Aung San Suu Kyi: The Myanmar democracy icon detained for years
Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been held in detention since a military coup in 2021, has been moved to house arrest, the country's state media reported.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Single-A Florida State League Glance
West DivisionFirst HalfWLPct.GBFort Myers (Minnesota) 168.667—Lakeland (Detroit) 1410.5832Clearwater (Philadelphia) 1410.5832Bradenton (Pittsburgh) 1113.4585Tampa (N.Y. Yankees) 1113.4585Dunedin (Toronto)1014.4176
· The Associated Press
Pennsylvania Sportswatch Daily Listings
(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSaturday, May 2COLLEGE BASEBALL11:30 a.m.
· The Associated Press
Iran war may cause food shortages in Africa, world’s largest fertiliser firm says
Yara CEO warns of global auction that would leave poorest countries scrambling for supplies they can ill afford
· Lisaocarroll, Matthew Pearce
Danish treatment of Greenlandic mother may be ‘ethnic discrimination’, says UN
Exclusive: Letter sent to government about case of Inuit woman whose baby was removed after now-banned test
· Miranda Bryant
Saxophonist falls asleep onstage during Kamala Harris awards dinner anti-Trump rant
It was a real snoozefest.
· Victor Nava
Banksy behind overnight reveal of new statue in central London
The statue has been welcomed by the local Westminister Council, which has already taken steps to protect it. (Reuters: Jack Taylor)
Thief pulled from Pasadena Best Buy as line formed outside for Pokemon cards
A man was arrested inside a locked Pasadena Best Buy in the early hours of Wednesday while Pokemon collectors lined up outside for a highly sought-after card restock, with police saying the odd timing appears to be a coincidence rather than part of any Pokemon-style “catch them all” scheme.
· Daniel Farr
Beitar Jerusalem climbs to the summit as three-way title race reaches fever pitch
With somewhat of a makeshift lineup, Beitar Jerusalem did what it needed to do this week, which was to down Hapoel Petah Tikva 3-1 at the friendly confines of Teddy Stadium in the capital city and pick up the points to keep pace with Hapoel Beersheba.
· JOSHUA HALICKMAN
Police fire at stolen car after checkpoint breach in West Bank
Police opened fire at the wheels of a vehicle stolen from central Israel overnight on Thursday after the driver refused to pull over, crashed through a police checkpoint, and collided with a patrol car while attempting to cross into the West Bank.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF, MAARIV
US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline
A US-Iran ceasefire that began in early April has "terminated" hostilities between the two sides for the purposes of an approaching congressional war powers deadline, a senior official of US President Donald Trump's administration said on Thursday.
· REUTERS
The royal commission into antisemitism’s interim report should improve safety. But what’s revelatory is what it does not recommend | David Heilpern
Virginia Bell has not recommended urgent restrictions on protests or marches, the banning of phrases or the restriction of immigration
· David Heilpern
Leading Japanese tanka poet Hirohiko Okano dies at 101
Hirohiko Okano, a prominent Japanese tanka poet who served as a poetry selector for the annual Utakai Hajime New Year's poetry-reading ceremony at the Imperial Palace, died on April 24. He was 101.
· No Author
Report: Cost of war on Iran closer to $50 billion
The total cost of the Iran war is closer to $50 billion, significantly higher than the figure presented by the Pentagon, according to CBS news citing US officials familiar with the matter.
· Middleeasteye
Double-A Texas League Glance
South DivisionWLPct.GBMidland (Athletics) 177.708—Frisco (Texas) 1311.5424Amarillo (Arizona) 1212.5005Corpus Christi (Houston) 1113.4586San Antonio (San Diego) 618.25011
· The Associated Press
From near-misses and cancer to Olympic success, Glaetzer bows out
Matthew Glaetzer finally achieved his lifetime goal of an Olympic medal in Paris. Twice. (Getty Images: Xinhua/Li Yibo)
· Simon Smale
Police say they will charge people with unrest in Alice Springs after arrest over death of Kumanjayi Little Baby
Five-year-old’s grandfather and senior Warlpiri elder appeals for calm, saying: ‘It is time now for sorry business’
· Sarah Collard
The ugly politics of chasing One Nation – Full Story newsroom edition
There were ugly scenes at Anzac Day dawn services when a small handful of people booed during the welcome to country in several cities. Most politicians condemned the behaviour, including opposition leader Angus Taylor, but he nevertheless said the next day that he thought the ceremonies were ‘overused’ and that he …
Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s supreme leader defiantly vowed Thursday to protect the Islamic Republic’s nuclear and missile capabilities, which U.S. President Donald Trump has sought to curtail through airstrikes and as part of a wider deal to cement the war’s shaky ceasefire.
· Associated Press
Trump not keen on body armour, jokes he would look '20 pounds heavier'
The head of the Secret Service says an agent shot during an attack at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner was not hit by friendly fire.
Brazil’s Congress overrides Lula's veto of a bill to reduce Bolsonaro's sentence
SAO PAULO — Brazil’s Congress voted Thursday to override a presidential veto and adopt a bill to reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup, in a blow to his political rival and current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
· Associated Press
Queensland mining company fined $7m after death of 'beloved Poppy'
Graham Dawson, 62, was killed at the Crinum underground mine during a roof collapse in September 2021. (ABC News: Vanessa Jarrett)
· Lottie Twyford
Iran war latest: Trump under pressure in Congress to end Iran war | The National
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· The National
Iran war latest: Tehran delivers new proposal for talks but Trump 'not satisfied' | The National
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· The National
Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme
Texas police have charged a former Chick-fil-A employee for allegedly defrauding the fast food company of the cost of 800 trays of mac-and-cheese.
· Harry Sekulich
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump swiftly signed a bipartisan legislation Thursday to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, shortly after the package won final approval in the House, ending the longest agency shutdown in history.
· Associated Press
Trump administration says hostilities in Iran ‘terminated’ ahead of war powers deadline
US president faced a 60-day deadline on Friday to end the Iran war or make the case to Congress for extending it
· Lauren Gambino
LAPD disputes ‘SNL’ writer Jimmy Fowlie’s claims that his missing sister is ‘no longer alive’
The LAPD is pushing back on claims that it told the family of Christina Lynn Downer — the missing sister of “SNL” writer Jimmy Fowlie — that she was “no longer alive.”
· Caitlin McCormack
Atlantic League Glance
South DivisionFirst HalfWLPct.GBSouthern Maryland 72.778--Gastonia 63.6671Lexington 45.4443High Point 45.4443Charleston 36.3334
· The Associated Press
Tax breaks for investors are likely to be scaled back in Albanese’s May budget. But will it make housing cheaper?
The top 10% of Australia’s earners get 90% of the benefit of the CGT, while young Australians are struggling to get into the housing market
· Patrick Commins
Korea’s WGBI entry lifts foreign demand for government bonds
Foreign investors increased their exposure to South Korean government bonds in the first month following the country’s entry into the FTSE World Government Bond Index, or WGBI, with both net purchases and holdings moving higher.
· No Kyung-min
HK$1 minimum wage rise unlikely to significantly lift low-paid incomes, experts say
Latest increase to HK$43.10 per hour offers limited boost, but helps workers keep pace with inflation and stabilises labour costs
· Wynna Wong
HK$1 minimum wage rise unlikely to significantly lift low-paid incomes, experts say
Latest increase to HK$43.10 per hour offers limited boost, but helps workers keep pace with inflation and stabilises labour costs
· Wynna Wong
Resilience and investment are key themes of Make it in the Emirates summit | The National
Resilience will be the buzz word when policymakers, senior government officials and business leaders gather in Abu Dhabi next week for the Make it in the Emirates summit.
· Sarmad Khan
Hong Kong slams attempts to sugarcoat Jimmy Lai’s criminal acts in press freedom index
Authorities accuse some media groups of conflating Lai case with press freedom to vilify Hong Kong and mislead public
· Fiona Sun
Hong Kong slams attempts to sugarcoat Jimmy Lai’s criminal acts in press freedom index
Authorities accuse some media groups of conflating Lai case with press freedom to vilify Hong Kong and mislead public
· Fiona Sun
New Banksy statue of man blinded by flag draws crowds in London
Satirical monument appears in Waterloo Place as speculation swirls over the artist’s ‘confirmed’ identity
· Agence France-Presse
New Banksy statue of man blinded by flag draws crowds in London
Satirical monument appears in Waterloo Place as speculation swirls over the artist’s ‘confirmed’ identity
· Agence France-Presse
Lessons should have been learned prior to NDIS rollout, integrity boss says
Topic:People With Disability
· Evan Young
How a future Bronco hero Jesse Southwell broke Queensland's heart
Southwell landed the killer blow for the Blues in Origin I. (Getty Images: Scott Gardiner )
· Nick Campton
Missing Republican Oklahoma Senate candidate, 54, found dead in rural area
The body of a missing Republican Senate candidate was found inside a truck in rural Oklahoma, according to authorities and reports.
· Zoe Hussain
US elections suspended so government can redraw the district lines
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Nick Pearson
BINI receives Billboard Global Force Award: ‘A milestone, a responsibility we carry’
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Jasmine Payo
Footage of Daniels’s NBA fight sparks criticism of Aussie star
Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson started a melee during the second quarter. (AP: Brynn Anderson)
Police confirm identity of remains found in SA bushland
Darren Fielke says the disappearance of Jeff Mundy had been declared a major crime. (ABC News: Che Chorley)
· Camron Slessor
Pivotal US-Iran war deadline approaches with no end in sight for conflict
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· Herbie G
Terrorism threat level rises in UK after stabbing of two Jewish men
The UK's terrorism threat level has been raised. (Reuters: Hannah McKay)
Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents’ dinner
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal prosecutors released a video Thursday showing the moment authorities say a man armed with guns and knives tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and attempt to kill President Donald Trump.
· Associated Press