Single-A California League Glance
South DivisionFirst Half W L Pct. GB Lake Elsinore (San Diego) 1510.600—Rancho Cucamonga (L.A. Angels) 1411.5601Ontario (L.A. Dodgers) 1113.4583½Inland Empire (Seattle)1014.4174½
· The Associated Press
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Newest first · UTC+10:00Uncertainty over fuel crisis looms as Croatia braces for summer tourism
With summer a few months away the streets of Croatia’s old town of Dubrovnik are already teeming with tourists. It’s usually a sign of an upcoming strong season, but tourism officials are cautious. Global instability and surging fuel prices may impact tourism in the country’s top destination, drawing millions of vis…
· Darko Bandic
Irate Domino’s delivery driver runs over ‘f–king rude’ customer who stiffed him on a tip: cops
He reached the tipping point.
· Anna Young
'If we sleep they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans
"We woke up to the sound of her screaming at 2am," Samah al-Daabla, the mother of four-year-old Mayaseen, tells the BBC.
· Yolande Knell
US blockade costs Iran $4.8 billion, US Navy acting 'sort of like pirates,' Trump says - report
The US Department of Defense estimates that Iran has lost nearly five billion dollars in oil revenue as a result of the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported early Saturday morning.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack
For the first time in his life, Derek has decided to conceal his Jewish skullcap - known as a kippah - when out in public.
· Judith Moritz
‘We feel angry – and we have reason to be’: Brazil’s resurgent punk scene is a howl of outrage at injustice
Thriving punk culture seen as response to frustrations at unemployment, urban violence, police brutality and deprivation
· Tomphillips
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
Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, PM suggests
The prime minister has suggested there may be a case for banning some protests, following calls for a suspension of pro-Palestinian marches.
· Becky Morton
Counting gains from Beijing, Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun eyes US trip in June
KMT chairwoman will test her cross-strait message when she meets think tanks, overseas Taiwanese and potentially policymakers in America
· Lawrence Chung
Counting gains from Beijing, Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun eyes US trip in June
KMT chairwoman will test her cross-strait message when she meets think tanks, overseas Taiwanese and potentially policymakers in America
· Lawrence Chung
Capital city smashes 144-year-old heat record
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Emily Bennett
Trump threatens more NATO members with troop withdrawals
US President Donald Trump said he could consider withdrawing some American troops stationed in Italy and Spain, after making a similar threat toward Germany amid a deepening rift with European allies over the war with Iran.
· RT
Bill Maher drags Gavin Newsom for high-speed rail and sky-high gas in blistering interview
California Gov. Gavin Newsom walked into friendly territory — and still got hammered.
· Pierce Sharpe
Volunteers criticise new Crime Stoppers Qld community outreach model
Topic:Crime Prevention
· Brendan Mounter
Camiguin shines as 5150 Island Series fires off Sunday
MANILA, Philippines — The race for supremacy in the inaugural 5150 Triathlon Islands of the Philippines Series heats up Sunday, as a strong international field converges in Camiguin not only to battle for top honors but to claim a historic distinction – becoming the first-ever IRONMAN 5150 Camiguin champion.
· The Manila Times
Live: Fullback reshuffle as Raiders gun ruled out with injury
Ethan Strange's ankle injury forces Kaeo Weekes to shift from fullback into the halves for Canberra's clash with the Titans on the Gold Coast.
· Jon Healy
Who's really in charge in Iran?
Are these generals really in charge in Iran?
Apple leads Wall Street to more records as oil prices pull back
NEW YORK — The US stock market set more records Friday after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected. Easing oil prices also helped steady the stock markets around the world that were still open on the May Day holiday.
· Associated Press
4 fixed penalty notices issued in first 2 days of expanded smoking ban in Hong Kong
Inspectors step up enforcement in commercial districts, conducting 216 checks in two days for alternative smoking products, including vapes
· Natalie Wong
4 fixed penalty notices issued in first 2 days of expanded smoking ban in Hong Kong
Inspectors step up enforcement in commercial districts, conducting 216 checks in two days for alternative smoking products, including vapes
· Natalie Wong
China’s Hou Yifan a world chess champion who changes the rules and pushes the boundaries
Youngest female Grandmaster in history helped improve format of women’s game, is now a professor looking into cognitive benefits of chess
· Stephy Zhang
China’s Hou Yifan a world chess champion who changes the rules and pushes the boundaries
Youngest female Grandmaster in history helped improve format of women’s game, is now a professor looking into cognitive benefits of chess
· Stephy Zhang
45% of fire safety shutdowns run past new 2-month cap after Tai Po blaze
New rules are part of measures imposed or proposed after November inferno at Wang Fuk Court exposed a raft of fire safety and building management problems
· Matthew Cheng
45% of fire safety shutdowns run past new 2-month cap after Tai Po blaze
New rules are part of measures imposed or proposed after November inferno at Wang Fuk Court exposed a raft of fire safety and building management problems
· Matthew Cheng
Hope out of chaos: how the dark era of Trump is creating a new approach to global politics
There is cautious optimism that ‘a majority of multilateralists’ may be able to enduringly reshape the world order
· Patrickwintour
Double-A Texas League Glance
South DivisionWLPct.GBMidland (Athletics) 177.708--Frisco (Texas) 1312.5204½Amarillo (Arizona) 1212.5005Corpus Christi (Houston) 1213.4805½San Antonio (San Diego) 619.24011½
· The Associated Press
Disgraced Eric Swalwell still messaging former staffers on Snapchat despite political fallout
Eric Swalwell, the disgraced former Congressman, is still using Snapchat as a channel for private communications despite it being the app that led to the end of his political career.
· Daniel Farr
‘Emotion took over’: Young woman wins keys to $1m Potts Point apartment
A young woman from Bondi buying her first home has won the keys to a one-bedroom apartment in Potts Point paying $1.03 million on Saturday.
· Robyn Willis
First home buyer snaps up two-bedroom Spotswood house for $720,000
A young first home buyer paid $50,000 over reserve for the keys to a two-bedroom home in Melbourne’s inner southwest, outbidding three other parties in a rapid-fire Saturday auction.
· Caroline Zielinski
In Lebanon, the missiles fall and the crisis mounts, despite the ceasefire
London: The casualties are mounting after almost two months of deadly attacks in Lebanon, despite a ceasefire that is supposed to pause the fighting.
· David Crowe
Man airlifted in critical condition after reports of caravan park brawl
A man has been airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed during a wild brawl at a caravan park in a small Victorian town.
What to watch in Israel: 'Fauda' season 5, 'Unconditional' lead wave of new releases
There is so much going on right now in the Israeli television industry that it’s hard to keep track. So, let’s break it down: Unconditional, the drama series about a mother who fights to release her daughter from a Moscow jail after airport security officers find drugs in her backpack, just premiered on Keshet 12, a…
· HANNAH BROWN
Seven members of Hariri organization indicted for extortion, threats, planting of explosive devices
Seven members of the Hariri crime organization were indicted for extortion, threats, and the planting of explosive devices after a series of arrests stemming from a long-term investigation into the group’s activities, Israel Police announced on Thursday.
· GOLDIE KATZ
India repatriates seafarers amid ongoing maritime crisis
Indian seafarers who returned to Mumbai described a “harrowing” experience after being stranded in Khorramshahr during the war involving Iran, according to Asian News International.
· Middleeasteye
RA is set for a World Cup windfall. It must splash the cash on junior development
Rugby Australia’s revenue of $262 million for the 2025 British and Irish Lions year is a significant number for several reasons.
· Paul Cully
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the US war with Iran.
· Associated Press
Japan’s Takaichi to hold talks in Vietnam on economic security, critical minerals
Both sides are expected to discuss cooperation in areas such as energy and artificial intelligence
· Kyodo
Japan’s Takaichi to hold talks in Vietnam on economic security, critical minerals
Both sides are expected to discuss cooperation in areas such as energy and artificial intelligence
· Kyodo
Workers’ Day in North Korea
North Korea commemorated the 136th International Workers’ Day with nationwide events, underscoring the working class’ role in advancing its economic development plan.
· Byun Hye-jin
Peru probes trafficking of citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Peru has launched an investigation into an alleged human trafficking network that lured citizens with false promises of employment in Russia, only for them to end up fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine, the public prosecutor’s office has said.
· Danai Nesta Kupemba
Israeli police video shows attack on nun in Jerusalem
Topic:Law, Crime and Justice
Court ruling prohibits a quarter of all abortions in the US
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Nick Pearson
Trump likens US forces seizing Iranian ships to pirates
President Donald Trump has joked that US forces are behaving like pirates as he boasted about the capture of tankers and cargo ships attempting to breach the blockade of Iranian ports.
· RT
Comeback trail: can foreign marques regain lost ground amid China’s EV revolution?
International carmakers launch tailored models and accelerate R&D as they scramble to match the speed and sophistication of domestic rivals
· Daniel Ren
Comeback trail: can foreign marques regain lost ground amid China’s EV revolution?
International carmakers launch tailored models and accelerate R&D as they scramble to match the speed and sophistication of domestic rivals
· Daniel Ren
From Cave Hira to Holy Quran Museum, five historic places to visit in Makkah beyond Hajj and Umrah | The National
Makkah is primarily visited for worship. Each year, millions of Muslims travel from around the world to the holy city for Hajj and Umrah, following rituals centred on the Grand Mosque and surrounding sacred sites.
· Saeed Saeed
Ukraine war briefing: Russian oil hub of Tuapse hit for fourth time as environmental disaster mounts
Ukrainian drone attacks on refinery in Black Sea port cause toxic clouds and oil slicks on resort’s coastline; Kyiv to reform army. What we know on day 1,529
· Guardian staff and agencies