North Korean leader says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility

Germany's Bundesbank has criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz's reforms to encourage later retirement, stating they are insufficient to alleviate the fiscal pressures of an ageing population, where early retirement is prevalent due to existing incentives. The central bank suggests more significant policy changes, like linking the retirement age to life expectancy, to address the impending demographic challenges effectively. Need More Context? 🔎

WhatsApp has introduced ads for the first time, diverging from its original stance against advertising, which was highlighted in a 2012 blog post. Currently, ads will only appear in the Updates tab, with promises of maintaining user privacy, although concerns have been raised about potential future changes and deeper data collection as the platform evolves. Need More Context? 🔎

Historian David Saint-Pierre dedicated months to locating an artifact from the Empress of Ireland, ultimately tracking down Ronald Stopani, who had recovered a Marconi wireless telegraph machine during a 1970s dive. In March, Stopani generously donated the artifact to the museum dedicated to the ship's history, marking a significant moment in preserving maritime heritage. Need More Context? 🔎

March for Gaza activists 'abducted, beaten' by Egyptian guards in CairoActivists participating in a march for Gaza reported being abducted and beaten by Egyptian guards in Cairo. Egypt's foreign ministry had previously mandated that travel to the Rafah area requires prior approval for safety, which organizers claim they sought to obtain through official channels. Need More Context? 🔎

As protests in Los Angeles against President Trump's deportation policies escalated, California Governor Gavin Newsom debated Republican officials over crime rates, highlighting that Alabama, Arkansas, and Oklahoma have significantly higher homicide rates than California. Despite criticisms of his data's reliability, Newsom's statistics from the CDC show California has one of the lowest homicide rates in the country, supporting his claims. Need More Context? 🔎

Residents near Green Isle, Minnesota, reacted to an intense police manhunt that led to the arrest of neighbor Vance Boelter. Wendy Thomas spotted him hiding near a culvert while visiting a neighbor, alerted authorities, and Boelter was taken into custody shortly after; neighbors expressed shock, noting his previously amiable demeanor. Need More Context? 🔎