Middle East latest: Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 0630 GMT on Sunday

SummaryNewly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with President Trump at the White House to discuss trade, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions, marking their first in-person meeting since Merz's election. The conversation comes amidst Trump's decision to delay a 50% tariff on EU imports, initially set to take effect on June 1, following discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The EU has indicated plans for countermeasures against the tariffs, highlighting the significance of...

The UK has seen a decline in music festivals, with 192 disappearing since 2019 and 60 cancelled or postponed last year, attributed to factors like the pandemic, inflation, and a lack of connection, according to industry experts Will Page and Nico Perez. They argue that AI-driven music curation has led to a homogenization of music tastes, resulting in festival lineups feeling like "playlists made for someone else," causing attendees to prefer day passes over full...

Summary Recently appointed federal cabinet minister Rebecca Chartrand has been accused of harassing a former employee at Winnipeg's RRC Polytech over several months in 2019. This allegation comes from an external investigation commissioned by the college and conducted by a law firm based in Winnipeg. The findings of this investigation raise significant concerns regarding Chartrand's conduct prior to her current political role. Full Article

Bugesera, a district 45km south of Kigali, Rwanda, currently lacks significant development but is poised for transformation through a major airport complex project supported by Qatari funding. Rwandan President Paul Kagame envisions this project as a key element of his legacy, aiming to turn Rwanda from the site of a tragic genocide in 1994 into a prosperous commercial hub and tourist destination, particularly for gorilla trekking. Additionally, Kagame aspires to establish Africa's only Formula One...

In a tense match at Optus Stadium, Aziz Behich scored a last-minute goal, securing Australia's qualification for the World Cup and joining the ranks of past heroes like John Aloisi and Mile Jedinak. Despite being dominated by an under-strength Japan, the Socceroos triumphed, transforming a lackluster performance into a memorable moment for over 57,000 fans. Behich's decisive goal, reminiscent of a historic sporting moment, will be remembered far beyond the game's shortcomings as Australia heads...

SummaryA staff member of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Michael Forbes, resigned after allegations surfaced that he secretly recorded women and audio of sex workers. The accusations arose when a sex worker discovered Forbes' phone recording audio while he was in the shower, leading to the discovery of numerous unauthorized recordings and images. Luxon expressed shock at the incident, emphasized zero tolerance for such behavior, and called for a review of privacy laws and...