Malta's golden passport scheme breaks EU law, top court rules
The scheme lets people become citizens after paying, buying or renting property of a certain value, and donating to charity.
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Gaza medic detained during deadly Israeli attack released, Red Crescent says
Assad al-Nassasra was missing for weeks following last month's attack, in which 15 emergency workers were killed by Israeli troops.
How Spain powered back to life from unprecedented national blackout
However diversified Spain's energy mix is, the blackout required an enormous effort to get back up and running.
Spain rules out cyber attack - but what could have caused power cut?
The Spanish grid operator said the preliminary assessment suggests there was no cyber attack.
Pressure mounts to probe Kenya police and army after BBC exposé
A BBC investigation identifies members of the security forces who shot dead protesters last June.
CDU/CSU nominates Johann Wadephul as German Foreign Minister
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Indian government bans 16 Pakistani YouTube channels in India
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Ultraconservatives are pushing for a pope like them. It might not happen.
The promotion of conservative candidates from some corners started almost immediately after Francis’s death was announced.
Opposition sails to victory in Trinidad and Tobago
Kamla Persad-Bissessar is set to become the next prime minister after her United National Congress party won.
What Canada’s election results mean for Canadians, Trump and U.S. tariffs
Mark Carney’s Liberal Party is projected to win a federal election that played out against a backdrop of Trump’s trade war and annexation threats.
She tried to expose Russia’s brutal detention system — and ended up dead
A consortium of international journalists continued the work of Viktoriia Roshchyna, who was investigating reports of torture and detention of Ukrainian civilians in occupied Ukraine.
China says it won’t ‘kneel’ to U.S., urges countries to resist bullying
As the trade war between the two economic giants continues, Beijing declared that “bowing to a bully is like drinking poison to quench a thirst.”
Iran blames 'negligence' for port blast as death toll rises to 70
The interior minister said "some individuals deemed responsible" for Saturday's blast at Shahid Rajaee are being questioned.
Trump made Carney's turnaround victory possible
Mark Carney's party pull off an election win that once looked near-impossible, until the US president targeted Canada.
Los Angeles Police release body cam footage of armed standoff between officers and wife of Weezer bassist
Crime and law Related articles 29 April 2025: Los Angeles Police release body cam footage of armed standoff between officers and wife of Weezer bassist 26 April 2025: Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal charges involving murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian
Grief turns to fear in Kashmir as Indian forces crack down after attack
Kashmiris have denounced last week’s deadly militant assault on tourists in Pahalgam but fear they will be caught in the widening Indian clampdown.
Russian Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik dies in car bombing assassination in Moscow
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Related articles 29 April 2025: Russian Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik dies in car bombing assassination in Moscow 2 April 2025: White House announces immediate halt to U.S. military aid for Ukraine 2 April 2025: Trump, Starmer talk
In stunning comeback, Carney’s Liberals win Canada’s federal election
The projected result marked a reversal in fortunes for a party that was on track for a historic wipeout only months ago and capped a campaign upended by Trump.
Stunt pilot Rob Holland dies after crashing experimental aircraft
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Disasters and accidents Related articles 26 April 2025: Lion mauls, kills teenage girl in Kenya 21 April 2025: Several tourists die in cable car crash in south of Naples, Italy 20 April 2025: Sandstorm in Iraq leaves thousands hospitalised 17 April 2025: No survivors
How African popes changed Christianity - and gave us Valentine's Day
Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago.
Police arrest two in connection with theft of Secretary Kristi Noem's bag
The Homeland Security chief had her handbag stolen as she was dining out in Washington with her family on Easter Sunday.
Hope and fear as tourists trickle back to Kashmir town after attack
The escalation in tensions means it could be years before tourism and businesses thrive again in Kashmir.
World court opens hearings on Israel’s aid obligations to Palestinians
The United Nations had asked the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion on Israel’s obligations to facilitate aid under international law.
Suryavanshi, 14, makes history with stunning IPL century
Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes history as the youngest player to score a century in men's T20s.
Watch: Crew survives after powerboat goes airborne and crashes
The race team told BBC News that both drivers were treated, released, and are recovering well, though still sore.
'Everything went off': How Spain and Portugal's massive power cut unfolded
Residents stuck on trains, phones not working, checkouts off: How a massive power cut caused chaos.
Watch: Traffic chaos as Spain and Portugal face power outages
From traffic lights turning off in Spain, to Metro stations plunged into darkness in Portugal - power outages have caused havoc.
Child damages €50m Rothko painting in Dutch museum
It is not yet clear who will be held responsible for the cost of repairing Rothko's Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8.
Israel spy chief to step down after row with PM exposes deepening rifts
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar accused each other of lies or inaccuracies in sworn depositions.
Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outage
Spain declares a national emergency as millions of people are left without power amid chaotic scenes.
Three US citizen children, one with cancer, deported to Honduras, lawyers say
Trump's border czar Tom Homan says the mothers had made the choice for their citizen children to be removed with them.
Rosenberg: What's Putin trying to achieve by calling a three-day ceasefire?
Vladimir Putin calls a three-day ceasefire in May, coinciding with events marking the 80th anniversary of World War Two's end.
