Protesters in Serbia rally against real estate project with Trump son-in-law Kushner

Richie Vallance, an independent mayoral candidate in Doncaster, rallies support for change in the city, which is facing a potential shift in power as Reform UK gains traction against Labour, who has ruled for nearly 50 years. With rising concerns over immigration and local services, Vallance's campaign reflects growing discontent among residents, particularly regarding asylum seekers. As local elections approach on May 1, voter engagement remains a challenge, with many residents unaware of the elections...

A shooting at Florida State University on Thursday resulted in two fatalities and six injuries, with 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, the stepson of a local sheriff's deputy, identified as the suspect. Ikner, who had access to his stepmother's weapons, was shot and hospitalized after not complying with law enforcement commands. The incident is under investigation, with a focus on Ikner's background, including a prior international custody dispute. Full Article

SummaryIsrael is considering a limited military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities despite U.S. President Donald Trump's reluctance to support such action, emphasizing diplomacy. Israeli officials aim to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons and have proposed various strike options to the U.S. over recent months. While an attack could be smaller and require less American support, it risks straining U.S.-Israel relations, especially amid ongoing nuclear negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials. Full Article

An old Russian fairytale is translocated to a desert wasteland in an allegory for our times as The Firebird – cut short by Covid during its debut tour – headlines the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s new double bill.Kiwi choreographer Loughlan Prior’s dystopian take on The Firebird is a triumph of hope in a world that’s falling apart. Principal dancer Ana Gallardo Lobaina, who originated the title role, is set to perform in the six-centre return...

BENGALURU: A man's attempt to help a neighbor by discarding a trash bag turned into a nightmare when he discovered it contained a stillborn baby. The 17-year-old mother, a vegetable vendor, had secretly delivered the baby at home after concealing her pregnancy from her laborer parents and asked the man to dispose of the bag. Police arrested her lover for raping her, charging him under the Pocso Act, while the man who discarded the bag...

In Uttar Pradesh, India, Al Jazeera uncovered a troubling market where rape videos are sold for as little as Rs 20 (30 cents). These videos often feature identifiable victims and are used to blackmail them, discouraging them from reporting the crimes. Local shopkeepers, despite being aware of the issue, claim ignorance to authorities, while police officials express unfamiliarity with the existence of such videos, highlighting a significant societal and governmental failure to address sexual violence...