Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas
Reform UK has said it would open migrant detention centres for people awaiting deportation in areas that vote for the Green Party.
· Jack Fenwick
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Balikatan drills not preparation for invasion — AFP
LAOAG, Ilocos Norte — The military exercise being conducted by the Philippines, United States and allied partners in northern Luzon does not target anyone and is not in preparation for any possible foreign invasion, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Monday.
· Izel Abanilla
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin loses Kolathur seat to TVK’s V.S. Babu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday (May 4, 2026) was defeated in his Kolathur Assembly constituency, a seat he had represented thrice since 2011. He is the fourth sitting Chief Minister in Tamil Nadu to lose an Assembly election.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' aimed to help stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has announced that the US will help "guide" ships which have been stranded by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
· Paulin Kola
Green group warns of disturbance to uninhabited island known for breeding seabirds
Green Hope Hong Kong says several people landed on site near Po Toi Island during ‘golden week’, warns birds may abandon nests if disturbed
· Theodora Yu
Green group warns of disturbance to uninhabited island known for breeding seabirds
Green Hope Hong Kong says several people landed on site near Po Toi Island during ‘golden week’, warns birds may abandon nests if disturbed
· Theodora Yu
Lift technician dies after 10-metre fall down shaft at Hong Kong luxury estate
Rescue personnel pull 26-year-old worker from shaft at Pacific View in Stanley, and he is certified dead at scene
· Danny Mok
Lift technician dies after 10-metre fall down shaft at Hong Kong luxury estate
Rescue personnel pull 26-year-old worker from shaft at Pacific View in Stanley, and he is certified dead at scene
· Danny Mok
Austria expels 3 Russian diplomats over signals spying
Vienna, home to a large diplomatic presence, has long had a reputation as a den of spies
· Reuters
Austria expels 3 Russian diplomats over signals spying
Vienna, home to a large diplomatic presence, has long had a reputation as a den of spies
· Reuters
Suspected Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship is no reason to ‘panic,’ WHO says
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday the risk to the wider public "remains low" after a suspected outbreak of a rare and deadly virus killed three people and left three others ill aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic.
· Claudia Chiappa
Dutch football league avoids chaos as court dismisses lawsuit over player’s nationality
NAC Breda had contested 6-0 defeat to Go Ahead Eagles, whose defender Dean James was part of Indonesia’s World Cup qualifying campaign
· Reuters
Dutch football league avoids chaos as court dismisses player nationality lawsuit
NAC Breda had contested 6-0 defeat to Go Ahead Eagles, whose defender Dean James was part of Indonesia’s World Cup qualifying campaign
· Reuters
Chef behind iconic Central Park restaurant reveals his NYC-inspired menu with new cookbook
He knows a thing or two about leafy greens!
· Nicole Rosenthal
Modi's BJP conquers Bengal, one of India's toughest political frontiers
For years, India's West Bengal state was the great exception to Narendra Modi's political advance.
· Soutik Biswas
Peter Kay bomb hoax accused removed from court
A 19-year-old charged over an alleged bomb hoax which led to the evacuation of a show by Peter Kay was removed from a magistrates court due to his outbursts during proceedings on Monday.
· Caroline Gall
UAE condemns targeting of Adnoc-affiliated tanker in Hormuz | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war
· Nada AlTaher
Slovakia refuses to join EU loans for Kiev – Fico
Slovakia won’t participate in any EU loans for Ukraine, including the €90 billion ($106 billion) joint debt package approved by Brussels last month, Prime Minister Robert Fico has said.
· RT
Slovakia refuses to join EU loans for Kiev – Fico
Slovakia won’t participate in any EU loans for Ukraine, including the €90 billion ($106 billion) joint debt package approved by Brussels last month, Prime Minister Robert Fico has said.
· RT
What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak
ALBUQUERQUE — A rodent-borne illness is suspected of causing an outbreak aboard a cruise ship that has killed three people and sickened others.
· Associated Press
Europe can rebuild rules-based international order, says Mark Carney
Canadian PM says Europe is not destined submit to a more ‘transactional, insular and brutal world’
· Patrickwintour
Dubai unveils plan to integrate agentic AI in private sector to secure global 'competitive edge' | The National
Dubai on Monday unveiled a two-year action plan to harness advanced artificial intelligence in the emirate's private sector in an effort to secure a “competitive edge” in the global workplace of the future.
· The National
Trump Disapproval Rate Hits Career-High - War And Rising Costs Take Toll
Though tempered by the prospect of additional GOP gerrymandering of House districts in the wake of a pivotal Supreme Court decision, Democrats' hopes for a rout of Republicans in the approaching midterm elections are rising after a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found that President Trump's disapproval rating i…
· Tyler Durden
Hearing for suspect in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting scheduled for today – US politics live
Cole Allen remains in custody after being charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump
· Shrai Popat, Tom Ambrose, Michael Sainato, Edwardhelmore
Czech court fines ex-associate of Babiš in EU fraud case
Czech Republic’s Prime Minister Andrej Babis speaks with the media as he arrives for the EU Summit in Nicosia, Cyprus, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)
Wired for War: Silicon Valley’s military AI Ukrainian testing ground
By RT newsroom, a team of multi-lingual journalists with over a decade of experience in Russian and international reporting, delivering original research and insights often missing from mainstream coverage
· RT
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By RT newsroom, a team of multi-lingual journalists with over a decade of experience in Russian and international reporting, delivering original research and insights often missing from mainstream coverage
· RT
Sydney’s mayor cancels ‘globalise the intifada’ forum set for council building
Clover Moore says events must not ‘contribute to fear’ but takes a swipe at Murdoch press for ‘bad faith’ campaign
· Martinfarrer
Princess Eugenie and her husband announce they are expecting their 3rd child
LONDON — Britain's Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, announced Monday that they are expecting their third child.
· Associated Press
Construction of first Metro Bus Depot begins in Kadawatha, strengthening SLTB operations
Sri Lanka’s first-ever Metro Bus Depot has officially begun construction in Kadawatha, marking a major step in the government’s efforts to modernise the country’s public transport system.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
'Killing like we haven't killed since 1967': Israeli commander reportedly lauds West Bank tactics | The National
A senior Israeli military official said the army discriminates in its response to stone-throwing attacks in the occupied West Bank based on whether the perpetrators are Palestinians or Jews, and that Israel is “killing like we haven’t killed since 1967”.
· Thomas Helm
Austria expels 3 Russian diplomats over espionage claims
A view of the Russian embassy in Vienna, Austria, on March 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak, File)
Three dead, three sick in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship, WHO confirms
Three people have died and three others are sick after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a post to X/Twitter on Sunday night.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM, REUTERS
What is the Ukrainian anti-drone system Sky Map being used in the Gulf?
Cheap, mass-produced one-way drones have played a major role in the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran since the first attacks on Tehran on February 28. As Iran uses these drones to target energy facilities, airbases and other strategic sites across the Gulf and Israel, the US and Israel use expensi…
· AJLabs
Volcano erupts in the Philippines, filling the sky with ash and causing 5,450 evacuations – video
Eyewitness video showed large ash clouds billowing from the Mayon volcano on Luzon island in the Philippines over the weekend. Emergency services issued alerts to nearby towns and more than 5,450 fled to emergency shelters.
WSL and WCL talking points: City have a Knaak and is Dumornay the world’s best?
OL Lyonnes ended Arsenal’s Champions League hopes while Rebecca Knaak puts Man City on the brink of WSL title glory
· Guardian Sport
UAE says OPEC exit 'not directed against anyone'
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The UAE's departure from OPEC, dominated by ally-turned-rival Saudi Arabia, was not targeted at anyone but is part of a broader plan to future-proof its economy, the country's oil chief said Monday.
· Agence France-Presse
Three dead, more than a dozen injured in fire at Manhattan building
Three people died and more than a dozen were injured after a massive fire tore through a six-floor walk up in Manhattan early Monday, officials said.
· Emily Crane
Congo’s forests under strain from overlapping land use
Despite renewed global attention on ecosystem protection during Earth Day, the Congo Basin’s forests — among the world’s most vital carbon sinks — are facing mounting threats. In Congo‑Brazzaville, overlapping land uses, from mining to logging and artisanal gold extraction, are accelerating deforestation and biodive…
· AfricaNews
President Muizzu signals new chapter in Sri Lanka-Maldives relations
A renewed and forward-looking partnership between the Maldives and Sri Lanka was highlighted as Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu delivered remarks during a joint press statement held in Colombo today(04) following discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
World Liberty Financial hits back at crypto billionaire Justin Sun with a defamation suit, claim he was betting against token
World Liberty Financial is hitting back at crypto billionaire Justin Sun with a defamation suit — and claims he was betting against the very token he was publicly hyping as “one of the biggest projects in crypto” as part of an alleged short-and-distort scheme.
· Lydia Moynihan
Israel seizes nearly 60 percent of Gaza as it plans to resume war, report says
Israel has expanded its control of the Gaza Strip to nearly 60 percent of the territory despite the ceasefire, as it prepares for a possible resumption of the war, Army Radio reported on Sunday.
· Middleeasteye
Monster truck plows into crowd in Colombia (VIDEO)
At least three people have died and another 38 have been injured in Colombia after a monster truck driver lost control of her vehicle and plowed into a crowd of spectators during a motor show, AFP reported on Monday, citing local authorities.
· RT
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At least three people have died and another 38 have been injured in Colombia after a monster truck driver lost control of her vehicle and plowed into a crowd of spectators during a motor show, AFP reported on Monday, citing local authorities.
· RT
Austria expels three Russian embassy staff on suspicion of spying
VIENNA, Austria — Austria on Monday said it had expelled three Russian embassy staff on suspicion of spying, with the foreign minister vowing a "change of course" and a crackdown on espionage.
· Agence France-Presse
Yan Huichang to step down as head of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra after 30-year run
Yan oversaw transformation of orchestra into city’s ‘cultural calling card’ and established academic setting for traditional Chinese music
· Ambrose Li
Yan Huichang to step down as head of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra after 30-year run
Yan oversaw transformation of orchestra into city’s ‘cultural calling card’ and established academic setting for traditional Chinese music
· Ambrose Li
Reform UK plan to set up migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas condemned by other parties – UK politics live
On Sky News Mel Stride, the shadow chancellor, has just said that in principle his party welcomes the announcement from Keir Starmer about joining the EU’s €90bn loan for Ukraine. (See 8.40am.) But he would want to see the details, Stride said.
· Andrewsparrow, Libbybrooks
Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Threatens Ships Over Trump Plan to Break Its Blockade
Aaron Boxerman and Sanam Mahoozi
· Aaron Boxerman, Sanam Mahoozi, Peter Eavis, Gregory Schmidt, Ismaeel Naar, Vivian Nereim, The New York Times, Elian Peltier, Dan Watson
Who is Nicole Saphier, Trump’s new nominee for US surgeon general?
Trump’s third pick for role is a radiologist and Fox News medical contributor who experts say is ‘almost a lock’
· Melody Schreiber