A federal judge ruled that policies that make it harder for people from countries on President Donald Trump’s travel ban list are discriminatory and unlawful. Those policies have resulted in the agency placing a hold on the processing of applications from people from the 39 countries that are the subject of full or partial travel bans.
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi in Iran hospital after 'cardiac crisis', foundation says. Foundation: "Catastrophic deterioration of her health, including two episodes of complete loss of consciousness and a severe cardiac crisis" She suffered multiple heart attacks while imprisoned before undergoing emergency surgery in 2022, her supporters say.
Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest. Her sentence has been reduced as part of a prisoner amnesty for a Buddhist holiday. She spent almost 15 years as a political prisoner under house arrest between 1989 and 2010. The daughter of Myanmar’s martyred independence hero Gen. Aung San remains a central figure in the pro-democracy movement.
Orleans Parish Registrar says early voting is higher than expected. Voters without a party affiliation must choose between the two parties. There are also five amendments to the state's constitution that need to be voted on before they go into effect. The state Supreme Court will hold a vote on the constitution on Tuesday.
Hezbollah has recently been using small drones controlled by fibre-optic cables to hit Israeli tanks. Israel believes Hezbollah imports the civilian drones from China or Iran, then marries each one to a grenade or similar explosive device. The result is a nearly invisible, highly precise weapon that allows Hezbollah to carry out target attacks.
Germany's defence minister says US troop withdrawal is "foreseeable" Nato spokeswoman Allison Hart said the alliance was "working with the US to understand the details" Two senior US lawmakers from Trump's Republican party said they were "very concerned by the decision to withdraw a US brigade from Germany"
The maker of the abortion pill mifepristone asked the Supreme Court on Saturday to block an appellate court ruling that cut off mail-order access to the drug. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill sued the FDA last month, saying its regulations undermined the state’s ban on abortions at all stages of pregnancy.
Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war. Trump tells Congress the Iran war 'terminated' during an ongoing ceasefire. He argued he did not need to meet a deadline for legislative approval of the war. The legal clock tied to wartime powers should no longer apply.
At least 40 species of dragonflies and damselflies are endemic to the Western Ghats. But at least 79 additional species that were previously reported in the region were not found. This is an almost 35% decline in the number of dragonfly and damsel species in the area. The findings were made in a study funded by the Indian government.
The president said he would let reporters know whether he accepted or rejected the Iranian offer soon. According to the War Powers Resolution of 1973, the president must seek authorization for war from Congress after a military operation reaches its 60th day in action. Trump has insisted that because a temporary ceasefire went into effect on April 8, he does not need Congress' authorization.
President Donald Trump spoke at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches. He said West Palm Beach has been "incredible" He also hinted at a role in Palm Beach International Airport's rebranding. The Forum Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It is a forum for public discussion and engagement.
A federal judge ruled that policies that make it harder for people from countries on President Donald Trump’s travel ban list are discriminatory and unlawful. Those policies have resulted in the agency placing a hold on the processing of applications from people from the 39 countries that are the subject of full or partial travel bans.
Spirit had filed for bankruptcy twice, most recently in August 2025. The airline had lost more than $2.5 billion since the start of the COVID pandemic. The Iran War has pushed up the costs of oil and jet fuel prices, forcing the airline to turn to the Trump administration for assistance.
The whale had been dubbed Timmy, after the first sandbank that he was stranded on. Since then, the mammal became repeatedly stranded in shallow waters. Some experts say the animal may have lost its way while swimming after a shoal of herring or during migration. The whale swam a little, then got stuck again, then swam some more.
Iran is holding to its plan to continue to control the Strait of Hormuz. The administration is currently reviewing a 14-point proposal from Tehran. It demands a one-month deadline to reopen the Strait and lift the U.S. naval blockade. The offer may involve reopening the Strait in exchange for sanctions relief and a return to nuclear negotiations.