Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants. Source link
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World Cup 2026: Is FIFA destroying the American matchday experience by banning tailgating? | International Sports News
Tailgating likely banned at key US World Cup venues as organisers prioritise security and control/ AI Image For many people travelling to the United States for the World Cup, the idea of an American matchday arrives already formed, shaped as much by familiarity as by experience. It leans into a well-worn Hollywood image: hot dogs…
Prominent Palestinian prisoner assaulted three times in a month, family says
Since the deadly Hamas-led attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023, which triggered the Gaza war, UN agencies and Israeli rights groups have reported an increase in claims of abuse of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, including routine beatings, sexual violence, starvation and severe medical negligence. Dozens of Palestinians are reported to have died in detention…
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn’t leave in May
Thom Tillis, an influential Republican senator on the committee which oversees nominations for the Federal Reserve chair, has threatened to block Warsh’s confirmation. If Warsh is not confirmed before Powell’s term expires, he plans to stay on temporarily in the post. Source link
Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks after Israel-Lebanon talks in US
Israel strikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel, a day after rare direct negotiations. Source link
South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US
Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa. Source link
Four killed and several injured after school shooting in Turkey
It comes a day after 16 people were injured after an ex-student opened fire at another high school, also in the south of the country. Source link
Trump warns that UK trade deal 'can always be changed'
The US president says he gave the UK a “better” deal than he had to in an interview on Wednesday. Source link
More than 200 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attack return home
The survivors of the US attack on Iranian vessel Iris Dena, which claimed the lives of 104 people, were among those repatriated. Source link
Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war
Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax. Source link