Three women linked to Islamic State arrested in Australia on return from Syria
Three women who allegedly supported IS were arrested after they flew home to Australia for the first time in years. Source link
Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war
Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation. Source link
Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig
A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say. Source link
New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties. Source link
Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent. Source link
Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
On 30 April, the US embassy in Beirut suggested a meeting between Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would give Lebanon
Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla
The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as “piracy”, while Israel’s foreign ministry called the flotilla a “PR stunt”. Source link
Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
“It does seem as though escalation in the war is back on the table, be it in the guise of the US continuing its blockade
France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks
The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk. Source link
Indonesia train crash kills at least 15 female passengers
At least 15 people have died after a train collision in Bekasi, near the Indonesian capital of Jakarta. The incident happened on Monday evening when