Hamas names next hostages to be freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

Wellington Residents Urged to Seek ShelterWellington residents are advised to seek shelter following a rare red wind warning issued by MetService, predicting destructive 140km/h gales that pose threats to life and potential widespread damage. With flights and ferries canceled, and power outages impacting hundreds of homes, Wellington Region Emergency Management (WREMO) emphasizes the seriousness of the situation, urging locals to stay away from windows and doors and to shelter in the middle of their houses....

SummarySomalia has barred Taiwanese passport holders from entering the country, attributing the decision to pressure from China amidst growing ties between Taiwan and Somaliland, a breakaway region that declared independence in 1991 but is unrecognized internationally. The Somali government cited compliance with UN Resolution 2758, which acknowledges the People's Republic of China, and condemned Taiwan's representative office in Hargeisa as a violation of sovereignty. The ban came before a planned visit by Taiwan's foreign minister...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: It’s the final day of campaigning before Singaporeans head to the polls on Saturday (May 3) - and candidates are making every hour count.On Thursday, parties will criss-cross the island with rallies, walkabouts and last-minute appeals to voters.Campaigning must stop when the cooling-off period begins at midnight.We’re tracking every key moment. Follow our live updates:Source: CNA/rjSign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking...

Recent data from Santander UK revealed that customers lost £18 million to scams in the first quarter of 2025, with Devon and Derbyshire being the hardest hit areas outside London. The report highlighted a staggering 315% increase in theft in Devon and a 467% rise in Derbyshire, emphasizing the growing prevalence of Authorised Push Payment (APP) scams, where victims are tricked into making payments for non-existent products. Santander urged vigilance against online scams, especially those...

When the remains of 757 Ukrainian military casualties were exchanged, forensic experts discovered that Viktoriia Roshchyna, a 27-year-old journalist missing since July 2023, was among them, having suffered severe torture in Russian custody. Reports detail her harrowing experiences, including electric shocks, drugging, starvation, and mutilation, as she attempted to document war crimes; her body was returned with missing organs and signs of strangulation. Authorities have initiated a war crimes investigation, highlighting the systemic abuse faced...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced proposed changes to legislation that would simplify the process for citizens to initiate referendums on provincial issues, citing concerns about potential support for separatism following a Liberal election win. The new elections bill would lower the required signatures for a constitutional referendum to 10% of general election turnout, extend the signature collection period from 90 to 120 days, and eliminate the riding-level signature threshold. While Smith supports Alberta remaining in...