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New Zealand's Court of Appeal has rejected Brenton Tarrant's attempt to overturn his guilty pleas for the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks, ruling his arguments were 'utterly devoid of merit'. The court found his claims of coercion due to prison conditions were inconsistent with evidence from prison authorities and mental health professionals.
Ukraine has formally asked Israel to seize a vessel carrying grain it says was stolen from Russian-occupied territories, sparking a rare public dispute. Israel denies the allegations, saying Kyiv has not provided evidence, while the EU has warned of potential sanctions against entities involved in such trade.
As the US-Israel war in Iran disrupts global oil supplies, major energy companies report soaring profits, sparking debate over windfall taxes and the burden on households. BP and TotalEnergies lead with significant earnings jumps, while analysts highlight the broader economic impact on consumers and governments.
Bellarmine Mugabe, son of Zimbabwe's late former president Robert Mugabe, was fined and ordered to leave South Africa after pleading guilty to pointing a toy gun and immigration violations. His co-accused, cousin Tobias Matonhodze, was sentenced to three years in prison for attempted murder and related charges stemming from a shooting incident in Johannesburg.
French prosecutors have opened an investigation after the reappearance of the Coco website, a platform previously linked to crimes including sexual abuse of children, rape, and murder. The website, shut down in June 2024, has returned under the name Cocoland, drawing sharp criticism from France's high commissioner for childhood.
Former US officials criticize the Pentagon for lack of transparency over a strike on a school in Minab, Iran, which killed 168 people, mostly children. The Pentagon says the incident is under investigation, while President Trump has blamed Iran without evidence.
The US State Department will release a limited number of commemorative passports featuring President Donald Trump's portrait to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The design includes Trump's image alongside the Declaration and his gold signature, sparking criticism from Democrats who call it vanity. The passports will be available at the Washington Passport Agency while supplies last.
At least five people, including three civil defense members, were killed in Israeli air strikes on Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon. Lebanese officials condemned the attack as a war crime, while the Israeli military has not commented. The strikes occurred amid a fragile US-brokered ceasefire.
Nepali icefall doctors have cleared a route past a massive ice block on Mount Everest, opening access to Camp 1 and Camp 2 after a two-week delay. Officials confirm the path is open for acclimatisation climbs, though a large serac remains unstable.
Mali's military leader Assimi Goita made his first public appearance since coordinated weekend attacks, meeting with Russia's ambassador. The attacks by Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups killed the defence minister and forced Russian and Malian troops to withdraw from Kidal, raising questions about the junta's stability.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on a four-day state visit to the US, celebrating 250 years of American independence. President Trump hosted a ceremonial welcome and state dinner, praising the 'special relationship,' while acknowledging tensions over the Iran war. The king is set to address Congress.
A train collision in Bekasi, near Jakarta, killed at least 15 people and injured 88 others on Monday evening. The incident occurred when a stationary passenger train was hit from behind by a long-distance commuter train, with the rear carriage reserved for female passengers suffering the brunt of the impact, leading to all reported victims being women.
A 21-year-old Austrian man, identified as Beran A, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges related to a jihadist plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in August 2024, which led to the cancellation of three shows. He faces up to 20 years in prison, and is also accused of planning attacks abroad with a co-defendant.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump demanded that ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night host joked about Melania having a 'glow' like an 'expectant widow' before a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The FCC has ordered an early review of Disney's broadcast licenses, and Kimmel has defended the joke as a 'light roast.'
King Charles III made history as the second British monarch to address the US Congress, delivering a speech that emphasized the enduring US-UK alliance while acknowledging current tensions. The address, part of a four-day state visit, comes amid disputes over Iran policy and trade.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have both called for ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel after a joke about Melania that aired days before a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The Trumps described the remarks as 'hateful and violent' and a 'call to violence,' while Kimmel has not publicly responded.
A long-distance train crashed into a stationary commuter train near Jakarta, killing at least 14 people, with the toll later rising to 16. Rescue efforts lasted nearly 12 hours, and officials have ordered an investigation into the cause.
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans for a government-owned investment fund aimed at boosting Canadian industry amid US tariff threats. The Canada Strong Fund will receive an initial C$25bn and focus on energy, infrastructure, mining, agriculture, and technology, though critics question its fiscal viability.
A baby boy whose skeletal remains were found wrapped in a 1910 newspaper and with twine around his neck has been laid to rest in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Despite extensive investigation and radiocarbon dating suggesting the baby may have lived between 1726 and 1812, the cause of death and identity remain unknown. The inquest into his death is scheduled to continue on 18 May.
Twenty-two Buddhist monks were arrested at Sri Lanka's main airport after customs officials discovered 110kg of cannabis hidden in their luggage, marking the largest drug bust at the facility. The monks, returning from a sponsored holiday in Thailand, were remanded in custody, and a 23rd monk suspected of organizing the trip was also arrested.