Israel and Lebanon hold direct talks for first time in decades
After the first direct talks in decades, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin negotiations.
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Israeli attacks kill 11, including two children, in day of strikes on Gaza
A three-year-old and a 14-year-old were among those killed in Israel's latest strikes on northern Gaza.
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Haiti’s Culture Ministry fires workers over citadel stampede that killed 25
At least nine people have been arrested following the stampede, including police officers and ministry employees.
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Iran war live: Trump says war ‘close to over’ as Hormuz blockade continues
US president says second round of talks could be held in Pakistan as naval blockade of Iranian ports continues.
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French police arrest students protesting anti-Semitism law
Police in France have arrested students in Paris during a sit-in against a controversial anti-Semitism bill.
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Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘Venezuela free of sanctions’ amid US detente
Venezuelan president says limited sanctions relief has not been enough to stabilise the country's turbulent economy.
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Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks in Washington, DC, amid Iran war
The meeting marks the first direct talks between the two sides, though US officials say more time is needed.
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The Take: Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?
What three years of war have done to Sudan.
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Fifth woman accuses former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct
The Democratic representative has resigned his seat in Congress over multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
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Atletico edge Barcelona on aggregate to reach Champions League semifinal
Atletico Madrid advance 3-2 on aggregate, despite a 2-1 home defeat by Barcelona, in a thrilling encounter.
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Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme
Health workers and rights advocates say co-payments, set to take effect on May 1, amount to 'de facto denial of care'.
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Israeli attack kills several people in Gaza refugee camp
Palestinians in Gaza recorded victims of an Israeli strike on the Shati refugee camp being rushed to a medical facility.
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Spain’s Bangladeshi community cheers migrant amnesty programme
Crowds from the Bangladeshi community in Barcelona celebrated the approval of a mass amnesty programme.
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Hundreds missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN
About 250 people, including children, are feared missing, the United Nations said.
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US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights
The Trump administration had faced a contempt probe over its decision to proceed with two deportation flights in 2025.
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How US blockade on Iran will worsen energy crisis
With the US military blockade of Iranian ports now in force, global energy markets are already reacting.
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Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants
The plan, which could see 500,000 people apply, makes Spain an outlier as anti-immigration sentiments fester in Europe.
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FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup
The Athletic reports FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is receptive to a proposal to ask Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids.
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Why are global views of the US getting worse?
We discuss the global standing of the US after launching war against Iran and years of worsening views of the nation.
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Pakistan PM headed to Riyadh and Ankara amid prospect of new US-Iran talks
Sharif pushing for further negotiations. Trump says talks could resume in Pakistan in next two days.
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Israeli strike on Gaza police car kills child
An Israeli airstrike on a police vehicle in Gaza City killed at least four people, including a three-year-old child.
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IMF cuts global growth forecast during Hormuz blockade
Higher global inflation forecast at 4.4 percent, up 0.6 points, driven by surging oil, gas and fertiliser costs.
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The process of justice must be observed in ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan’s case
The Judicial Panel’s conclusion on Mr Khan’s case should not be discarded because some parties find it inconvenient.
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Fed nominee Warsh’s financial disclosures point to assets well over $100m
Warsh's financial disclosures will almost certainly be a focus of his upcoming confirmation hearing next week.
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Israeli ambassador: Lebanon wants to be liberated from Hezbollah
Israel's ambassador to the US said Lebanon revealed a mutual desire to be liberated from Hezbollah.
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