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Newest first · UTC+11:00Long Island coach tells The Post how VJ Edgecombe grew from hidden gem to Knicks playoff threat
VJ Edgecombe was flying under-the-radar in the high school basketball world.
China’s consul in Tijuana calls protectionism a ‘dead end’ as trade tensions with US escalate
Fu Xinrong pitched Beijing’s model of shared modernisation to Mexican business leaders, weeks before a contentious USMCA review
China’s consul in Tijuana calls protectionism a ‘dead end’ as trade tensions with US escalate
Fu Xinrong pitched Beijing’s model of shared modernisation to Mexican business leaders, weeks before a contentious USMCA review
Three main issues set to sway voters in Qld by-election
The LNP's Fiona Hammond is going head-to-head with Labor's Luke Richmond for Stafford. (ABC NEWS: Pete Mullins)
Hantavirus outbreak kills three on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean – WHO
Three people have died in an outbreak of a dangerous respiratory virus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the World Health Organization.
UN Warns Islamabad-Kabul Border Clashes Worsen Humanitarian Crisis
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says renewed border clashes between Taliban forces and Pakistani troops have worsened humanitarian conditions and harmed civilians in eastern Afghanistan.
What Japan teaches Sri Lanka about energy power - DailyNews
The political instability, unpredictable oil trade, and changing alliances have changed the ways energy is consumed and traded. It is no longer a simple commodity. It is a strategic resource that alters the way politics and economics are conducted. Countries that have prioritised energy trade and focused on energy s…
Prince Harry pushed Kate Middleton to her ‘limits’ with controversial 2025 interview
Prince Harry pushed his sister-in-law Kate Middleton to her “limits” with his bombshell BBC News interview last May, in which he discussed the health of his estranged father, King Charles III.
World press freedom index: Bangladesh slides three spots to 152nd - DailyNews
Bangladesh has slipped down three places to 152nd on the World Press Freedom Index this year, losing some of last year’s gains.
Iranian resistance jolts Western military unity - DailyNews
Are we being dragged helplessly down a steep slope into a world of increasing chaos, mind-boggling cruelty? The United Nations and, various relief agencies, that have been repeatedly calling out this mayhem, report a growing number of their staff working in war-torn West Asia as asking for psychological relief, such…
Putin, Zelensky declare dueling cease-fire dates in Ukraine War for this week
Russia will hold a two-day cease-fire in its war in Ukraine from May 8 to 9 to commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe — as Kyiv announced its own cease-fire for two days earlier.
India plans national fleet expansion amid Strait of Hormuz tensions - DailyNews
As the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint in the West Asian war, India is working on a plan to urgently ramp up its shipping capabilities, with a renewed focus on building a robust, future-ready maritime ecosystem.
‘Environmental disaster’: Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries rock Russia - DailyNews
When cleanup volunteer Sergei Solovev arrived in the town of Tuapse, on Russia’s Black Sea coast, an unpleasant odour hung in the air and everything was coated in a layer of black grime.
Google starts work on largest AI hub outside US - DailyNews
Google has begun construction of its largest artificial intelligence (AI) hub outside the United States, marking a major expansion of global AI infrastructure and a significant investment in India’s digital economy.
Jessie storms to Under-20 crown at National Age Group Meet - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s Jessie Seneviratne of Lyceum International School, Gampaha stamped her authority by emerging as the Under-20 champion at the 50th National Age Group Swimming Championship held at the Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex in Colombo recently.
Goldi Sands Negombo celebrates New Year with guests and festive traditions - DailyNews
The Sinhala and Hindu New Year was celebrated at Goldi Sands Hotel Negombo on April 13, 2026, bringing together both local and international guests for a day filled with tradition, colour, and cultural festivity.
Dutch war victims remembered - DailyNews
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands commemorated Remembrance Day by honouring Dutch victims of World War II war resting in Sri Lankan soil.
Luai's shock NRL move means Australian and NZ rugby must be 'on their toes'
Jarome Luai's signing with the PNG Chiefs has caused a stir. (Supplied: PNG Chiefs)
Global experts gather in Colombo for landmark Sharks International Conference - DailyNews
The Sharks International 2026 Conference was inaugurated at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) yesterday. This historic event marks the first time this global gathering has been hosted in Sri Lanka, bringing together researchers, conservationists and Government officials from over 80 cou…
SL Embassy felicitates long-serving migrant worker - DailyNews
As part of its ongoing programme to recognise the contributions made by Sri Lankan migrant workers in Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ameer Ajwad, felicitated Fareed Mohamed Hilurdeen who has served for 27 years at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh. The Ambassador presented him with a …
Accused underworld shooters far from trained assassins, defence argues
Underworld figure Gavin Preston was killed in a shooting in Melbourne's north-west on September 9, 2023. (Facebook)
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Vietnam's 135,000-seat gold stadium points to something even bigger
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Drug-sniffing pooch helps foil heroin smuggling plot at major airport
Three men traveling from Thailand were arrested at Sydney Airport with a “substantial” quantity of illicit drugs.
Wall Street drops from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market fell from its record heights Monday, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran.
4 big water projects underway in South Dakota
Troy Larson, executive director of the Lewis Clark Regional Water System, points to a photo in the system’s headquarters in Tea, S.D., on March 17, 2026. (Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch via AP)
Australian government sued over treatment of teen with disability
Sean Senbel-Lynch says he should have been treated the same as any other Australian stuck in Vanuatu. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)
'It's an elite matter': UAE confirms it's in talks for swap line loan with US
The UAE confirmed on Monday that it is discussing a currency swap line with the US, framing it as part of entry into an “elite group” of US allies, as fresh Iranian air strikes roiled the country.
Reserve Bank on verge of 'historic mistake' experts say
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
Church ordains man facing rape charge interstate as a deacon
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Maccabi Tel Aviv pulls away from Hapoel Jerusalem for overtime win
Maccabi Tel Aviv took the Israeli Classico with a 112-105 overtime victory over Hapoel Jerusalem as Roman Sorkin starred down the stretch to hand the yellow-and-blue the win at the Pais Arena in the capital.
Israeli TV Academy Awards present their 2025 prizes, and honor the late Alon Aboutboul
The Israeli Academy of Film and Television held its annual Television Awards ceremony at Expo Tel Aviv on Sunday night, honoring the best television of 2025, hosted by actors/comedians Tom Yaar and Shira Naor.
Strategic narratives reshape understanding of the US-Iran standoff - opinion
Seyed Hossein Mousavian’s recent essay on the US-Iran deadlock, published in Foreign Affairs, presents itself as a work of strategic analysis, yet upon closer examination, it reveals something more deliberate: a carefully structured narrative that seeks to recast perception as reality.
A century since Dreyfus's wrongful conviction, a family member is promoted in the IDF
Uriel Dreyfus, a Judea and Samaria military court judge related to the famous French military officer Alfred Dreyfus, was recently promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in a ceremony presided over by Military Court of Appeals president Major General Orly Markman.
Two killed after car hits bystanders in Leipzig, Germany, driver arrested
Two people were killed, and two others were seriously injured when a car drove into a central pedestrian zone of the eastern German city of Leipzig, Mayor Burkhard Jung told journalists at the scene.
Gaza, Hamas, and the pre-Oct. 7 concept sources say Israel is still stuck in - analysis
Israel, Hamas, and the US are all giving out vibes that talks are stalled over disarmament, withdrawals, and fulfilling the later stages of the October 2025 ceasefire in a way that could finally bring the Israel-Hamas War to a close.
Police disperse hundreds of civilians from Mount Meron attempting to light fires for Lag Ba'omer
Israel Police disperse hundreds of civilians who entered Mount Meron on Monday, on the eve of Lag Ba'omer, in an attempt to light bonfires after the government banned the event earlier this week due to the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah in northern Israel.
Suspected drunk driver wounds multiple pedestrians at Beersheba Lag Ba'Omer celebration
Beersheba police opened an investigation Monday evening after a traffic incident during a Lag Ba'Omer procession in the city left several pedestrians wounded.
The landscape of October 7: Should more be done to memorialize the massacre?
A few minutes’ drive from the Negev city of Netivot, on route 25, there is a field full of burnt cars. The cars – as well as other vehicles – are stacked on top of each other. One could be forgiven for driving past the burnt cars without noticing them. The area is part of the landscape; it could very well be a large…
UAE cautions against 'rushed digital decision-making' in warning over potential cyber attacks | The National
Cyber attacks are likely to rise during times of confusion and fear, increasing their chances of succeeding, a new set of guidelines from Abu Dhabi authorities has warned.
Eric Swalwell sent X-rated videos, pervy messages while married — as he admits affairs
Pervy ex-congressman Eric Swalwell sent nude photos and videos of himself masturbating through Snapchat — all while he was married — as lurid details of his alleged creepy conduct continue to spill out.
Trump-backed proposal seeks to push whale protections to 2035
PORTLAND, Maine — For roughly 380 right whales left in the North Atlantic, which can die after getting tangled in fishing ropes or hit by ships, the Trump administration said this month it wants to delay new protections by almost a decade in favor of commercial fishing interests.
Gangland wars killing dozens of bystanders, report Swedish police
Twenty-three innocent bystanders have been killed and 30 wounded in gangland shootings in Sweden over the past three years, according to statistics that highlight the country’s battle to rein in violent crime.
EMBARGOED UNTIL 0500: Law, order and $1b surplus form pillars of Labor's upcoming budget
The government is committing nearly $3 million in its state budget to review Victoria's sentencing laws. (ABC News)
Minnesota Star Tribune wins breaking news Pulitzer for coverage of Mass shooting
Signage for The Pulitzer Prizes appear at Columbia University, May 28, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
Russia declares May 9 truce, threatens attack if Ukraine breaks it
MOSCOW — Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations, and threatened a "massive missile strike" on Kyiv if Ukraine violated it.
Trump-Kim meeting 'not currently' scheduled for upcoming Asia trip: White House official
WASHINGTON, May 4 (Yonhap) -- 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.
Britney Spears admits to reckless driving in plea deal to avoid jail
The singer, who was initially charged with driving under the influence after her arrest in March, was sentenced to 12 months’ probation