Knicks fans skip sky-high playoff ticket prices – by making a fast break to games outside NYC
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Kim Jong Un confirms North Korean soldiers carried out suicide bombings in fight again Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised soldiers who blew themselves while fighting against Ukraine up rather than be captured — confirming reports that the Hermit Nation’s soldiers were resorting to suicide bombings while fighting for Russia.
· Ronny Reyes
Has the royal state visit saved the special relationship?
The King and Queen's four-day state visit to the United States has come to an end.
5 injured — some critically — in stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma
At least five people were injured, some critically, in a stabbing at a Washington state high school on Thursday, according to authorities and local reports.
· Zoe Hussain
Gianni Infantino doubles down on Iran World Cup participation during FIFA Congress meeting
FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened his address at Thursday’s FIFA Congress by affirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team will play in the United States despite the conflict between the two nations.
· Associated Press
King Charles departing the US after four-day tour
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Celeste Rivas family facing ‘indescribable pain’ after learning brutal murder details
The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl who was allegedly murdered and dismembered by D4vd is going through “indescribable pain” after learning the horrid details of how she allegedly died.
· Brad Appleton
'Haven't taken it seriously': Calls for action on Australia's most deadly natural disaster
Topic:Extreme Weather Events
· Declan Bowring
Sergey Brin’s secretive life with influencer after ditching California
He was the nerdy tech titan who impacted everyone’s daily life, but no one knew who he was.
· Zain Khan
Australia news live: housing market slows but rents surge; Penny Wong hails South Korea energy pact
Advertised prices for new rental listings rising at fastest pace since October 2024. Follow updates
· Martinfarrer, Stephanie Convery, Luca Ittimani
Trump says soaring US gas prices will ‘drop like a rock’ after Iran war
The average price of one gallon (3.8 litres) of gasoline in the United States has reached $4.30, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), up from less than $3 before the February 28 start of the US-Israel war on Iran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iranian media: Iran’s air defence engaging drones over Tehran
Iran’s air defence, which sounded over some areas of Tehran on Thursday, was reportedly engaging small drones and surveillance UAVs, according to the Tasnim news agency.
· Middleeasteye
Iran's supreme leader signals plans to maintain control of Strait of Hormuz
Mojtaba Khamenei's father, former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, was killed in US-Israeli joint strikes on 28 February. Source: Getty / Majid Saeedi
· Sbsaustralia
San Francisco raked in millions from speed cameras — they’re coming to LA next
Drivers in San Francisco are easing off the gas as the city rakes in millions from speed camera fines.
· Kevin Barr
Outbreak of centuries-old bacterial disease plagues Pasadena school
Whooping cough is spreading at a California school, infecting several as health officials warn of the dangerous disease.
· Ross O'Keefe
US condemns ‘counterproductive’ Gaza aid flotilla seized by Israel
The US has strongly condemned the “Gaza flotilla” of ships carrying humanitarian aid to the occupied enclave, calling it a “stunt” after activists were captured by Israeli forces in international waters.
· Middleeasteye
Brazil’s congress approves bill reducing prison sentence of former president Jair Bolsonaro
President Lula’s veto of the bill was overturned by Brazil’s congress and senate, meaning it now awaits confirmation by supreme court
· Tiago Rogero
UK terrorism threat level raised to severe after Golders Green attack
The terrorism threat level in the UK has been increased by the government from "substantial" to "severe" - meaning that a terrorist attack is considered highly likely in the next six months.
· Thomas Mackintosh
Wall Street surges despite Meta and Microsoft dives, ASX set for strong rebound
Global investors are again embracing risk with strong rallies in equity markets across the US and Europe as oil prices retreated from four-year highs.
· Stephen Letts
Rubio downplays reports US could review UK's claim to Falklands
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has downplayed reports that the US could review its position on the UK's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.
· Olivia Ireland
Aussie star one of several big names left in the lurch as LIV Golf funding pulled
Australia's Cameron Smith is one of several LIV Golf players who refused a PGA Tour offer to return to the circuit. (Getty Images: Jan Kruger)
UAE bans citizens from travelling to Iran, Iraq and Lebanon | The National
The UAE has banned its citizens from travelling to Iran, Iraq or Lebanon. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the travel ban late on Thursday "in light of current regional developments".
· The National
Trump says he's lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday he is removing certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after this week’s White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom.
· Associated Press
Hermosa Beach dine-and-dasher caught on camera rampaging through restaurant and chugging booze
An unhinged diner who skipped out on his bill at a Hermosa Beach restaurant returned to the eatery on a rampage — bizarrely breaking in to smash dozens of bottles while also stopping to sip some booze.
· Ross O'Keefe
Wong confirms discussions with US over proposal to open Strait of Hormuz
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says the federal government is in "denial" about the situation in town camps following the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby.
· Joshua Boscaini
Hegseth testifies on Iran war before Senate committee: Key takeaways
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Cain have faced public questioning for the second day, this time in front of the Senate Armed Forces Committee.
· Al Jazeera Staff
High-speed rail bosses plot giving CEO almost unchecked power — as he runs from domestic incident questions
Bosses at California’s High-Speed Rail are weighing giving the CEO even more power as the beleaguered system racks up eye-popping contracts.
· Zain Khan
Merz better focus on ending Ukraine conflict – Trump
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz should focus on resolving the Ukraine conflict and deal with problems at home instead of questioning Washington’s strategy in the war against Iran, US President Donald Trump has said.
· RT
Intruder accused of running meth lab at Michigan State University’s largest academic building
A suspected intruder ran a secret meth lab out of Michigan State University’s largest academic building and was nabbed a day before final exams started.
· Caitlin McCormack
Search underway for Victorian hiker missing on Canadian island
Denise Ann Williams was reported missing on April 28, local time. (Supplied: Nova Scotia Royal Canadian Mounted Police)
· Brad Ryan
At a Melbourne hospital, nitrous oxide users are presenting with psychosis
At a hospital in Melbourne's western suburbs, emergency doctors have noticed an unusual trend — a modest but growing number of patients who use nitrous oxide presenting with symptoms that look like psychosis.
· Kate Ashton
Boy, 16, hid gun in sock that pal used to shoot teen on NYC train as victim left paralyzed: sources
A 16-year-old boy was busted for allegedly hiding a gun in his sock that his pal used to shoot another teen on board a Queens rush-hour train, cops and law enforcement sources said Thursday.
· Joe Marino, Amanda Woods
Trump says ‘very interesting’ UFO files to be released soon
US President Donald Trump has said his administration will declassify and release government files on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the near future, describing some of the material as “very interesting.”
· RT
Trump says ‘very interesting’ UFO files to be released soon
US President Donald Trump has said his administration will declassify and release government files on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the near future, describing some of the material as “very interesting.”
· RT
House sends 45-day extension of controversial FISA warrantless spy power to Trump’s desk
WASHINGTON — House lawmakers agreed to send the Senate’s 45-day extension of the controversial Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 spy to President Trump’s desk, thanks to a shocking number of reps who didn’t vote.
· Ryan King
Abandoned homes and rising debt could force sales in outback mining city
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· Kavina Kumar
UK Prime Minister heckled at terror attack site
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US military wants untested hypersonic missiles deployed against Iran – Bloomberg
The US Central Command has requested that long-delayed Dark Eagle hypersonic missiles be deployed to the Middle East, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
· RT
US military wants untested hypersonic missiles deployed against Iran – Bloomberg
The US Central Command has requested that long-delayed Dark Eagle hypersonic missiles be deployed to the Middle East, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
· RT
Trump hails Iraq's Al Zaidi and signals ‘new chapter’ in ties | The National
President Donald Trump on Thursday congratulated Iraq’s prime minister-designate Ali Al Zaidi on his nomination, calling it a “tremendous new chapter” in US-Iraqi relations.
· Jihan Abdalla
The first direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in 7 years lands in Caracas
CARACAS, Venezuela — The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela arrived Thursday in the capital of the South American country, seven years after the US Homeland Security Department ordered an indefinite suspension, citing security concerns.
· Associated Press
Ukraine's Mykhailo Mudryk fighting 4-year ban in doping case
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Ukraine international Mykhailo Mudryk, one of the most expensive players in world soccer, risks missing the next European Championship if he loses his appeal against a four-year ban in a doping case.
Former Canberra doctor to face disciplinary action for lying under oath
The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal found Imran Kader tried to interfere with a witness and lied under oath during the criminal proceedings. (ABC News: Nick Haggarty)
· Zaarkacha Marlan
California scammers on notice as feds launch West Coast fraud strike force’
West Coast scammers are on notice as the Department of Justice launched a sweeping crackdown on healthcare fraud — including the hospice schemes that have plagued Los Angeles.
· Annie Gaus
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· Stephen Prager
Brazil MPs slash Bolsonaro prison term in blow to Lula
The ex-president had faced 27 years behind bars for his coup attempt, but the term could now be dramatically reduced
· Agence France-Presse
Brazil MPs slash Bolsonaro prison term in blow to Lula
The ex-president had faced 27 years behind bars for his coup attempt, but the term could now be dramatically reduced
· Agence France-Presse
Senate vote leaves Cuba’s uncertain future at dangerous crossroads
US Democrats failed on Tuesday in another attempt to limit Donald Trump’s authority to use military force against Cuba, so what’s next?
· Teresa Elena Frontado