Banksy Unveils Resin Statue in Central London Amid Security
Banksy has installed a new statue in central London using a low-loader and a team of experienced professionals, according to BBC reports.
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Hegseth Says Clock Paused on Iran War Approval Deadline
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has argued that the clock has paused on a deadline for the Trump administration to seek approval from Congress for the US-Israeli war with Iran, according to the BBC.
Uganda’s 2026 Bill Sparks ‘Copy Russia and China’ Claims
Uganda’s proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026 has drawn comparisons to laws in Russia and China, according to critics who argue it is designed to suppress dissent. The bill, which could jail individuals for up to 20 years for promoting 'foreign interests,' is moving quickly through parliament.
Turkish Police Arrest 500+ at May Day Rallies
Turkish police arrested more than 500 people and used tear gas during May Day demonstrations in Istanbul. The CHD lawyers' group reported over 500 arrests, with large police deployments also in Ankara, Izmir, and other cities.
Pentagon Announces $54B AI Deals With 7 Tech Firms
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced new agreements with seven artificial intelligence companies for classified military systems, according to Al Jazeera.
French Nun Attacked in Jerusalem, Israeli Police Arrest 36-Year-Old Man
Israeli police have arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of racially motivated assault after a French nun was attacked in East Jerusalem, according to BBC.
Santa Marta Climate Talks Aim to Shift Global Energy Away from Fossil Fuels
The Colombian government has launched a global initiative to transition economies away from fossil fuels, marking a potential turning point in the climate crisis, according to The Guardian.
Iran and US in Islamabad: Diplomacy at Stake
Iran’s foreign minister is in Islamabad, with U.S. envoys also on the way, raising hopes of breaking the Strait of Hormuz deadlock with diplomacy, according to Al Jazeera.
US military kills two more in Pacific drug boat strike
The US military announced on Friday that it killed two people in an attack on a boat in the eastern Pacific, part of a series of deadly strikes on vessels in recent months which it claims are targeting 'narco-trafficking' operations, according to The Guardian.
Meeting with the King would ‘demonstrate human dignity’, says Epstein survivor
The King's upcoming US visit is being described as the most significant diplomatic challenge of his reign, amid strained Anglo-American relations and global conflicts, according to experts. Meanwhile, a cancer survivor hopes the visit could demonstrate human dignity.
Thousands at Risk as Everest Flood Warning System Left to Rust
A multi-million dollar flood warning system in Nepal's Everest region may no longer function, according to Nepalese officials, leaving thousands at risk.
Europe’s NATO Allies Push Back at US Threat to Spain
European NATO allies are pushing back against a reported US threat to suspend Spain from the alliance, according to Katya Adler.
US Sending Envoys to Pakistan as Iran’s Araghchi Arrives
The United States is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan as Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in the country, raising hopes of renewed talks to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, according to Al Jazeera.
Israel Kills at Least 12 Palestinians in Gaza Amid Ceasefire
Israeli forces killed at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza on Friday, including police officers and civilians, as attacks continue despite a ceasefire agreement brokered last year, according to medical sources.
Global Talks Aim to Ditch Fossil Fuels Amid Frustration
The world’s first Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference is underway in Colombia as frustration grows over stalled climate negotiations, according to The Guardian.