Former Philippine leader Duterte arrested on an ICC warrant over drug killings

Romania's decision to cancel a presidential election due to alleged Russian interference has propelled ultranationalist George Simion, who secured 41% of the votes in the May 4 rerun, into a historic lead over pro-EU mayor Nicuşor Dan. This election has intensified political and economic instability, with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu resigning and the national currency depreciating. As Simion prepares for the May 18 run-off, he aims to become the first far-right president in Romania, capitalizing...

President Donald Trump is set to announce a US-UK trade deal framework, marking his first agreement since imposing tariffs on numerous countries. The proposed deal may involve reducing US tariffs on steel and cars while the UK would lower its digital services tax and tariffs on US goods. While both governments may tout the agreement as a significant achievement, it is largely aimed at reverting to prior trade conditions, with the potential to influence future...

A Florida man was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park after getting too close to the animal, sustaining minor injuries that required treatment by emergency personnel. This incident, reported at 3:15 p.m. in the Lake Village area, marks the first bison-related injury in Yellowstone for 2025, following previous incidents where people were injured after approaching or provoking bison. The National Park Service advises visitors to maintain a safe distance of at least 25...

The hip-hop music of Jacob John Heta, a beloved son, brother, and father who died in a road crash in 2023, has become a poignant reminder of his presence for his family. Heta was killed when driver Nichola Solveig Johns crashed into him while he was riding a motorcycle with his brother, Terry. This week, Johns was sentenced to jail for dangerous driving causing Heta's death, marking the conclusion of a lengthy court process at...

The US has decided to cut $50 million in aid to Zambia's health sector due to the country's failure to tackle "systematic theft" of donated medical supplies, as stated by US ambassador Michael Gonzales. This decision follows a year-long investigation revealing that over 2,000 pharmacies in Zambia were selling stolen drugs intended for public distribution. The cuts, effective January next year, will impact treatments for malaria, HIV, and TB, as the US can no longer...

Summary Andrew Thorpe, a prisoner awaiting trial for attempted murder, has been sentenced to life in prison after fatally attacking fellow inmate Jonathon Thornton at HMP Nottingham. The brutal assault, motivated by a racist remark made by Thornton, resulted in a catastrophic brain injury that led to Thornton's death two weeks later. Thorpe, who was also found guilty of a separate attempted murder charge for stabbing another man, will serve a minimum of 35 years...