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Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years amid growing authoritarian pressure
The World Press Freedom Index, which assessed 180 countries, finds established journalism is ‘being asphyxiated’Press freedom around the world is at its lowest ebb in a generation, according to an influential annual index that highlights growing authoritarian pressure on the media.The average score for the 180 countries assessed by the World Press Freedom Index, compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), was the lowest in the index’s 25-year history. Continue reading...
Megachurch pastor with nationwide following enters race for US Senate in Kansas
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMegachurch pastor with nationwide following enters race for US Senate in KansasHe had considered running as an independent candidate, telling his congregation that he could bridge partisan dividesHeather Hollingsworth & John HannaThursday 30 April 2026 17:33 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComm...
Hegseth, Caine tout Pentagon's successes in opening statements briefly interrupted by protester
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gave opening statements touting the Pentagon's successes during a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. A protester briefly interrupted Hegseth's statement.
Congress expected to end the record 75-day partial government shutdown
Government ShutdownCongress expected to end the record 75-day partial government shutdownThe House expects to vote to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security by the end of the day. ICE and border patrol will be funded separately due to Democratic opposition.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00The House is expected to vote Thursday to end the DHS shutdown.Alex Wroblewski / Bloomberg via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 30, 2026, 12:30 PM EDTBy Scott Wong and M...
EXCLUSIVE: बरगी डैम हादसा: प्रशासन की बड़ी लापरवाही आई सामने, 'येलो अलर्ट' के बावजूद नदी में चलाने दिया क्रूज
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UK Ambassador: ‘Agadir is a Key Pillar of the UK-Morocco Relationship’
Agadir – The British Ambassador to Morocco, Alex Pinfield, has pointed to Agadir’s growing importance in the evolving relationship between Morocco and the UK during his visit to the city, part of a series of regional visits across Morocco, following similar visits in Marrakech, Casablanca and Tangier. In an interview with Morocco World News (MWN), Pinfield described the city as a strategic hub for tourism, trade, agriculture, and future investment opportunities linked to Morocco’s developm...
From ‘TACO’ to ‘NACHO’: New label questions Trump’s Hormuz strategy
Dubai: US President Donald Trump has been labelled “NACHO” — short for “Not A Chance Hormuz Opens” — as criticism grows over his handling of the Strait of Hormuz crisis.Coined by Javier Blas, the term reflects scepticism that Washington can secure a breakthrough as the on-and-off blockade disrupts oil flows and pushes up fuel prices.“We thought we were getting a TACO, ‘Trump Always Chickens Out.’ But so far we are getting a NACHO, ‘Not A Chance Hormuz Opens,’” Blas wrote on X.We thought we were...
Today's Chanakya predicts BJP sweep in Bengal, tectonic shift in Tamil Nadu politics
Todays Chanakya predicts BJP sweep in Bengal tectonic shift in Tamil Nadu politics
Mexico wants evidence to back up U.S. drug charges against officials
Crime Mexico will extradite officials to U.S. only if given "irrefutable evidence" of cartel links, president says April 30, 2026 / 12:15 PM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Mexico is seeking "irrefutable evidence" to back up U.S. drug trafficking charges against a state governor and other officials before proceeding with extradition requests, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday.The U.S. Justice Department unveiled charges on Wednesday against Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine...
UAE thwarts $15 million weapons transit plot
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Attorney-General has referred 13 defendants and six companies to the State Security Court on charges linked to an alleged attempt to transit military materiel through the country to Port Sudan.Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said the case, now before the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal (State Security Court), involves accusations of illicit arms trafficking, forgery of official documents and money laundering. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now...
EVMs in all strongrooms secured, sealed: EC rebuts Trinamool's tampering claim
EVMs in all strongrooms secured sealed EC rebuts Trinamools tampering claim
Starmer calls on public to ‘open their eyes to Jewish pain’ in wake of Golders Green attack
The prime minister also accused anyone marching alongside Hamas supporters of ‘venerating the murder of Jews’Golders Green attack – latest updatesKeir Starmer has called on people to “open their eyes to Jewish pain” in the wake of the Golders Green terror attack, and accused anyone marching alongside supporters of Hamas of “venerating the murder of Jews”.The prime minister made his strongest ever remarks on antisemitism after visiting the area of the attacks for a meeting with emergency workers...
Lawyers for Trump ‘assassin’ Cole Tomas Allen cast doubt on DOJ’s account of shooting
NewsWorldAmericasUS Crime NewsLawyers for Trump ‘assassin’ Cole Tomas Allen cast doubt on DOJ’s account of shootingThe DOJ has not publicly confirmed that it was Allen’s bullet that struck an agent’s vestMichael Kunzelman & Alanna Durkin-RicherThursday 30 April 2026 17:00 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"s...
Trump attacks Germany Chancellor again over Iran, says fix your country first
Trump attacks Germany Chancellor again over Iran says fix your country first
Russia ready for honest dialogue with West on security in Eurasia — MFA
According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko, countries such as Serbia could serve as "bridges" or "platforms for dialogue and compromise" within a future Eurasian security architecture
Neo-Nazi who planned mass gun attack convicted after MI5 undercover sting
Senior police officer warns of young people being drawn into violent extremism as Alfie Coleman found guiltyMore and more young people are being drawn into the world of violent extremism, a senior police officer has warned, as a young neo-Nazi was convicted of planning a mass gun attack after being caught in an undercover MI5 sting.Alfie Coleman, a former supermarket worker from Great Notley in Essex, compiled a hate-list of colleagues and customers he branded with racial slurs or as “race trait...
TMC leaders allege BJP tried to open ballot boxes, stage protest outside strongroom
TMC leaders allege BJP tried to open ballot boxes stage protest outside strongroom
PTI leaders turn up for Adiala jail visit following 2-week gap
ISLAMABAD: After skipping Adiala jail visits for two consecutive weeks, PTI leaders on Thursday managed to reach the prison for a meeting with incarcerated party founder Imran Khan, which was once again denied. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has allowed Imran twice-a-week meetings — on Tuesdays and Thursdays — with his family, lawyers and other associates. Despite court orders, Imran’s meetings with the family and the party leaders have been largely restricted. While Imran’s sisters continue to...
King and Queen bid formal farewell to US president and first lady
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She looked like a normal suburban mom... but prosecutors say her loathing for ex-lover led to his violent death at the hands of a HITMAN
She looked like a normal suburban mom... but prosecutors say her loathing for ex-lover led to his violent death at the hands of a HITMANSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the best exclusive stories By JOE HUTCHISON, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:44, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 16:45, 30 April 2026 e-mail View comments