The Force was with churchgoers at Guðríðarkirkja yesterday, where a Star Wars-themed service was held.

Congress would have to approve the proposal, and passing the savings on to drivers, rather than oil companies, would be difficult to enforce.

It was previously announced that the expanded church assembly elected Metropolitan Shio, who had served as locum tenens following the passing of the late Patriarch Ilia II, as the 142nd Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia

The Russian embassy drew attention to Britain's selective approach to children

Zakharova commented on Kallas’s expressed aspirations to serve as a mediator, emphasizing that her hopes are unlikely to materialize

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La ressortissante américaine cas contact d’hantavirus « a pris la navette communale » lors de son passage à Mangareva, rapporte le maire de la commune, Vai Gooding, qui se dit « très inquiet », tout comme sa population. La personne concernée ne présente aucun symptôme et est actuellement à Pitcairn.

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has welcomed the US government’s decision to designate the Sudan branch of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. The minister expressed his support for the decision during a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to a statement issued by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. During the call, Prince Farhan said the Kingdom supports Washington’s measures that strengthen regional stability and security.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has designated 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence, underscoring the Kingdom’s growing leadership in global AI adoption, and reaffirming AI as a top priority by supporting the nation’s AI ambitions in line with Saudi Vision 2030. With the Kingdom emerging as a global hub for data and AI, driven by the support of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the move was underscored by the Saudi Cabinet’s approval on Tuesday.

JEDDAH: During Ramadan, the city of Jeddah takes on a different spirit. Neighborhoods and house entrances are decorated with bastat (street stalls) that recall the charm of traditional markets and the authentic character of Hijazi culture. Spread across the city, these stalls form a vibrant social and cultural scene that reflects the identity of the community and the depth of its heritage.

RIYADH: In the Samhaniya neighborhood, a pocket of Diriyah, old mud-brick houses have been restored and repurposed into small shops and studios. Throughout Ramadan, the neighborhood sees a familiar surge: longer nights, busier walkways, and more spending tied to hosting, gifting, and evening gatherings. At Artisana, a Saudi brand specializing in handmade crafts, that shift is reflected in customer interest and purchasing.

RIYADH: A new art exhibition has opened at King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh, as the country celebrates Flag Day, which fell on Wednesday. The event, titled “In Love with Green,” is being held in collaboration with the Saudi Art Association and features 20 fine art paintings inspired by the Saudi flag, as well as other cultural and contemporary images and landmarks.

A man in his thirties has been sentenced to four months in prison for helping a 15-year-old girl evade the custody and supervision of her parents after taking her aboard a fishing vessel without their knowledge.

Libreville, le 08 mai 2026 – Le Ministre de la Mer, de la Pêche et de l'Économie Bleue, Aimé Martial Massamba, a procédé ce vendredi 08 mai 2026 à la relance officielle des activités de la Station Piscicole de la Peyrie (Estuaire). Créée en 1952, la Station Piscicole de la Peyrie constitue l'une des plus anciennes infrastructures aquacoles du Gabon. Véritable centre de démonstration piscicole, elle a historiquement joué un rôle majeur dans la production et la fourniture d'alevins de (...) - PÊCHE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

En visite officielle à Luanda, le Président de la République Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema et son homologue angolais João Lourenço ont signé trois accords de coopération destinés à renforcer les relations entre le Gabon et l'Angola. Ces conventions concernent notamment l'agriculture, la gestion des ressources forestières, la sécurité ainsi que le transport maritime. Concrètement, ces accords pourraient permettre au Gabon de développer davantage sa production agricole, renforcer les (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

An unusually large earthquake struck between Ok Glacier and Þórisjökull shortly after 2 p.m. today.

Parliament is set to vote during its May 2026 plenary session on the provisional agreement on a regulation aimed at shielding the EU steel market from the effects of global over-capacity. For the products covered, the regulation introduces lower import quotas and doubles the customs duty applied to imports exceeding the agreed quota, increasing it from 25 % to 50 %. The regulation also introduces stricter product traceability requirements and provides for frequent reviews of its scope. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The United Kingdom's defence industry is being reshaped by Russia's war against Ukraine, intensifying strategic competition and resulting in a pledge to raise defence spending to 2.5 % of GDP. The UK 2025 Strategic Defence Review places industry at the centre of national security, linking nuclear renewal, munitions expansion and digital integration to procurement reform, innovation funding and an 'always on' mobilisation base. It reinforces a North Atlantic Treaty Organization-first posture, prioritises autonomy and artificial intelligence, and seeks to align economic growth with credible combat readiness. Expert assessments diverge on implementation. Some regard the review as a credible blueprint for restoring military strength through clearer prioritisation, industrial reform and technological acceleration. Others question whether funding at 2.5 % of GDP will suffice without harder trade-offs, structural procurement change and measurable benchmarks for technological adoption. Concerns focus on delivery risk, adapting force structures to modern warfare, recruitment constraints and the challenge of translating innovation rhetoric into scalable production at pace. European Union-UK defence cooperation reflects both strategic convergence and institutional friction. Deep industrial interdependence coexists with caps on third-country participation, which limit UK access to EU programmes, and unresolved questions of sovereignty and financial contribution. The 19 May 2025 Security and Defence Partnership established a structured political framework for dialogue and cooperation on Ukraine, cyber issues, hybrid threats and industrial collaboration, yet negotiations on fuller participation in EU programmes have stalled. The European Parliament has welcomed closer engagement and framed the UK as a key strategic partner, while many experts argue that pragmatic inclusion, regulatory alignment and strengthened industrial integration are essential to a credible European defence architecture in an era of heightened geopolitical turmoil. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Parliament and Council negotiators reached agreement on the revision of the 2012 Victims' Rights Directive on 10 December 2025. The revised text strengthens the rights, support and protection of victims of crime, in particular by facilitating the reporting of crimes and improving the support services to victims with specific needs. Parliament is due to vote on the formal adoption of the agreed text during the May plenary session. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

During its May 2026 plenary session, Parliament is due to vote on whether to give its consent to the conclusion of a new protocol to the existing EU fisheries partnership agreement with the government of the Cook Islands. The new protocol would grant fishing opportunities to EU vessels in the Cook Islands' waters while also promoting the country’s sustainable management of fisheries resources. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

President Donald Trump wants to resurface the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool by July 4. A D.C.-area foundation claims he failed to get federal reviews.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- French Emmanuel Macron briefly interrupted proceedings at a youth forum hosted at the University of Nairobi on Monday after calling out sections of the audience for disrupting a speaker during discussions at the Africa Forward Summit.

[Premium Times] The court issued the order after the prosecution sought to tender extra-judicial statements attributed to the coup suspects and accompanying video recordings as evidence.

The Malawi CSO-led Black Economic Empowerment Movement (MaBLEM) has come out strongly in defence of Pacific Limited, accusing sections of the public and stakeholders of unfairly targeting the Malawian-owned company over the electricity blackout that hit Limbe during the recent rainy season.   In a hard-hitting statement released Monday, MaBLEM said its independent investigations found […] The post MaBLEM Defends Pacific Limited Over Limbe Blackout, Warns Against “Economic Witch-Hunt” of Indigenous Investors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has made an impassioned call for Malawians and the corporate world to take a leading role in reviving and transforming football in the country, warning that raw talent continues to rot in villages because of neglect, poor infrastructure, and lack of investment. R repor Bushiri made the remarks on Sunday as the […] The post Bushiri Pumps Over K200 Million Into Malawi Football Talent Hunt, Calls on Citizens and Companies to Rescue the Game appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In the upcoming fourth round, Rublev will face the winner of the match between American Brandon Nakashima and Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili, the latter having secured his spot by winning the qualifying rounds

Previously, the Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated that negotiations must consider the concerns of not only Ukraine but also Russia

On Monday, an expanded meeting of the Georgian Church was held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi, where 39 members of the Synod voted for a new patriarch; 57-year-old Bishop Shio, who served as locum tenens for Patriarch Ilia II, who died on March 17, received 22 votes and was elected the new patriarch

Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand previously announced that Ottawa had added 23 more individuals and five entities to its sanction lists against Russia

In mid-August 2025, a Russian-US summit took place at a military base near Anchorage, Alaska