Valérie André, aviator and parachutist who became France's first female general, dies aged 102

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has accused current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of declaring war on Israel and undermining its capabilities, leading to significant damage to the country's standing and image. In a recent radio interview, Barak criticized Netanyahu for avoiding the establishment of an official inquiry into the events of October 7, 2023, and claimed that Israel is on the verge of collapse due to Netanyahu's actions. He also noted that while Netanyahu...

The gender divide in American politics is pronounced among Gen Z, with a significant 21-point approval gap for President Trump—45% of young men versus 24% of young women, according to an NBC News poll. As Trump nears the 100-day mark of his second term, overall disapproval of his performance stands at 55%, particularly low on tariffs at 39% approval. In other news, Liverpool clinched its 20th English league title, tying with Manchester United for the...

NRL's Strict Head High Contact PolicyThe NRL’s head of football, Graham Annesley, emphasized that the league will maintain its strict head high contact policy during Magic Round, despite recent controversies over refereeing decisions. Annesley acknowledged frustrations surrounding the bunker’s involvement in minor incidents but insisted that the focus remains on serious foul play, citing a significant rise in high tackle penalties this year. He reaffirmed that there will be no change in policy, urging players...

Germany’s ambassador to the UK, Miguel Berger, expressed optimism about the upcoming EU-UK summit on May 19, viewing it as a potential starting point for improved relations and future discussions on revising Boris Johnson's Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) in 2026. The summit aims to establish a new defence and security pact and address various reforms, including youth mobility and energy cooperation, though challenges remain due to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s red lines against returning...

SummaryFamily and friends gathered in South Auckland to bid farewell to 12-year-old Misiafa Nathaniel Fealofa’i Lene, who tragically died from dengue fever after being evacuated from Samoa to Auckland’s Starship hospital. His parents, Taito Louis Lene and Taunese, were visibly emotional as they laid their son to rest, urging others to take precautions against the mosquito-borne virus that took his life. Misiafa fell ill earlier this month and passed away just a day after arriving...

Agnes Ngetich set a new 10km world record, becoming the first woman to run the distance in under 30 minutes in a women-only race, clocking 29 minutes 27 seconds in Herzogenaurach. This performance broke the previous record of 30:01 set by Agnes Tirop in 2021. Ngetich, who had previously run 29:24 in a race not ratified due to a short course, expressed excitement over her achievement and is focused on competing in the World Championships...