International peacekeepers killed as fighting rages around eastern Congo's key city

As President Trump pursues what he calls "the largest mass deportation in history," U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly expanded the 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws. By April 17, 2024, there were 456 active agreements, a threefold increase since December 2024, with many local agencies in Florida participating due to a state law mandating compliance. The program has faced criticism for potential racial profiling, with some jurisdictions...

SummaryOscar Piastri was narrowly outperformed by teammate Lando Norris during practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with Norris clocking a best time of 1:28.267, 0.163 seconds ahead of Piastri. Max Verstappen faced balance issues with his Red Bull, finishing third and amid speculation about his future with the team, which he and team principal Christian Horner dismissed as "noise." The session was interrupted by Yuki Tsunoda's crash, and Lewis Hamilton struggled, ending the day...

Lebanon's health ministry reported that Israeli air strikes in the south killed two people on Friday, despite a ceasefire established on November 27 aimed at ending conflict with Hezbollah. The Israeli military confirmed targeted strikes in Sidon and Aita al-Shaab, eliminating Hezbollah members, including a key figure responsible for communication system deployments. While Hezbollah claims adherence to the ceasefire, Israel has continued near-daily attacks, with strikes resulting in casualties and damage to vehicles, showcasing ongoing...

Summary China's foreign ministry has labeled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's claims that China is supplying weapons to Russia as “groundless.” This assertion follows Zelenskyy's allegations that China is providing Russia with military supplies, including gunpowder and artillery, and that Chinese representatives are involved in arms production within Russia. The Chinese government reiterated its commitment to ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine during a regular press briefing in Beijing. Full Article

Stop Trump Coalition Plans Protests for Upcoming UK VisitCampaigners from the Stop Trump coalition are preparing for "even bigger" protests during Donald Trump's anticipated visit to the UK in September, aiming to surpass the demonstrations seen during his 2019 state visit. Trump's upcoming trip was hinted at following a personal invitation from King Charles III, delivered by Keir Starmer during a February meeting at the White House. The coalition is dusting off a blimp as...

The US has approved Capital One’s $35.5 billion takeover of Discover Financial, marking a significant banking merger since the 2008 financial crisis. This merger, expected to close on May 18, aims to enhance competition against major credit card networks and follows scrutiny from lawmakers concerned about consolidation's impact on consumers. The approval comes with a $100 million fine against Discover for past overcharging and is seen as a sign of renewed openness to bank mergers...