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Prosecutors accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of operating a criminal enterprise involving sex trafficking, racketeering, and threatening former girlfriend Cassie with the release of personal videos to maintain control over her.

Pakistan’s information minister asserted the country has “the upper hand” following recent clashes, attributing a “victory” to US intervention for a ceasefire.

The United States and China have agreed to a temporary reduction in the tariffs they impose on each other’s imports, marking a significant—if short-term—easing in trade tensions between the two economic powers.

Pope Leo XIV prioritises global peace, using his first address to advocate for “unarmed peace” while addressing contemporary conflicts, especially in light of his opposition to US politics and environmental issues.

The US played a crucial role in mediating a ceasefire after four days of intense hostilities, but analysts caution against expecting lasting peace due to underlying tensions.

Cliff Notes Turkish Tufts University student back in Boston after release from Louisiana detention center Rumeysa Ozturk returned to Boston on Saturday, one day after her release from a detention…

Argentina’s Supreme Court discovered 83 boxes of Nazi materials, including propaganda and photographs, while preparing for a museum project.

The first white South Africans, mainly Afrikaners, have been granted refugee status and departed for the US, following a program initiated by President Trump aimed at alleged persecution in South Africa.

Bangladesh’s interim government has banned all activities of the Awami League, led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, pending a trial over last year’s anti-government protest deaths.

Cliff Notes – Pakistan says India fired missiles at air bases Escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan has resulted in missile exchanges, with India firing at three air bases…

Cliff Notes – FAKE News by SKY NEWS Recent videos supporting Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the 313 Brigade have surfaced on social media, featuring scenes from Markaz Taiba Mosque in Muridke,…

Robert Prevost, elected as Pope Leo XIV, is the first US candidate to lead the Catholic Church, holding dual citizenship in the US and Peru.

Luxembourg’s Xavier Bettel and Finland’s Elina Valtonen expressed optimism about Johann Wadephul’s appointment, highlighting a government capable of action in Germany.

India’s high commissioner stated that India will respond to any escalation from Pakistan “proportionally and in exactly the same light,” following recent missile strikes on alleged terrorist sites in Pakistan after an attack in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.

Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old cardinal from Chicago, has been elected as the first American Pope, taking the name Leo XIV.

The term “moving day” signifies the dynamic shifts in cardinal votes, reflecting changing support among candidates during the voting process.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, vowed retaliation against India for a missile strike that killed at least 31 civilians, asserting that India “will now have to pay the price” for its actions.

India and Pakistan’s deadly strikes have left tensions high in the region as the leaders of both countries decide what their next move should be. 

A US-UK trade deal is expected to be announced today, which will see tariffs reduced. 

Raul Celis Lopez, a 70-year-old journalist, was shot in the head in Iquitos while en route to work, indicating a targeted assassination.

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles from near the eastern port city of Monsanto, reaching distances of up to 800 kilometres before landing in the sea.

India’s recent airstrikes in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir have escalated tensions following a militant attack, with Delhi claiming to target “terrorist camps” while Pakistan alleges civilian casualties.

🌍 World News Briefing – 7 May 2025 It’s a moody start to the week in Europe with chilly winds sweeping the continent, while in Asia, dry heat stokes cross-border…

UK and India sign trade deal that will see tariffs reduced on products like whisky and gin, with expectations of a £25.5bn increase in bilateral trade. The agreement could see the UK economy be boosted by around £5bn a year – and marks the largest trade deal established by the UK since Brexit. 

India has launched missile attacks on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. So far, at least 19 people have been killed and 38 injured.  Pakistan says it has shot down five Indian air jets.