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Houthi rebels launch boat-borne attack against Greek-owned ship in Red Sea

Yemen's military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the attack, identifying the vessel targeted as the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier Tutor

G7 agrees to use frozen Russian assets for $50 billion loan for Ukraine

The US proposal involves engineering a $50 billion loan to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia that would use interest earned on profits from Russia's frozen central bank assets

South Africa political parties form unity govt amid Prez election deadline

The lawmakers are also expected to elect Parliament's new speaker and deputy speaker, choices that will be determined by negotiations

Hollywood A-listers line up behind Biden. Will their support matter in Nov?

Celebrities are increasingly lending their star power to President Joe Biden, hoping to energise their fans to vote for him in November and to entice donors to pony up for his reelection effort

US presidential election prime target for foreign disinformation: Officials

Russia was the top threat, one of the officials said, noting that its main objective was to degrade public support for Ukraine as well as decrease confidence in American democracy in general

After rare flash flood emergency, Florida prepares for more heavy rainfall

Wednesday's downpours and subsequent flooding blocked roads, floated vehicles and delayed the Florida Panthers on their way to Stanley Cup games in Canada against the Edmonton Oilers

G7 summit opens with deal to use Russia's frozen assets for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be on hand and is expected to sign a separate bilateral security agreement with US President Joe Biden

US restrictions on asylum-seekers may violate international law: UNHCR

The UN refugee agency chief criticised Biden administration plans to enact new restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the border seen by some as a political manoeuvre ahead of national elections

China's Li visits NZ, where security fears vie with trade hopes on agenda

China's No. 2 official, Li is the first Chinese premier to visit New Zealand since a 2017 visit by Li Keqiang. He will also visit Australia and Malaysia, China's Foreign Ministry said this week

Senators blast health, police officials over illegal sales of e-cigarettes

Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee expressed frustration and exasperation while questioning officials from the Food and Drug Administration and Justice Department

Three deputies shot while responding to Illinois home, suspect also wounded

VanVickle initially tried to walk away from reporters after giving a statement without more detail but responded to shouted questions by saying everyone injured is in good condition

G7 Summit: Biden, Zelenskyy to sign deal to use Russian cash to help Kyiv

The international group of wealthy democracies has been discussing ways of using the more than $260 billion in Russian assets frozen outside the country

President Biden faces first lawsuit over new asylum crackdown at border

The order Biden issued last week would limit asylum processing once encounters with migrants between ports of entry reach 2,500 per day

Russian forces launch deadly attacks on Ukraine ahead of G7 Summit; 9 dead

Ukrainian authorities said that along with the nine killed, 29 others, including five children, were wounded when Russian missiles hit an apartment block in Kryvyi Rih

Emmanuel Macron suspends controversial voting reform in New Caledonia

The French government has extended an overnight curfew across the archipelago until June 1

Some progress on inflation but just one rate cut this year likely: Fed

Though inflation has tumbled from a peak of 9.1 per cent two years ago, it remains too high for the Fed's liking

Russia, largely excluded from global sports, hosts athletes at Brics Games

Since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia has been frozen out of the most prominent international competitions and sports associations

More than 80 passengers killed in latest boat accident: Congo President

It was the latest deadly boat accident in the central African country where overloading is often blamed, including in February when dozens lost their lives after an overloaded boat sank.

Fed likely to scale back plans for rate cuts as inflation persists

The Fed's rate policies typically have a significant impact on the costs of mortgages, auto loans, credit card rates and other forms of consumer and business borrowing

UK economy flatlines in April in blow to Conservatives ahead of elections

The Office for National Statistics said wet weather dampened consumer spending and construction during the month