- Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran waron May 1, 2026 at 8:07 pm
The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
- Suspect in UK Stabbing Attack on Jewish Men Faces Third Attempted Murder Chargeby Megan Specia on May 1, 2026 at 8:02 pm
A man appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of two Jewish men in Golders Green, in north London, and of another man, an acquaintance, elsewhere in the city.
- U.S. Indictment of Sinaloaâs Governor Is a Reckoning for Residents of the Mexican Stateby Paulina Villegas on May 1, 2026 at 7:56 pm
The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor confirms what many residents say they had long suspected: The line between organized crime and the upper echelons of government has blurred.
- Israel Said to Have Helped Defend Emirates in Iran War With Iron Domeby Adam Rasgon on May 1, 2026 at 7:48 pm
It appeared to be the first time the missile defense system was sent to an Arab country. The Emirates bore the brunt of Iranâs retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries during the war.
- Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status | KLASon May 1, 2026 at 7:32 pm
NEW YORK (AP) â A federal judge in New York on Friday protected about 3000 refugees from Yemen from being forced to leave the United States, ...
- Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special statuson May 1, 2026 at 7:28 pm
A federal judge in New York is protecting about 3000 refugees from Yemen from being forced to leave the United States, saying the Temporary ...
- In Packed Cafes, Iranians Yearn to Escape Warâs Wreckageby Farnaz Fassihi and Arash Khamooshi on May 1, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Cafes and coffee shops give Iranians affordable places to talk about their hopes, fears and the cost of living as well as to seek company in uncertain times.
- Violence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girlâs Killingby Laura Chung on May 1, 2026 at 6:27 pm
The police in Alice Springs fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse an angry crowd demanding justice.
- Trump âNot Satisfiedâ With Iranâs Proposal on Ending Warby Yeganeh Torbati and Leily Nikounazar on May 1, 2026 at 6:25 pm
The details of the latest plan were unclear, and President Trump did not specify his objections.
- A chance to work in Thailand - UNHCRon May 1, 2026 at 6:05 pm
On International Labour Day, a refugee worker and a Thai employer illustrate how access to work can support both livelihoods and business needs. By ...
- French PM fuels row with trip to buy baguetteson May 1, 2026 at 5:59 pm
Sébastien Lecornu visited a boulangerie on Labour Day, defying unions who say 1 May must remain a mandatory rest day.
- UNHCR: Middle East crisis ripple effects strain aid efforts beyond regionon May 1, 2026 at 5:57 pm
Higher transport and fuel costs disproportionately affect people in emergencies, including millions of refugees and displaced people with reduced and ...
- How Indigenous Acknowledgments Became a Target in Australiaby Victoria Kim on May 1, 2026 at 5:31 pm
Recognition of Aboriginal Australians has become standard at most public events. Increasingly, the right is taking aim at the practice.
- Myanmarâs Junta Claims âBenevolenceâ for Aung San Suu Kyi. It Still Rules Cruelly.by Richard C. Paddock on May 1, 2026 at 5:29 pm
Moving the deposed civilian leader to a âdesignated residenceâ for the rest of her prison sentence is part of an effort by Myanmarâs regime to portray legitimacy.
- Zayn Malik cancels US tour and cuts UK dates after hospital bed photo sharedon May 1, 2026 at 5:23 pm
The former One Direction singer has taken to Instagram to update fans as he cuts his world tour dates
- Very Dramatique! 4 Are Rescued After Trainee Driver Plunges Bus Into Seineby Claire Moses and SégolÚne Le Stradic on May 1, 2026 at 5:16 pm
Nobody was hurt and all were rescued after a bus driver in training hit a parked car and veered into the river near Paris, officials said.
- Israeli police arrest man after nun attacked in Jerusalemon May 1, 2026 at 5:03 pm
The French nun was pushed over and kicked in the apparently unprovoked assault, amid a rise in harassment of Christians in the city by Jewish extremists.
- From Vietnam refugee to recording history - YouTubeon May 1, 2026 at 4:48 pm
It's a story of identity, resilience and family. Good Day's Bob DeCastro tells the story of Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen.
- May Day protests across Europe and Asia turn into anti-American, anti-Israel political battlegroundson May 1, 2026 at 4:47 pm
May Day demonstrations across multiple continents escalated into clashes as traditional labor protests increasingly became vehicles for anti-war and anti-Israel political movements.
- Bangladesh MP Flags Potential Refugee Crisis Over Bengal Exit Polls | BJP vs TMC | ZEE Newson May 1, 2026 at 4:39 pm
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- UNHCR: Middle East crisis ripple effects strain aid efforts beyond regionon May 1, 2026 at 4:29 pm
Heightened insecurity and instability around key Gulf routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, have disrupted maritime traffic. Rising fuel, food and ...
- Turkish police arrest more than 500 people at May Day rallieson May 1, 2026 at 4:14 pm
Turkey sees significant police deployments on 1 May each year, when marches led by workers and unions are held.
- Co-Founder of Superdry Fashion Brand Is Convicted of Rapeby Lynsey Chutel on May 1, 2026 at 4:12 pm
A British jury convicted James Holder, who rose to fame in the mid-2000s for his role in creating the streetwear brand, of raping a woman in May 2022.
- What the End of Saudi Arabiaâs Big-Spending Era Means for the Kingdom and Beyondby Tariq Panja on May 1, 2026 at 4:01 pm
The kingdom is pulling back from a costly and high-profile golf venture amid mounting financial concerns, raising questions about its plans.
- Iran Crisis Hampering Aid to Refugees as Supply Chain Costs Soar, UN Warnson May 1, 2026 at 3:56 pm
US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health ...
- Oil Companiesâ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxesby Patricia Cohen on May 1, 2026 at 3:32 pm
European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.
- Diocese of Kajo-Keji shares hope about cross-border refugee ministryon May 1, 2026 at 3:26 pm
The Diocese of Kajo-Keji is very active in supporting displaced people and refugee camps between South Sudan and Uganda. Reported in their Voice of ...
- How to help refugees and asylum seekers in the U.S. | The IRCon May 1, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Policies enacted by the Trump Administration are impacting refugees and asylum seekersâhere's how you can help.
- What to expect from EU changes to Ukrainian refugee status? - The New Voice of Ukraineon May 1, 2026 at 3:21 pm
The European Union is considering whether to extend or rework the temporary protection status for Ukrainian refugees after it ends in March 2027.
- War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail releaseon May 1, 2026 at 3:12 pm
Mladic, 84, was jailed for life for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian war in 1992-95.
- 'Mothers won't die, babies can survive': new maternal hospital opens in world's largest refugee campon May 1, 2026 at 3:01 pm
'Mothers won't die, babies can survive': new maternal hospital opens in world's largest refugee camp. As aid cuts strip back food and supplies, the ...
- US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel supporton May 1, 2026 at 2:47 pm
The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.
- Anglican Alliance global tool highlights churches' frontline role as refugee crisis deepenson May 1, 2026 at 2:25 pm
The Anglican Alliance has launched a global resource to help churches respond to rising displacement, as refugee numbers climb across Africa and ...
- In the news today: Diversifying Canada's economy, Refugee health, Fort Mac wildfireon May 1, 2026 at 2:24 pm
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
- North Korea's extreme battlefield doctrine revealed by Kim Jong Un during speechon May 1, 2026 at 2:07 pm
Kim Jong Un publicly praised North Korean soldiers who chose self-destruction over capture in Ukraine War, marking a stark confirmation of battlefield policy.
- Iran crisis hampering aid to refugees as supply chain costs soar, UN warns - Al Arabiyaon May 1, 2026 at 1:49 pm
The cost of sending some aid to Sudan â the world's largest displacement crisis â has more than doubled since the Iran war disrupted shipping, ...
- Refugee field worker fined $75,000 for immigration fraud | Human Resources Directoron May 1, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Worker prepared and submitted documents that misrepresented information provided by refugee applicants, says CBSA.
- 'We saw terrible things': Mali refugees tell of atrocities amid attackson May 1, 2026 at 1:16 pm
Moctar, a Malian refugee who escaped violence sits in his tent in the village of Dounkara, Mauritania (Shola Lawal/Al Jazeera).
- Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser bosson May 1, 2026 at 1:12 pm
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
- War in Iran Is Making the Hajj, the Muslim Pilgrimage, More Expensiveby Max Kim and Suhasini Raj on May 1, 2026 at 1:12 pm
Soaring jet fuel prices stemming from the war, the government of India said, have forced it to hike hajj package prices for its citizens.
- Middle East crisis ripple effects strain aid efforts beyond region - UNHCR Canadaon May 1, 2026 at 1:06 pm
The Middle East crisis has generated farâreaching ripple effects well beyond the region, with growing consequences for global humanitarian supply ...
- Lionel Rosenblatt obituary: diplomat who evacuated allies from Saigon - The Timeson May 1, 2026 at 1:03 pm
Maverick US Foreign Service officer who helped Vietnamese citizens escape in a daring â and unsanctioned â mission days before the city fell, ...
- As Israel Entrenches, Frustration With Hezbollah Turns to Supportby Christina Goldbaum and David Guttenfelder on May 1, 2026 at 12:58 pm
With the cease-fire fraying and Israel demolishing villages in the south, many Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are putting aside their annoyance with the group and turning to it for protection.
- Illegal VPNs trying to break through Iran's internet blackout - NewsNationon May 1, 2026 at 12:47 pm
As Iran has entered its second month of an internet blackout under the regime's control, an illegal VPN black market is allowing some users online ...
- Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flighton May 1, 2026 at 12:42 pm
The airline said the Academy Award was safely in its care in Frankfurt and was arranging its return.
- In Bulgaria, a New Government Challenges an Old Puppet Masterby Carlotta Gall on May 1, 2026 at 12:11 pm
Delyan Peevski was a focus of protests that led to Bulgarian elections. Can a new government shake his hold on power?
- What to Know About âWelcome to Countryâ Ceremony Used by Indigenous Australiansby Laura Chung on May 1, 2026 at 11:54 am
The tradition, dating back thousands of years, is used by Indigenous Australians to greet visitors to their ancestral lands.
- Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotillaon May 1, 2026 at 10:12 am
The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".
- Trumpâs 'Economic Fury' squeezes Iran â but can Tehran outlast the pressure?on May 1, 2026 at 10:00 am
Trump's escalating sanctions, naval blockade and financial enforcement against Iran test whether economic strain can force Iran's regime to bend.
- Sofiane Pamart Emerged From Franceâs Rap Scene. Now, Heâs Setting the Piano World on Fire.by SĂ©golĂšne Le Stradic on May 1, 2026 at 9:07 am
Sofiane Pamart is on a mission to make his instrument as popular, and spectacular, as possible.
- Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crashon May 1, 2026 at 9:03 am
American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.
- What to Know About the Stabbing Attack Against 2 Jewish Men in Londonby Megan Specia on May 1, 2026 at 8:58 am
The British police said the attack on Wednesday was being treated as terrorism, and they warned of rising antisemitic hate crimes.
- Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefireon May 1, 2026 at 8:12 am
Seventeen people - including two children - were killed, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
- Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?on May 1, 2026 at 7:49 am
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.
- Six injured in Washington state school stabbingon May 1, 2026 at 7:12 am
Five students and one security guard were taken to hospital following the attack at Foss High School.
- Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Goldby Eshe Nelson on May 1, 2026 at 6:34 am
As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.
- Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored?by Eshe Nelson on May 1, 2026 at 6:33 am
As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.
- Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail termon May 1, 2026 at 5:58 am
Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.
- British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'on May 1, 2026 at 5:04 am
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.
- The Future of Appleby Katrin Bennhold on May 1, 2026 at 4:53 am
Tim Cook made Apple rich. The question for his successor is whether he can make it cool again.
- Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military sayson May 1, 2026 at 4:11 am
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
- Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese schemeon May 1, 2026 at 4:11 am
The Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards.
- Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murderon May 1, 2026 at 4:08 am
Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.
- Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plotsby Michael Schwirtz and Tomas Dapkus on May 1, 2026 at 4:01 am
The arrests of nine people are reminders of the threat Russia poses in Europe at a time when Washington has shifted focus to the Middle East.
- Decoding the King: Brits Hear Subtle Rebuke to Trump that Americans Might Missby Michael D. Shear on May 1, 2026 at 2:43 am
Royal watchers in Britain called the visit of King Charles III to America a master class in understated criticism.
- Trump signs bill to end record shutdown over immigration enforcementon May 1, 2026 at 2:21 am
The shutdown caused chaos in airports across the US as politicians feuded over funds for Trump's immigration crackdown.
- Nigerian Military Runs a Fulani âConcentration Camp,â Group Saysby Saikou Jammeh and Ismail Auwal on May 1, 2026 at 2:02 am
Amnesty International said about 1,500 people have been detained by the military for three months and that many of those who have died from disease and starvation have been children.
- Global famine fears rise as Hormuz crisis threatens âeight-year,' Suez-scale disruptionon May 1, 2026 at 1:16 am
Global famine fears are rising as the Strait of Hormuz crisis strains food supply chains, drives up fertilizer prices and threatens harvests worldwide.
- Iranâs Supreme Leader Signals Plan to Maintain Control Over Strait of Hormuzby Leo Sands on May 1, 2026 at 1:07 am
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a statement that Iran would establish ânew legal frameworksâ for the Strait of Hormuz. He also said his country would retain its nuclear capabilities.
- Mother-in-law of slain beauty queen arrested after international manhunton May 1, 2026 at 12:22 am
Authorities arrested the suspected fugitive mother-in-law accused of killing a former Mexican beauty queen after a two-week international manhunt.
- China scraps tariffs for all but one African nationon May 1, 2026 at 12:02 am
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
- It's not just oil: Iran war also threatens Asia's food securityon May 1, 2026 at 12:01 am
Planting season is beginning in Asia - but the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Chinese restrictions has hit fertiliser supply.
- Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of top art exhibitionon April 30, 2026 at 11:44 pm
It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- New CCTV footage appears to shows when shots were fired at Washington press dinneron April 30, 2026 at 11:10 pm
The video was released after claims that a secret service member sustained injuries in an act of 'friendly fire'.
- Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influenceon April 30, 2026 at 9:46 pm
The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.
- New Banksy Statue Causes Stir in Central Londonby Michael Levenson on April 30, 2026 at 9:35 pm
The statue depicts a man marching with a flag that covers his face. It appeared in a section of London near statues of 19th-century British military and colonial figures.
- After Seven Years, First U.S. Direct Flight Lands in Caracasby Tyler Pager on April 30, 2026 at 9:21 pm
President Trump banned commercial flights to Venezuela during his first term, but the flights are the latest step in re-establishing ties between the two countries.
- Is our home safe? Is it rubble? For displaced Lebanese, anguished uncertainty.by Scott Peterson on April 30, 2026 at 9:20 pm
Lebanese people displaced by war have been on an emotional roller coaster. A ceasefire has been extended, but fighting in the south hasnât ended. Even as families yearning for home prepare to […]
- Hezbollah Using Fiber-Optic Drones Against Israeli Targetsby Isabel Kershner, Natan Odenheimer, Aaron Boxerman and Adam Rasgon on April 30, 2026 at 9:10 pm
The Lebanese militant group is attacking Israeli troops with explosive drones controlled by fiber-optic cables, like those commonly used in the war in Ukraine.
- Britain warns another terror attack is 'highly likely' within 6 months after London stabbingon April 30, 2026 at 8:44 pm
Britain raised its national terror threat level to severe after two people were stabbed in an antisemitic attack in London's Golders Green neighborhood.
- Sheinbaumâs Dilemma in Mexico: Defy the U.S. or Arrest an Allyby Jack Nicas and Emiliano RodrĂguez Mega on April 30, 2026 at 8:34 pm
The Trump administration wants President Claudia Sheinbaum to arrest a Mexican governor. She is faced with few good options in response.
- Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activistson April 30, 2026 at 8:34 pm
Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.
- This Ukrainian canine unit is finding the warâs victims â and a way through hardshipby Dominique Soguel on April 30, 2026 at 8:16 pm
The âAntaresâ Pavlohrad search-and-rescue canine unit in Ukraine finds people, but its work also helps team members deal with the warâs tribulations.
- Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, as spat with Merz intensifieson April 30, 2026 at 8:15 pm
His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.
- The World Met to Talk Climate Change. The U.S. Wasnât Invited.by David Gelles on April 30, 2026 at 7:56 pm
Dozens of countries met this week to discuss how to end the worldâs dependence on fossil fuels, a goal that the Trump administration doesnât share.
- Belgium plans to nationalise nuclear power plantson April 30, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the move would see "less dependence on fossil fuel imports and more control over our own supply".
- Journalist Detained in Kuwait Says He Was Stripped of Citizenshipby Vivian Nereim on April 30, 2026 at 7:49 pm
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a Kuwaiti-American, was held for several weeks after posting about the Iran war. Kuwait does not appear to have commented publicly on his case.
- Iranians Live With Pain and Powerlessness, Beneath a Smooth Veneerby Yeganeh Torbati on April 30, 2026 at 6:57 pm
After months of upheaval, many are attempting to get on with their lives while quietly grappling with grief, economic stress and a loss of hope.
- Israel defense chief warns strikes on Iran could resume soon, signals campaign not overon April 30, 2026 at 6:38 pm
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warns military action against Iran may resume soon, saying Tehran has suffered severe blows throughout the past year.
- Attacks on Jewish Targets in Europe Suggest Hybrid Warfareby Megan Specia and Koba Ryckewaert on April 30, 2026 at 6:27 pm
Officials are investigating similar attacks across Europe, all claimed by a shadowy Islamist group that may be using low-cost, unsophisticated methods to sow fear in Jewish communities.
- Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran optionson April 30, 2026 at 6:05 pm
Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
- Rising Fuel Prices Force Policymakers to Weigh Excruciating Choicesby Eshe Nelson on April 30, 2026 at 6:02 pm
The Bank of England and European Central Bank held interest rates steady on Thursday, as officials search for signs of possible longer-term damage and warn of the impact of a prolonged energy shock.
- Israel Intercepts Aid Flotilla Heading to Breach Naval Blockade of Gazaby Isabel Kershner, Lynsey Chutel and Rawan Sheikh Ahmad on April 30, 2026 at 5:47 pm
Activists said the Israeli military boarded and disabled boats carrying humanitarian assistance to the territory in international waters near Greece.
- Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Is Moved to House Arrest From Prison in Myanmarby Pranav Baskar on April 30, 2026 at 5:46 pm
The ousted civilian leader has been detained since a military coup forced her from power in 2021.
- How the War in Iran is Affecting Africaâs Economy and Fuel Supplyby John Eligon, Golden Matonga and Matthew Mpoke Bigg on April 30, 2026 at 5:12 pm
Despite the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, many Africans say they are bracing for tougher times ahead and making difficult decisions about the future.
- August Wilson Like Youâve Never Heard Him Before: In Italianby Erik Piepenburg and Maurizio Fiorino on April 30, 2026 at 5:04 pm
In three U.S. cities, a new production of the playwrightâs cabdriver drama âJitneyâ will be imported from Italy.
- Icelandâs Pools and Hot Tubs Are Now UNESCO-Recognized. Some Locals Arenât Thrilled.by Amelia Nierenberg on April 30, 2026 at 4:29 pm
Icelandâs swimming pools and hot tubs serve as hubs of social life, a cultural distinction recently honored by UNESCO. Some Icelanders arenât so thrilled.
- How Trumpâs Iran Blockade Is Complicating a High-Stakes Trip to Chinaby David E. Sanger and Tyler Pager on April 30, 2026 at 4:23 pm
If President Trump flies to China as planned in May, the primary topic will clearly be the rippling economic effects of a war that Beijing has made clear it viewed as unnecessary.
- Korean Air Bans Roosters on U.S. Flights to the Philippinesby Francesca Regalado on April 30, 2026 at 3:45 pm
The airline was used by chicken breeders in Texas to illegally transport roosters for cockfights, an animal welfare group said.
- Trainee driver crashes bus into River Seineon April 30, 2026 at 3:34 pm
The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river - about 12 miles south of Paris - early on Thursday.
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