Crimea officials declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol

Following the federal election, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faces scrutiny regarding his adaptability, as critics, including Liberal leader Mark Carney, question his long-standing positions. While his caucus meeting provided him a chance to demonstrate humility and acknowledge the need for change, internal concerns persist about his leadership style and campaign decisions, particularly regarding his campaign manager, Jenni Byrne. Despite Poilievre's acknowledgment of a necessary tone shift and moments of personal growth shared with supporters, his...

The UN has reiterated its opposition to Israel's proposed aid delivery plan for Palestinians in Gaza, which involves private US security contractors, as reported by Anadolu. During a news conference, UN spokesperson Farhan Haq clarified that the UN was not directly informed about a briefing given by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to the UN Security Council, emphasizing that the UN will not participate in any arrangements that compromise humanitarian principles. Haq criticized the plan...

Tottenham will face Manchester United in the Europa League final on May 21, aiming to end a 17-year trophy drought after defeating Bodo/Glimt 2-0 to secure a 5-1 aggregate victory. Manchester United also advanced by beating Athletic Bilbao 4-1, culminating in a 7-1 aggregate win. Both clubs currently sit in the bottom half of the Premier League but will compete for a Champions League spot as they conclude a challenging season. Full Article

Chelsea has secured a spot in the Conference League final after defeating Djurgarden 1-0 in the second leg of their semi-final, winning 5-1 on aggregate. They will face Real Betis, who advanced after a dramatic 4-3 aggregate victory over Fiorentina. The only goal of the match came from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in the 38th minute, while Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca fielded a largely different lineup, including debutant Reggie Walsh, as the club aims to become the...

A 25-year-old British man, Eli Sweeting, has been missing for four days after he solo climbed Mitre Peak in New Zealand. Originally from Bristol and now living in New Zealand, his family is concerned as they travel to help search for him, while a GoFundMe page has been established to fund the efforts. Search teams, including 60 volunteers and police, are conducting searches in the challenging terrain, and despite no concrete leads, they remain hopeful...

Summary An annual theater festival, the Criminal Queerness Festival, focused on LGBTQ playwrights from countries with repressive laws, is seeking online donations after losing a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The NEA revoked the funding, citing a shift in priorities that exclude projects like this festival, which is critical for paying artists and supporting programming. Co-chair Jess Ducey expressed concern over the impact on the arts and the broader implications...