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
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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
NYC Italian enclaves left out of the party as World Cup comes to US with Italy on sidelines: ‘Turned the lights off’
It’s a local disgrazia!
· Kevin Sheehan, David DeTurris
Extreme heat could pose threat to players and fans at 2026 FIFA World Cup
As global temperatures rise, extreme heat could threaten athletes, fans, workers and officials during this year's World Cup games.
· AfricaNews
Woman plunges to death from Hong Kong hotel pool deck, injuring 7 others
American woman, 69, falls from 29th floor of Hotel Indigo in Wan Chai, leaving 74-year-old seriously injured and six others hurt
· Danny Mok
Woman plunges to death from Hong Kong hotel pool deck, injuring 7 others
American woman, 69, falls from 29th floor of Hotel Indigo in Wan Chai, leaving 74-year-old seriously injured and six others hurt
· Danny Mok
Europe, Canada pull together in Yerevan in Trump's shadow
YEREVAN, Armenia — European leaders talked up independence on defence and closer ties with Canada Monday, as they gathered in Armenia for a summit clouded by US threats to cut military support.
· Agence France-Presse
Crazy video captures moment plane landing at Newark strikes bakery truck
Wild dashcam video shows the nightmarish moment a United Airlines plane struck a bakery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike while coming in to land at Newark Airport.
· Emily Crane
Eagles ace Moon Dong-ju to undergo shoulder surgery
The Hanwha Eagles announced Monday their starting pitcher Moon Dong-ju will undergo surgery on his ailing right shoulder.
· Yonhap
Ask Me Anything with the CICC and CWC on child safety concerns on ‘Roblox’
MANILA, Philippines – With millions of young users worldwide, Roblox has become one of the most popular online platforms for children — a sprawling virtual space where users can create games, socialize, and explore user-generated worlds. But alongside its rapid growth are mounting concerns over safety, exposure, and…
· Angelo Gonzales
Court to broadcast live appeals trial of ex-PM Han this week
A court said Monday it will broadcast live the appellate trial of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo set for later this week over allegedly playing a key role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law.
· Yonhap
Iran hits US Navy ship with missile strike – media
A US Navy patrol boat has been hit by two Iranian missiles not far from the Strait of Hormuz after it ignored warnings to stay out of the critical waterway, Fars News Agency has reported. It claimed that the boat was “forced to retreat,” without providing information on the damage.
· RT
Iran hits US Navy ship with missile strike – media
A US Navy patrol boat has been hit by two Iranian missiles not far from the Strait of Hormuz after it ignored warnings to stay out of the critical waterway, Fars News Agency has reported. It claimed that the boat was “forced to retreat,” without providing information on the damage.
· RT
'Wonderful' if Trump watches Socceroos play US in World Cup match
US President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy, as he makes an announcement on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC., US, August 22, 2025. (Reuters: Jonathan Ernst)
Shooting at US party sends at least 12 to hospital
Victims were in ‘various conditions’, according to a police spokesperson
· Associated Press
Shooting at US party sends at least 12 to hospital
Victims were in ‘various conditions’, according to a police spokesperson
· Associated Press
Netanyahu testimony canceled overnight after defense cites security schedule
The testimony hearing in the criminal trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, scheduled for Monday, was canceled early in the morning after the court received an overnight update from his defense attorney, Amit Hadad.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
High Court freezes Second Authority council after state misses response deadline
Supreme Court Justice Alex Stein on Sunday issued a temporary order freezing the activity of the new Second Authority for Television and Radio Council, barring it from convening or making decisions until further notice - after the state again asked for more time to respond to a series of petitions challenging the go…
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Iran expert: Tehran not yet under enough pressure to concede
Raz Zimmt said in an interview with 103FM that despite reports suggesting Iran may be willing to compromise and extend limits on uranium enrichment, Tehran continues to condition any discussion of its nuclear program on ending the war, lifting the blockade, and the withdrawal of US forces, meaning the core obstacle …
· WALLA!