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Article tone: Hopeful
UK joins European deal to send rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubsAll 46 Council of Europe members sign agreement ‘deplored’ by human rights organisations The UK and 45 other European countries have signed an...
The 10 best songs competing at (a very contentious) Eurovision
Glitter, vocal gymnastics, on-stage flames — the show goes on on the Eurovision stage in Vienna, even though five countries are boycotting this year's contest due to Israel's participation.
UN pleads for Equatorial Guinea not to send US asylum seekers to their home countries: ‘Their life would be in danger’
Human rights experts make rare public appeal as US deportees describe being held in ‘prison-like’ conditions Human rights experts at the United...
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.
WHO head tells countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases
Health officials in Paris say French woman who contracted disease on MV Hondius is on ventilator in intensive care The head of the World Health...
‘This is not another Covid,’ WHO chief tells Tenerife as hantavirus cruise ship heads to island – as it happened
This live blog is now closed The interior minister of Spain told Reuters on Saturday that Germany , France , Belgium , Ireland and the Netherlands have confirmed they will send planes to repatriate nationals from their respective countries aboard the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak. The European Union is sending two more planes for the remaining European citizens, and the US and UK have also confirmed planes and contingency plans for non-EU citizens.
Article tone: Tense
Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefireIt comes as the two countries accused each other of violating separate ceasefires to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty
Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.
Argentina races to find origins of cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, amid reports some passengers have returned to US
Argentina, where the MV Hondius cruise departed, consistently ranked by WHO as having highest incidence of hantavirus in region Officials and experts in Argentina are scrambling to determine if their country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has gripped an Atlantic cruise ship, amid reports that a number of passengers have already returned to their home countries. Argentina, where the cruise to Antarctica departed, is consistently ranked by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having the highest incidence of the rare, rodent-borne disease in Latin America.
Palestinian ambassador protests to Foreign Office over ’erasure’ by British Museum
Objection after museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from list of countries of ancient Levant and Egypt and from some explanatory panels The Palestinian...
Could Santa Marta climate talks mark ground zero in push to ditch fossil fuels?
Colombia hosted nearly 60 countries at pivotal time on world stage for fight to transition to a clean energy future Looking out to sea from the grey sandy beaches of Santa Marta, on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, it is never hard to spot evidence of the country’s thriving fossil fuel export trade. Oil tankers ride at anchor on the horizon and sometimes, locals say, lumps of coal wash up on the shore, blown off the collier ships that carry cargos from the nearby mines.
Article tone: Tense
Iran war may cause food shortages in Africa, world’s largest fertiliser firm saysYara CEO warns of global auction that would leave poorest countries scrambling for supplies they can ill afford The Iran war could have “dramatic...
Article tone: Tragic
The tipping point: what happens when deaths outnumber births?The social and economic impact of people living longer and having fewer babies is hitting countries worldwide. Adaptation is key In Japan, there are now companies that specialise in cleaning the apartments of elderly people who have died alone and gone undiscovered for weeks or months, while adult incontinence pads have outstripped nappy sales for more than a decade.
Article tone: Celebratory
The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participationThe international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia's participation and the panel's decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity.
Article tone: Tense
Britain to create joint naval force with nine European countries as ‘complement’ to NatoRoyal Navy chief says unified naval force will deter future Russian threats from the ‘open sea border’ to the north Britain has agreed to create a unified naval force with nine European countries to deter future Russian threats from the “open sea border” to the north, the head of the Royal Navy has announced. Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins said that despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, where the strait of Hormuz remains closed after the US-Israeli war in Iran, “Russia remains the gravest threat to our security”.
Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years amid growing authoritarian pressure
The World Press Freedom Index, which assessed 180 countries, finds established journalism is ‘being asphyxiated’ Press freedom around the world is at its lowest ebb in a generation, according to an influential annual index that highlights growing authoritarian pressure on the media. The average score for the 180 countries assessed by the World Press Freedom Index , compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), was the lowest in the index’s 25-year history.
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>
Ukraine asks Israel to seize vessel it claims is carrying grain stolen by Russia
<p>Accusation vessel contains grain looted from Russian-occupied territories triggers diplomatic spat between both nations </p><p>Ukraine has asked Israel to seize a vessel it claims is carrying grain looted from Russian-occupied territories, triggering a rare diplomatic spat between the two countries.</p><p>The dispute spilt into public view this week when president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that “another vessel” carrying grain “stolen by Russia” had arrived at a port in Israel and was preparing to unload.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/29/ukraine-asks-israel-to-seize-vessel-it-claims-is-carrying-grain-stolen-by-russia">Continue reading...</a>
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Article tone: Curious
‘Disposable’ operatives for hire are a new menace for western countriesA court case in New York has highlighted how Iran is using technology to recruit agents who may not even be regime supporters When on Friday a...
Five countries boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation
Israel's participation in the Eurovision song contest once again stirs controversy — and a walkout by five countries.
Article tone: Analytical
Dozens of people from cruise ship struck by hantavirus leave TenerifeBritons among passengers and crew taken off vessel and put on flights to 10 countries, while France and US later say two people showing symptoms Explainer: what happens to cruise ship passengers now and will they quarantine. Dozens of passengers and crew from countries around the world have been evacuated from a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.
In the midst of an energy crisis, countries make plans to ditch oil, gas and coal
Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas and coal.
Article tone: Analytical
Germany was largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, analysis finds<p>UK was close behind, exporting 675,000 tonnes, with much of the waste sent to Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia </p><p>Germany was the world’s largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025 and sent more than 810,000 tonnes abroad, according to analysis of trade data carried out for the Guardian.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/08/uk-plastic-waste-exports-to-developing-countries-rose-84-in-a-year-data-shows">UK followed close behind</a>, according to the analysis by Watershed Investigations and the <a href="https://www.ban.org/plastic-waste-transparency-project-hub/trade-data">Basel Action Network</a>. It exported more than 675,000 tonnes, its highest level in eight years and enough to fill about 127,000 shipping containers.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/30/germany-largest-exporter-plastic-waste-2025">Continue reading...</a>
‘Nightmare’ queues and missed flights: a turbulent start to EU entry-exit system
<p>Some travellers spent hours in lines at airport, with kiosks not working, little seating and few staff on hand to help</p><p>Some travellers passing through the new EU entry-exit system (EES) have faced huge delays at border checks, with some <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/15/eu-entry-exit-system-ees-delays-airports-border-checks">waiting for up to three hours</a>, airports say.</p><p>The new rules have gradually been introduced in Europe since October 2025, and came into effect on Friday in the Schengen countries – 25 of the EU’s 27 states plus Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/30/eu-entry-exit-system-ees-queues-missed-flights-readers">Continue reading...</a>
Politics
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Article tone: Analytical
Experts call for UK four-day week as study links long work hours to obesityCountries such as US and Mexico that have longer hours also have higher obesity rates, research finds Those who work longer hours are more likely to be obese and cutting how much time you spend working could help you keep the weight off, research suggests. International research presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul compared working patterns and obesity prevalence for 33 OECD countries from 1990 to 2022.
Article tone: Tense
Affected by the Iran war, residents in Southeast Asian countries voice their concernsSoutheast Asian countries are voicing concern about President Trump and the war with Iran.
Article tone: Curious
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany after Merz says US ‘humiliated’ by IranUS president says European countries are ‘absolutely horrible’ to refuse to support operations in strait of Hormuz • Why does the US have military bases in Germany. The US is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, as Donald Trump also threatened Italy and Spain for not helping to reopen the strait of Hormuz.
Article tone: Inspiring
‘Historic breakthrough’: Colombia climate talks end with hopes raised for fossil fuel phaseoutNearly 60 countries back voluntary roadmaps to wean world off coal, oil and gas, at conference prompted by frustration with UN climate summits Business live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates Governments have been asked to develop national “roadmaps” setting out how they will end the production and use of fossil fuels, after a landmark climate meeting involving nearly 60 countries. The voluntary plans will form the bedrock of a new initiative to wean the world off coal, oil and gas , the focus of two days of intensive talks in Colombia this week.
Trump administration urges countries to help citizens stuck in Syria as Australia maintains hardline stance
<p>Syrian officials say a group Australians ‘awaiting a solution’ as Albanese government refuses to repatriate them</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>The Trump administration says it is in “active communication” with countries, urging them to repatriate citizens stranded in Syria,<strong> </strong>while the Australian government maintains its hardline stance towards Australian women and children detained since the fall of Islamic State.</p><p>A group of four women, their nine children and grandchildren left al-Roj camp, in Syria’s north-east, last Friday in a bid to return to Australia, with reports on Thursday morning that the Albanese government’s refusal to help them has left them stuck in Damascus.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/30/syria-australian-citizens-repatriation-us-trump">Continue reading...</a>
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