Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries. Read full story Author:
Temperatures to fall this week after the bank holiday
After last week’s warmth, the first full week of May will be noticeably cooler. Read full story Author:
Squishy toy trend caused ‘traumatising’ burns
A 10-year-old girl could be scarred for life after taking part in the viral social media trend. Read full story Author:
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital
The long-time champion of Trump and former New York mayor is in hospital, according to his spokesman. Read full story Author:
Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations
The attack comes as the Kremlin prepares to hold a scaled-back military parade on Saturday. Read full story Author:
Modi’s BJP conquers Bengal, one of India’s toughest political frontiers
West Bengal’s verdict could reshape not just the state’s politics, but the future trajectory of Modi’s BJP. Read full story Author:
Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill by Mail
A lower-court ruling had reinstated a Food and Drug Administration requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone. Go to Source Author: Ann E. Marimow …
Oil Jumps as Iran Resists Trump’s Offer to Help Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran. Read full story (NYT subscription required) …
Poisonous black rain falls in Russia as Ukraine strikes oil facilities
Residents of Tuapse, on the Black Sea, complained of an inadequate government response and coverup of what they say is a huge environmental and health disaster. Go to Source Author: …
China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves
With President Trump’s visit to Beijing looming, China is pushing Iran to negotiate even as its companies export material that could be used by Iran’s military. Go to Source Author: …
Trump Says U.S. Will Help Stranded Ships Leave Strait of Hormuz
President Trump offered few details on how the new program, which he called Project Freedom, would work, but said interference would be dealt with “forcefully.” Go to Source Author: Zolan …
Rubio expected to meet with Leo amid Trump’s clash with pope on Iran
The secretary of state is set to travel to Italy this week, a Vatican official said. Observers view the trip as an attempt to patch up ties with the Vatican …
A Long, Strange Trip: How the G.O.P. Came to Embrace Psychedelic Drugs
For decades, conservatives were adamantly opposed to the use of drugs like psilocybin and LSD. Now, the Trump administration has made a sharp pivot. Go to Source Author: Andrew Jacobs …
Blanche Says Others Who Post ‘86 47’ Message Won’t Be Charged Like Comey
The acting attorney general said such messages were “posted constantly” and said the Justice Department had gathered other evidence against the former F.B.I. director, but declined to describe it. Go …
In a Reversal, Doctors From Countries Under Trump’s Travel Ban Are Allowed to Stay in U.S.
In a reversal, the Trump administration has exempted foreign physicians from a visa application freeze that was pushing many out of jobs in underserved areas. Go to Source Author: Miriam …
Cole Allen’s journey from young athlete and Caltech grad to accused gunman in D.C. attack
Cole Tomas Allen, ‘a godly person’ and indie video game developer, allegedly attempted to assassinate President Trump at the White House correspondents’ dinner. Read full story Author: Connor Sheets, Paige …
Barabak: Not too early, not too late. Here’s the sweet spot for voting in California
As ballots arrive at homes throughout the state, residents have to decide when to vote, so they can respond to late-breaking events but not risk their ballot arriving too late …
‘Finding the Third Way’
As a nation, we increasingly want our politics the way we want our news, the way we want our Sunday barbeque conversations with neighbors – and the way we want …
Polanski says police ‘should not be above scrutiny’ over Golders Green response
The Green Party leader says he apologised for reposting a tweet criticising the officers’ response because it was “not the appropriate forum”. Read full story Author:
Man and woman dead and major incident declared after explosion
Avon and Somerset Police said the incident was not believed to be terrorism related. Read full story Author: