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Manchester City are preparing for Pep Guardiola's exit this summer, with reports indicating the Spaniard could leave despite a year left on his contract. The news has sent the club’s planning into overdrive as they map out a path forward to preserve the momentum built over ten years in ... Read full article.

Kyiv endured another day of heavy bombardment as Russia pressed a wave of drone and missile attacks, signaling that Moscow is banking on escalation rather than negotiation. Friedrich Merz, described in the briefing as the German chancellor, said Europe must decide who speaks for them, insisting ... Read full article.

Cuba is grappling with a fuel crisis that has pushed Havana into its worst rolling blackouts in decades. The Energy and Mines Minister, Vicente de la O Levy, announced that the country has 'absolutely no fuel (oil), and absolutely no diesel,' and that the national grid is in a 'critical' state with ... Read full article.

In a surprising turn, President Trump reportedly told Senator Marco Rubio to carry a message to the Pope, marking a notable moment in the ongoing dance between the White House and Catholic leadership. The move signals a possible effort to open lines of communication at a moment when tensions over ... Read full article.

London woke to a seismic shift in local politics as the Greens clinched control of three key boroughs, Lewisham, Hackney and Waltham Forest, in a day many had anticipated would tilt the capital's political balance. The results mark a notable upset for Labour, which had held these councils in recent ... Read full article.

A Gujarat sailor died when a wooden dhow, Al Faize Noore Sulemani 1, came under crossfire in the Strait of Hormuz early Friday, as tensions between the United States and Iran escalated. The vessel had a crew of 18 and had left Dubai on May 7, heading toward Mukkam in Yemen. Around 1 am on May 8, it ... Read full article.

Marco Rubio met with the Catholic leader at the Apostolic Palace amid weeks of public friction between Washington and the Vatican over the Iran war and related regional tensions. The encounter, described as part of ongoing diplomatic engagement, set the stage for a tense interaction that quickly ... Read full article.

Oil traders watched a ticking clock as tensions in the Middle East threatened to choke the world's busiest oil route. Analysts warn that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could push crude prices past $100 a barrel and threaten a broader energy and trade shock. While some markets have ... Read full article.

A World War II-era explosive detonated beneath a campfire in Upper Austria, injuring five children aged 10 to 14 who were taken to hospital for treatment. The incident highlights the ongoing danger posed by unexploded ordnance found across Austria, even decades after the war. Authorities say the ... Read full article.

Trump has emerged as the leading name in a UK bookmaker’s odds for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, with bets placing him at 3/1 and signaling about a 25 percent chance of securing the award. While the Nobel Committee has not confirmed any nominees, the firm notes that Trump is ahead of the pack among ... Read full article.

A broad, coordinated operation hit Mali today as Islamist militants and separatist groups mounted a series of attacks across the country, focusing on military targets and urban centers. The operation is being described by security officials as unprecedented in its scope and coordination, aimed at ... Read full article.

An Australian envoy underscored India's pivotal role in regional security during a recent interview, noting that the Indian relationship is highlighted in the Australian National Defence Strategy as a top-tier asset. The remarks come at a time when dialogue on defence and security partnerships ... Read full article.

The Israeli army has been demolishing homes in areas of southern Lebanon it has occupied since agreeing last week to a ceasefire with Hezbollah. The 10-day pause, mediated by the United States, has been punctuated by sporadic clashes and humanitarian concerns as residents flee or watch their ... Read full article.

New reports indicate Russian missiles navigated close to the Chernobyl disaster site, triggering warnings about a potential major accident at the former Soviet-era nuclear complex. Ukrainian officials say the trajectories skirted areas around Chornobyl, underscoring the dangers of the ongoing war ... Read full article.

An Israeli soldier in Lebanon was filmed hammering a statue of Jesus, an act that sparked immediate outrage among believers and Lebanese communities. The army said the footage is under investigation and that vandalism will be treated with gravity. The incident has raised concerns about how symbolic ... Read full article.

President Donald Trump has framed Israel as a 'bold, loyal' ally in a period of escalating Middle East tensions, underscoring a long-standing partnership as regional dynamics grow more fragile. In remarks that echoed calls for cohesion amid clashes with Iran and a fragile ceasefire with Lebanon, he ... Read full article.

Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has had her prison sentence reduced as part of a mass amnesty, according to her lawyer. Suu Kyi is currently serving a 27-year sentence on a mix of corruption and other charges dating back to the post-2021 crackdown. The reduction is described as shaving ... Read full article.

As Sudan's civil war enters its fourth year, the humanitarian toll grows by the day. In Darfur, around 600,000 people have sought shelter in Tawila, where photojournalist Jérome Tubiana captured scenes of daily life shaded by hunger, displacement and a fragile normality. Aid agencies warn of ... Read full article.

Hungary has elected a pro-EU successor, ending Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule and setting the stage for a new chapter in European politics. A landslide victory for Peter Magyar and his centre-right Tisza party signals voters’ appetite for stronger ties with Brussels and a more hawkish stance toward ... Read full article.

EU leaders hailed Péter Magyar’s win as a turning point for Hungary and Europe, with many stressing a renewed commitment to shared values after Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. The outcome could reset tensions within the bloc and reopen channels of dialogue that had narrowed in recent years. Orbán’s ... Read full article.

Polls have closed in Hungary’s high-stakes parliamentary election, ending a day of record turnout that observers say could redefine the country’s 16-year political arc. Official figures put turnout at about 78 percent of eligible voters, the highest in Hungary’s post-Communist history. Voters faced ... Read full article.

Hungary heads to a pivotal parliamentary election that could end Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power. At the center of the race is Péter Magyar, a former member of Orbán’s party who has built a nationwide effort around anti-corruption vows, a reboot of ties with the European Union, and stronger ... Read full article.

Hundreds gathered in Trafalgar Square for a Saturday demonstration in central London, dubbed Everyone Day by campaigners. The protest focused on the ban on Palestine Action, a group proscribed under anti-terror legislation. Signs were carried with messages of resistance and calls to defend the ... Read full article.

The UK government has paused the plan to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius amid opposition from the United States and domestic concerns, with officials quietly weighing alternatives behind the scenes. The pause comes as senior officials reassess how to move forward on the deal that would involve ... Read full article.

At a rally in Asansol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters to back a BJP government, framing the election as a pivotal moment for Bengal. He accused the Trinamool Congress of presiding over a 'syndicate raj' that controls the coal and sand sectors and pledged to restore industrial strength ... Read full article.

An advisory from the Embassy of India in Tehran asks Indian nationals in Iran to stay indoors for the next 48 hours, avoid military areas, and refrain from moving through upper floors of multi-storey buildings. Those staying in embassy-hired hotels are urged to remain indoors and maintain regular ... Read full article.

President Trump on Tuesday warned Iran with an 8 p.m. deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has traders watching energy flows closely. He said, 'I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will,' signaling a potential escalation as tensions over the Gulf chokepoint intensify. The ... Read full article.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance will travel to Hungary for a two-day visit aimed at boosting Viktor Orban’s campaign ahead of Hungary’s April 12 parliamentary elections. During the trip, Vance will meet with Orban and attend a campaign rally with him, a move described by Hungarian officials as a sign ... Read full article.

Three people were killed on Sunday when strong winds toppled a tree at an Easter egg hunt in Germany, police said. The incident occurred as families gathered for the annual event, a scene that turned tragic when the gust toppled the tree. Authorities say roughly 50 people from a nearby residential ... Read full article.

The rift within the Maha Vikas Aghadi, Maharashtra’s Opposition alliance, surfaced again as Congress declared it would contest the upcoming bypoll for the Baramati Assembly seat, a move that underscores the fragility of the coalition. The seat was left vacant after the death of Ajit Pawar, a ... Read full article.

Election season in Assam is turning into a visible clash over national security narratives, as the ruling party's chief minister sharpens attacks on Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi over alleged Pakistan connections. In the Guwahati Central contest and other high-profile seats, the discourse has ... Read full article.

Cuba announced it would release 2,010 prisoners in what the government called a humanitarian gesture, a move timed to come ahead of Holy Week. The announcement, reported as part of a broader effort to show mercy, arrives at a moment of intense international scrutiny and mounting pressure on Havana ... Read full article.

In a sharp turn on a long-standing alliance, the United States appears to be weighing a withdrawal from NATO after the bloc declined to back Washington’s push to confront Iran. In a recent interview, the president said the possibility of leaving the alliance was now "beyond reconsideration" and ... Read full article.

President Trump said the United States could withdraw from Iran in two or three weeks, arguing there's no reason for the U.S. to stay engaged in the conflict. The remark comes after more than a month of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iranian targets, a campaign some analysts say has raised the ... Read full article.

The Iran-Israel conflict has intensified, dominating global headlines as mixed signals from leaders cloud any path to a quick settlement. Trump has floated a timeline suggesting the war could end in two weeks, maybe three, while reports of a tanker struck by an unknown projectile off Qatar add ... Read full article.

An Indian national was killed in an attack on a Kuwait desalination plant, marking another civilian casualty in the West Asia conflict as embassies coordinate aid. An Indian national was killed in an attack on a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, the latest escalation in the West Asia ... Read full article.

In a high-profile moment during a Miami speech, the US president lightened a tense moment by joking that the Strait of Hormuz should be renamed the 'Strait of Trump.' The quip came as oil routes through the chokepoint remain a focal point of international pressure, given Iran's potential to disrupt ... Read full article.