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The US said Thursday a new non-governmental foundation will soon unveil plans to deliver aid to Gaza, sidestepping the UN as Israel’s blockade worsens shortages. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said the group would announce details “shortly,” stressing aid must reach civilians, not Hamas.

Pope Leo XIV has supported his predecessor and focus will turn on whether he continues Church reforms.

Experts say Pope Leo is likely to carry forward the legacy of his predecessor Francis, while forging his own path.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a military exercise simulating a nuclear counterattack, according to KCNA Read Full Article at RT.com

In a sweeping philanthropic pledge, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced Thursday that he will give away nearly his entire $108 billion fortune by 2045. Gates also launched a blistering attack on Elon Musk, accusing the Tesla and SpaceX CEO of “killing the world’s poorest children” by orchestrating cuts to US foreign aid. The announcement marks a dramatic acceleration of Gates’ giving and a rare public clash between two of the world’s most powerful billionaires.

Al Jazeera looks at Pope Leo's views, background and his journey from Chicago to the top of the Catholic Church.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed calls for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, pressing Russia to halt hostilities or face fresh sanctions. The appeal followed a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as Trump seeks to position himself as a broker for peace amid growing frustration with both Kyiv and Moscow over the stalled conflict.

Mahdawi was recently released after being arrested as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on student protesters.

US President Donald Trump has urged a longer ceasefire amid Kiev’s reported refusal to observe a 72-hour truce announced by Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

India fired attack drones into Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least two civilians, the Pakistani military said. India, meanwhile, accused its neighbour of attempting its own attack, as tensions soared between the nuclear-armed rivals.

Pope Francis brought Robert Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church. On Thursday, he ascended to become Pope Leo XIV — the first pontiff from the United States. Prevost, 69, had to overcome the taboo against an American pope, given the geopolitical power already wielded by the U.S. in the secular sphere. The Chicago native is also a Peruvian citizen and lived for years in Peru, first as a missionary and then as an archbishop. He evoked his broad experience in his first public remarks as pope, speaking in Italian, then switching to Spanish — and saying not a word in English as he addressed the crowd in Saint Peter’s Square. He had prominence going into the conclave that few other cardinals have. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen is joined by our International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herebert and is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Chestnut, Professor and Chair in Catholic Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Mason Mount scores twice as Manchester United come from behind to win 4-1 against Athletic in their semifinal.

US President Donald Trump has said he could seek China’s aid in resolving the conflict between Moscow and Kiev Read Full Article at RT.com

The killing of Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in Michigan sparked widespread protests, renewing questions around police brutality.

Pakistan’s military says it brought down 25 Indian drones over cities including Karachi and Lahore.

Microsoft founder said he will speed up his charitable giving – and accused Elon Musk and Doge of “killing children” through aid cuts.

Critical medicines affected by the $50m cuts include Malaria, HIV and TB drugs, the US embassy says.

Pope Leo XIV ‘s choice of name signals a commitment to social justice that is very much in line with the late Pope Francis’s global ministry. 

Both countries have substantial nuclear arsenals.

Thousands in St. Peter’s Square cheered the election of Robert Prevost as the new pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV

Almost 50 of Germany’s most prominent companies have issued a letter assuming responsibility for the nation’s Nazi past Read Full Article at RT.com

Soraya Lennie compares India's and Pakistan's nuclear and conventional weapons capabilities.

India has accused Pakistan of attacking three military bases, a claim which has been denied by Islamabad.

Leaders from around the globe offer warm congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first pope from the US.

Bilateral talks to end the Ukraine conflict reportedly touched on resuming Russian energy exports to the bloc Read Full Article at RT.com

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost from the United States was elected pope on Thursday, becoming the first American pontiff in history. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV. In his first address as pope from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he called for peace and honoured the memory of the late Pope Francis, addressing a cheering crowd.

At least three people were killed in the strike at a compound with a complicated past.

A probe into the US journalist's death in the West Bank suggests US had reason to believe shooting was 'intentional'.

Live reactions from Rome and from our guests as Cardinal Robert Prevost is elected the first American pope

African nations are drowning in debt. A halt of US aid to many countries on the continent could worsen the crisis.

Speaking from the Vatican balcony just after being unveiled as the new pontiff, he paid tribute to his predecessor and called for unity.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced Thursday an accelerated timeframe for giving away his fortune as he touted artificial intelligence as a game-changer to boost public health and save lives globally. Under a new timetable, the Gates Foundation will spend more than $200 billion over the next 20 years, shutting down in 2045. The organization had originally […]
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Pope Leo XIV called Thursday for the world to “build bridges” and for peace for “all peoples”, as he addressed the crowds in St Peter’s Square following his election. The new pontiff urged people to “build bridges through dialogue, through encounter, to come together as one people, always in peace”, before paying homage to his predecessor, Pope Francis.

African Parks acknowledged its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.

The EU on Thursday threatened to target US cars and planes among a raft of products worth 95 billion euros ($107 billion) if negotiations with President Donald Trump’s team fail to avert a trade war. The European Commission said it would, in parallel, file a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Trump’s imposition […]
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US Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. After serving as missionary and archbishop in Peru, Prevost presided over one of the most revolutionary reforms of Pope Francis’s pontificate, for the first time appointing women to an influential body involved in the nomination of bishops.

'Who Killed Shireen?' documentary from Zeteo uncovers name of Israeli soldier who is now dead.

Russia and China want to expedite work on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, Aleksandr Novak has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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Israel bombed Sanaa airport and Hodeidah port after Houthi missiles hit near Tel Aviv, prompting fears of wider war.

US B61-13 air-dropped thermonuclear bombs are expected to be in full production later this year Read Full Article at RT.com

Joseph Nye introduced the term ‘soft power’ in international relations Read Full Article at RT.com

The deal marks the first trade agreement by the US since President Donald Trump imposed a universal 10-percent tariff.

White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that cardinals locked inside have elected a new leader for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Thousands of pilgrims and curious onlookers in St Peter’s Square cheered and applauded as the smoke appeared and bells began to ring, indicating the 2,000-year-old institution has […]
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American Robert Prevost was later announced as the new pope, and will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

US-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been named the new Pope, the first American ever to have the position Read Full Article at RT.com

White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signalling the election of a new pope. Crowds gathered in St Peter’s Square erupted in cheers as the announcement was made. The cardinals, after days of deliberation, have chosen a new leader for the Catholic Church, marking the beginning of a new chapter for its global faithful.

In his first public words, Pope Leo told the crowds and a global audience 'peace be with all of you'.

The Ukrainian parliament has ratified the bilateral minerals deal, the US president has confirmed Read Full Article at RT.com

Explosions were heard in India’s disputed Kashmir region amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan. FRANCE 24’s Novadita Kumari has more from Jammu City.

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President Xi Jinping called for closer bilateral relations with Russia and reaffirmed China's support for the country.

Israeli military repurposes the drones to bomb hospitals and shelters in Gaza, Al Jazeera's Sanad investigation finds.

Honour Francis’s vision for 2025 by cancelling unjust debts and funding climate action in the Global South.

France marks 80 years since Victory Day, commemorating the end of WWII in Europe. Celebrations at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris will include tributes to veterans and a speech by President Macron, as Liza Kaminov reports.

From the Oval Office, Donald Trump and his Commerce Secretary share the first details of the trade agreement reached with the United Kingdom, as Keir Starmer visited Washington. FRANCE 24’s Douglas Herbert has the analysis.

French President Emmanuel Macron struck a sombre tone on Thursday as he presided over ceremonies in Paris commemorating the 80th anniversary of the capitulation of Nazi Germany and the end of World War II in Europe. 

Human remains, believed to be that of a journalist and his partner, have been found by police.

She is a music legend whose voice and presence have shaped generations beyond the African continent. Beninese-French singer Angélique Kidjo is a multi-Grammy award winner but also a fierce advocate for education, culture and freedom. This year, she was one of the “Guests of Honour” at Abidjan’s Festival of Urban Music in Ivory Coast, where she shared the stage with emerging artists in Africa. On the sidelines of the festival, Kidjo sat down with our music editor Fatimata Wane. In this special interview, they discuss Kidjo’s passion for music and working with the next generation to come.

The action, which affects hundreds of Palestinian pupils, comes after an Israeli ban on Unrwa this year.

Trump aims to drum up financial support for the US with his Middle East trip, but Iran and Gaza also hang in the balance.

Poland has announced plans to provide military training for all volunteers, aiming to train 100,000 people annually by 2027. The move is part of the country’s effort to strengthen its defence capabilities amid growing security concerns in the region. FRANCE 24’s Gulliver Cragg and Adrien Sarlat went to meet young Poles in the middle of their training.

Artificial intelligence may bring about the end of the world as we know it – but not in the way most would expect Read Full Article at RT.com

UK and US leaders to hold separate media events outlining Donald Trump's first trade deal since global tariffs move.

The makers of new documentary ‘Who Killed Shireen?’ say they have identified the Israeli soldier who shot her.

The former Microsoft CEO slams Elon Musk for his efforts to slash funding for US assistance to poor countries.

Europe’s largest economy finally has a leader. Conservative Friedrich Merz was elected as German chancellor on Tuesday, but only after a second round of voting in the Bundestag. The unprecedented failure in the first round has raised doubts about the new government’s ability to revive a flagging economy through reforms. Germany’s industrial base, once the backbone of its economy, is eroding. What needs to be done for the country to bounce back? FRANCE 24’s Yuka Royer talks to Frederik Lange, senior manager for research of industrial and economic policy at the Federation of German Industries. 

For the 80th anniversary of Victory Day on May 9, Vladimir Putin invited world leaders to Moscow to showcase Russia’s international alliances. Brazilian and Mongolian leaders emphasized the importance of multilateralism and global cooperation, underlining the need for peace and dialogue in a tense world. This event is particularly significant for Putin, as Russia faces increasing isolation due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Palestinian National Initiative President Mustafa Barghouti sharply criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and his government, describing them as fascist and accusing them of attempting to resolve the issue of occupation by deepening it—actions he argues are in clear violation of international law. According to Barghouti, Israel is subjecting Palestinians to conditions akin to a concentration camp, forcing them to live under extreme hardship with the intent of driving them to leave. He accuses Israel of committing three grave war crimes simultaneously: genocide, collective punishment through starvation, and the ethnic cleansing of Gaza’s population.

Why the cracks in the World War II settlement threaten global stability Read Full Article at RT.com

Kyiv says deal ‘operational’ in a few weeks, hopes it will revive flagging US support against Russian aggression.

US President Donald Trump announced Thursday an agreement with Britain on trade, which would be the first such deal since he launched his global tariffs blitz. Trump provided no details about the scope of the agreement, which comes a month after he imposed sweeping tariffs on US trading partners on his April 2 “Liberation Day”. […]
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Russian embassy has condemned the move as discriminatory and revisionist Read Full Article at RT.com

Slovak PM Robert Fico has condemned Estonia’s airspace closure as “extremely disruptive” Read Full Article at RT.com

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has relied on social media to stay in touch with supporters from jail.

First responders in Gaza said Thursday that their operations were at a near standstill, more than two months into a full Israeli blockade that has left food and fuel in severe shortage. Israel denies a humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the Gaza Strip, where it plans to expand military operations to force Hamas to free […]
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The university asked for police help after protesters occupied part of the main library on Wednesday.

Warsaw will instead focus on building a “safe future” with Berlin, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A three-day truce was called by Vladimir Putin ahead of Russia’s World War Two Victory Day celebrations.

Celebrations following a soccer match gave way to unrest, and local law enforcement responded with tear gas Read Full Article at RT.com

French police arrested 47 people in the capital and three others were injured by a car after football club Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal to reach the Champions League final, authorities said Thursday. Raucous celebrations erupted in Paris after PSG beat their English rivals 2-1 Wednesday night to advance to the May 31 final and a […]
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Benjamin Netanyahu said he knew “with certainty” that 21 hostages were alive but the status of “three more” were unclear.

The two countries bear a “special responsibility” to oppose unilateralism, the Chinese president has said Read Full Article at RT.com

See the moments previous popes were elected by conclaves past, from 1939 to 2013.

The order comes after lawyers expressed alarm that the US was planning to deport migrants to the North African country “immediately”.

In a statement, the singer’s lawyer says the abuse allegations are an attempt to “extract money”.

The two countries stand against neo-Nazism and militarism, the president has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A 22-year-old man was arrested over the attack which also left a security guard severely injured.

Washington wants to move away from the “obsession” with the Ukraine-backed 30-day ceasefire, according to US VP Vance Read Full Article at RT.com

The jewels are described as one of the most astonishing archaeological finds of the modern era.

Cassius Turvey was chased through bush and beaten with a metal pole, in a case which sparked national outrage.

A group of MEPs are planning to participate in Victory Day celebrations during a two-day trip to Moscow, dpa has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

President Trump has proclaimed May 8 a national holiday to celebrate US victory in WWII, omitting the USSR role in defeating Nazi Germany Read Full Article at RT.com

Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency – and the potential fallout.

More than 100,000 men, women and children were reportedly forcibly disappeared by Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

“Not even in my wildest imagination did I think this would happen,” Cardinal David tells the BBC.

It was the opposition leader’s home state that delivered Labor its win, with the red wave taking out his own seat.

Cardinals choosing the next leader of the global Catholic Church were locked into the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, marking the formal start of the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis. Shortly after 17:45 (15:45 GMT), the conclave’s master of ceremonies declared “Extra omnes” — “Everybody out” in Latin — and then shut […]
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The prime minister reiterated that Canada “is not for sale” during Tuesday’s meeting at the White House.

The US-brokered negotiations around the Ukraine conflict need to come to a head, President Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The director of the Olivos Clinic, where Argentine football legend Diego Maradona underwent surgery just weeks before his death in 2020, testified on Tuesday that the star consumed alcohol during his recovery and exhibited difficult behavior, making his later transfer to home care inappropriate. Dr. Dimitrov, the clinic’s medical director, revealed that neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque—one […]
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US spy agencies have been told to step up espionage around Greenland, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The new government in Berlin has announced a reversal of former Chancellor Angela Merkel’s 2015 open-door policy Read Full Article at RT.com

France has received notification that the Algerian judiciary has issued “two international arrest warrants” against French-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud, the French Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. “We are following and will continue to follow the development of this situation closely,” said Christophe Lemoine, emphasizing that Kamel Daoud is a “well-known and respected author” and France […]
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A watchdog has reported dozens of injuries, millions in equipment losses and minimal results Read Full Article at RT.com

Countries are at a moral crossroads over the conflict in Gaza, UN experts warned Wednesday, urging action to halt the violence and avoid “the annihilation of the Palestinian population” in the territory. A two-month ceasefire in the war collapsed in March, with Israel resuming intense strikes and calling up tens of thousands of reservists for […]
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India launched strikes in the early hours of Wednesday – two weeks after a deadly militant attack.

Some 350 flights are affected in Moscow and other cities, as Russia claims shooting down 524 Ukrainian drones.

The restaurant in Gaza City’s Rimal neighbourhood had been recently been operating a community kitchen.

The European Commission is undermining the legislature’s budgetary authority, Roberta Metsola has argued Read Full Article at RT.com

Mark Carney has requested the US president stop referring to his country as the 51st state during a White House meeting Read Full Article at RT.com

Hungary has condemned the EC’s new plans to eliminate the purchase of gas, nuclear fuel, and oil from Russia by the end of 2027 Read Full Article at RT.com

Berlin needs billions more each year to face an increased “Russian threat,” sources have told Reuters Read Full Article at RT.com

New Delhi has claimed it was targeting terrorist sites in an overnight raid Read Full Article at RT.com

From Ukraine to Kashmir: The old laws of power still apply Read Full Article at RT.com

It must be quite a burn for Brussels elites when Washington says their most vaunted quality is not as good as they try to make it look Read Full Article at RT.com

Friedrich Merz says White House officials have been making “absurd observations” about his country Read Full Article at RT.com

Experts from India and Pakistan weigh in on what’s next – and how this clash differs from past conflicts.

Kiev will only get the jets once Belgium receives F-35s from the US, Brussels’ defense minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Exclusive: The former president tells Nick Robinson his verdict on his successor’s first 100 days and his “grave concern” for the future of the Atlantic Alliance

Former US President Joe Biden talks Trump, Russia and US-Europe relations with the BBC’s Today programme.

Russia is gearing up to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe.

The US Supreme Court has permitted the Trump administration to enforce its ban on transgender individuals serving in the military Read Full Article at RT.com

The US Navy has lost another fighter jet in the Red Sea, marking the second such incident aboard the USS Harry S. Truman in just over a week Read Full Article at RT.com

Pope Francis’s efforts to shake up the workings of the Church should be built on by the next pope, according to some – but his critics are less convinced

The bombing of Sanaa International Airport was in response to Sunday’s Houthi attack near Tel Aviv, the IDF has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The US spy agency has released recruitment videos targeting Chinese officials Read Full Article at RT.com

German readers of RT remember how small acts of hope helped them rebuild their lives after the war Read Full Article at RT.com

Hungarians will decide whether to support Kiev’s accession to the EU without external influence, according to the prime minister Read Full Article at RT.com

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said a vote on separation will be held next year if a petition gains enough support Read Full Article at RT.com

The Houthi militia based in the country has “capitulated” and does not “want to fight anymore,” the US president has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Unrestricted pathogen research could endanger the lives of Americans, the US president has warned Read Full Article at RT.com

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini will now have to respond to the petition and consider holding a referendum Read Full Article at RT.com

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has requested a 20% reduction in the number of four-star generals Read Full Article at RT.com

Between uncontrolled migration, propagandistic ideology and self-suffocating green agenda, the EU has only itself to blame for its decline Read Full Article at RT.com

The leader of the Christian Democratic Union party had initially fallen short of the 316-vote threshold Read Full Article at RT.com

Harvard University should stop seeking new federal research funds until it meets White House demands, the Education Department has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU and NATO are promoting Russophobia in the style of Goebbels’ propaganda, Sergey Shoigu has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The two countries could play friendly matches this year, according to the Brazilian Football Confederation Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president has claimed that America won both World Wars, drawing criticism from Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

A Paris court has ordered suspended prison terms and fines for the cyberbullying of Thomas Jolly, who staged the infamous Last Supper parody Read Full Article at RT.com

Germany’s main political parties have failed to elect an agreed candidate as chancellor in a historic moment for the EU nation’s politics Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president has made it clear that he does not believe claims that Russia destroyed its own pipelines Read Full Article at RT.com

Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on Houthi-controlled targets in Yemen in retaliation for a missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport Read Full Article at RT.com

President Donald Trump has warned that those who reject the offer will never gain a legal path to return Read Full Article at RT.com

President Donald Trump has dismissed criticism over a viral image depicting him in papal attire, insisting that Catholics “loved” the joke Read Full Article at RT.com

A former child porn researcher with the Bellingcat group took his life after a pedophilia conviction, a new bombshell report suggests Read Full Article at RT.com

Reddit is considering suing the University of Zurich for using chatbots to sway users’ opinions on hot-button topics Read Full Article at RT.com

Xi Jinping will visit Russia at the invitation of Vladimir Putin and will attend the celebrations marking victory over Nazi Germany Read Full Article at RT.com

Marcel Ciolacu has stepped down as PM after a shock presidential rerun that saw right-wing firebrand George Simion win the first round Read Full Article at RT.com

The popular opposition party has been blacklisted, a big step down the slippery slope towards a total ban Read Full Article at RT.com

The German foreign ministry has rejected US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks that it was wrong to brand the AfD party as extremist Read Full Article at RT.com

Alexander Dobrindt made the remark after the country’s domestic security service officially labeled the right-wing party “extremist” Read Full Article at RT.com

The reported plan includes the forced relocation of Palestinians and occupation of the territory Read Full Article at RT.com

An appeals court decision has thwarted the expected resumption of operations at Voice of America Read Full Article at RT.com

Officials have hailed the launch as proof the armed forces are prepared “to thwart any aggression,” amid tension with India Read Full Article at RT.com

Hollywood is dying a “very fast death,” the US president has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has stated that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, is rejecting phone calls from EU leaders Read Full Article at RT.com

LIVERPOOL: England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving Liverpool, the club he has been at since the age of six, he said on social media platform X on Monday, calling it the hardest decision of his life.
Born in Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold rose through the youth ranks to become one of the best right backs in the world, winning two Premier League titles, the Champions League and the Club World Cup with the English team.

Vladimir Zelensky is becoming more authoritarian as he realizes that the US still needs him, according to Aleksandr Dubinsky Read Full Article at RT.com

Dar Wa Emaar Real Estate Investment and Development Company has announced the launch of its latest residential development, “Saraya Al-Sharq,” in partnership with the National Housing Company. The project involves an investment valued at SR750 million ($200 million) in Al-Wajeha destination, Dammam, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to meeting the evolving needs of Saudi families and supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goal of increasing homeownership to 70 percent.

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to reinstate Alcatraz as a maximum-security prison Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has called for a complete shutdown of Iran’s nuclear research Read Full Article at RT.com

Albanese has demanded that the EU’s Ursula von der Leyen and Kaja Kallas be held accountable for their “deplorable” stance on the Gaza war Read Full Article at RT.com

DUBAI: Riyadh-based Argentine model Georgina Rodriguez flew to New York this week to mark the launch of a new product by British cosmetics brand Charlotte Tilbury.

Rodriguez also stars in a campaign for the brand, which she previewed on social media late last week.

“Super Nudes are my contour SUPER POWER! Had the most incredible time working on this campaign with @CharlotteTilbury! You need to try her new Super Nudes Contour System – it’s like Shapewear for your face (sic),” the model captioned an Instagram post about the new contouring makeup product.  

RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues to launch volunteer programs throughout the Arab world to address humanitarian crises and improve the health of Yemeni and Syrian people.

In Damascus, the team completed three volunteer initiatives that supported hundreds with disaster response, administrative training, and psychosocial support for women and children. The program ran from April 26 to May 3.

RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief completed medical programs in Tajikistan, Turkiye, and Tanzania, in line with the organization’s aim to support injured people worldwide.

The Saudi Noor Campaign, which will conclude on May 6, is tackling blindness in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

The medical team examined 1,731 cases, assigned 198 prescription glasses, performed 60 operations and provided medication to 857 patients.

In Reyhanli district, Türkiye, KSrelief carried out a prosthetics and rehabilitation program.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s banking sector continued its robust lending expansion in March, with total credit reaching SR3.1 trillion ($827.2 billion), marking a 16.26 percent year-on-year increase. 

According to data from the Saudi Central Bank, also known as SAMA, this represents the highest annual rise in three years and eight months. 

ABU DHABI: The third round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded on Sunday at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi with Baniyas Club taking first place.

Competitions for the U-12 and kids categories also saw Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club securing second place and Al-Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club finishing third.

INCHEON: Crushers GC Captain Bryson DeChambeau finally converted a 36-hole lead into a LIV Golf victory on Sunday but his teammate Charles Howell III did not make it easy for him.

DeChambeau countered Howell’s final-round nine-under 63 with a six-under 66 in a spirited back-nine final-group duel to win the individual title by two shots at LIV Golf Korea presented by Coupang Play.

His Crushers made it a sweep of the trophies at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea by rallying past Smash GC to win the team title.

A candidate critical of Ukraine and the EU has won the first round of Romania’s presidential election rerun Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow is ready to assist in finding a political resolution of the crisis if New Delhi and Islamabad agree, the foreign minister said Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has ruled out running for office for the third time, stating he would like to have “a great Republican” successor Read Full Article at RT.com

The event marking the 80th anniversary of the USSR’s victory over Nazi Germany has taken place in the US, China, and Latin America Read Full Article at RT.com

Why the 21st century might not be as post-imperial as we thought Read Full Article at RT.com

The prime minister has engaged in a war of words with Vladimir Zelensky, who suggested that Hungarians would welcome Kiev into the bloc Read Full Article at RT.com

Recruiters in the city of Lutsk violently detained a deliveryman, according to a video on social media Read Full Article at RT.com

Deputy PM Sinisa Mali has said Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is likely to follow through with the visit Read Full Article at RT.com

The previous vote was annulled on suspicions of alleged “Russian interference,” with the leading candidate barred from partaking again Read Full Article at RT.com

A Houthi official has confirmed the attack on Ben Gurion Airport, claiming that the group has “no red lines” in its fight against Israel Read Full Article at RT.com

 A federal road map calls for reduced ISS staffing and an expanded role for private companies in space operation Read Full Article at RT.com

Earlier media reports claimed the US president was pressuring Mexico to accept a military deployment to help fight the drug cartels Read Full Article at RT.com

The co-leader of the German Left party has proposed replacing NATO with a peace alliance including Russia and the US Read Full Article at RT.com

A small plane crashed into a residential area in California on Saturday Read Full Article at RT.com

RT has released an AI-generated video of Winston Churchill ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe Read Full Article at RT.com

Berlin insists that its domestic security service’s recent decision to designate the right-wing AfD party as “extremist” is democratic Read Full Article at RT.com

Space X and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has accused “legacy media” of waging a “character assassination” campaign against him Read Full Article at RT.com

The US envoy to the bloc reportedly warned European members that the US president may snub the meeting unless they boost defense spending Read Full Article at RT.com

Islamabad’s ambassador in Moscow has called for international help to ease tensions with India  Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow has called the move “blasphemous” and “disrespectful” due to Kiev’s open glorification of Nazism Read Full Article at RT.com

Officials have said the Abdali Weapon System, which has a range of 450km, is meant to safeguard Islamabad “against any aggression” Read Full Article at RT.com

The limited deployment of Pyongyang’s soldiers in Kursk has managed to avoid a lot of potential pitfalls Read Full Article at RT.com

The right-wing Reform UK has won control of ten of 23 local authorities up for grabs Read Full Article at RT.com

The countries recently signed a resource deal linking continued American aid to access to Ukrainian minerals Read Full Article at RT.com

Aleksandar Vucic reportedly had to end his visit to the US due to health issues Read Full Article at RT.com

An AI-generated image shows the US president in papal robes as the Vatican prepares to elect a new pope after Francis’ death Read Full Article at RT.com

The package is ready to go, but it is unclear whether Donald Trump will approve it, as ceasefire negotiations continue, the report says Read Full Article at RT.com

The US says it will continue to act as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine for the time being Read Full Article at RT.com