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Jacob Miller, the Civil War soldier who was shot right between the eyes and lived to tell the tale until he was 87. Photo taken in 1910Jacob Miller, the Civil War soldier who was shot right between the eyes and lived to tell the
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Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials sayIt marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire.
Oman caught between US and Iran after Tehran’s claims of joint strait of Hormuz plan
Muscat silent about plans – opposed by US – to charge fee and demand details on nationality of all transiting ships Oman has been caught in...
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Shaky truce between Israel and Lebanon extended for 45 days, US saysStatement following ‘productive’ talks in Washington comes as Israel launches strikes on southern city of Tyre Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a...
Xi warns Trump of ‘clashes and even conflicts’ with US over Taiwan
Trump says China’s president also pledged ‘strongly’ not to send weapons to Iran, after two-hour meeting between the leaders Trump in Beijing –...
Paediatrician in Germany charged with 130 counts of sexual abuse
Doctor in Brandenburg state allegedly committed the crimes, including child rape, between 2013 and 2025 German prosecutors have charged a paediatrician with 130 counts of sexual abuse, including the rape of children, most of them in his care, in a case that has caused shock and prompted clinics to step up safeguards. The 46-year-old doctor, whose name has not been released, has been in custody since November after a mother suspected her child had been assaulted and notified authorities.
China's leader warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to a clash
At the summit, the Chinese leader placed Taiwan, a key point of friction between the U.S. and China, at the center, calling it "the most important issue" between the two countries.
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UAE’s secret attack on Iran risks drawing Gulf states into the warIf current precarious ceasefire between US and Iran ends, Emirates are more likely to be targeted by Tehran The risk of some Gulf states becoming...
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Military drills in the Philippines affect the country's most vulnerable communitiesMilitary drills disrupted fishing livelihoods in the Philippines, sparking protests as locals are caught between a great power rivalry and rising economic pressures linked to the Iran war.
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Disappearances in Mexico involving state at ‘alarming’ rate, says reportExclusive: Human rights group warns of ‘deep collusion’ between criminals and officials in some parts of country State actors are involved in...
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Mideast war worsens conflict between elephants and villagers in Sri LankaConflict between farmers and elephants in Sri Lanka has grown worse as food and fuel are scarcer due to war in the Middle East.
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Neither US nor Iran can sustain strait of Hormuz standoff indefinitelySimply hanging on could be a disaster for Iranians, while Trump needs to resolve this economic crisis he created Exchanges of fire between Iran and the US demonstrate the serious instability of the situation in the Middle East. Though the US strikes late on Thursday were just “a love tap”, according to the US president, Donald Trump, the reality is that neither side can continue the high-stakes standoff in the strait of Hormuz indefinitely.
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‘Watching us is like watching a cousin’: the online creators reshaping Africa’s news ecosphereAfrica is leading a change in news consumption habits – and transforming the lives of current affairs enthusiasts Last year Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa posted a TikTok video about South African peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She explained an argument that had erupted between the South African and Rwandan presidents, then listed roles different South African groups would play in a war with Rwanda: the Sotho strategists, the Xhosa negotiators, the Afrikaner muscle.
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Russia and Ukraine confirm three-day ceasefire from 9 MayBoth sides also confirm prisoner swap which Donald Trump announced along with suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ between the warring states Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine from 9 to 11 May. The US president said on social media the ceasefire would include a suspension of all “kinetic activity” and a swap of 1,000 prisoners from each country.
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Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., on the latest round of strikes between the U.S. and IranIs the U.S. moving closer to ending the war with Iran? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee.
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Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran warReports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
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US-Iran truce teeters on meltdown as stalemate takes toll on each sideConflict appears to have reached impasse, but leaders in Tehran and Washington seem to think victory is near The month-old ceasefire between Iran...
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Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry saysFour women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
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Merz ‘not giving up on working with Trump’ despite Iran war spatGerman chancellor downplays US military drawbacks and president’s barbs in TV interview The German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has said he will not give up on working with the US president, Donald Trump, despite a spat between the leaders over the war in Iran. “I am not giving up on working on the transatlantic relationship,” Merz told the public broadcaster ARD in an interview due to air on Sunday night.
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Air France-KLM cuts capacity growth forecast amid expected $2.4bn fuel bill rise<p>Move comes as airline industry reacts to uncertainty over Iran war and increase in price of Brent crude</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/apr/30/bank-of-england-expected-hold-interest-rates-noon-assesses-fallout-iran-war-live-updates">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Air France-KLM has cut its capacity growth forecasts for this year as the Iran war drives up its fuel costs by billions of dollars.</p><p>The French-Dutch airline expects its fuel bill to increase by $2.4bn (£1.8bn) this year as a result of the surge in costs since the Middle East conflict began. In response, it has trimmed its expectations for capacity growth to between 2% and 4% this year, down from 3% to 5% previously.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/30/air-france-klm-cuts-capacity-growth-forecast-amid-expected-24bn-fuel-bill-rise">Continue reading...</a>
Thousands of US hockey fans sing Canadian anthem amid tensions between neighbor countries
<p>Fans in Buffalo, only a few miles from Ontario, filled the silence when a microphone cut out at the start of a match</p><p>The Electric City. Nickel City. Queen City. City of No Illusions.</p><p>Buffalo, New York, has accrued many nicknames over the years but, in an age of growing tensions between two traditional allies, one among them has taken on extra resonance: the City of Good Neighbors.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/29/us-ice-hockey-fans-canadian-anthem">Continue reading...</a>
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Tuesday briefing: After an historic shift in power, where might Plaid Cymru go next?
In today’s newsletter: Labour has been decimated, Reform has taken up the official opposition, and the Senedd has expanded massively – taking the country’s new leadership into uncharted waters Good morning. While Westminster-watchers were obsessed with Labour’s leadership shenanigans, a new chapter in the relationship between Cardiff and the UK government opened.
Pressure on Mexico after two ex-officials surrender to US over alleged cartel ties
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum denies any links between her Morena party and organized crime Pressure is mounting on Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, after two former top officials from the country’s Sinaloa state – both members of her Morena party – gave themselves up to US authorities over alleged ties to the Sinaloa cartel. The state’s former security minister Gerardo Mérida Sánchez crossed the border into Arizona last week and was taken into custody by US marshals, Mexico’s security ministry said.
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Threatened indictment of Raúl Castro ratchets up US pressure on CubaTrump administration move echoes indictment of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro as fuel crisis racks Cuba Tensions between Cuba and US seem set to rise...
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How the relationship between the U.S. and China has changed under TrumpNPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Chinese scholar Da Wei about the history of the U.S.-China relationship and how it has changed under President Trump.
For anxious Taiwan, Trump’s silence after Xi talks is best possible outcome
Island breathes sigh of relief as fears recede that US could jettison longstanding support Before this week’s summit between the Chinese and US...
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Cartel corruption claims push US-Mexico relations to breaking pointWith Mexico under pressure from Trump to tackle drug trafficking groups, analysts say ‘it’s the most tense situation since the 1980s’ Relations between Mexico and the United States are being pushed to breaking point amid accusations by Washington that Mexican officials have been “in bed for years” with drug traffickers, and reports of CIA agents freely operating south of the border. “There are many who are betting on the defeat and failure of the Mexican government,” said Claudia Sheinbaum tersely on Wednesday, when asked about the allegations at a news conference.
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Trump ally Roger Stone condemned for providing lobbying services to Myanmar’s military juntaStone being paid $50,000 a month to ‘rebuild’ relations between Washington and Myanmar’s military-backed government The US lobbyist Roger Stone, a longtime friend and ally of Donald Trump, has been condemned for accepting $50,000 a month to “rebuild” relations between Washington and Myanmar’s military-backed government. Myanmar’s leaders have been internationally isolated since seizing power in a coup in 2021 , and have repeatedly been accused of atrocities that may amount to war crimes.
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Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz straitUS President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.
US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.
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Australian taxpayers to pay $11bn to extend lifespan of ageing Collins-class submarines amid Aukus delay
HMAS Farncomb had been due to be retired this year, but is now expected to operate until about 2036 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Taxpayers will fork out an extra $11bn to extend the lifespan of Australia’s ageing Collins-class submarines for another decade, bridging the capability gap before the scheduled arrival of the first Aukus vessels in 2032. Originally designed to have a 30-year working life, the six Adelaide-built submarines have already been operational for between 23 and 30 years.
This adult size Rusty Spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) is the world's smallest cat. Adults usually weigh between just 0.9 to 1.6 kg (2 to 3.5 lbs). Despite their cute looks, these cats are ferocious predators.
This adult size Rusty Spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) is the world's smallest cat. Adults usually weigh between just
Czech police hunt thief who stole 800-year-old skull of saint from church
Suspect was seen on fuzzy security photo running between benches of church carrying skull, police say Czech police are hunting a thief who snatched...
A spectacular roll cloud was spotted in Brazil on 2 May! This cloud resembles a giant wave and is formed by a thermal contrast between warm air at ground level and cold air at higher altitudes or coming in from the sea.
A spectacular roll cloud was spotted in Brazil on 2 May! This cloud resembles a giant wave and
Key bridge linking North Korea and Russia almost finished, satellite images show
The road crossing is the latest sign of the deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.
Ice block stalls hundreds of Everest climbers at base camp
Officials assessing route after serac between base camp and camp one deemed unstable and too risky for climbers A large ice block on the route just above the Mount Everest base camp has forced hundreds of climbers and local guides to delay their attempt to scale the world’s highest peak. The serac between base camp and camp one was unstable and risky for climbers, said Himal Gautam of Nepal’s department of mountaineering on Friday.
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