Palestinian President Abbas names likely successor

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has named a veteran aide as his new vice president. The move is seen as an important step towards designating a successor.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Canada’s Carney says he’s the man for the moment. Now voters will decide.

Canada’s new prime minister, a political novice, is on the cusp of leading his party to a comeback, fueled in part by President Donald Trump’s attacks.

Source: Washington Post

Titanic survivor's letter sold for £300,000 at auction

Colonel Archibald Gracie's letter from onboard the ill-fated ocean liner has been described as "prophetic".

Source: BBC

Federal work shaped a Black middle class. Now it's destabilized by Trump's job cuts

For generations of Black workers, federal government jobs have provided a path into the middle class. The Trump administration's workforce cuts are now throwing that sense of stability up in …

Source: NPR

Barcelona edge Real Madrid in extra time to win Copa del Rey

Barcelona wins their 32nd Copa del Rey title after Jules Kounde's goal in extra time secured the 3-2 victory.

Source: Al Jazeera

The S&P 500 is still significantly overpriced

Investors are yet to fully factor in tariffs and hits to AI and US exceptionalism

Source: Financial Times

Iran port blast: Rising death toll, number of casualties

A huge blast at a major port in Iran killed at least 25 people and injured more than 700, according to state media. Initial reports say that the explosion may …

Source: Deutsche Welle

‘Rights can be knocked out in a second’: older trans people shocked by supreme court ruling

Women who transitioned decades ago feel their safety and security has suddenly been removed

“The fear is back. The fear I had when I first started my transition in 1979, …

Source: The Guardian

Cardinals will meet to choose new head of Catholic Church within 10 to 15 days

Long queues formed this morning behind Santa Maria Maggiore, where Pope Francis has been laid to rest. Around 400,000 faithful gathered in the Italian capital, including leaders from across the …

Source: France 24

9 Best Electric Kettles (2025), Tested and Reviewed

We made lots of coffee and tea to test these electric kettles—and boiled it down to these top picks.

Source: Wired

Eighty years after Mussolini's execution, nostalgia for fascism persists

On April 28, 1945, the dictator Benito Mussolini was executed by members of the Italian resistance, along with his mistress Clara Petacci. The next day, their bodies were dumped in …

Source: France 24

Nigeria’s spiralling rural violence heaps pressure on president

US conservatives urge White House to penalise country over what they claim are targeted attacks against Christians

Source: Financial Times