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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said European leaders have 'gotten the message' from US President Donald Trump, acknowledging US disappointment over Europe's reluctance to support the Iran war. The US announced plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, prompting European leaders to call for a stronger European role in NATO.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Rome for meetings with Pope Leo XIV and Italian leaders, in an effort to ease tensions triggered by President Trump's verbal attacks on the pontiff over his opposition to the US-Israeli war in Iran. The visit also comes amid friction between Washington and Rome over the conflict and its broader implications.
Reports from multiple outlets indicate the Trump administration has decided to cancel the planned deployment of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Germany, a move that has sparked mixed reactions in Europe. While some German politicians welcome the decision, defense officials warn it could widen a capability gap in European deterrence.
US President Donald Trump says he will review Iran's new peace proposal but doubts it will be acceptable, as Israeli airstrikes kill civilians in Lebanon and tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's deputy foreign minister says the ball is in Washington's court, ready for talks or war.
Middle Eastern governments are reviving proposals for overland pipelines and new rail-sea corridors as wartime disruptions threaten the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea. Led by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the UAE, these efforts aim to link the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean, with Syria positioning itself as a potential energy hub.
Cuba's government has rejected new US sanctions announced by President Donald Trump, calling them 'unilateral coercive measures' and 'collective punishment.' The sanctions target individuals and entities in key sectors of Cuba's economy, and come as Cubans marched in Havana for International Workers' Day.
A humpback whale nicknamed 'Timmy' by German media was released into the North Sea on Saturday after being transported by barge from German waters where it had been stranded since March. The privately funded rescue effort, financed by two German entrepreneurs, was approved despite skepticism from marine experts about the animal's chances of survival. Witnesses and drone footage showed the whale swimming freely after release, though its long-term fate remains uncertain.
Amid the ongoing US-Israel conflict, Iran has intensified its crackdown on dissent, executing at least 21 people and arresting over 4,000 on national security charges since February, according to UN human rights chief Volker Türk. Reports also detail a sharp rise in executions in 2025 and the imprisonment of Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, while exiled opposition figures like Reza Pahlavi seek to rally international attention.
Italian racing driver and four-time Paralympic gold medallist Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59. Known for his resilience after losing both legs in a 2001 crash, he inspired many with his sporting achievements and relentless positivity.
President Trump formally notified Congress that hostilities with Iran have terminated due to a ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorization. The move comes as the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline passed, with the administration rejecting the law as unconstitutional and facing criticism from Democrats.
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement provisionally entered into force on Friday, creating one of the world's largest free trade areas with over 700 million consumers. The deal eliminates most tariffs but faces opposition from French farmers and a pending EU court ruling on its legality.
According to multiple reports, Ukraine's insistence on accelerated EU accession is creating friction with European leaders, who are exploring alternative integration models. While some EU members favor gradual approaches, others, including Hungary, remain opposed, and the European Commission reportedly estimates Ukraine needs 10-15 more years to meet membership requirements.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah will return from injury before the season ends, but conflicting reports from Egyptian officials suggest the forward may miss the rest of the Premier League campaign. Salah’s departure from Anfield and his World Cup participation are both in focus.
Ministers and experts from more than 50 countries gathered in Santa Marta for the first conference dedicated to transitioning away from coal, oil and gas. Hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, the talks produced agreed outcomes and plans for further cooperation, even as major emitters stayed away and details of the next meeting remain unsettled.
Paris Saint-Germain remain six points clear at the top of Ligue 1 after a 3-0 win at Angers, but a subsequent 2-2 draw with Lorient and injuries to Achraf Hakimi and Vitinha complicate their preparations for the Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich.
Pavel Talankin's Oscar statuette went missing after TSA agents at JFK airport confiscated it, saying it could be used as a weapon. The award was packed in a box and checked, but never arrived in Frankfurt. Lufthansa later confirmed it had found the statuette and was arranging its return.
The Trump administration has told Congress that hostilities with Iran have 'terminated' due to a ceasefire, arguing the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline for congressional approval no longer applies. The claim has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and legal experts, who dispute the interpretation.
Hong Kong authorities issued a strong statement on Friday condemning foreign media and 'anti-China forces' for attempting to 'sugarcoat' the criminal acts of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai, after he was awarded a press freedom prize by Germany's Deutsche Welle and Reporters Without Borders ranked the city 140th globally in its latest index. The statement also dismissed the index as biased, while rights groups point to a recent case of a French journalist being denied entry as evidence of growing press restrictions.
A Republican lawmaker in New Hampshire invited Holocaust denier Germar Rudolf to testify before a state committee and sought to add a member of his group to the state's Holocaust education commission. The amendment failed, but the incident has drawn concern from lawmakers and advocates.
As the 60-day deadline set by the War Powers Resolution approaches for the US-Iran conflict, President Trump asserts he does not need congressional authorization to continue military operations, while lawmakers explore legal challenges. The deadline, which falls on May 1, has sparked debate over the limits of presidential war powers and the role of Congress.