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Born into chaos and crime, Peter grew up on the run with his bank-robber dad

Peter Norris's father was a violent bank robber who lived life on the run, dragging his boy across the country with him, until Peter refused to go with him one last time. It was the hardest decision he ever had to make.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'Trump effect' propels Singapore's ruling party to yet another landslide election win

The People's Action Party is seen as a beacon of stability and prosperity, but tight government control and the rising cost of living in one of the world's most expensive cities also has led to growing unhappiness, especially among younger voters.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Houthis maintain pressure on Israel as US launches more strikes on Yemen

Prime minister of Yemen's internationally recognised government has resigned amid political turmoil.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Sheinbaum says she rejected Trump offer to send US troops to Mexico

The Mexican president says she told her US counterpart that her country’s sovereignty is inviolable and is not for sale.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Israel accused of press censorship over Gaza media blackout

Israel accused of press censorship over Gaza media blackout The Foreign Press Association (FPA) has condemned Israel’s ongoing restrictions preventing foreign journalists from entering Gaza, demanding immediate access for independent reporting. In a statement marking World Press Freedom Day, the Jerusalem-based group called the blockade an "unprecedented ban" and a "mark of shame for a country that claims to be a...

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Duffy slams Defense Department over recent DCA incident: ‘No more helicopter rides for VIPs’

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy slammed the Defense Department on Friday after an Army helicopter forced two commercial passenger jets landing at Reagan National Airport to shift course. On Thursday, air traffic control instructed a Delta Airlines flight and Republic Airways plane to perform go-arounds due to a “Priority Air Transport helicopter inbound to the Pentagon...

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Warren Buffett to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett announced he was going to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year. He has tapped Berkshire Hathaway executive Greg Abel replace him.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

What is the Gaza freedom flotilla?

What is the Gaza freedom flotilla? A ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza wasstruck by an Israeli drone overnight- a reality all too familiar to the organisers of the mission. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC)vessel was struck near Malta in the early hours of Friday, sparking a fire and leaving it in danger of sinking. It had been carrying 30 people from 21 countries. All members of the crew were confirmed to be...

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Warren Buffett makes surprise announcement that he plans to retire at the end of the year

Warren Buffett shocked an arena full of his shareholders Saturday by announcing that he wants to retire at the end of the year. Buffett said he will recommend to Berkshire Hathaway’s board that Greg Abel should become CEO at the end of the year.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Woman carrying bomb dies after explosion in Greece

The unnamed 38-year-old may have been planning to plant the device at a cash machine, police say.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Netanyahu denies close contact with ex-US adviser on Iran

Netanyahu denies close contact with ex-US adviser on Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected claims of extensive discussions with former US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz about Iran, following reports this contributed to Waltz's reassignment as UN ambassador. "We congratulate Mr Waltz on his important appointment to the United Nations," Netanyahu posted on X, stating their post-February...

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Warren Buffett to step down from Berkshire Hathaway after six decades

‘Oracle of Omaha’ announces plans to retire from his sprawling conglomerate at historic annual meeting

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Greg Abel named CEO of Berkshire following Buffett's retirement announcement

Berkshire Hathaway's board has namedGreg Abel as president and chief executive of the conglomerate, shortly after outgoing CEO and famed investor Warren Buffett announced his intention to retire at the end of the year.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Warren Buffet announces intention to retire from Berkshire at the end of the year

Buffett's decision to step down caps a remarkable 60-year run where he transformed Berkshire from a failing textile company into an enormous conglomerate with businesses across the U.S. economy.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Golden Glory in Dushanbe: Tajikistan Shines on Day 2

Day 2 of the 2025 Dushanbe Grand Slam saw Tajikistan claim two golds and one bronze. Local stars Asadulloev and Makhmadbekov thrilled home fans with stunning wins, while Cvjetko and Bold also earned impressive victories. A memorable showcase of judo excellence.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Gabon ex-junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema becomes president

Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a military coup in 2023, won last month's elections by a landslide. He has pledged to renew democracy in the country, which has only had four presidents since gaining independence in 1960.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Pakistan test fires ballistic missile as relations with India worsen further

The Pakistani military said the launch was aimed at ensuring the “operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters."

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israel to call up 60,000 reservists as it seeks to expand Gaza assault

Israel to call up 60,000 reservists as it seeks to expand Gaza assault Israeli Channel 14 reports the military will issue emergency call-up orders tonight for approximately 60,000 reserve soldiers, in one of the largest mobilizations since the war began. According to the unconfirmed report, regular army units will also be redeployed from the West Bank and northern borders to reinforce operations in Gaza. The move...

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Party That Has Ruled Singapore Since Independence Wins Elections Again

Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP), which has governed the island since its independence in 1965, won the general election this Saturday, adding almost 90% of the seats. RELATED: Xi’s Approach: How Xi’s Fight Against Excesses Reshapes China According to the preliminary count released by the official newspaper The Straits Times, the party led by Prime […]

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Maher hits Trump over tariff turmoil: Why are we 'putting ourselves through this?'

Comedian Bill Maher expressed frustration with the White House on Friday, just over 100 days since President Trump took office, citing economic uncertainty brought to the forefront by President Trump's latest tariffs. "We hit the 100-day mark of the Trump administration, as you know, this week, and ooh, the numbers are kind of in the...

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Why does the United Nations face a funding crisis?

Officials warn millions of people who rely on UN help are at risk.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Justin Trudeau was bad, but Mark Carney will be far worse

Justin Trudeau's time as prime minister was marked by authoritarianism and economic decline, while Mark Carney's rise to lead Canada represents a more radical transformation, aimed at turning the country into an administrative region within a larger system of corporate governance.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Army confirms military parade for its 250th anniversary will be held on Trump’s birthday

Until recently, the Army’s birthday festival plans did not include a massive parade, which officials say will cost tens of millions of dollars. But Trump has long wanted a military parade, and discussions with the Pentagon about having one in conjunction with the birthday festival began less than two months ago.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Pakistan test fires ballistic missile amid high tensions with India after Kashmir gun massacre

Pakistan test fired a ballistic missile Saturday as tensions with India spiked over last month'sdeadly attack on touristsin thedisputed Kashmir region.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

At Least 7 Killed In Helicopter And Drone Attacks Against Northern South Sudan

At least seven people were killed and 20 others wounded this Saturday in a helicopter and drone attack on the town of Old Fangak, northern South Sudan, which also targeted a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) hospital. RELATED: AU Mediators Urgently Address South Sudan Crisis “At 4:00 AM today, the MSF hospital in Old Fangak, South […]

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Sistine Chapel readied for next pope’s election

Workers are installing a stove for burning secret votes and the chimney that will billow smoke to announce the election of a new pontiff.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

UN envoy demands Israel halt Syria strikes

UN envoy demands Israel halt Syria strikes UN special envoy Geir Pedersen has called on Israel to immediately end its attacks on Syria after fresh air strikes targeted government sites overnight. "I strongly condemn Israel's continued and escalating violations of Syria's sovereignty," Pedersen said on X, demanding the strikes "cease at once". The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights described Friday's barrage – hitting...

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Chinese ambassador Xie Feng says Beijing does not want to fight but will not be ‘intimidated’

Xie Feng tells audience at Washington embassy’s annual open day that China did not launch the tariff war and that tariffs ‘benefit no one’.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Mali: Junta continues to undermine democracy

In Mali, the junta is planning to extend its role for another five years at least. It won't organize elections and wants to restrict the number of parties. The opposition says this is an attack on hard-wrung democracy.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Dozens of Palestinians starved to death under Israel’s blockade of Gaza

As trucks carrying vital supplies pile up at border with Egypt, hungry children look through rubbish for food.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

South Korea’s main conservative party nominates Kim Moon Soo as its presidential candidate

Former Labor Minister and staunch conservative Kim Moon Soo won the presidential nomination of South Korea’s main conservative party, facing an uphill battle against liberal front-runnerLee Jae-myungfor the June 3 election.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Hamas video shows injured Israeli captive in Gaza

Hamas video shows injured Israeli captive in Gaza Hamas's military wing has released footage purporting to show a wounded Israeli captive in Gaza. The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades published the unverified four-minute clip on Saturday, featuring a man with head and arm bandages identifying himself as "Prisoner 24". Speaking in Hebrew, the captive said he was injured during Israeli strikes, mentioning upcoming...

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Buffett says US shouldn’t use ‘trade as a weapon’, says he wants to retire at end of year

The Berkshire Hathaway chair stunned shareholders with news that he hopes to hand over the reins to Greg Abel within months.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Australia’s Labor Party to Still Ruling With A Resounding Election Victory

The Labor Party, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, achieved a resounding victory in Australia’s elections this Saturday, ensuring they remain in power for the next three years, while the conservative opposition has suffered a major setback amid the so-called “Trump effect.” RELATED: Australia Faces Extreme Temperatures and Fire Risk in Victoria “Australians have chosen […]

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Israel arrests 290 Palestinians in West Bank during April

Israel arrests 290 Palestinians in West Bank during April Israeli forces have detained 290 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank in April, according to a military statement. Channel 12 cited an army spokesperson saying troops also seized 60 weapons and "hundreds of thousands of shekels" during the operations. The arrests come amid escalating military raids in the territory since the start of Israel's war on Gaza.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye