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The UK government will fast-track legislation to prosecute people acting as proxies for state-sponsored groups after London stabbings. The government would fast-track legislation to allow the prosecution of people acting as a proxy of a state-sponsored group, says UK's security minister.
US President Trump had a "very good" phone call with Russian President Putin, who offered a ceasefire in Ukraine on Victory Day. The offer was welcomed by Trump. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump welcomes Putin’s offer of Victory Day ceasefire in ‘very good’ phone call The Independent.
The European Commission wants Google to open Android to AI rivals. Draft measures were shared to improve access to Android's key capabilities. The European Commission has shared draft measures that it wants Google to implement, in order to let AI rivals better access Android’s key capabilities.
London police released bodycam footage of a suspect's arrest after two Jewish men were stabbed. The footage shows the arrest. Police in the UK have released bodycam footage showing the arrest of a suspect after two Jewish men were stabbed.
The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC to pump oil on its own terms, stripping Saudi Arabia of a key partner. The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC to pump more oil on its own terms.
Oil prices jumped after a report that US Central Command prepared a plan for strikes on Iran. Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
Putin offered Trump help with Iran's uranium enrichment in a 90-minute call, discussing 440.9 kilograms of uranium. Iran has 440.9 kilograms (972 pounds) of uranium that is enriched up to 60 per cent purity.
Trump and Putin discussed the Iran war in a phone call, focusing on the situation in the Persian Gulf. US Israel Iran War Ceasefire News LIVE Updates:. US-Israel-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates: Trump, Putin Speak Over Phone, Discuss Iran War.
Oil surged to a four-year high after Trump's blockade warning, while Defence Secretary Hegseth faced questions on Iran. Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Peter Hegseth faced withering questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began.
US President Trump is considering reducing the American troop presence in Germany amid a feud with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the US-Israel war against Iran. The potential move would significantly alter the military's footprint in the region.
The US war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, statement provides a financial update on the ongoing conflict.
Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar met with Iran's Foreign Minister to discuss the West Asia situation. The talks aimed to address regional tensions and potential conflicts. U. S. Congress will grill Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on the West Asia conflict on Wednesday.
Indian Airlines will resume full operations to Doha from May 1, following the reopening of Qatari airspace. The airline had suspended flights due to airspace restrictions. Qatari airspace remained largely closed to commercial traffic for nearly two months.
The UAE is leaving OPEC due to output quotas capping production at 3.2-3.4 million barrels per day.
A report found a 'high' threat level was warned before a shooting at Bondi, and a royal commission recommended gun reforms and increased policing around Jewish events. Gun reforms should be prioritised and policing around Jewish events increased, royal commission says.
Families of victims in a Canadian school shooting are suing OpenAI, claiming the company enabled the shooter's use of ChatGPT in the 2022 attack. The families of victims of a school shooting in a remote Canadian Rockies town are suing artificial intelligence company OpenAI in a U. S.
The US charged Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha with drug trafficking, which he denied as politically motivated, labelling the allegations as false. Mexico’s Sinaloa State Governor Ruben Rocha on April 29, denied U. S.
Cole Tomas Allen, a would-be assassin, may not have fired the bullet that hit a Secret Service agent, the incident continues. Cole Tomas Allen (L) and President Donald Trump (File).
Oil prices surged to a 4-year high, driven by geopolitical factors attributed to global tensions. Oil surges to 4-year high; Expert says geopolitics dictating prices CNBC.
Nepal Airlines apologised for a network map error showing J&K as part of Pakistan on social media. The airline stated the map did not reflect Nepal's official stance. "We sincerely apologise for error in the network map recently shared on our social media channels.
An inquiry into the Bondi Beach shooting called for increased security at Jewish events in Australia. It also recommended further gun reforms. An inquiry into the Bondi Beach shooting has called for increased security at Jewish public events and further gun reforms in Australia.
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