The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Thursday demanded a “public progress update” from the US Department of Justice on the investigation into the Israeli military’s killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was gunned down while reporting for Al Jazeera in the occupied West Bank in 2022. Source link
As the Hantavirus-ridden vessel heads for the Spanish Canary islands with 140 passengers on board, a second cruise ship passenger has tested positive in a Dutch hospital. It emerged on Thursday that dozens of passengers disembarked the ship nearly two weeks after a man died on board, leaving health professionals to track where the virus … Read more
Israel has taken responsibility for Wednesday night’s strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying he personally authorized the attack to kill a top Hezbollah Commander identified as Malek Balou. The continued ceasefire incursions are further pressing talks between Tel Aviv and Beirut, which are being supported by the US. … Read more
The far right are making gains in England as the results of local elections are counted overnight. The governing Labor party has lost control of a number of councils… and pressure is piling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer. While most results won’t be declared until later Friday, Reform UK — led by populist Nigel Farage … Read more
The Arbitrum DAO governance approved yesterday, May 7, 2026, the release of 30,765.67 ETH (valued at more than $70 million at the current price) that had been frozen since April 21 following the hack of the Kelp DAO protocol. This proposal received the support of 90.96% of the votes castwith the goal of transferring the … Read more
A new exchange of fire between Iran and the US occurred late Thursday night in the Strait of Hormuz, with both countries accusing each other of firing first. The latest by Simon Moritz. Source link
Several suspects and hostages are feared inside a bank in the western German city of Sinzig, police said Friday. An extensive cordon has been put in place, with police saying there is no threat to people outside the secure area. Officials said one of the hostages is the driver of a cash transport vehicle. Police … Read more
Russia and Ukraine are accusing each other of violating a two-day ceasefire announced by Moscow to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. Ukraine’s air force said it downed 56 Russian drones close to the frontline in the last few hours. On its end, the Russian Defense Ministry said 264 Ukrainian … Read more
Victory Day commemorations are taking place across Europe. It was on May 8, 1945 that Germany surrendered and the Allied powers celebrated victory in Europe. 81 years later, details of what to expect from the commemorations in France with FRANCE 24 reporter Olivia Bizot. Source link
Two months ago, Donald Trump claimed the United States would liberate the Iranian people when he launched the offensive alongside Israel. Two months into the war, the regime is still there, the repression continues, and the country stands on the verge of economic asphyxiation. Our colleagues at France 2 had the rare opportunity to film … Read more