China deploys NGOs to squash criticism at U.N. organizations in Geneva

Dozens of self-described nongovernmental organizations active at the United Nations have hidden ties to Beijing, an investigation shows.

Source: Washington Post

Mount Fuji climber rescued twice after going back for lost phone

He returned to Mount Fuji four days after his initial rescue in the hopes of finding his phone.

Source: BBC

China says it can live without US farm and energy goods

Top policymakers seek to reassure public that economy can withstand worst of trade war

Source: Financial Times

Russia declares unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for May 8-10

This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.

Source: Al Jazeera

SIPRI arms report: New record in global military spending

Global military spending reached a new high in 2024. Germany, too, spent significantly more on defense.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Two suspects arrested for theft of Kristi Noem’s purse, Secret Service says

Noem’s purse was nabbed on Easter Sunday and reportedly contained about $3,000 in cash, her keys and identification

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft last week …

Source: The Guardian

Conclave to elect new pope to start on 7 May, Vatican says

About 135 Roman Catholic cardinals will meet at Sistine Chapel to decide the next leader of the global church

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Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in …

Source: The Guardian

How Ukraine could break the western alliance

The US and Europe have fundamentally different views on the threat from Russia and the protection of democracy

Source: Financial Times

Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump

The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the …

Source: CBS News

Berlin faces EU test over German electricity market break-up

Sweden, Belgium and Czech Republic argue country’s market restructuring could drive prices down

Source: Financial Times

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Canadians head to the polls.

Source: New York Times

European real estate investment rises in the first quarter but macro uncertainty clouds outlook

Investment in Europe's real estate sector is recovering at pace following years of subdued activity, according to new research from commercial property group CBRE.

Source: CNBC