according to union…
The Guardian WorldOfficials in Egypt say the decision to order shops to close early for a month was unavoidable, given the country's heavy reliance on imported fuel.
The Japan TimesThis blog has now closed. Our live coverage of the US-Israel war on Iran continues here Iranian media has claims that a US aircraft was destroyed while searching for the crew member of a missing US…
The Guardian WorldNasa team get deeper into space than any humans have ever ventured Astronauts on the historic Artemis II mission are expected to reach the far side of the moon on Monday, venturing deeper into spac…
The Guardian WorldA fourth suspect was arrested after showing up at a hearing for the defendants, the police said. The March attack was widely condemned but has not been declared a terrorist incident.
The New York Times WorldBrent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire.
BBC News (Front page)The majority of the papers lead with Donald Trump's latest threat to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC News (Front page)The trip marks the first time since the disaster that the emperor and his family have visited the municipalities where the nuclear accident occurred.
The Japan TimesFirst-time activists are fueling an effort to unseat Viktor Orban by building a grassroots movement across rural Hungary.
The Japan TimesMore than 25% of elementary and junior high students who took part in a survey said bullying was the initial cause for wanting to stop attending school.
The Japan TimesSen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday derided President Trump’s latest threats to Iran as “war crimes” if committed. “Trump is calling reporters today to tell them he is going to commit mass war cr…
The HillSeoul initially denied any official role in the January drone incursion but Lee Jae Myung said a probe had revealed government officials had been involved.
The Japan TimesHong Kong’s housing authorities will expand the use of smart technologies, such as door sensors, in-home fall detectors and stair climbers, to enhance safety and convenience for elderly residents a…
South China Morning PostMore than 25 people, including at least six children, were killed overnight into Monday as the United States and Israel carried out a new wave of air strikes on Iran, local and state media reported…
France 24 EnglishThe Japanese human resources platform operator is among the country's few unicorns, or unlisted startups that have been valued at more than $1 billion.
The Japan TimesNew regulations are tightening rules for recreational and civilian operators, with penalties for unauthorized flying of drones to include possible jail time.
The Japan TimesA centuries-old poetic form is being reshaped through everyday experiences, online exchange and a new generation of writers.
The Japan TimesFormer Georgia state Rep. Stacey Abrams (D) on Saturday slammed President Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting as unconstitutional and illegal. “It is patently illegal, and it is entirely in t…
The HillWhile the Liberal Democratic Party will not likely face major obstacles in the intelligence debate, it still could weigh down Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration.
The Japan TimesThe shrewd prime minister has constantly tweaked his country's political system to rule for 16 straight years as a dominant, albeit divisive figure.
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