Amnesty accuses Congolese rebel group of ‘extensive brutality’
Amnesty International has accused a rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of mass war crimes and crimes against humanity.
· Christine Maguire
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Newest first · UTC+11:00US, Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
The US and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz with duelling maritime blockades, shaking a fragile truce.
· Reuters
First person to complete Munda Biddi trail in a wheelchair
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· Eliza Kavanagh
Trump-Kim meeting 'not currently' scheduled for upcoming Asia trip: White House
A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is not currently scheduled during Trump's upcoming trip to Asia this month, a White House official said Monday, amid speculation that he could seek to revive diplomacy with Pyongyang when opportunities arise.
· Yonhap
Read Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s full joint statement settling ‘It Ends With Us’ lawsuit
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reached a settlement in their high-profile legal battle over the 2024 film “It Ends With Us” Monday.
· Carson Blackwelder
Birthday girl, 10, among 3 dead in Colombia monster truck crash
The truck at the exhibition in Popayan performed a wheelie before crashing into the barriers separating the public from the track
· Agence France-Presse
Birthday girl, 10, among 3 dead in Colombia monster truck crash
The truck at the exhibition in Popayan performed a wheelie before crashing into the barriers separating the public from the track
· Agence France-Presse
Police arrest man who caused school lockdown after fleeing car crash
A 31-year-old man has been taken into custody north of Brisbane after allegedly stealing a car from Morayfield early this morning and causing a serious traffic crash.
· Madeline Grace
Gavin Newsom’s mass housing plan traps thousands in inferno canyon — but he’s still pushing ahead: survivors
Wildfire survivors have erupted in fury over plans to force through a dense housing project along their only escape route from any future infernos.
· Jamie Paige
Pregnant mom shares haunting photo of every LA resident’s worst nightmare: ‘Trapped’
It’s every mother’s worst nightmare – but also real-life on the streets of “hellhole” Los Angeles.
· Ben Chapman
Trump says Iran fired at S. Korean vessel, urges Seoul to join Hormuz mission
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran has taken shots at a South Korean cargo ship and other targets, noting that it is time for Seoul to participate in a mission to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
· Yonhap
Priest faces trial for allegedly sexually assaulting university student
The trial is being heard at Wollongong District Court. (ABC Illawarra: Brooke Chandler)
· Grace Crivellaro
Kamala Harris goes silent in governor’s race — snubbing ex–Biden cabinet ally
Former Vice President Kamala Harris issued a sweeping slate of endorsements Monday of California Democrats across a number of races ahead of the June primary.
· Titus Wu
Manus deal veto shows limits of ‘move fast and break things’ ethos in China
While Beijing has made it clear the nation is open for international investment, certain strategic sectors are bound to attract scrutiny
· SCMP Editorial
Manus deal veto shows limits of ‘move fast and break things’ ethos in China
While Beijing has made it clear the nation is open for international investment, certain strategic sectors are bound to attract scrutiny
· SCMP Editorial
Lindsey Vonn ditches crutches at Met Gala 2026 for first red carpet since devastating Olympics crash
Lindsey Vonn made a surprising appearance at this year’s Met Gala – marking her first red carpet event since suffering a devastating crash at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
· Connor Surmonte
Endangered lemur gives birth to rare set of twins at Bronx Zoo
An endangered collared lemur gave birth to a rare set of twins at the Bronx Zoo in March — and the new family is making their debut just in time for Mother’s Day.
· Caitlin McCormack
Chinese firms suspend US expansion as business climate worsens
CGCC's annual survey was conducted in March 2026, shortly after Israel and the U.S. attacked Iran and news emerged that Trump and Xi would delay their meeting in Beijing. (Nikkei montage)
· PAK YIU
Cruise passenger calls for help after Hantavirus outbreak
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UK eyes joining EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan to tap defence orders
The discussions at a European political summit in Armenia are a further sign of deepening European defence ties under rising US pressure
· Reuters
UK eyes joining EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan to tap defence orders
The discussions at a European political summit in Armenia are a further sign of deepening European defence ties under rising US pressure
· Reuters
Formula 1's electrical revolution is losing its spark and V8 power could return
The future of F1 has been directed towards electric vehicles, but Mohammed ben Sulayem appears to be pouring cold water on that. (Getty Images: LAT Images/James Sutton)
California escalates its war on Big Oil as fight over vital Santa Barbara pipeline dragged into federal court
California has filed a request in federal court to stop Sable Offshore Corp. from pumping oil off Santa Barbara.
· Titus Wu
Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?
Many voters heading to the polls in Thursday's English local elections will have one subject at the top of their agenda - the state of the roads in their area.
· Richard Wheeler
Epstein survivors demand action from NY Dems on bill to let them sue his estate for damages
ALBANY – Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein choked back tears Monday as they demanded state lawmakers fix a legal loophole barring them from going after the wealthy pedophile’s estate.
· Vaughn Golden
Family's desperate plea to save boy's foot from rare tumour
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· Nethma Dandeniya
[Graphic News] Bestselling books of the past decade in Korea
Han Kang’s novels “The Vegetarian” and “Human Acts” were South Korea’s bestselling books over the past decade, according to Kyobo Bookstore, which released the list to mark World Book and Copyright Day on April 23. The ranking is based on combined online and offline sales from April 2016.
· Nam Kyung-don
‘Saved by the Bell’ insiders expose how Screech role ‘trapped’ Dustin Diamond before tragic death at 44
Dustin Diamond was “trapped” in his role as Screech on the hit ‘90s sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” a role he never fully escaped before a three-week battle with cancer ended his life.
· Fox News
Knicks fans send message to Sixers over whiny effort to block NYers from buying tickets
You want some whine with that cheesesteak?
· Kevin Sheehan, Nicole Rosenthal
Foreign soccer fans ditch FIFA World Cup, threatening ‘$30B’ economic boom for the US
Foreign soccer fans are boycotting the 2026 World Cup in droves, threatening to blunt the economic boost US hotels and host cities were counting on, an industry report warned on Monday.
· James Franey
Tehran denies US claim about sinking Iranian boats
The head of US Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, told journalists on Monday that the American military had “eliminated” a small Iranian naval force that was allegedly threatening commercial shipping in the key waterway.
· RT
US ‘lying’ about sinking Iranian boats – Tehran
Iran has dismissed claims that US forces sank six Iranian naval vessels that were allegedly threatening commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
· RT
Accused child killer Jefferson Lewis faces court on murder charge
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Robyn Wuth
Secret Service shoots armed man near White House
The individual’s intentions were not immediately clear.
· Jacob Wendler
She was an award-winning Broadway star - but still struggled to land roles
The year was 1991 and Lea Salonga already had won a Tony for her performance as the lead character in Miss Saigon - but she was still struggling to find another role.
· Yvette Tan
Person shot by law enforcement near Washington monument, Secret Service says
The person’s condition and the circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately known
· Dara Kerr and agencies
The COVID Playbook Returns: Energy Rationing & The Politics Of Crisis Control
Authored by Chris MacIntosh via Doug Casey's International Man,
· Tyler Durden
You already work from home, so why not work from the cricket?
Surrey say The Oval is the best home office in the country. (AP Photo: Tony Hicks)
Pulitzers honour damning coverage of Trump and his policies
The annual awards overseen by Columbia University recognised coverage of Trump’s immigration crackdown and his enrichment of his allies
· Agence France-Presse
Pulitzers honour damning coverage of Trump and his policies
The annual awards overseen by Columbia University recognised coverage of Trump’s immigration crackdown and his enrichment of his allies
· Agence France-Presse
For Christians in Israel and Jerusalem, intolerance is becoming normal
At first sight, last week’s unprovoked attack on a French nun walking along a street in occupied East Jerusalem came without warning. However, for the roughly 180,000 Christians living in Israel – and the 10,000 or so Christians living in East Jerusalem – the attack is the latest in a growing number of incidents of …
· Al Jazeera
Another Melbourne nightclub targeted in 'terrifying' black market alcohol wars
Ladida is the latest licensed venue to be targeted by arsonists in Melbourne. (ABC News: Kate Meade)
Mauritania sentences opposition lawmakers after insulting the president
President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of Mauritania addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
A look at vehicle-ramming cases around the world in recent history
Emergency services stand at the entrance to Grimmaische Strasse after has crashed into several people in Leipzig, Germany, Monday, May 4, 2026. (Jan Woitas/dpa via AP)
· The Associated Press
Why there are 61 names on your ballot for governor – including Barack Obama
Mail-in ballots have arrived in homes across California — along with some confusion.
· Zain Khan
South Korean-run vessel ablaze in Strait of Hormuz; Trump says Iran fired at the ship
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Met gala red carpet: How the stars interpreted 'fashion is art' dress code
Emma Chamberlain's interpretation of the dress code "fashion is art". (Reuters: Daniel Cole)
· Dannielle Maguire
Inside the deadly hantavirus-infected cruise ship, MV Hondius, where 3 passengers have died
Passengers now trapped aboard the infected cruise ship MV Hondius had been sipping coffee in sleek lounges and soaking in picturesque views just days earlier – before a suspected hantavirus outbreak claimed three lives.
· Georgia Worrell