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Alberta separatist group says it has enough signatures to trigger referendum on leaving Canada

Alberta separatists have submitted nearly 302,000 signatures to trigger a referendum on leaving Canada

Alberta separatist group says it has enough signatures to trigger referendum on leaving Canada
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Sudan army says UAE and Ethiopia linked to Khartoum drone attack

Sudan's armed forces have accused Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates of being involved in a drone attack on Khartoum airport, part of a barrage that has shattered months of

Sudan army says UAE and Ethiopia linked to Khartoum drone attack
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US says it sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait

The U.S. military said on Monday it destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones as Tehran sought

US says it sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait
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First refunds of Trump tariffs to start as early as May 12, customs agency says

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency said on Monday it now estimates the first electronic refunds from U.S.

First refunds of Trump tariffs to start as early as May 12, customs agency says
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

Modi’s party wins control of India's West Bengal in a key state election

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party has wrested control of the opposition stronghold of West Bengal in a key state election

Modi’s party wins control of India's West Bengal in a key state election
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US Supreme Court lets Voting Rights Act ruling take effect ahead of schedule

The U.S.

US Supreme Court lets Voting Rights Act ruling take effect ahead of schedule
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Supreme Court justices spar over Louisiana’s effort to speed up elimination of majority-Black congressional district

Supreme Court justices spar over Louisiana’s effort to speed up elimination of majority-Black congressional district

Supreme Court justices spar over Louisiana’s effort to speed up elimination of majority-Black congressional district
Economy|Election|Political|US|World

Southern state Republicans look to capitalize on Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act

Lawmakers in several southern states are meeting this week to consider redistricting plans in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act

Southern state Republicans look to capitalize on Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer convenes community leaders to fight antisemitism after attacks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged leaders from across society on Tuesday to work together to eradicate antisemitism "from every corner", as he convened a

UK's Starmer convenes community leaders to fight antisemitism after attacks
Europe|Political|World

Putin, Zelenskiy proclaim rival ceasefires around Russia's Victory day commemorations

President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a two-day ceasefire in the conflict with Ukraine on May 8-9 to mark Russia’s World War Two victory, but Ukrainian President

Putin, Zelenskiy proclaim rival ceasefires around Russia's Victory day commemorations
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Britain condemns Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned the Iranian drone and missile strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates.

Britain condemns Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates
Crime|Political|US|World

Secret Service says suspect opened fire on them and was shot in exchange near Washington Monument

A man spotted carrying a gun near the White House complex was shot by law enforcement officers after he opened fire on them near the Washington Monument

Secret Service says suspect opened fire on them and was shot in exchange near Washington Monument
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Top Trump fundraiser enlisted in new nonprofit for president’s sculpture garden and golf course as legal challenges abound

Top Trump fundraiser enlisted in new nonprofit for president’s sculpture garden and golf course as legal challenges abound

Top Trump fundraiser enlisted in new nonprofit for president’s sculpture garden and golf course as legal challenges abound
Health|Political|US

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized, spokesperson says

81-year-old, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani was admitted to hospital Sunday, and is in critical but stable condition, a spokesperson has said. The statement did not say why Giuliani was taken to hospital.

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized, spokesperson says
Political|Science|Technology|World

US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program, sources say

U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that the time Iran would need to build a nuclear weapon has not changed since last

US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program, sources say
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters

The U.S. and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Costa Rica's top newspaper says US revoked visas of its executives, prompting press freedom concerns

One of Costa Rica’s leading media outlets says that the United States has revoked the tourist visas of several executives on its board

Costa Rica's top newspaper says US revoked visas of its executives, prompting press freedom concerns
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Redistricting is rampant ahead of the US House midterm elections. What states are taking action?

A partisan redistricting battle among states has accelerated ahead of the midterm elections

Redistricting is rampant ahead of the US House midterm elections. What states are taking action?
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s gambit to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz tests the fragile ceasefire

Trump’s gambit to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz tests the fragile ceasefire

Trump’s gambit to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz tests the fragile ceasefire
Health|Political|World

Brazil's Bolsonaro returns to house arrest after shoulder surgery

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from hospital on Monday after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder on Friday, his doctor Brasil Caiado told

Brazil's Bolsonaro returns to house arrest after shoulder surgery
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Democrats eye New York redistricting after Supreme Court decision

The top Democrat in the U.S.

Democrats eye New York redistricting after Supreme Court decision
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US Treasury boosts Q2 borrowing outlook; keeps issuance plans in focus

The U.S.

US Treasury boosts Q2 borrowing outlook; keeps issuance plans in focus
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This year's Cinco de Mayo parade has more meaning after Operation Metro Surge, attendees say

This year's Cinco de Mayo parade has more meaning after Operation Metro Surge, attendees say

This year's Cinco de Mayo parade has more meaning after Operation Metro Surge, attendees say
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House Democrats’ campaign arm takes sides in contentious primaries key to winning midterms

House Democrats’ campaign arm takes sides in contentious primaries key to winning midterms

House Democrats’ campaign arm takes sides in contentious primaries key to winning midterms
Arts|Crime|Political|US

Judge compares jail treatment of press dinner gunman to US Capitol rioters

Judge compares jail treatment of press dinner gunman to US Capitol rioters

Judge compares jail treatment of press dinner gunman to US Capitol rioters
Crime|Political|US|World

Judge asks why jail placed suspect in White House correspondents' dinner attack on suicide watch

A federal magistrate judge has pressed a jail official to explain why a man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and attempting to kill President Donald Trump was placed on restrictive suicide watch

Judge asks why jail placed suspect in White House correspondents' dinner attack on suicide watch
Europe|Political|World

Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier

Russia's Defense Ministry has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier
Health|Political|US

Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia, spokesperson says

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own after being hospitalized with pneumonia and placed on a ventilator

Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia, spokesperson says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Senior Austrian conservative quits after conviction for misuse of office

The parliamentary leader of Austria's ruling conservatives, August Woeginger, stepped down on Monday moments after a court convicted him of misuse of office and handed him a

Senior Austrian conservative quits after conviction for misuse of office
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil revives consumer debt relief program ahead of Lula's re-election bid

Brazil relaunched on Monday a consumer debt relief program first introduced in 2023, aiming to cut interest burdens and boost disposable income ahead of

Brazil revives consumer debt relief program ahead of Lula's re-election bid
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis

Chancellor Friedrich Merz marks a year in office this week facing the biggest crisis with Washington in decades, after President Donald Trump said he would

Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Justice Dept sues to block Minnesota's climate change lawsuit

The U.S.

US Justice Dept sues to block Minnesota's climate change lawsuit
Health|Political|US|World

Former New York City Mayor Giuliani recovering from pneumonia

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was recovering from pneumonia on Monday and remained hospitalized in critical but stable condition, according to his spokesperson.

Former New York City Mayor Giuliani recovering from pneumonia
Health|Political|Science|World

US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now

The U.S.

US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology|World

Trump family crypto project countersues billionaire backer Sun for 'smear campaign'

World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture co-founded ​by U.S.

Trump family crypto project countersues billionaire backer Sun for 'smear campaign'
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Argentina's Milei restores press access to presidency after a ban sparks backlash

President Javier Milei of Argentina has restored press access to his government headquarters

Argentina's Milei restores press access to presidency after a ban sparks backlash
Economy|Political|US|World

How Florida designed a US House map aiming to give Republicans four more seats

How Florida designed a US House map aiming to give Republicans four more seats

How Florida designed a US House map aiming to give Republicans four more seats
Africa|Political|World

Mali leader Goita assumes role of defence minister after attacks, state media says

The leader of Mali's military government, Assimi Goita, has taken over as defence minister after the military officer who previously filled the role was killed in coordinated

Mali leader Goita assumes role of defence minister after attacks, state media says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit

U.S.

Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Europe|Political|World

Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board

European officials have been working on ways to convince Donald Trump to keep the United States in NATO despite severe tensions over the Iran

Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board
Business|Political|Travel|World

Brazil's Lula to travel to US for talks with Trump this week, sources say

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will travel to the United States in the coming days to meet with his counterpart Donald Trump, two sources in the

Brazil's Lula to travel to US for talks with Trump this week, sources say
Education|Lifestyle|Political

'It became my life': 'City Hall Sid,' 92, retires from second home as greeter, constant face

'It became my life': 'City Hall Sid,' 92, retires from second home as greeter, constant face

'It became my life': 'City Hall Sid,' 92, retires from second home as greeter, constant face
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Police searching for suspect who allegedly drove onto sidewalk in Oakland, injuring 7

Police searching for suspect who allegedly drove onto sidewalk in Oakland, injuring 7

Police searching for suspect who allegedly drove onto sidewalk in Oakland, injuring 7
Crime|Election|Political

Laura Coates: 'Today six Justices all but threw away the Voting Rights Act of 1965'

All meaning has been erased from the Voting Rights Act of 1965. That's what CNN Chief Legal Analyst and Anchor, Laura Coates, is arguing. Laura spent years as a career prosecutor in the DOJ's Civil Rights Division. And she warns minority voting power will be diluted and efforts to change that will now be "insurmountable" to prove.

Laura Coates: 'Today six Justices all but threw away the Voting Rights Act of 1965'
Political|US|World

Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and Vatican City this week in a bid to ease rising tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over U.S. policies, particularly the Iran war

Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio to travel to Rome amid US tensions with Pope Leo, Meloni

U.S.

Rubio to travel to Rome amid US tensions with Pope Leo, Meloni
Environment|Political|Sports|US

Judge in dispute over Washington golf course tells Trump officials not to cut trees without notice

A federal judge is telling the U.S. government not to cut down more than 10 trees without first providing notice amid a legal dispute at a historic Washington golf course that President Donald Trump plans to renovate

Judge in dispute over Washington golf course tells Trump officials not to cut trees without notice
Arts|Asia|Political|Sports|World

A North Korean women's soccer team is set to play in a tournament in South Korea

A North Korean women’s soccer team is scheduled to play at a regional tournament in South Korea later this month

A North Korean women's soccer team is set to play in a tournament in South Korea
Africa|Political|World

At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Abuja says

At least 130 Nigerian citizens in South Africa have asked to be flown home following protests targeting foreigners, Nigerian Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-

At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Abuja says
Economy|Health|Political|World

Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access

Zambia's government said on Monday that it opposed a U.S. attempt to tie health funding to access to critical minerals, giving details for the first time about why

Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia intensifies drone attacks on ports, Ukraine says

Russia has stepped up its targeting of Ukrainian port infrastructure this year, Kyiv said on Monday, using more than 800 drones in its attacks in the first four months of 2026,

Russia intensifies drone attacks on ports, Ukraine says
Europe|Political|World

German defence ministry says no 'definitive cancellation' of US weapons deployment

The German defence ministry said on Monday that there had been no "definitive cancellation" by the United States of a plan devised under former president Joe Biden to deploy

German defence ministry says no 'definitive cancellation' of US weapons deployment
Economy|Political|World

Modi’s poll gains point to push on India's civil law reform, infrastructure

(Corrects paragraph 8 to clarify that BJP and its allies on course to control 20 states and not 22 states out of 28) By Krishna N.

Modi’s poll gains point to push on India's civil law reform, infrastructure
Economy|Political|World

Senegal's President Faye says ruling party, led by PM Sonko, risks 'collapse'

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said the ruling party is on a path that could lead to its downfall but that the party's leader, Prime

Senegal's President Faye says ruling party, led by PM Sonko, risks 'collapse'
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US

What to expect in Michigan's special election for control of the state Senate

Voters in a competitive central Michigan district will decide control of the state Senate on Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat last held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who's now a congresswoman

What to expect in Michigan's special election for control of the state Senate
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no

A new policy at Allegheny County Jail allows incarcerated people to earn money for their work. The goal is to improve conditions for everyone involved.

Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no
Business|Economy|Political|World

Most Strait of Hormuz shipping at a standstill despite latest US pledge

There were no signs of increased vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a day after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would begin

Most Strait of Hormuz shipping at a standstill despite latest US pledge
Crime|Political|World

Lebanon's most senior Shi'ite politician says no to negotiations with Israel until war stops

Lebanon's parliament speaker, who is the most senior Shi'ite politician and a close ally of Hezbollah, said on Monday there could be no negotiations with Israel without a

Lebanon's most senior Shi'ite politician says no to negotiations with Israel until war stops
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike

European Union countries are broadly pushing for the swift implementation of the bloc's side of a trade deal struck with the United States last year to

EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Iran Nobel laureate Mohammadi needs urgent heart treatment in Tehran, brother says

Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who was taken from jail to hospital last week, requires urgent specialised medical care to treat a

Iran Nobel laureate Mohammadi needs urgent heart treatment in Tehran, brother says
Election|Political|US|World

What to expect in Indiana's state primaries

President Donald Trump is waging a retribution campaign against some fellow Republicans in the primary in Indiana

What to expect in Indiana's state primaries
Economy|Election|Political|US

Democrats look for a foothold in Iowa as Vance visits to boost Republicans

Democrats believe they can make Iowa a political battleground again

Democrats look for a foothold in Iowa as Vance visits to boost Republicans
Business|Economy|Political|World

UAE says it is discussing currency swap line with US

The United Arab Emirates is discussing a currency swap line with the United States, its trade minister said on Monday.

UAE says it is discussing currency swap line with US
Health|Political|Science

Warned off vaccine actions, Kennedy seeks quick health wins ahead of midterms

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Warned off vaccine actions, Kennedy seeks quick health wins ahead of midterms
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Indonesia, Japan sign defence cooperation agreement

Indonesia and Japan signed a defence cooperation agreement on Monday, officials said, which includes cooperation in the defence industry, human development and disaster

Indonesia, Japan sign defence cooperation agreement
Business|Economy|Political|World

US evacuates 22 crew members on seized Iranian ship to Pakistan

The U.S. has evacuated 22 crew members held aboard an Iranian container vessel to Pakistan and will hand them over to Iranian authorities on Monday, Pakistan's foreign

US evacuates 22 crew members on seized Iranian ship to Pakistan
Health|Political|US|World

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition with pneumonia, spokesperson says

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition with pneumonia, spokesperson says

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition with pneumonia, spokesperson says
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political

UK's left-wing Greens seek to topple Labour's London strongholds

In the Labour stronghold of Hackney in east London, human rights lawyer Nadeshda Jayakody is one of many voters switching to the Green

UK's left-wing Greens seek to topple Labour's London strongholds
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Singapore and NZ sign deal to keep supply chains open, say they are open to interest from other countries

The leaders of Singapore and New Zealand signed an agreement to keep their supply chains open during times of crisis on Monday, and said they hoped the agreement would be

Singapore and NZ sign deal to keep supply chains open, say they are open to interest from other countries
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump

European nations have "gotten the message" from U.S.

NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump
Australia|Business|Crime|Political|World

Australia begins hearings into Bondi Beach attack and rising antisemitism

Australia began public hearings on Monday in an inquiry into the Bondi Beach mass shooting in December, with Jewish Australians giving evidence of their

Australia begins hearings into Bondi Beach attack and rising antisemitism
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say
Europe|Political|US|World

What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to shrink America’s military deployment in Germany is putting a new spotlight on the U.S. military presence in Europe

What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced “Project Freedom” to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday