Foiled attack intensifies concerns about White House press gala
NEW YORK, April 29 – Saturday’s foiled attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner has deepened questions about whether the event should continue in its current form, as journalists…
Russia blocks news site it accuses of promoting LGBT content
April 29 – Russia has restricted access to an independent media outlet for distributing “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations”, the country’s media regulator was quoted on Wednesday as saying, a…
Hormuz shipping traffic remains at a trickle as US-Iran deadlock deepens
LONDON, April 29 – At least six ships – a fraction of the usual traffic – have crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, shipping data showed…
King Charles to visit New York to commemorate 9/11 victims
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, April 29 – Britain’s King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla arrive in New York on Wednesday to commemorate victims of the September 11, 2001, al Qaeda attack…
Bulgaria uncovers cannabis farm inside former zinc mine
SOFIA, April 29 – Bulgarian police have charged three people and are seeking a fourth after an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering uncovered a cannabis farm built…
UK watchdog says counterterrorism law could hit protests, free speech
LONDON, April 29 – Britain’s terrorism watchdog on Wednesday said the government risked stretching counterterrorism laws beyond their original purpose by using such powers against activist groups, blurring the line…
Russia says it’s scaling down WW2 victory parade due to Ukrainian threat
LONDON, April 29 – Russia will hold a slimmed-down version of its annual parade to celebrate victory in World War Two, without the usual display of weaponry, the Kremlin said…
Three men on trial accused of arson attacks linked to UK PM Starmer
LONDON, April 29 – Three men with links to Ukraine carried out a series of arson attacks on property connected to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on behalf of mystery…
EU urges fast rollout of age-verification app to protect minors online
BRUSSELS, April 29 – The European Commission on Wednesday urged member states to quickly adopt its new age verification app to protect minors from harmful content online, and to make…
France urges citizens to leave Mali ‘as soon as possible’ amid security risks
PARIS, April 29 – France has urged its nationals in Mali to leave “as soon as possible” following coordinated attacks at the weekend, including in the capital Bamako, a travel…