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Hamas frees Israeli-American hostage in goodwill move before Trump visit

The Israeli military confirmed that Edan Alexander had been turned over to the Red Cross and was being brought to Israeli forces

S&P 500 hits March high as US-China tariff cuts ease trade war fears

Stocks are surging on Wall Street after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war.

Pope Leo XIV urges journalist release, also backs free speech, press

Leo received a standing ovation as he entered the Vatican auditorium for his first meeting with representatives of the general public

Russian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin turns down ceasefire proposal

The US and European governments have made a concerted push to stop the fighting, which has killed tens of thousands of soldiers on both sides

Australian prime minister names new Cabinet that drops Israel critic

Albanese named the 30 lawmakers who will fill Cabinet and outer-ministry positions after his centre-left Labor Party won a landslide victory in the May 3 elections

Israeli strike on school-turned-shelter kills at least 16 people in Gaza

The Israeli military says it only targets militants and blames civilian deaths on Hamas because its fighters operate in densely populated areas

Trump visiting Gulf Arab states while crises escalate in Gaza, Iran

Trump will focus his attention on three energy-rich nations home to existing or planned Trump-branded real estate projects

House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts of upto $880 bn to help cover tax

Democrats said the cuts are shameful and essentially amount to another attempt to repeal of Obamacare

Trump's reshaping of higher education tests US' appeal for int'l students

American universities, home to many programmes at the top of their fields, have long appealed to students around the world hoping to pursue research and get a foothold in the US job market

Asian shares advance as details awaited on progress in China-US trade talks

Investors are also watching for developments in other flashpoints including clashes between India and Pakistan, the war in Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East

1 killed, 32 injured in collision of bus, SUV on Los Angeles area freeway

The preliminary investigation suggests that the SUV became disabled for unknown reasons in a lane and the tour bus then collided with the rear of the SUV

Hamas agrees to free last living US hostage in Gaza, says Trump envoy

The announcement of the first hostage release since Israel shattered a ceasefire in March comes shortly before Trump visits the Middle East this week

No decision made on gifting Trump jet to use as Air Force One, says Qatar

The Qatari government acknowledged discussions between the two countries about the possible transfer of a plane to be used temporarily as Trump's Air Force One, but denied that the jet is being gifted

Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire, says he'll be 'waiting for Putin' in Turkey

His comments came after US President Donald Trump insisted Ukraine accept Russia's latest offer of holding direct talks in Turkey on Thursday

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza; extends Mother's Day wishes

It was the first time that Leo had returned to the loggia since he first appeared to the world on Thursday evening following his remarkable election as pope, the first from the United States

Bayern Munich hand last home win for Thomas Müller amid title clebration

Thomas Mller led Bayern Munich's Bundesliga title celebrations after helping the team beat Borussia Mnchengladbach 2-0 in his last home game for the club.

Zelenskyy welcomes Russian overtures, insists ceasefire before peace talks

Calling it a positive sign, he said that the entire world has been waiting for this for a very long time

Sevilla fan breaks into team's training grounds after loss vs Celta Vigo

A large group of Sevilla fans forced their way onto the premises of the club's training grounds after their anger at the team's bad season boiled over following another loss.

Ligue 1: Marseille, Monaco seal Champions League spots with impressive win

Marseille and Monaco sealed spots in next season's Champions League while Ligue 1 champion Paris Saint-Germain beat last-placed Montpellier 4-1 with a Goncalo Ramos hat trick.

Sorloth scores fastest La Liga hat-trick as Atletico blasts Real Sociedad

Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth scored four goals in the first half hour and set a record for the fastest hat trick in La Liga history to fuel a 4-0 rout of Real Sociedad.