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France, EU leaders take aim at Trump in bid to lure US scientists

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen took aim at Donald Trump's policies on science on Monday, as the EU seeks to encourage disgruntled US researchers to relocate to Europe.

Israel cabinet approves plan for Gaza 'conquest'

Israel's security cabinet approved the expansion of military operations in Gaza including the "conquest" of the Palestinian territory, an official said Monday, after the army called up tens of thousands of reservists for the offensive.

Francis's popemobile converted into clinic for Gazan children

Before his death, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a children's clinic in war-torn Gaza, Catholic charity Caritas said on Monday.

Huthis say US bombed Yemen after strike on Israel's main airport

Yemen's Huthis on Monday accused the United States of carrying out strikes in and around Sanaa, after the Iran-backed rebels claimed a missile strike on Israel's main airport.

Pakistan conducts second missile test since renewed India standoff

The Pakistan military said on Monday it had conducted a missile test with a range of 120 kilometres (75 miles), the second launch in two days as tensions with India have soared over disputed Kashmir.

Israel cabinet approves plan including Gaza 'conquest'

Israel's security cabinet approved the expansion of military operations in Gaza including the "conquest" of the Palestinian territory, an official said Monday, after the army called up tens of thousands of reservists for the offensive.

Flight club: Pinching pigeons on the India-Pakistan border

In the skies above the bunkers where Indian and Pakistani soldiers trade gunfire, masters of an ancient sport beloved on both sides seek to snatch prized pigeons from the other.

Victorious Australian PM holds 'warm' chat with Trump

Australia's prime minister said Monday he held a "warm" conversation with Donald Trump, days after storming to an election victory partly shaped by voters' distrust of the US president.

Red sunset: India's bloody push to crush Maoist revolt

After India's Maoist rebels executed his father, accusing him of spying, the young tribal man dropped out of university to join a controversial paramilitary group hunting down the insurgents.

Huthis report US strikes after Israel vows revenge for airport attack

Yemen's Huthi rebels on Monday blamed Washington for around 10 strikes in and around the capital Sanaa after a missile fired by the Iran-backed group struck the area of Israel's main airport.

Far right tops Romania's presidential rerun, to face pro-EU candidate in run-off

Romania's far-right candidate George Simion took a comfortable lead in Sunday's first round of presidential elections, near-final results for the rerun of last year's annulled ballot showed.

Far-right candidate tops Romania's presidential rerun

Romania's far-right candidate George Simion took a comfortable lead in Sunday's first round of presidential elections, partial results for the rerun of last year's annulled ballot showed.

Zelensky says does 'not believe' Russian truce pledge

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he did "not believe" Russia would adhere to a three-day truce to coincide with Moscow's Victory Day celebrations on May 9.

Far-right candidate leads Romania's presidential rerun

Romania's far-right candidate George Simion was leading in Sunday's first round of presidential elections according to exit polls for the rerun of last year's annulled ballot that plunged the country into political turmoil.

Paramilitaries attack Port Sudan for first time: army

Sudanese paramilitaries on Sunday struck Port Sudan, the army said, in the first attack on the seat of the army-aligned government during the country's two-year war.

Israel vows retaliation against Iran, Yemen's Huthis over airport attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed a response to Yemen's Huthis and their Iranian backers after the rebels struck the area of Israel's main airport, wounding six people and prompting several major airlines to suspend flights.

Zelensky says does 'not believe' Russian truce promises

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that he did "not believe" Russia would adhere to a coming three-day truce to coincide with Moscow's Victory Day celebrations.

Bolsonaro leaves hospital three weeks after abdominal surgery

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from hospital Sunday in Brasilia, where he underwent abdominal surgery three weeks ago, according to an AFP reporter.

Romanians vote in tense presidential rerun as far right eyes win

Romanians voted on Sunday in a tense rerun of November's annulled presidential election that plunged the European Union member into deep crisis, with a far-right candidate expected to top the first round.

Paramilitaries launch first attack on Port Sudan: army

Sudanese paramilitaries on Sunday struck Port Sudan, the army said, in the first attack on the seat of the army-aligned government in the country's two-year war.

Israel vows retaliation against Yemen's Huthis over airport attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed a multi-phased response to Yemen's Huthis after the rebels struck the area of Israel's main airport, wounding six people and prompting several major airlines to suspend flights.

Missile hits Israel airport area in Huthi-claimed attack

A missile struck inside the perimeter of Israel's main airport on Sunday, wounding six people, halting flights and gouging a wide crater, in an attack claimed by Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels.

Chinese president to visit Russia on May 7-10: Kremlin

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia on May 7-10 and join his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at commemorations of the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, the Kremlin said on Sunday.

Missile hits Israel airport area in attack claimed by Yemen's Huthis

A missile landed inside the perimeter of Israel's main airport on Sunday, wounding six people, halting flights and gouging a wide crater, in an attack claimed by Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels.

Romanians return to polls as far right hopes to win presidential rerun

Romanians returned to the polls on Sunday in a rerun of November's annulled presidential election that left the country in deep political turmoil, as a far-right candidate again is expected to win the first round.

India-Pakistan gunfire triggers terror of past conflict

For 10 nights straight, gunfire between Indian and Pakistani soldiers has echoed from the mountains and deep valleys that form the heavily defended de facto border between the nuclear-armed rivals.

UK hard right sets sights high after local election triumphs

With a thumping success in local elections this week, the hard-right Reform UK party has loosened Britain's two-party stranglehold and is already eyeing Downing Street.

West German foothold of far-right AfD shows challenge for Merz

His grandfather came from Turkey decades ago to work in the coal mines of the western German town of Gelsenkirchen, but Mehmet, 28, says he understands the rise of the anti-immigration far-right AfD there.

'Accept me': Near Ukraine front, a haven for outcasts

Whenever warm days come to Kramatorsk, near the eastern Ukrainian front, the Svitanok organisation leaves its door wide open, offering advice or a cup of tea to the city's social outcasts.

Australian PM basks in win, vows 'orderly' government

Australia's left-leaning Prime Minister Anthony Albanese basked Sunday in his landslide election win, promising a "disciplined, orderly" government to confront cost-of-living pain and tariff turmoil.

Romania returns to polls after annulled presidential vote

Romanians return to the polls Sunday for a rerun of November's annulled presidential election, with a far-right candidate again expected to win the first round.

Easy vote turns Musk's dreams for Starbase city in Texas into reality

Tech billionaire Elon Musk's dream of gaining city status for his SpaceX spaceport in the southern US state of Texas became a reality on Saturday, when voters overwhelmingly backed turning his Starbase into a new municipality.

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