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The U.S. war against Iran threatens to be a dark cloud following President Trump to his high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week. Trump is expected to meet with Xi on Thursday and Friday in a trip postponed because of the war from early April. This time, Trump plans to travel to…
Congress returns from its one-week recess to a packed agenda, diving back into many of the same high-stakes issues that dominated lawmakers’ attention last month. Among the most pressing on GOP leaders’ to-do list is passing the bill to fund immigration enforcement, which they aim to advance through the budget reconciliation process that bypasses the…
Alaskans have been hit hard by the healthcare cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and lapsed ObamaCare subsidies, presenting a prime target for Democrats seeking to oust Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan from office. A Democratic ad campaign released late last month accused Sullivan of voting to raise health insurance premiums in Alaska by…
Government to enact ‘national quarantine arrangements’ to manage outbreak
Hong Kong is expected to play a greater role in major national clinical research projects and scientific breakthroughs, a mainland Chinese health official has said, pledging stronger support for local researchers at an annual medical conference. The remarks were made by a National Health Commission official at the Hospital Authority Convention on Monday, where the authority’s chief also vowed to…
The data underscores the demographic strain in a country where childbearing remains closely tied to marriage
Russia’s Education Ministry has approved a “Concept for Historical Education in Educational Organizations,” the ministry’s press service announced.
A body found in New South Wales is thought to be that of a man wanted over a triple murder.
Most passengers walked out of the ‘MV Hondius’ on Sunday, with a few more set to do so Monday. The health minister called it a ‘day of national pride’ despite having to overcome a refusal by authorities in the Canary Islands to let the ship dock
Natalya Kasperskaya, co-founder of Kaspersky Lab and president of the InfoWatch group of companies, met in late April with officers of the FSB’s Second Service, which oversees internet blocking in Russia. The meeting focused on the ban on VPN services, the independent Russian business outlet The Bell reports. “Honestly, she’s completely fed up. With the blocking, with the constant confusion over…
If convicted in a Senate trial, which is uncertain, she will be disqualified from running for president.
The Argentine player based in Badalona seals his latest milestone at the Sardinia Open, extending a remarkable streak of early achievements
The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.
BBC News (Front page)Treasurer expected to announce changes to the capital gains tax discount when he delivers the 2026 federal budget later tonight. Follow the latest updates Federal budget 2026: what we know so far S…
The Guardian WorldAt least one person killed as Moscow launches drone strikes on energy facilities and apartments Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities have named Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s powerful former chief of staff as a…
The Guardian WorldAnalysts tell Shweta Sharma that Xi appears to have the upper hand on trade, Iran and Taiwan, but Trump still has plenty to gain from talks in Beijing
The Independent WorldAs people fled their cars along the busy riverfront road, a state trooper and an armed civilian ran toward the gunman and exchanged fire with him.
The New York Times USTehran has threatened to ramp up uranium enrichment
The Independent WorldMiatta Fahnbulleh – minister for devolution, faith and communities – has become the first minister to go Minister resigns from Starmer government with call for PM to quit Here are some pictures fro…
The Guardian WorldDavid Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation was no longer credible.
BBC WorldBond yields soar and pound falls against dollar as investors brace for potential Labour leadership change Business live – latest updates UK politics live – latest updates Long-term UK borrowing cos…
The Guardian WorldBBC Sport looks back at 15 memorable moments from 40 years of the play-offs in the English Football League.
BBC News (Front page)The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.
BBC News (Front page)Stephen Colbert invited his "best television friends," fellow late night hosts John Oliver, Seth Meyers and the two Jimmies— Kimmel and Fallon— to join him, as his final show on CBS is set for May 21.
NPR NewsEbrahim Rezaei says in social media post that the country could enrich its stocks of uranium to 90% and will review such a move in parliament Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and person…
The Guardian WorldCommunities minister Miatta Fahnbulleh is first minister to leave government after heavy election losses UK politics live – latest updates Miatta Fahnbulleh has become the first minister to resign …
The Guardian WorldA Hong Kong sushi restaurant has apologised after a customer spotted a threadlike parasite crawling out of a piece of sashimi, triggering widespread food safety concerns across social media. Popula…
South China Morning PostVideo shows Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court over Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, dashing into the Philippine Senate.
The New York Times WorldThe government’s response to the Murphy report is hardly dynamite. Harm advocates, gambling operators and advertisers are all waiting to see whether Labor’s rhetoric will be matched by action The L…
The Guardian WorldFormer police chief Ronald dela Rosa spends night at senate office after another Duterte ally offers protective custody The unusual pursuit was captured on CCTV cameras inside the Philippine senate…
The Guardian WorldA ceasefire was set up for peace talks between Iran and the US - but with Trump rejecting Iran's response on Sunday there are fears fighting could resume
The Independent WorldThe Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.
BBC PoliticsUkraine’s defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov declares Russian casualty count of 35,000 per month
The Independent WorldEileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, has agreed to plead guilty and has resigned from her city position
The Independent WorldAs senior cabinet ministers move against the PM, his words of defiance seem moot. I’m planning ahead – which is more than he ever did A news report last week described how growing instability means…
The Guardian PoliticsThe MV Hondius passenger is now in a critical condition in a Paris hospital
The Independent WorldFederal court found miner’s Solomon Hub iron ore mine caused cultural and social harm, including the destruction of 140 heritage sites Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
The Guardian WorldTexas man flees to Italy after arrest in wife's murder
NBC NewsIsraeli politicians have passed a law establishing a military tribunal with the authority to sentence to death Hamas fighters who took part in the 7 October attack on Israel.
Sky News WorldThe finance minister has stopped short of saying that the two countries are engaged in coordinated intervention in the currency market or that they are planning a joint response.
The Japan TimesThe 32.3m surpasses those caused by disasters for the first time, as 82.2m people displaced in total around world The number of internal displacements triggered by conflict or violence around the w…
The Guardian WorldSoft-left Tribune group issues thinly disguised attack on Keir Starmer, calling for bold policy renewal Business live – latest updates UK politics live – latest updates An influential group of MPs …
The Guardian WorldRichard Adam, Zafar Khan and three others are also fined by Financial Reporting Council Business live – latest updates Five former executives at the collapsed government contractor Carillion have b…
The Guardian WorldInvestors can finance part of the production cost of a stage play produced by film star Louis Koo Tin-lok and featuring award-winning actress Fish Liew Chi-yu, after a Hong Kong fintech firm conver…
South China Morning PostAs U.S. President Donald Trump travels to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the expectations around the highly anticipated summit between the leaders of the world’s two largest eco…
CBC WorldYermak was widely seen as Ukraine's second most powerful person
The Independent WorldAny changes would be a boon for China, which views "the Taiwan question" as "the most sensitive red line in bilateral relations."
The Japan TimesThe effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.
BBC News (Front page)Nations like Kenya are looking to scale up their ability to meet Africa's artificial intelligence needs. Recently, the likes of Zambia, Zimbabwe and most recently Ghana turned down deals to store c…
France 24 EnglishA total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
BBC WorldFrom devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales to councils and mayoralties in England, find out what happened in your area Elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions Continue…
The Guardian PoliticsThe Japanese drugmaker aims to more than double oncology revenue to above ¥2.3 trillion by 2030 and become one of the world's top five oncology players by 2035.
The Japan TimesThere are calls to investigate the 16 March airstrike - which the UN says likely killed more - as a war crime.
BBC WorldPresidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are preparing for a summit, with both China and the U.S. emphasizing stable ties
ABC News InternationalIsraeli lawmakers have approved a bill setting up a special tribunal that would try and have the authority to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the 2023 Hamas-led attack th…
ABC News InternationalA Moscow court has sentenced TV Rain editor-in-chief Tikhon Dzyadko in absentia to eight years in prison on charges of spreading “false information” about the Russian military, the Russian Telegram…
Meduza (English)Country with a population of just 2.5m credits investment in young athletes for its rise but this progress is under threat It was a fairytale ending to the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone. In th…
The Guardian WorldDay two of the Africa Forward summit in Kenya brings together leaders and top officials from more than 30 countries from across the continent as President Emmanuel Macron pitches a new French model…
France 24 EnglishA Hong Kong merchant has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of his wife and three daughters by burning charcoal in their public rental flat two years ago, saying he was “out of options” after s…
South China Morning PostLabs of the American who tested positive found inconclusive
The Independent WorldThree-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald retires from cycling - despite being previously chosen for Scotland's 2026 Commonwealth Games team - having "fallen in love" with her new career as a nu…
BBC News (Front page)The total number of deaths caused by bear attacks in fiscal 2025 was 13, the highest in recorded history.
The Japan Times