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Several news outlets falsely reported Somaliland's government called for Ilhan Omar's extradition, based on an unofficial X post. The rumors follow JD Vance's accusations of immigration fraud. Get the facts behind the misinformation.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reverses decision to block Latin Patriarch from Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa will have full access to the site.

Four masked men stole paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse from the Magnani Rocca Foundation in Parma, Italy. The heist occurred on March 22, with the thieves making off with artworks worth millions. The investigation is ongoing.

The UN's historic vote to label transatlantic slavery as the 'gravest crime against humanity' has galvanized the African Union's reparations campaign, with Ghana's President John Mahama leading the charge against Western resistance. The resolution, passed by 123 states, marks a pivotal step in the g

A massive humpback whale, estimated at 15 tons, has been stranded on a sandbank in Lübeck Bay since Monday, prompting an urgent international rescue operation.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will limit women's Olympic sports to biological females starting 2028, implementing a 'once-in-a-lifetime' SRY gene test to exclude transgender women and those with differences in sexual development (DSD). The policy, led by IOC president Kirsty Coventry, ai

Donald Trump's trip to China rescheduled for May 14-15 due to Iran war. Trump to host Xi Jinping in reciprocal visit later this year.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's ratings have fallen as economic challenges threaten his leadership ahead of the November election, according to a recent poll. A survey shows growing public concern about the country's direction, with a potential hung parliament looming.

Six people were killed in Russian attacks across four Ukrainian regions in 24 hours, as Ukraine and the U.S. continue negotiations to end the war. Diplomats face challenges in addressing Russia's demands and U.S. policy shifts on sanctions.

A drone attack on El-Daein Teaching Hospital in Sudan killed 64 people, including children and medical staff, during Eid celebrations, according to the WHO. The strike further devastates healthcare access amid ongoing civil war.

BTS, the world's most popular K-pop group, made a triumphant return to Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square after a three-year hiatus, drawing thousands to a historic concert that redefined the city's cultural scene.

Pacific island nations are appealing for international aid as oil prices surge, threatening their energy security and economies. Leaders in Samoa, Tonga, and Papua New Guinea warn of potential fuel shortages and rising costs due to global energy shocks, with some urging caution against panic buying.

Rare action began peacefully but ‘degenerated into vandalism’ according to state-run newspaper Five people have been arrested in Cuba for acts of “vandalism” after a small group of protesters broke into a provincial office of the Cuban Communist party and set fire to computers and furniture. The inc

The Palestinian armed group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from "aggression" by the US and Israel.

The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.

Security had been increased at Jewish public institutions following an earlier incident in Rotterdam.

The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.

The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.

Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.

A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.

The guitar was used by David Gilmour on some of Pink Floyd's best-known albums, including Dark Side of the Moon.

Bolivian interior ministry says Sebastián Marset is being extradited to US, where he’s wanted for money laundering Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Sebastián Marset, an alleged Uruguayan drug trafficker and one of South America’s most wanted criminals, ha

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

A vehicle was deliberately rammed into Temple Israel near Detroit on Thursday, injuring a security guard. Governor Gretchen Whitmer condemned the attack as antisemitic hate, while the FBI investigates it as a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.