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US President Donald Trump says the US will launch “Project Freedom” to escort neutral ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. He cites humanitarian needs and deteriorating onboard conditions, amid rising regional tensions.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said the response, delivered via Pakistan, was now being reviewed, according to Tasnim news agency.
One case of Hantavirus has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation, it said. One British national is reportedly in intensive care.
Speaking to the DPA news agency, Boris Pistorius also stressed "the presence of American soldiers in Europe, and particularly in Germany, is in our interest and in the interest of the US".
The group comprises nationals from a wide range of countries, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Ghana, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, Nepal, Indonesia and Malaysia, highlighting the international scope of the operation.
Reporters Without Borders says press freedom has worsened across sub-Saharan Africa, linking the decline to armed conflict, criminalisation of journalism and weaker economic conditions. Its 2026 index finds most countries “difficult” for media rights.
The Lebanese health ministry said eight of the victims, among them two women and a child, were killed in Haboush in the Nabatieh district. The area had been placed under an evacuation order by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) prior to the strikes.
The carrier had been in discussions with the US government over a possible lifeline that would have helped it stay afloat after months of financial pressure.
Court records showed that Onyum entered the nursery before attacking the toddlers with a kitchen knife, leaving staff and the local community in shock. Prosecutors told the court that he later admitted to the killings, describing them as a “human sacrifice” he believed would make him wealthy.
In a statement shared on his Truth Social platform on Friday, Trump said the European Union had failed to meet its obligations under an existing trade arrangement, although he did not give specific details on the alleged breach.
the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said Kabila was sanctioned for backing the March 23 Movement (M23) and its political-military coalition, the Congo River Alliance (AFC), both of which are implicated in ongoing violence in eastern DRC.
The World Meteorological Organization says South Asia is likely to see below-average rainfall in the June–September 2026 monsoon, alongside above-normal temperatures. The forecast aims to help agriculture, water and heat-health planning.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that curtailments to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting energy, transport, manufacturing and food systems. He outlines scenarios that could raise inflation, cut growth and increase poverty and hunger.
Federal prosecutors released a video on Thursday showing the moment an armed man tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner to allegedly attempt to kill US President Donald Trump.
The Justice Department alleges that the group includes senior political figures and high-ranking law enforcement officials who used their positions of power to support cartel activities. Authorities further claim they “abused their authority in support of the cartel, exposed and subjected victims to threats and violence.”
Design images released by the US State Department show Trump’s portrait placed alongside sections of the Declaration of Independence text, with the American flag in the background. His signature appears in gold as part of the design.
The report released by WMO on Wednesday found that at least 95% of Europe experienced above-average annual temperatures in 2025, with extreme weather stretching from the Mediterranean to the Arctic.
In a statement issued in Geneva on Monday, United Nation experts said institutions tasked with monitoring abuses and defending rights were increasingly facing intimidation, smear campaigns, threats and legal pressure.
The separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) group said on Sunday the Russian troops had agreed to withdraw permanently, and claimed control of Kidal, declaring it "now free".
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said US “many demands” caused peace talks in Islamabad to fail. Speaking in Russia, he said Iran will consult allies after talks collapsed following a Trump-cancelled planned US diplomatic mission.
Israel’s Cabinet unanimously endorsed the appointment on Sunday, following Lotem’s nomination by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on 15 April. The posting marks a significant diplomatic step, with Israel having recognised Somaliland in December 2025.
The news on Sunday came a day after his residence in the garrison town of Kati came under attack during the simultaneous attacks launched by an al-Qaeda affiliate and Tuareg rebels on Saturday.
Michael Onoja, spokesperson for the military, said in a statement that the troops carried out ambushes and patrols in the two states, killing the terrorists in separate raids. Many weapons and ammunition were recovered during the operations.
Trump later said the suspected gunman had been apprehended.
The US president said special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner would be wasting "too much time", adding that if Iran wanted to talk "all they have to do is call".
Emergency services confirmed that five people died in Dnipro after strikes damaged buildings and left people trapped under debris. Regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha said two bodies had been pulled from a structure, while five others were still believed to be buried under the rubble. At least 21 people were injured in the city.
For years, babies in this weight range have depended on adjusted doses from medicines intended for older children. This workaround has exposed them to dangers such as incorrect dosing, harmful side effects, and reduced effectiveness of treatment.
Accra said the man is legally in South Africa and condemned the treatment he received, warning that such actions threaten the safety and dignity of law-abiding migrants. Officials also confirmed they had engaged South Africa’s acting high commissioner to Ghana, Thando Dalamba, lodging a formal complaint over what they termed “xenophobic incidents” affecting not only Ghanaians but other African nationals.
Benjamin Netanyahu said he chose to delay the public release of his medical report, explaining that he did not want the information to be shared during a period of heightened tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran. He said his concern was to avoid what he described as the spread of false narratives.
The World Meteorological Organization says rising sea-surface temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific signal a possible El Niño onset between May and July 2026. Forecasts also point to above-normal temperatures in many regions, with rainfall impacts varying.