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Newest first · UTC+11:00Brazil 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
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
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
The pilot of a U.S. aircraft holds a Venezuelan flag from the cockpit window after landing at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela, Thursday, April 30, 2026, as direct air service between the United States and Venezuela resumes after seven years. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
· The Associated Press
Britney Spears charged with DUI after checking herself into rehab
Britney Spears has officially been charged with driving under the influence.
· Antoinette Bueno
Farrer voters' return to the ballot box might make political history
The Farrer by-election represent a microcosm of Australian politics, with the Liberals, Nationals, One Nation and an independent contesting the seat. (ABC News: Nicola Ceccato)
· Emily Doak
What is the US supreme court’s voting rights ruling about and will it affect midterms?
Rightwing justices in Louisiana v Callais led 6-3 vote to redraw congressional maps in blow to Voting Rights Act
· Edpilkington
Trump removes tariffs on Scottish whisky after King Charles visit
The president credited the king and queen in helping make his decision to lift the restrictions.
· Finya Swai, Daniel Desrochers
Finally returning home: American family repatriates five ancient artifacts to Greece
Five artifacts were returned to Greece by a family from Chicago, the Greek Culture Ministry announced in a statement last week.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
David Allen Coe’s estranged daughter claims she was ‘not given the opportunity’ to see him before his death
David Allen Coe’s estranged daughter Tanya Montana Coe claims she wasn’t “given the opportunity” to see him before he died.
· Antoinette Bueno
[Robert J. Fouser] English fever, then and now
This year is the 30th anniversary of the start of English education in elementary schools in South Korea. The pivotal year when English classes began in nearly all elementary schools was 1996, with the official national rollout completed in March 1997. At the time, I was teaching in Japan, where the topic was big ne…
· Korea Herald
Congress shrugs off Friday deadline for 60-day limit on Iran conflict: ‘We are not at war’
WASHINGTON — Top congressional lawmakers shrugged off the supposed Friday deadline to reauthorize the war in Iran, given that it’ll be 60 days since Operation Epic Fury began.
· Ryan King
RSF condemns ‘kidnapping’ of three journalists on board Gaza aid flotilla
Reporters without Borders (known by its French acronym RSF) has condemned Israel for “kidnapping” three journalists on board the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, which Israel intercepted while it was travelling in international waters.
· Al Jazeera Staff
UK Prime Minister heckled at terror attack site as Britain raises terror level
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Stuart Marsh
King Charles experiences small-town America on last day of visit
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia — King Charles III was treated to a big helping of Americana on Thursday, the final day of a state visit aimed at healing ties between Britain and the United States strained by the war in Iran.
· Agence France-Presse
NASA engineers create ingenious way to save homes from wildfires using noise
Scientists have created a miraculous new way to stop fires from spreading through neighborhoods using nothing but sound.
· Katie Jerkovich
World Trade Center area now rivals Midtown’s prime corridors as leasing frenzy boosts asking rents
Twenty-five years since 9/11, asking rents for large blocks of space at the World Trade Center nearly rival those on Park and Sixth avenues, Midtown’s prime corridors, a Post survey found.
· Steve Cuozzo
Active-duty US soldiers to receive MDMA therapy for PTSD next year
Hope that sessions of MDMA-assisted therapy could help soldiers fight longer by helping them process trauma
· Mattha Busby
'Children have ended up on main roads', SA childcare regulator says
By Stephanie Richards
· Stephanie Richards
Elections Committee head Orly Ades steps down after 16 years, half a year before Knesset elections
Central Elections Committee head Orly Ades announced her decision to step down from her position on Thursday after 16 years in office.
· MAARIV
Trump scraps tariffs for King Charles
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· Richard Wood
Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
At least nine people, including two children, were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday, the health ministry said, as violence continues despite a ceasefire now in its second week.
· Samantha Granville
US Congress passes bill to resume funding for DHS and end partial shutdown
The United States House of Representatives has passed a Senate-approved bill to resume funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), sending the measure to President Donald Trump’s desk.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iran accuses Israel of 'piracy' for seizure of Gaza aid flotilla
The Iranian foreign ministry has condemned Israel for raiding and detaining activists on board the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza.
· Middleeasteye
'No secrets': Alternative school's history of discipline in spotlight
For 50 years, this inner-city primary school has promised a better way of teaching, built around community, firm boundaries and a personal touch.
· Josie Taylor
Global energy costs rise as Iran war affects Brent crude oil price
Luciano V. replaces the fuel nozzel after filling the tank of their 1999 Mazda Miata at an Astro gas station on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
· Mae Anderson
Iran will take part in World Cup, Fifa's Infantino says | The National
Fifa President Gianni Infantino on Thursday told the world football body's congress that Iran would take part in the World Cup this summer, despite the war between Tehran and the US.
· Cody Combs
Iran will take part in World Cup, Fifa's Infantino says | The National
Fifa President Gianni Infantino on Thursday told the world football body's congress that Iran would take part in the World Cup this summer, despite the war between Tehran and the US.
· Cody Combs
Swimmers flee as great white spotted feasting along packed California beach
A great white shark up to 10ft long shut down a California beach after it was seen feasting on a sea lion carcass just off the coast.
· Nina Joudeh
Uganda court sentences man to death for killing four children at nursery
A Ugandan court has sentenced a man to death for killing four children at a nursery school, in the capital, Kampala, earlier this month.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump to lift tariffs on scotch whisky after king’s US visit
President says decision made ‘in honor of the king and queen’ as industry officials call deal ‘significant boost’
· Lauren Aratani
King and Queen end US state visit with trip to small-town America
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have said goodbye to their state visit to the US, attending a community party and parade in the small town of Front Royal in the state of Virginia.
· Sean Coughlan
Son of Norwegian diplomats, who got $5M from Epstein, dies by suicide
The son of two senior Norwegian diplomats under investigation over their ties to Jeffrey Epstein has died by suicide — after files revealed his parents took him to the pedophile’s island when he was just 10 years old.
· Anthony Blair
Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s memoir about her son's murder tops NYT bestseller list
Just a week after When We See You Again, Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s heartfelt and heartbreaking memoir about the murder of her son Hersh by Hamas terrorists was published, it has hit the top spot on the New York Times bestseller list.
· HANNAH BROWN
Former Welfare Ministry official joins Yashar!, Eisenkot vows post-war trauma rehabilitation plan
Former Welfare and Social Affairs Ministry official Inbar Yehezkeli joined the Yashar! party list ahead of the upcoming elections, and will lead its “national rehabilitation plan,” which calls to address the issues of post-trauma victims in the country, Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot announced on Thursday.
· KESHET NEEV
Eyal Golan once again accused of sex crimes, state attorney calls for renewed investigation
The State Attorney's office instructed investigators on Thursday to look into a case involving singer Eyal Golan's past alleged sexual misconduct, a day after he filed a civil lawsuit against an individual who had brought sexual assault allegations against him in the past.
· MAYA ZANGER-NADIS
The algal bloom may be 'gone', but many are still grappling with the fall-out
Recreational diver Jeff Bowey has been diving the waters off Port Augusta for the past 10 years. (ABC News: Will Hunter)
· Duncan Bailey
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· The National
Israeli Forces intercept Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near Greece
The Global Sumud Flotilla activists said on Thursday Israeli soldiers boarded the ships, damaged engines and communications devices in an effort to force them to reverse course.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Tragic demise of official
Treasury’s External Resources Department Assistant Director Ranga Nishantha Rajapaksa (50) who was suspended and a imposed travel ban over an alleged misdirection of US$ 2.5 million during a debt repayment to Australia was found dead under mysterious circumstances yesterday (30).
· Gayan Abeykoon
Is the new Foo Fighters the best album of April?
Yes, Dave Grohl and his rocking band of Australia-bound merry men, the Foo Fighters, have a new album out. But there's much more to enjoy from April's slate of record releases.
· Dan Condon
Is the new Foo Fighters the best album of April?
Yes, Dave Grohl and his rocking band of Australia-bound merry men, the Foo Fighters, have a new album out. But there's much more to enjoy from April's slate of record releases.
· Dan Condon
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest
Bangkok: Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, state television announced on Thursday night.
· Grant Peck
Pacific nations unite to tackle regional unrest
Chief of the Australian Defence Force Admiral David Johnston with Tonga's Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Lord Fielakepa at the Joint Heads of Pacific Security meeting in Brisbane. (Supplied: Department of Defence)
· Stephen Dziedzic
Trump eyes fresh Iran military strikes as war rages, oil prices soar
President Donald Trump is set to receive a briefing on a proposal for a new series of “short and powerful” military strikes targeting Iran’s infrastructure, according to a recent report.
· Gayan Abeykoon
'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle
A volunteer has described how he chased and restrained the suspect in Wednesday's Golders Green stabbing attack that left two men in hospital.
· Vinnie O’Dowd
Bimandee leads Sri Lanka to opening win over Costa Rica
Sri Lanka captain Bimandee Bandara produced a superb performance in the opening match against Costa Rica, as Sri Lanka secured a 3–1 victory in their group encounter at the ongoing ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships in London.
· Gayan Abeykoon
May 26 fixed to deliver judgement in Sarana’s CIABOC cases
The Colombo High Court yesterday fixed for delivering its judgement on May 26 in four separate cases filed against former Development Lottery Board Chairman Sarana Gunawardena alleging causing loss to the Government while he was the Development Lottery Board Chairman.
· Gayan Abeykoon