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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (May 04) promised Israel would strike back at both Yemen&rsquo;s Houthi rebels and their Iranian backers after a missile landed near Tel Aviv&rsquo;s Ben Gurion Airport, injuring six people.
&ldquo;Israel will respond to the Huthi attack against our main airport AND, at a time and place of our choosing, to their Iranian terror masters,&rdquo; Netanyahu wrote on X, reposting a comment by President Donald Trump. &ldquo;It will not happen in one bang, but there will be many bangs,&rdquo; he added.
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Earlier in March, US President Donald Trump also blamed Iran for Houthi Strikes saying, "Let nobody be fooled! The hundreds of attacks being made by Houthi, the sinister mobsters and thugs based in Yemen, who are hated by the Yemeni people, all emanate&nbsp;from,&nbsp;and are created&nbsp;by,&nbsp;IRAN."
<h2>Defence chief warns of sevenfold retaliation</h2>
Defence Minister Israel Katz said, &ldquo;Anyone who hits us, we will hit them seven times stronger.&rdquo; 
The Israeli military confirmed the missile was fired from Yemen and evaded &ldquo;several attempts&hellip; to intercept&rdquo; it before creating a large crater by the airport&rsquo;s Terminal 3 car park. Following Sunday&rsquo;s strike, airlines including Lufthansa and Air India suspended flights to Tel Aviv until at least 6 May.
Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-hamas-war-israeli-pm-netanyahu-says-qatar-must-stop-playing-both-sides-9030915" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Israel-Hamas war: Israeli PM Netanyahu says, 'Qatar must stop playing both sides'</a>
<h2>Houthis claim solidarity with Gaza</h2>
Houthi spokesperson Yehya Saree said their fighters had &ldquo;successfully hit&rdquo; Ben Gurion with a hypersonic missile to show support for Palestinians in Gaza. 
Saree added that more attacks would follow, declaring they would continue supporting Palestinians "whatever the consequences" until the war in Gaza comes to an end.
The attack is the fourth Houthi strike on Israel in just three days. Although Israel has intercepted most of the missiles fired by the group since the war in Gaza began, Sunday&rsquo;s strike caused damage and injuries.
Following the explosion, Ben Gurion Airport temporarily suspended all departures and arrivals. Air India and several other airlines halted flights to and from Tel Aviv. Lufthansa also announced it would not resume flights until at least 6 May.

World: “Israel will respond to the Huthi attack against our main airport AND, at a time and place of our choosing, to their Iranian terror masters,” Netanyahu wrote on X.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (May 04) promised Israel would strike back at both Yemen’s Houthi rebels and their Iranian backers after a missile landed near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, injuring six people. “Israel will respond to the Huthi attack against our main airport AND, at a time and place of our choosing, to their Iranian terror masters,” Netanyahu wrote on X, reposting a comment by President Donald Trump. “It will not happen in one bang, but there will be many bangs,” he added. Also read: 'There will be bangs': Israel's Netanyahu vows action against Houthis after missile attack at Tel Aviv airport Earlier in March, US President Donald Trump also blamed Iran for Houthi Strikes saying, "Let nobody be fooled! The hundreds of attacks being made by Houthi, the sinister mobsters and thugs based in Yemen, who are hated by the Yemeni people, all emanate from, and are created by, IRAN." Defence chief warns of sevenfold retaliation Defence Minister Israel Katz said, “Anyone who hits us, we will hit them seven times stronger.” The Israeli military confirmed the missile was fired from Yemen and evaded “several attempts… to intercept” it before creating a large crater by the airport’s Terminal 3 car park. Following Sunday’s strike, airlines including Lufthansa and Air India suspended flights to Tel Aviv until at least 6 May. Watch: Israel-Hamas war: Israeli PM Netanyahu says, 'Qatar must stop playing both sides' Houthis claim solidarity with Gaza Houthi spokesperson Yehya Saree said their fighters had “successfully hit” Ben Gurion with a hypersonic missile to show support for Palestinians in Gaza. Saree added that more attacks would follow, declaring they would continue supporting Palestinians "whatever the consequences" until the war in Gaza comes to an end. The attack is the fourth Houthi strike on Israel in just three days. Although Israel has intercepted most of the missiles fired by the group since the war in Gaza began, Sunday’s strike caused damage and injuries. Following the explosion, Ben Gurion Airport temporarily suspended all departures and arrivals. Air India and several other airlines halted flights to and from Tel Aviv. Lufthansa also announced it would not resume flights until at least 6 May.

‘At a time and place of our choosing’: Netanyahu echoes Trump after Houthi attack, vows response against ‘Iranian terror masters’

Harry Kane finally won his first senior career trophy at the age of 31 after Bayer Leverkusen&rsquo;s draw to SC Freiburg on Sunday (May 4). The 2-2 draw for Leverkusen meant that Bayern Munich were officially crowned the Bundesliga champions and reclaimed their crown. The draw for Leverkusen mathematically means they won&rsquo;t be able to catch Bayern Munich on the league table as the Bavarians will lift their 34th Bundesliga title next Saturday when they host Borussia Monchengladbach.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Bayern Munich reclaim Bundesliga title<o:p></o:p></h2>
Needing three points to reclaim the Bundesliga title on matchday 32, Bayern were close to sealing the title on Saturday as they were winning 3-2 against RB Leipzig. However, a last-gasp equaliser meant Bayern were made to wait for another day to mathematically win the Bundesliga title. The point on Saturday for Bayern meant, had Leverkusen failed to win against Freiburg on Sunday they would be crowned German champions. <o:p></o:p>
Xabi Alonso&rsquo;s side did not have the best of starts as they trailed 1-0 at the break before Freiburg&rsquo;s lead was doubled by an own goal in the second half. The result meant Bayern were heading to their 34th title while Leverkusen were on the brink of defeat. <o:p></o:p>
However, Florian Wirtz (82nd) and Jonathan Tah (93rd minute) scored late on for the away side as they rescued a point, but handing the Bundesliga to Bayern.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Finally Harry Kane has his hands on a trophy<o:p></o:p></h2>
The title win means Bayern have reclaimed the title they lost to Leverkusen last season under Thomas Tuchel. On the other hand, 31-year-old Harry Kane will lift his first title on coming Saturday having seen his trophy drought come to an end. He had a trophyless spell at Tottenham Hotspur while his first season with Bayern also ended trophyless. He had previously finished runners-up in the Champions League, Premier League and League Cup with Spurs while his England career also had close trophy moments. <o:p></o:p>
Kane&rsquo;s England lost back-to-back Euro finals in 2020 (held in 2021) and 2024 while they lost to Croatia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinal.<o:p></o:p>

Harry Kane finally won his first senior career trophy at the age of 31 after Bayer Leverkusen’s defeat to SC Freiburg, crowning Bayern Munch as Bundesliga champions. World | Football | Sports

Harry Kane finally won his first senior career trophy at the age of 31 after Bayer Leverkusen’s draw to SC Freiburg on Sunday (May 4). The 2-2 draw for Leverkusen meant that Bayern Munich were officially crowned the Bundesliga champions and reclaimed their crown. The draw for Leverkusen mathematically means they won’t be able to catch Bayern Munich on the league table as the Bavarians will lift their 34th Bundesliga title next Saturday when they host Borussia Monchengladbach. Bayern Munich reclaim Bundesliga title Needing three points to reclaim the Bundesliga title on matchday 32, Bayern were close to sealing the title on Saturday as they were winning 3-2 against RB Leipzig. However, a last-gasp equaliser meant Bayern were made to wait for another day to mathematically win the Bundesliga title. The point on Saturday for Bayern meant, had Leverkusen failed to win against Freiburg on Sunday they would be crowned German champions. Xabi Alonso’s side did not have the best of starts as they trailed 1-0 at the break before Freiburg’s lead was doubled by an own goal in the second half. The result meant Bayern were heading to their 34th title while Leverkusen were on the brink of defeat. However, Florian Wirtz (82nd) and Jonathan Tah (93rd minute) scored late on for the away side as they rescued a point, but handing the Bundesliga to Bayern. ALSO READ | From Prabhsimran Singh to Rahul Tewatia five uncapped Indian batters with most IPL runs Finally Harry Kane has his hands on a trophy The title win means Bayern have reclaimed the title they lost to Leverkusen last season under Thomas Tuchel. On the other hand, 31-year-old Harry Kane will lift his first title on coming Saturday having seen his trophy drought come to an end. He had a trophyless spell at Tottenham Hotspur while his first season with Bayern also ended trophyless. He had previously finished runners-up in the Champions League, Premier League and League Cup with Spurs while his England career also had close trophy moments. Kane’s England lost back-to-back Euro finals in 2020 (held in 2021) and 2024 while they lost to Croatia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinal.

Finally! Harry Kane wins maiden career trophy as Bayern Munich reclaim Bundesliga title after Leverkusen draw

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday assured people of the Pahalgam terror attack retaliation, saying what they desire will certainly happen under PM Narendra Modi&rsquo;s leadership.
In other news, US President Donald Trump stated he would not pursue a third term, recognising the constitutional limitations.
Meanwhile, Israel&rsquo;s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged further action against Yemen's Houthi rebels after a missile fired from Yemen landed near Tel Aviv&rsquo;s Ben Gurion airport on Sunday morning.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that it is his &ldquo;responsibility to give a befitting reply to those who dare to attack&rdquo; India, and assured people of Pahalgam terror attack retaliation saying what they desire will certainly happen under PM Narendra Modi&rsquo;s leadership.
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In a recent interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press," President Donald Trump stated he would not pursue a third term, recognising the constitutional limitations.
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Israel&rsquo;s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged further action against Yemen's Houthi rebels after a missile fired from Yemen landed near Tel Aviv&rsquo;s Ben Gurion airport on Sunday morning. According to Israeli authorities, four people were injured in the blast, with two more hurt while trying to reach a shelter.
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US President Donald Trump seems to be taking credit for good reports but deflecting the blame for his economic failures, which have surfaced recently, to former president Joe Biden.
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Amritsar&rsquo;s Rural Police arrested two men on Saturday (May 03) for allegedly passing on sensitive details and images of military installations in Punjab to Pakistani intelligence handlers.
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Air India and several other airlines, including Germany's Lufthansa, British Airways, and America's Delta Air Lines, have suspended flights to Tel Aviv following a missile attack close to the Ben Gurion Airport in the Israeli city on Sunday (May 1).
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US President Donald Trump has caused fresh controversy by saying he is unsure whether he needs to uphold the United States Constitution, the country&rsquo;s most important legal document.
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Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday (May 4) took a swipe at Europe, asserting that India is &ldquo;looking for partners, not preachers.&rdquo; He added that European nations are struggling to adapt to the evolving multipolar world order.
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Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag wreaked havoc in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Sunday as he hit six consecutive sixes on Sunday (May 4). Playing at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Parag entered record books by achieving the rare feat in T20 cricket. However, despite his blistering knock of 95 runs, Rajasthan Royals lost by one run in yet another close contest in IPL 2025.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday assured people of the Pahalgam terror attack retaliation, saying what they desire will certainly happen under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership. In other news, US President Donald Trump stated he would not pursue a third term, recognising the constitutional limitations. Meanwhile, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged further action against Yemen's Houthi rebels after a missile fired from Yemen landed near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport on Sunday morning. Click on the headlines for more ‘What you all desire will happen,’ assures defence minister Rajnath Singh on Pahalgam retaliation Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that it is his “responsibility to give a befitting reply to those who dare to attack” India, and assured people of Pahalgam terror attack retaliation saying what they desire will certainly happen under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership. Trump dismisses third term speculation: ‘It’s not allowed’ In a recent interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press," President Donald Trump stated he would not pursue a third term, recognising the constitutional limitations. 'There will be bangs': Israel's Netanyahu vows action against Houthis after missile attack at Tel Aviv airport Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged further action against Yemen's Houthi rebels after a missile fired from Yemen landed near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport on Sunday morning. According to Israeli authorities, four people were injured in the blast, with two more hurt while trying to reach a shelter. ‘Good parts are Trump economy, bad parts are Biden economy’: Is Trump passing blame to former president for his policies? US President Donald Trump seems to be taking credit for good reports but deflecting the blame for his economic failures, which have surfaced recently, to former president Joe Biden. 'To undermine security of armed forces...': Two held in Punjab for ‘sharing sensitive Army info’ amid Pahalgam terror attack fallout Amritsar’s Rural Police arrested two men on Saturday (May 03) for allegedly passing on sensitive details and images of military installations in Punjab to Pakistani intelligence handlers. Air India flight diverted to Abu Dhabi, several airlines suspend operations after missile attack near Tel Aviv Airport Air India and several other airlines, including Germany's Lufthansa, British Airways, and America's Delta Air Lines, have suspended flights to Tel Aviv following a missile attack close to the Ben Gurion Airport in the Israeli city on Sunday (May 1). ‘I don’t know’: Trump not sure about upholding US Constitution as his administration defies Supreme Court US President Donald Trump has caused fresh controversy by saying he is unsure whether he needs to uphold the United States Constitution, the country’s most important legal document. ‘We want partners, not preachers’: Jaishakar slams Europe over global shifts Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday (May 4) took a swipe at Europe, asserting that India is “looking for partners, not preachers.” He added that European nations are struggling to adapt to the evolving multipolar world order. 'This video was extremely misinterpreted': Babil Khan breaks silence, returns to Instagram Actor Babil Khan has made a comeback on Instagram after a brief hiatus triggered by the video in which he appeared to criticise Bollywood's toxicity went viral. In the video, the Qala actor mentioned several fellow actors, including Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, and Siddhant Chaturvedi, which sparked heated discussions online. IPL 2025: Riyan Parag hits 6 sixes in a row in KKR thriller, enters record books - Watch Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag wreaked havoc in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Sunday as he hit six consecutive sixes on Sunday (May 4). Playing at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Parag entered record books by achieving the rare feat in T20 cricket. However, despite his blistering knock of 95 runs, Rajasthan Royals lost by one run in yet another close contest in IPL 2025.

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President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/donald-trump" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> made it clear on Sunday (May 04) that he will not seek a third term in the White House, citing constitutional barriers. In an interview on NBC&rsquo;s Meet the Press, he said he intends to serve &ldquo;four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican.&rdquo;
<h2>Vance vs Rubio: Who&rsquo;s next?</h2>
When pressed on who might follow him, Trump avoided picking a single favourite but mentioned two leading figures: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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&ldquo;I think [Vance is] a fantastic, brilliant guy. Marco is great. There&rsquo;s a lot of them that are great,&rdquo; Trump told host Kristen Welker.
Asked whether Vance tops the list, he replied, &ldquo;It could very well be&hellip; I don&rsquo;t want to get involved in that.&rdquo;
<h2>Passing the MAGA torch</h2>
Trump described the MAGA movement as &ldquo;the greatest political movement in history&rdquo; and voiced his desire to hand its leadership to a capable successor. He noted there were plenty of contenders, &ldquo;many people selling the Trump 2028 hat&rdquo;, but said he was focused on completing his term.
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&ldquo;But this is not something I&rsquo;m looking to do. I&rsquo;m looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican, a great Republican to carry it forward,&rdquo; Trump said.
<h2>Why do Vance and Rubio stand out?</h2>
JD Vance has become a prominent voice in conservative circles and is now the sitting vice president. Marco Rubio, once mocked by Trump as &ldquo;Li&rsquo;l Marco,&rdquo; has risen to hold four senior posts: Secretary of State, interim National Security Adviser, acting administrator of USAID and acting archivist of the United States.
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World: President Donald Trump ruled out a third term, citing 22nd Amendment, and said he’ll serve four more years before passing the MAGA torch to “a great Republican.”

President Donald Trump made it clear on Sunday (May 04) that he will not seek a third term in the White House, citing constitutional barriers. In an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, he said he intends to serve “four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican.” Vance vs Rubio: Who’s next? When pressed on who might follow him, Trump avoided picking a single favourite but mentioned two leading figures: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Also read: ‘I don’t know’: Trump not sure about upholding US Constitution as his administration defies Supreme Court “I think [Vance is] a fantastic, brilliant guy. Marco is great. There’s a lot of them that are great,” Trump told host Kristen Welker. Asked whether Vance tops the list, he replied, “It could very well be… I don’t want to get involved in that.” Passing the MAGA torch Trump described the MAGA movement as “the greatest political movement in history” and voiced his desire to hand its leadership to a capable successor. He noted there were plenty of contenders, “many people selling the Trump 2028 hat”, but said he was focused on completing his term. Also read: Trump dismisses third term speculation: ‘It’s not allowed’ “But this is not something I’m looking to do. I’m looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican, a great Republican to carry it forward,” Trump said. Why do Vance and Rubio stand out? JD Vance has become a prominent voice in conservative circles and is now the sitting vice president. Marco Rubio, once mocked by Trump as “Li’l Marco,” has risen to hold four senior posts: Secretary of State, interim National Security Adviser, acting administrator of USAID and acting archivist of the United States. Also read: ‘Good parts are Trump economy, bad parts are Biden economy’: Is Trump passing blame to former president for his policies?

‘Vance is fantastic, Marco is great’: Trump picks two MAGA heirs as third term talk dies - What makes them stand out?

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/us-president-donald-trump">US President Donald Trump</a> seems to be taking credit for good reports but deflecting the blame for his economic failures, which have surfaced recently, to former president Joe Biden.
In an interview with NBC&rsquo;s host Kristen Welker that aired on Sunday (May 4), Trump said, &ldquo;I think the good parts are the Trump economy and the bad parts are the Biden economy because he&rsquo;s done a terrible job.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;He did a terrible job on everything, from his autopen, which I&rsquo;m sure he knew nothing about, some of the things he was supposedly signing,&rdquo; he added, without elaborating on how his economic policies differed from Biden&rsquo;s.
In his first 100 days in office, Trump jas rattled the global economic and trading structure with his sweeping tariffs on scores of countries, a move he claims would bring back manufacturing facilities to the US.&nbsp;
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Although Trump halted the tariffs for most countries for 90 days, the US economy significantly shrank in the first quarter of 2025, starkly different from the 2.4 per cent growth recorded in the last quarter of 2024.
&ldquo;Tariffs will soon start kicking in, and companies are starting to move into the USA in record numbers,&rdquo; he wrote on his Truth Social platform last week. &ldquo;Our Country will boom, but we have to get rid of the Biden &lsquo;Overhang.&rsquo; This will take a while, has NOTHING TO DO WITH TARIFFS, only that he left us with bad numbers, but when the boom begins, it will be like no other. BE PATIENT!!!&rdquo;
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<h2>Implications of Trump&rsquo;s policies</h2>
In April, there has been an increase of 177,000 jobs in the US, though federal job cuts have not yet shown up in employment statistics. The average hourly income has also increased.
Despite Trump&rsquo;s insistence that his policies will work in the long run, his approval ratings have fell to 39 per cent for handing the economy, according to a poll by CNN released last week.
&ldquo;Ultimately, I take responsibility for everything,&rdquo; Trump told Welker.
&ldquo;But I&rsquo;ve only just been here for a little more than three months. But the stock market, look at what&rsquo;s happened in the last short period of time. Didn&rsquo;t it have nine or 10 days in a row, or 11 days, where it&rsquo;s gone up? And the tariffs have just started kicking in. And we&rsquo;re doing really well. Psychologically, I mean, the fake news was giving me such press on the tariffs. The tariffs are going to make us rich. We&rsquo;re going to be a very rich country.&rdquo;
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In an interview with NBC’s host Kristen Welker that aired on Sunday (May 4), Trump said, “I think the good parts are the Trump economy and the bad parts are the Biden economy because he’s done a terrible job.” World

US President Donald Trump seems to be taking credit for good reports but deflecting the blame for his economic failures, which have surfaced recently, to former president Joe Biden. In an interview with NBC’s host Kristen Welker that aired on Sunday (May 4), Trump said, “I think the good parts are the Trump economy and the bad parts are the Biden economy because he’s done a terrible job.” Also read | Trump dismisses third term speculation: ‘It’s not allowed’ “He did a terrible job on everything, from his autopen, which I’m sure he knew nothing about, some of the things he was supposedly signing,” he added, without elaborating on how his economic policies differed from Biden’s. In his first 100 days in office, Trump jas rattled the global economic and trading structure with his sweeping tariffs on scores of countries, a move he claims would bring back manufacturing facilities to the US. Also read | ‘I don’t know’: Trump not sure about upholding US Constitution as his administration defies Supreme Court Although Trump halted the tariffs for most countries for 90 days, the US economy significantly shrank in the first quarter of 2025, starkly different from the 2.4 per cent growth recorded in the last quarter of 2024. “Tariffs will soon start kicking in, and companies are starting to move into the USA in record numbers,” he wrote on his Truth Social platform last week. “Our Country will boom, but we have to get rid of the Biden ‘Overhang.’ This will take a while, has NOTHING TO DO WITH TARIFFS, only that he left us with bad numbers, but when the boom begins, it will be like no other. BE PATIENT!!!” Also read | ‘Arrogant and stupid’: Trump’s AI pope image triggers backlash from Catholics, and even his MAGA base isn’t laughing Implications of Trump’s policies In April, there has been an increase of 177,000 jobs in the US, though federal job cuts have not yet shown up in employment statistics. The average hourly income has also increased. Despite Trump’s insistence that his policies will work in the long run, his approval ratings have fell to 39 per cent for handing the economy, according to a poll by CNN released last week. “Ultimately, I take responsibility for everything,” Trump told Welker. “But I’ve only just been here for a little more than three months. But the stock market, look at what’s happened in the last short period of time. Didn’t it have nine or 10 days in a row, or 11 days, where it’s gone up? And the tariffs have just started kicking in. And we’re doing really well. Psychologically, I mean, the fake news was giving me such press on the tariffs. The tariffs are going to make us rich. We’re going to be a very rich country.” Watch | Elon Musk does not regret working with Trump

‘Good parts are Trump economy, bad parts are Biden economy’: Is Trump passing blame to former president for his policies?

Manchester United's winless run in the Premier League reached six games after a dismal 4-3 defeat at Brentford, while Alexander Isak's late penalty rescued top five chasers Newcastle in a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Sunday.
Ruben Amorim's side are languishing in 15th place following the latest setback in their wretched top-flight campaign.
United are focused on salvaging their forgettable season by winning the Europa League.
They will host Athletic Bilbao in the semi-final second leg next Thursday protecting a 3-0 lead and Amorim made a host of changes, resting Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro.
With an average age of 22 years and 270 days, United's starting line-up was the third-youngest in Premier League history.
Aged 17 years and 156 days, Chido Obi became the youngest player to start a Premier League match for United, while inexperienced duo Tyler Fredricson and Harry Amass also featured.
In the 14th minute, Mason Mount scored only his second league goal for United since joining from Chelsea in 2023 as he took Alejandro Garnacho's pass and slotted home from eight yards.
But Brentford hit back in the 27th minute when United defender Luke Shaw deflected Michael Kayode's effort into his own net.
United's leaky defence were punished in the 33rd minute as Kevin Schade headed Christian Norgaard's cross past Altay Bayindir.
Adding to Amorim's problems, United defender Matthijs de Ligt limped off with a first half injury.
Lacklustre United conceded again when Schade struck with a 70th minute header.
Yoane Wissa completed the rout four minutes later, poking home for his 18th league goal this season.
Garnacho's 82nd minute blast from the edge of the area was followed by Amad Diallo's stoppage-time effort for the visitors.
But it was little consolation for United, who have lost 12 of Amorim's 24 league games, winning only six times.
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<h2>Spurs held</h2>
Tottenham are also looking to win the Europa League to paper over the cracks in a miserable campaign.
Ange Postecoglou's side warmed up for their semi-final second leg against Bodo/Glimt with a 1-1 draw at West Ham.
Tottenham have only one win in their last nine league matches and sit a lowly 16th in the table, leaving them facing their lowest finish since 1976-77.
They are aiming to end their 17-year trophy drought by winning a first European prize since the 1984 UEFA Cup.
But Postecoglou could still be sacked regardless of the Europa League run.
The Australian made eight changes from the 3-1 win in the first leg against Bodo/Glimt to rest his stars for Thursday's second leg in Norway.
Tottenham took the lead in the 15th minute when Wilson Odobert punished West Ham's sloppy marking to drill home from Mathys Tel's pass.
It was Odobert's first league goal for Tottenham since arriving from Burnley in August.
But Jarrod Bowen levelled for West Ham in the 28th minute, taking Aaron Wan-Bissaka's pass in stride and shooting through the legs of Tottenham keeper Guglielmo Vicario.
Newcastle remain fourth after Isak kept them in the hunt for a place in next season's Champions League.
Yankuba Minteh gave Brighton the lead against his former club with a fine finish, curling into the top corner in the 28th minute.
Isak dragged Newcastle level in the 89th minute, the Sweden striker netting with a penalty for his 23rd league goal this season after Yasin Ayari handled Kieran Trippier's free-kick.
Newcastle, who have three games left, are three points clear of fifth-placed Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa.
Liverpool will play their first match since winning a record-equalling 20th English title when the champions travel to Chelsea in Sunday's late game.
Forest face Crystal Palace on Monday as the top five race heats up.
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Man Utd's winless run in the Premier League reached six games after a dismal 4-3 defeat at Brentford on Sunday while Newcastle rescued a point against Brighton. World | Football | Sports

Manchester United's winless run in the Premier League reached six games after a dismal 4-3 defeat at Brentford, while Alexander Isak's late penalty rescued top five chasers Newcastle in a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Sunday. Ruben Amorim's side are languishing in 15th place following the latest setback in their wretched top-flight campaign. United are focused on salvaging their forgettable season by winning the Europa League. They will host Athletic Bilbao in the semi-final second leg next Thursday protecting a 3-0 lead and Amorim made a host of changes, resting Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro. With an average age of 22 years and 270 days, United's starting line-up was the third-youngest in Premier League history. Aged 17 years and 156 days, Chido Obi became the youngest player to start a Premier League match for United, while inexperienced duo Tyler Fredricson and Harry Amass also featured. In the 14th minute, Mason Mount scored only his second league goal for United since joining from Chelsea in 2023 as he took Alejandro Garnacho's pass and slotted home from eight yards. But Brentford hit back in the 27th minute when United defender Luke Shaw deflected Michael Kayode's effort into his own net. United's leaky defence were punished in the 33rd minute as Kevin Schade headed Christian Norgaard's cross past Altay Bayindir. Adding to Amorim's problems, United defender Matthijs de Ligt limped off with a first half injury. Lacklustre United conceded again when Schade struck with a 70th minute header. Yoane Wissa completed the rout four minutes later, poking home for his 18th league goal this season. Garnacho's 82nd minute blast from the edge of the area was followed by Amad Diallo's stoppage-time effort for the visitors. But it was little consolation for United, who have lost 12 of Amorim's 24 league games, winning only six times. ALSO READ | From Prabhsimran Singh to Rahul Tewatia five uncapped Indian batters with most IPL runs Spurs held Tottenham are also looking to win the Europa League to paper over the cracks in a miserable campaign. Ange Postecoglou's side warmed up for their semi-final second leg against Bodo/Glimt with a 1-1 draw at West Ham. Tottenham have only one win in their last nine league matches and sit a lowly 16th in the table, leaving them facing their lowest finish since 1976-77. They are aiming to end their 17-year trophy drought by winning a first European prize since the 1984 UEFA Cup. But Postecoglou could still be sacked regardless of the Europa League run. The Australian made eight changes from the 3-1 win in the first leg against Bodo/Glimt to rest his stars for Thursday's second leg in Norway. Tottenham took the lead in the 15th minute when Wilson Odobert punished West Ham's sloppy marking to drill home from Mathys Tel's pass. It was Odobert's first league goal for Tottenham since arriving from Burnley in August. But Jarrod Bowen levelled for West Ham in the 28th minute, taking Aaron Wan-Bissaka's pass in stride and shooting through the legs of Tottenham keeper Guglielmo Vicario. Newcastle remain fourth after Isak kept them in the hunt for a place in next season's Champions League. Yankuba Minteh gave Brighton the lead against his former club with a fine finish, curling into the top corner in the 28th minute. Isak dragged Newcastle level in the 89th minute, the Sweden striker netting with a penalty for his 23rd league goal this season after Yasin Ayari handled Kieran Trippier's free-kick. Newcastle, who have three games left, are three points clear of fifth-placed Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa. Liverpool will play their first match since winning a record-equalling 20th English title when the champions travel to Chelsea in Sunday's late game. Forest face Crystal Palace on Monday as the top five race heats up. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Premier League: Man Utd crash at Brentford, Alexander Isak rescues Newcastle

In a recent interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press," President Donald Trump stated he would not pursue a third term, recognising the constitutional limitations. 
When asked about the possibility of a third term, Trump responded, "I&rsquo;ll be an eight-year president, I&rsquo;ll be a two-term president. I always thought that was very important." 
He further added, "It&rsquo;s something that, to the best of my knowledge, you&rsquo;re not allowed to do. I don&rsquo;t know if that&rsquo;s constitutional that they&rsquo;re not allowing you to do it or anything else."
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The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution states, "No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice." Amending this would require significant legislative support and ratification by three-quarters of the states.
Trump clarified he has not held official meetings regarding a third term but has heard "different concepts" about potential options, including a scenario where Vance would seek the presidency and then pass the role to Trump. He also mentioned, "Other people say, 'You can have a write-in vote,'" despite the constitutional limitation.
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<h2>Trump third-term was a possibility for him</h2>
Trump has previously hinted at making another run, saying in March that he wasn&rsquo;t &ldquo;joking&rdquo; about the idea and suggested there are &ldquo;methods&rdquo; he could explore to seek a third term, even though the 22nd Amendment forbids it.
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Meanwhile, the Trump Organization has been selling &ldquo;Trump 2028&rdquo; hats for $50.
In January, Representative Andy Ogles introduced a resolution to amend the Constitution, allowing a president to serve up to three terms. This proposal has seen limited progress. In response, Democratic Representative Dan Goldman introduced a resolution reaffirming the two-term limit set by the 22nd Amendment.
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World: When asked about the possibility of a third term, Trump responded, "I’ll be an eight-year president, I’ll be a two-term president. I always thought that was very important."

In a recent interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press," President Donald Trump stated he would not pursue a third term, recognising the constitutional limitations. When asked about the possibility of a third term, Trump responded, "I’ll be an eight-year president, I’ll be a two-term president. I always thought that was very important." He further added, "It’s something that, to the best of my knowledge, you’re not allowed to do. I don’t know if that’s constitutional that they’re not allowing you to do it or anything else." Also read: ‘I don’t know’: Trump not sure about upholding US Constitution as his administration defies Supreme Court The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution states, "No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice." Amending this would require significant legislative support and ratification by three-quarters of the states. Trump clarified he has not held official meetings regarding a third term but has heard "different concepts" about potential options, including a scenario where Vance would seek the presidency and then pass the role to Trump. He also mentioned, "Other people say, 'You can have a write-in vote,'" despite the constitutional limitation. Also read: ‘Arrogant and stupid’: Trump’s AI pope image triggers backlash from Catholics, and even his MAGA base isn’t laughing Trump third-term was a possibility for him Trump has previously hinted at making another run, saying in March that he wasn’t “joking” about the idea and suggested there are “methods” he could explore to seek a third term, even though the 22nd Amendment forbids it. Also read: ‘Trade should not be a weapon’: Warren Buffett slams Trump’s ‘unwise’ tariff war as Berkshire braces for losses Meanwhile, the Trump Organization has been selling “Trump 2028” hats for $50. In January, Representative Andy Ogles introduced a resolution to amend the Constitution, allowing a president to serve up to three terms. This proposal has seen limited progress. In response, Democratic Representative Dan Goldman introduced a resolution reaffirming the two-term limit set by the 22nd Amendment. Watch: Elon Musk does not regret working with Trump

Trump dismisses third term speculation: ‘It’s not allowed’

US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/donald-trump" rel="dofollow">Donald Trump</a> has caused fresh controversy by saying he is unsure whether he needs to uphold the United States Constitution, the country&rsquo;s most important legal document.
During an interview on NBC&rsquo;s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker on Sunday (May 04), Trump was asked directly whether he believes he has a duty to respect the Constitution. His response was, &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know.&rdquo;
When pressed further on whether both citizens and non-citizens are entitled to due process under the law, as stated in the Constitution, Trump replied, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m not a lawyer. I don&rsquo;t know.&rdquo;
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<h2>Past clashes with the courts</h2>
Although the remarks seemed controversial, they weren't surprising. Trump has previously been accused of acting in ways that go against constitutional values.
A major case currently drawing attention involves Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old man from El Salvador who was deported on 15 March 2025. The Supreme Court later ruled that the Trump administration must help return him to the US, but the administration has refused.
Trump stated he might seek further clarification from the court on what &ldquo;facilitate&rdquo; means in this context.
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<h2>Trump administration defies Supreme Court order</h2>
The issue has become a legal flashpoint. Despite the court&rsquo;s decision, Trump officials have insisted they will not bring Abrego Garcia back. They argue that the judiciary is overstepping its role by interfering in foreign policy decisions.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the administration&rsquo;s stance: &ldquo;The foreign policy of the United States is conducted by President Donald J. Trump &minus; not by a court &minus; and no court in the United States has a right to conduct the foreign policy of the United States,&rdquo; he said on 14 April.
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World: During an interview with NBC on Sunday (May 04), Trump was asked directly whether he believes he has a duty to respect the Constitution. His response was, “I don’t know.”

US President Donald Trump has caused fresh controversy by saying he is unsure whether he needs to uphold the United States Constitution, the country’s most important legal document. During an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker on Sunday (May 04), Trump was asked directly whether he believes he has a duty to respect the Constitution. His response was, “I don’t know.” When pressed further on whether both citizens and non-citizens are entitled to due process under the law, as stated in the Constitution, Trump replied, “I’m not a lawyer. I don’t know.” Also read: ‘Arrogant and stupid’: Trump’s AI pope image triggers backlash from Catholics, and even his MAGA base isn’t laughing Past clashes with the courts Although the remarks seemed controversial, they weren't surprising. Trump has previously been accused of acting in ways that go against constitutional values. A major case currently drawing attention involves Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old man from El Salvador who was deported on 15 March 2025. The Supreme Court later ruled that the Trump administration must help return him to the US, but the administration has refused. Trump stated he might seek further clarification from the court on what “facilitate” means in this context. Also read: ‘Trade should not be a weapon’: Warren Buffett slams Trump’s ‘unwise’ tariff war as Berkshire braces for losses Trump administration defies Supreme Court order The issue has become a legal flashpoint. Despite the court’s decision, Trump officials have insisted they will not bring Abrego Garcia back. They argue that the judiciary is overstepping its role by interfering in foreign policy decisions. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the administration’s stance: “The foreign policy of the United States is conducted by President Donald J. Trump − not by a court − and no court in the United States has a right to conduct the foreign policy of the United States,” he said on 14 April. Watch: Trump officials revive lab leak theory: NIH, HHS, intel leaders join forces on COVID origins

‘I don’t know’: Trump not sure about upholding US Constitution as his administration defies Supreme Court

Israel&rsquo;s Prime Minister Benjamin <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/incomplete-independence-freed-hostages-call-for-release-of-those-still-held-by-hamas-9031940" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Netanyahu</a> has pledged further action against Yemen's Houthi rebels after a missile fired from Yemen landed near Tel Aviv&rsquo;s Ben Gurion airport on Sunday morning. According to Israeli authorities, four people were injured in the blast, with two more hurt while trying to reach a shelter.
The missile struck close to Terminal 3&rsquo;s parking area, causing disruption to air travel and sparking concerns over safety at one of the country's busiest transport hubs.
<h2>Netanyahu: &lsquo;There will be bangs&rsquo;</h2>
Speaking after the attack, Netanyahu confirmed Israel would continue its operations against the Houthis.
&ldquo;We operated against them in the past and we will operate in the future,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not &lsquo;bang &mdash; that&rsquo;s it,&rsquo; but there will be bangs.&rdquo;
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Israel&rsquo;s Defence Minister Israel Katz also issued a strong warning: &ldquo;Whoever harms us, we will harm them sevenfold.&rdquo;
<h2>Houthi group says missile 'hit its target'</h2>
The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for the strike. Their military spokesperson Yehya Saree stated the group had launched a ballistic missile at the airport and that it had "successfully hit its target."
Saree added that more attacks would follow, declaring they would continue supporting Palestinians "whatever the consequences" until the war in Gaza comes to an end.
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<h2>Flights suspended as missile sparks panic</h2>
Following the explosion, Ben Gurion airport temporarily suspended all departures and arrivals. Air India and several other airlines halted flights to and from Tel Aviv. Lufthansa also announced it would not resume flights until at least 6 May.
Unverified videos shared online appeared to show motorists pulling over and taking cover as a loud blast occurred, sending a column of black smoke into the air near the airport.
<h2>&lsquo;Tens of metres deep&rsquo;: Police show missile crater</h2>
Israeli military officials said air defences had attempted to intercept the missile, but it still landed near the airport. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said warning sirens had sounded in several areas and that &ldquo;several interception attempts were made against a missile launched from Yemen.&rdquo;
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Yair Hetzroni, a senior Israeli police commander, showed reporters the crater at the scene.
&ldquo;You can see the scene right behind us here, a hole that opened up with a diameter of tens of metres and also tens of metres deep,&rdquo; he said, noting that no major damage was caused.

World: Speaking after the attack, Netanyahu confirmed Israel would continue its operations against the Houthis. “We operated against them in the past and we will operate in the future,” he said. “It’s not ‘bang — that’s it,’ but there will be bangs.”

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged further action against Yemen's Houthi rebels after a missile fired from Yemen landed near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport on Sunday morning. According to Israeli authorities, four people were injured in the blast, with two more hurt while trying to reach a shelter. The missile struck close to Terminal 3’s parking area, causing disruption to air travel and sparking concerns over safety at one of the country's busiest transport hubs. Netanyahu: ‘There will be bangs’ Speaking after the attack, Netanyahu confirmed Israel would continue its operations against the Houthis. “We operated against them in the past and we will operate in the future,” he said. “It’s not ‘bang — that’s it,’ but there will be bangs.” Also read: Air India’s Delhi to Tel Aviv flight diverted to Abu Dhabi following missile attack near Israeli airport Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz also issued a strong warning: “Whoever harms us, we will harm them sevenfold.” Houthi group says missile 'hit its target' The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for the strike. Their military spokesperson Yehya Saree stated the group had launched a ballistic missile at the airport and that it had "successfully hit its target." Saree added that more attacks would follow, declaring they would continue supporting Palestinians "whatever the consequences" until the war in Gaza comes to an end. Watch: Yemen attacks Tel Aviv with projectile confirms Israel army | Sirens sound over Tel Aviv I Originals Flights suspended as missile sparks panic Following the explosion, Ben Gurion airport temporarily suspended all departures and arrivals. Air India and several other airlines halted flights to and from Tel Aviv. Lufthansa also announced it would not resume flights until at least 6 May. Unverified videos shared online appeared to show motorists pulling over and taking cover as a loud blast occurred, sending a column of black smoke into the air near the airport. ‘Tens of metres deep’: Police show missile crater Israeli military officials said air defences had attempted to intercept the missile, but it still landed near the airport. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said warning sirens had sounded in several areas and that “several interception attempts were made against a missile launched from Yemen.” Also read: Israel Defense Forces probe reveals ‘massive failure’ as troops abandoned civilians at Zikim Beach on Oct 7 Yair Hetzroni, a senior Israeli police commander, showed reporters the crater at the scene. “You can see the scene right behind us here, a hole that opened up with a diameter of tens of metres and also tens of metres deep,” he said, noting that no major damage was caused.

'There will be bangs': Israel's Netanyahu vows action against Houthis after missile attack at Tel Aviv airport

The United Kingdom police said on Sunday that eight people, including seven Iranian nationals, were arrested in two separate counterterrorism operations. The arrests were made in London, Swindon, and the Greater Manchester area. Five suspects, aged between 29 and 46, including four Iranians, were detained in raids on Saturday as part of an alleged plot to target &ldquo;a specific premises,&rdquo; the Metropolitan Police said.
The four Iranian men were arrested under the Terrorism Act, while the fifth man, whose nationality was being ascertained, was detained under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
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The police did not reveal the target site but said it had been identified with the advice and support from counterterror officers. The &ldquo;site&rdquo; has been made aware and is being supported by police.
The footage showed armed officers wearing military fatigues storming a terraced property in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, said a report in the Guardian.
Marksmen carrying semi-automatic rifles and wearing helmets and body armour were seen removing a partially clothed man from the building in handcuffs before ordering him to the ground.
Commander Dominic Murphy, the head of the Met&rsquo;s counter-terrorism command, said, &ldquo;This is a fast-moving investigation, and we are working closely with those at the affected site to keep them updated.&rdquo; &ldquo;We understand the public may be concerned, and, as always, I would ask them to remain vigilant and if they see or hear anything that concerns them, then to contact us,&rdquo; he added.
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The other three men, all Iranian, were arrested in London on Saturday as part of a separate investigation led by the Met&rsquo;s Counter Terrorism Command. Police said the two operations were not connected.
<h2>Home Secretary Cooper thanks police and security services</h2>
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper thanked police and security services &ldquo;for the action they have taken to keep our country safe&rdquo;. She said, &ldquo;These are serious events that demonstrate the ongoing requirement to adapt our response to national security threats.&rdquo; Speaking to BBC, Health Secretary Wes Streeting thanked police and security services, saying, &ldquo;Every single day these people are saving lives.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/pahalgam-terror-attack-pak-politician-says-will-go-to-england-if-india-pak-war-begins-watch-9031875" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pahalgam terror attack: Pak politician says 'will go to England' if India-Pak war begins | WATCH</a> The Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command has responsibility for leading counterterrorism-related investigations and as well as investigations into espionage and state threats.
Last October, the head of Britain&rsquo;s MI5 domestic intelligence service revealed that since 2022 the UK had uncovered 20 Iran-backed plots posing &ldquo;potentially lethal threats&rdquo;.

World: Marksmen carrying semi-automatic rifles and wearing helmets and body armour were seen removing a partially clothed man from the building in handcuffs before ordering him to the ground.

The United Kingdom police said on Sunday that eight people, including seven Iranian nationals, were arrested in two separate counterterrorism operations. The arrests were made in London, Swindon, and the Greater Manchester area. Five suspects, aged between 29 and 46, including four Iranians, were detained in raids on Saturday as part of an alleged plot to target “a specific premises,” the Metropolitan Police said. The four Iranian men were arrested under the Terrorism Act, while the fifth man, whose nationality was being ascertained, was detained under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act. Also Read | ‘Pakistan a failed state, Gen Munir’s remarks nonsensical’: Oppn leader Asaduddin Owaisi The police did not reveal the target site but said it had been identified with the advice and support from counterterror officers. The “site” has been made aware and is being supported by police. The footage showed armed officers wearing military fatigues storming a terraced property in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, said a report in the Guardian. Marksmen carrying semi-automatic rifles and wearing helmets and body armour were seen removing a partially clothed man from the building in handcuffs before ordering him to the ground. Commander Dominic Murphy, the head of the Met’s counter-terrorism command, said, “This is a fast-moving investigation, and we are working closely with those at the affected site to keep them updated.” “We understand the public may be concerned, and, as always, I would ask them to remain vigilant and if they see or hear anything that concerns them, then to contact us,” he added. Also Read | India cracks the whip again, bans all Pak imports, mails and parcels, bars port access to ships The other three men, all Iranian, were arrested in London on Saturday as part of a separate investigation led by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command. Police said the two operations were not connected. Home Secretary Cooper thanks police and security services Home Secretary Yvette Cooper thanked police and security services “for the action they have taken to keep our country safe”. She said, “These are serious events that demonstrate the ongoing requirement to adapt our response to national security threats.” Speaking to BBC, Health Secretary Wes Streeting thanked police and security services, saying, “Every single day these people are saving lives.” Also Read | Pahalgam terror attack: Pak politician says 'will go to England' if India-Pak war begins | WATCH The Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command has responsibility for leading counterterrorism-related investigations and as well as investigations into espionage and state threats. Last October, the head of Britain’s MI5 domestic intelligence service revealed that since 2022 the UK had uncovered 20 Iran-backed plots posing “potentially lethal threats”.

UK cops bust two terror modules, foil attack plots; 7 Iranians among 8 arrested

A small, home-built kit aircraft crashed in California's Simi Valley on Saturday (May 3), killing both&nbsp;passengers on board&nbsp;in the accident. Authorities confirmed the incident has caused damage to two homes in the neighbourhood.&nbsp;
Ventura County Fire Department took to social media to write, "The structures are both two-story, single-family homes that were impacted by fire and sustained structural damage. The fire has been knocked down and firefighters are working on overhaul and salvage operations."
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/meadowincident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#meadowincident</a>; VCFD is on scene of a small, single engine fixed-wing aircraft that crashed into two structures in the 200 block of High Meadow Street in the Wood Ranch area of Simi valley. The structures are both two-story, single-family homes that were impacted by fire and&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/W4L18G1dbj">pic.twitter.com/W4L18G1dbj</a>
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Further adding, "Residents were inside both homes at the time of the incident, and were evacuated with no reported injuries."
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Forty firefighters attended to the situation and rushed to the scene. Visuals of a house in High Meadow Street in the Wood Ranch area showed smoke billowing from the rooftop.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/meadowincident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#meadowincident</a>; Firefighters are being released from the scene of a small aircraft crash in Simi Valley. The scene is now under the command of Simi Valley PD in coordination with the NTSB and the Ventura County Medical Examiner&rsquo;s Office. At approximately 1:51pm, VCFD was&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/5HXwvGLcHr">pic.twitter.com/5HXwvGLcHr</a>
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The department highlighted, "Firefighters arrived on scene, began an aggressive fire attack and quickly knocked the fire down. Both structures were occupied at the time of the accident, and our Firefighters assisted with evacuating residents. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported.".
Further investigation will be carried out by the National Transportation Safety Board.

A small aircraft crashed in California's Simi Valley on Saturday (May 3), killing a person on board. Authorities confirmed the incident has caused damage to two homes in the neighbourhood. World

A small, home-built kit aircraft crashed in California's Simi Valley on Saturday (May 3), killing both passengers on board in the accident. Authorities confirmed the incident has caused damage to two homes in the neighbourhood. Ventura County Fire Department took to social media to write, "The structures are both two-story, single-family homes that were impacted by fire and sustained structural damage. The fire has been knocked down and firefighters are working on overhaul and salvage operations." #meadowincident; VCFD is on scene of a small, single engine fixed-wing aircraft that crashed into two structures in the 200 block of High Meadow Street in the Wood Ranch area of Simi valley. The structures are both two-story, single-family homes that were impacted by fire and… pic.twitter.com/W4L18G1dbj — VCFD PIO (@VCFD_PIO) May 3, 2025 Further adding, "Residents were inside both homes at the time of the incident, and were evacuated with no reported injuries." Also read: 2 commercial flights were ordered to ‘go around’ because of an army aircraft conducting flight operations at DC airport Forty firefighters attended to the situation and rushed to the scene. Visuals of a house in High Meadow Street in the Wood Ranch area showed smoke billowing from the rooftop. #meadowincident; Firefighters are being released from the scene of a small aircraft crash in Simi Valley. The scene is now under the command of Simi Valley PD in coordination with the NTSB and the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office. At approximately 1:51pm, VCFD was… pic.twitter.com/5HXwvGLcHr — VCFD PIO (@VCFD_PIO) May 4, 2025 The department highlighted, "Firefighters arrived on scene, began an aggressive fire attack and quickly knocked the fire down. Both structures were occupied at the time of the accident, and our Firefighters assisted with evacuating residents. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported.". Further investigation will be carried out by the National Transportation Safety Board.

Home-built aircraft crashes in California, killing both passengers on board

A probe by the Israel Defense Forces revealed that a squad of Israeli soldiers stationed near the border with the Gaza Strip had abandoned civilians who were sheltering on Zikim Beach as Hamas invaded the area during the militant group's unprecedented October 7, 2023, attack.
The troops from the Golani Brigade's 51st Battalion withdrew from Zikim Beach without adequately engaging the Hamas militants who arrived by speedboat. This led to the killings of 17 civilians in the area.&nbsp;
The militants then moved towards Kibbutz Zikim, but the community's civil defence squad successfully repelled them, preventing further infiltration.
The IDF investigation into the Zikim Beach attack also found out that the bodies of seven civilians killed were left in a seaside bomb shelter for a week before rescue teams recovered them.
The probe concluded that the IDF &ldquo;failed in its mission to protect&rdquo; civilians at Zikim Beach, primarily because the army was not prepared for such an incident.
&ldquo;The failure is expressed in the fact that the terrorists were able to infiltrate our territory in a short time and murder 17 civilians,&rdquo; the investigation stated, according to The Times of Israel.
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<h2>Freed hostages call for release of those still held by Hamas</h2>
Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets in cities nationwide on Saturday night (May 3) and staged their weekly demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
The protests highlighted Israel's "incomplete independence" as 59 hostages still remain captive in Gaza, days after the country's 77th Independence Day celebrations.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum urged the public to gather at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, stating that without the return of the captives, "there can be no true independence for the nation, nor national recovery."
The demonstrations came hours after Hamas released a video featuring hostage Maxim Herkin, showing him severely injured and bandaged. Hamas claimed he was hurt in an Israeli airstrike.

World news: The probe concluded that the IDF “failed in its mission to protect” civilians at Zikim Beach, primarily because the army was not prepared for such an incident.

A probe by the Israel Defense Forces revealed that a squad of Israeli soldiers stationed near the border with the Gaza Strip had abandoned civilians who were sheltering on Zikim Beach as Hamas invaded the area during the militant group's unprecedented October 7, 2023, attack. The troops from the Golani Brigade's 51st Battalion withdrew from Zikim Beach without adequately engaging the Hamas militants who arrived by speedboat. This led to the killings of 17 civilians in the area. The militants then moved towards Kibbutz Zikim, but the community's civil defence squad successfully repelled them, preventing further infiltration. The IDF investigation into the Zikim Beach attack also found out that the bodies of seven civilians killed were left in a seaside bomb shelter for a week before rescue teams recovered them. The probe concluded that the IDF “failed in its mission to protect” civilians at Zikim Beach, primarily because the army was not prepared for such an incident. “The failure is expressed in the fact that the terrorists were able to infiltrate our territory in a short time and murder 17 civilians,” the investigation stated, according to The Times of Israel. Also read: 'Incomplete independence': Freed hostages call for release of those still held by Hamas Freed hostages call for release of those still held by Hamas Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets in cities nationwide on Saturday night (May 3) and staged their weekly demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The protests highlighted Israel's "incomplete independence" as 59 hostages still remain captive in Gaza, days after the country's 77th Independence Day celebrations. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum urged the public to gather at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, stating that without the return of the captives, "there can be no true independence for the nation, nor national recovery." The demonstrations came hours after Hamas released a video featuring hostage Maxim Herkin, showing him severely injured and bandaged. Hamas claimed he was hurt in an Israeli airstrike.

Israel Defense Forces probe reveals ‘massive failure’ as troops abandoned civilians at Zikim Beach on Oct 7

Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets in cities nationwide on Saturday night, (May 3), and staged their weekly demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
The protests highlighted Israel's "incomplete independence" as 59 hostages remain captive in Gaza, just days after the country's 77th Independence Day celebrations.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum urged the public to gather at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, stating that without the return of the captives, "there can be no true independence for the nation, nor national recovery."
The demonstrations came hours after Hamas released a video featuring hostage Maxim Herkin, showing him severely injured and bandaged. Hamas claimed he was hurt in an Israeli airstrike.
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<h2>'We&rsquo;re free in body, but not in spirit'</h2>
In Tel Aviv, the main rallies included speeches from former hostages, such as Omer Shem Tov, who was freed in February as part of a ceasefire deal, and siblings Maya and Itay Regev, who were released during a truce in November 2023.
&ldquo;He didn&rsquo;t have to, but he did it. Because that&rsquo;s what courage looks like,&rdquo; said Maya Regev, according to The Times of Israel. &ldquo;Ori paid for that choice with the loss of his independence, and after 11 months of harsh captivity, he paid with his life.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Ori&hellip; symbolised the true Israeli spirit, the spirit that must continue guiding us: we don&rsquo;t leave anyone behind,&rdquo; Itay Regev added.
When he and his sister Maya were freed, &ldquo;we came back to life, but we couldn&rsquo;t really go on and tend to ourselves when a massive part of our heart was sitting there waiting to be saved,&rdquo; Itay said.
&ldquo;And I stayed behind, feeling abandoned, forgotten,&rdquo; said Shem Tov. &ldquo;And even now that the three of us have our liberty, we&rsquo;re free in body, but not in spirit.&rdquo;
Further addressing the decision makers of Israel, Maya Regev said, &ldquo;The power to bring back the captives is in your hands. The responsibility is yours.&rdquo;

World news: In Tel Aviv, the main rallies included speeches from former hostages, such as Omer Shem Tov, who was freed in February as part of a ceasefire deal, and siblings Maya and Itay Regev, who were released during a truce in November 2023.

Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets in cities nationwide on Saturday night, (May 3), and staged their weekly demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The protests highlighted Israel's "incomplete independence" as 59 hostages remain captive in Gaza, just days after the country's 77th Independence Day celebrations. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum urged the public to gather at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, stating that without the return of the captives, "there can be no true independence for the nation, nor national recovery." The demonstrations came hours after Hamas released a video featuring hostage Maxim Herkin, showing him severely injured and bandaged. Hamas claimed he was hurt in an Israeli airstrike. Also read: Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists for next phase of war against Hamas in Gaza 'We’re free in body, but not in spirit' In Tel Aviv, the main rallies included speeches from former hostages, such as Omer Shem Tov, who was freed in February as part of a ceasefire deal, and siblings Maya and Itay Regev, who were released during a truce in November 2023. “He didn’t have to, but he did it. Because that’s what courage looks like,” said Maya Regev, according to The Times of Israel. “Ori paid for that choice with the loss of his independence, and after 11 months of harsh captivity, he paid with his life.” “Ori… symbolised the true Israeli spirit, the spirit that must continue guiding us: we don’t leave anyone behind,” Itay Regev added. When he and his sister Maya were freed, “we came back to life, but we couldn’t really go on and tend to ourselves when a massive part of our heart was sitting there waiting to be saved,” Itay said. “And I stayed behind, feeling abandoned, forgotten,” said Shem Tov. “And even now that the three of us have our liberty, we’re free in body, but not in spirit.” Further addressing the decision makers of Israel, Maya Regev said, “The power to bring back the captives is in your hands. The responsibility is yours.”

'Incomplete independence': Freed hostages call for release of those still held by Hamas

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he "hopes" his country "will not be required" to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine during the ongoing war. Putin said on Sunday (May 4) that Russia has sufficient strength and resources to continue and conclude the war with Ukraine, Reuters reported.&nbsp;
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🥴 Russia has enough forces and resources to complete the "SVO" even without nuclear weapons, - Putin. "There is hope that nuclear weapons will not be needed." <a href="https://t.co/a4cfP7jxDW">pic.twitter.com/a4cfP7jxDW</a>
&mdash; 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) <a href="https://twitter.com/front_ukrainian/status/1918936475447558276?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 202</a></blockquote>
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Since the Russia-Ukraine war began in February 2022, hundreds of thousands of soldiers have been killed or injured and the US President Donald Trump has called multiple times for the war to end. Trump has called the entire situation a "bloodbath".&nbsp;
In a film by state television about Putin's quarter of a century as Russia's paramount leader entitled "Russia, Kremlin, Putin, 25 years", Putin was asked by a reporter about the risk of nuclear escalation from the Ukraine war.
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"They wanted to provoke us so that we made mistakes," the Russian president said. "There has been no need to use those weapons ... and I hope they will not be required," he added.&nbsp;
"We have enough strength and means to bring what was started in 2022 to a logical conclusion with the outcome Russia requires," Putin said.
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World | Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he "hopes" his country "will not be required" to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine during the ongoing war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he "hopes" his country "will not be required" to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine during the ongoing war. Putin said on Sunday (May 4) that Russia has sufficient strength and resources to continue and conclude the war with Ukraine, Reuters reported. Also read: ‘Low quality troops, high casualties’: 99 Russian soldiers die for every kilometre gained in Ukraine and Putin doesn’t seem to care 🥴 Russia has enough forces and resources to complete the "SVO" even without nuclear weapons, - Putin. "There is hope that nuclear weapons will not be needed." pic.twitter.com/a4cfP7jxDW — 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) May 4, 202 Also read: Putin's Palace has a 'throne' for his personal use. His apartment in Kremlin is equally flashy. See video Since the Russia-Ukraine war began in February 2022, hundreds of thousands of soldiers have been killed or injured and the US President Donald Trump has called multiple times for the war to end. Trump has called the entire situation a "bloodbath". In a film by state television about Putin's quarter of a century as Russia's paramount leader entitled "Russia, Kremlin, Putin, 25 years", Putin was asked by a reporter about the risk of nuclear escalation from the Ukraine war. Also read: 'Bumbling f***ing idiot': Trump allies bash Russian envoy Steve Witkoff, calls him 'mailman for Putin' "They wanted to provoke us so that we made mistakes," the Russian president said. "There has been no need to use those weapons ... and I hope they will not be required," he added. "We have enough strength and means to bring what was started in 2022 to a logical conclusion with the outcome Russia requires," Putin said. Also read: Russia-Ukraine war: Putin orders 3-day truce in Ukraine for Victory Day

Putin says he 'hopes' nuclear weapons 'will not be required' against Ukraine | VIDEO

Voters have handed Singapore's long-time ruling party a landslide election victory, offering Prime Minister Lawrence Wong a clear mandate to navigate the trade-orientated Southeast Asian nation through economic upheaval sparked by looming US tariffs.
Wong's People's Action Party took all but 10 seats in the 97-seat unicameral legislature with a total of 65.57 per cent of the more than 2.4 million votes cast in the wealthy island state in Saturday's polls.
"Singaporeans gave the PAP a strong mandate to govern," Wong told a news conference hours after the official results were announced.
"The results will put Singapore in a better position to face this turbulent world," he said, adding they were a "clear signal of trust, stability and confidence in your government".
Wong was facing his first major test against a rejuvenated opposition and had urged voters to offer him a strong show of support amid the global economic uncertainties brought on by US President Donald Trump's tough tariffs policy.
The PAP, which has steered the country to prosperity during its decades in power while being criticised for suppressing dissent, was always expected to easily retain a clear majority in the legislature.
Though its dominance had been increasingly challenged by a more vocal electorate over the years, the vote saw the PAP's popularity climb as compared with 2020 elections.
Popular after leading Singapore's Covid task force, Wong took over last year from his predecessor Lee Hsien Loong, the son of founding premier Lee Kuan Yew, who ruled the island state after its bitter break-up with Malaysia in 1965.
<h2><hl2>'Reliable'</hl2></h2>
Wong had warned Singapore would be hit hard if Trump went ahead with the tariffs he announced -- and then paused -- for most countries, and that it needed to stay open and competitive to counter their effects.
He has also said the ructions caused could require a major restructuring of Singapore's economy.
"The intense campaigning by PM Lawrence Wong and former PM Lee Hsien Loong in the hot seats must have helped a lot and the fear of Trump's tariffs must have worried voters as well," political observer and veteran former editor P.N Balji told AFP.
At a post-vote rally attended by cheering PAP supporters wearing white and waving flags with the party's red lightning bolt symbol, one supporter said Singaporeans had voted for stability.
"The PAP is the government and most of the time, things have been going smoothly," said Arham, an 18-year-old student. "To me, the PAP is reliable."
<h2><hl2>Controversies</hl2></h2>
The overwhelming PAP majority has become a norm in Singapore's political landscape.
But in the run-up to the latest polls, the PAP has faced a series of controversies.
Lee Hsien Loong is locked in a bitter feud with his brother Lee Hsien Yang, who vehemently supports the opposition and who has sought political asylum in Britain.
The long-running family row centres on allegations made by Lee Hsien Yang that his brother is seeking to block the demolition of a family bungalow to capitalise on Lee Kuan Yew's legacy -- something he has denied.
Last year, former transport minister S. Iswaran was thrown in jail for graft and in 2023, the parliament speaker and a lawmaker resigned over an "inappropriate" affair.
At the same time, younger voters showed themselves to be increasingly receptive to alternative political voices.
In 2020, the country's largest opposition group, the Workers' Party (WP), made historic gains, winning 10 of the 93 seats at stake -- a significant jump from its previously held four seats.
The WP -- which has become politically slicker -- has been hoping to build on that momentum this time around with a slate of charismatic candidates, including a top lawyer.
The party pulled in massive crowds at its campaign rallies, but just like in previous elections, those big numbers failed to translate into major electoral gains.
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Singapore's ruling People's Action Party, led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, secures a landslide victory, capturing all but 10 seats in the 97-seat legislature.

Voters have handed Singapore's long-time ruling party a landslide election victory, offering Prime Minister Lawrence Wong a clear mandate to navigate the trade-orientated Southeast Asian nation through economic upheaval sparked by looming US tariffs. Wong's People's Action Party took all but 10 seats in the 97-seat unicameral legislature with a total of 65.57 per cent of the more than 2.4 million votes cast in the wealthy island state in Saturday's polls. "Singaporeans gave the PAP a strong mandate to govern," Wong told a news conference hours after the official results were announced. "The results will put Singapore in a better position to face this turbulent world," he said, adding they were a "clear signal of trust, stability and confidence in your government". Wong was facing his first major test against a rejuvenated opposition and had urged voters to offer him a strong show of support amid the global economic uncertainties brought on by US President Donald Trump's tough tariffs policy. The PAP, which has steered the country to prosperity during its decades in power while being criticised for suppressing dissent, was always expected to easily retain a clear majority in the legislature. Though its dominance had been increasingly challenged by a more vocal electorate over the years, the vote saw the PAP's popularity climb as compared with 2020 elections. Popular after leading Singapore's Covid task force, Wong took over last year from his predecessor Lee Hsien Loong, the son of founding premier Lee Kuan Yew, who ruled the island state after its bitter break-up with Malaysia in 1965. 'Reliable' Wong had warned Singapore would be hit hard if Trump went ahead with the tariffs he announced -- and then paused -- for most countries, and that it needed to stay open and competitive to counter their effects. He has also said the ructions caused could require a major restructuring of Singapore's economy. "The intense campaigning by PM Lawrence Wong and former PM Lee Hsien Loong in the hot seats must have helped a lot and the fear of Trump's tariffs must have worried voters as well," political observer and veteran former editor P.N Balji told AFP. At a post-vote rally attended by cheering PAP supporters wearing white and waving flags with the party's red lightning bolt symbol, one supporter said Singaporeans had voted for stability. "The PAP is the government and most of the time, things have been going smoothly," said Arham, an 18-year-old student. "To me, the PAP is reliable." Controversies The overwhelming PAP majority has become a norm in Singapore's political landscape. But in the run-up to the latest polls, the PAP has faced a series of controversies. Lee Hsien Loong is locked in a bitter feud with his brother Lee Hsien Yang, who vehemently supports the opposition and who has sought political asylum in Britain. The long-running family row centres on allegations made by Lee Hsien Yang that his brother is seeking to block the demolition of a family bungalow to capitalise on Lee Kuan Yew's legacy -- something he has denied. Last year, former transport minister S. Iswaran was thrown in jail for graft and in 2023, the parliament speaker and a lawmaker resigned over an "inappropriate" affair. At the same time, younger voters showed themselves to be increasingly receptive to alternative political voices. In 2020, the country's largest opposition group, the Workers' Party (WP), made historic gains, winning 10 of the 93 seats at stake -- a significant jump from its previously held four seats. The WP -- which has become politically slicker -- has been hoping to build on that momentum this time around with a slate of charismatic candidates, including a top lawyer. The party pulled in massive crowds at its campaign rallies, but just like in previous elections, those big numbers failed to translate into major electoral gains. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Singapore ruling party wins election in landslide

Prince Harry is not very happy with the current ruling in downgrading his personal security while in the UK. The British royal lost his legal battle for higher UK security protections. After the blow he received, Harry sat for an interview with the BBC from California.&nbsp;
<h2>Prince Harry upset with court ruling</h2>
&ldquo;Devastated&rdquo; after losing the appeal, Harry said, &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the U.K. at this point. And the things that they&rsquo;re going to miss is, well, everything. I love my country. I always have, despite what some people in that country have done &hellip; And I think it&rsquo;s quite sad that I won&rsquo;t be able to show my children my homeland.&rdquo;
He added that he would still &ldquo;love reconciliation&rdquo; with the royal family and said that he knows that his father, King Charles III, &ldquo;won&rsquo;t speak to him&rdquo; because of the matter.&nbsp;
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are no longer working members of the royal family. They stepped away from the royal life and left for the US.&nbsp;
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The case meanwhile has been going on for four years in which Harry&rsquo;s lawyer argued that the prince was &ldquo;singled out&rdquo; for &ldquo;unjustified and inferior treatment&rdquo; and that higher protection is necessary since he and his family still receive security threats. The ruling said that the prince&rsquo;s &ldquo;sense of grievance&rdquo; did not &ldquo;translate into a legal argument.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Because of the loss, Harry told the BBC that it&rsquo;s unlikely he&rsquo;ll ever permanently return to the U.K.
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<h2>Prince Harry wants to reconcile with family</h2>
He added, &ldquo;Ultimately, this whole thing could be resolved through him. Not necessarily by intervening, but by stepping aside, allowing experts to do what is necessary. &hellip; I have had it described to me, once people knew about the facts, that this is a good old-fashioned establishment stitch-up, and that&rsquo;s what it feels like.&rdquo;
Buckingham Palace issued a statement in response to Harry&rsquo;s interview, saying to the BBC: &ldquo;All of these issues have been examined repeatedly and meticulously by the courts, with the same conclusion reached on each occasion.&rdquo;
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know how much longer my father has, you know? He won&rsquo;t speak to me because of the security stuff. But it would be nice to reconcile,&rdquo; Harry said, adding: &ldquo;If they don&rsquo;t want that, that&rsquo;s entirely up to them.&rdquo;

World Trending Prince Harry is upset with the court ruling that doesn't offer him higher security when in UK. He said he won't return with family to the UK in this case.

Prince Harry is not very happy with the current ruling in downgrading his personal security while in the UK. The British royal lost his legal battle for higher UK security protections. After the blow he received, Harry sat for an interview with the BBC from California. Prince Harry upset with court ruling “Devastated” after losing the appeal, Harry said, “I don’t see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the U.K. at this point. And the things that they’re going to miss is, well, everything. I love my country. I always have, despite what some people in that country have done … And I think it’s quite sad that I won’t be able to show my children my homeland.” He added that he would still “love reconciliation” with the royal family and said that he knows that his father, King Charles III, “won’t speak to him” because of the matter. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are no longer working members of the royal family. They stepped away from the royal life and left for the US. Why did Meghan Markle go makeup-free on a podcast? Sparks social media chatter The case meanwhile has been going on for four years in which Harry’s lawyer argued that the prince was “singled out” for “unjustified and inferior treatment” and that higher protection is necessary since he and his family still receive security threats. The ruling said that the prince’s “sense of grievance” did not “translate into a legal argument.” Because of the loss, Harry told the BBC that it’s unlikely he’ll ever permanently return to the U.K. Meghan Markle reveals 'scary' medical condition after giving birth Prince Harry wants to reconcile with family He added, “Ultimately, this whole thing could be resolved through him. Not necessarily by intervening, but by stepping aside, allowing experts to do what is necessary. … I have had it described to me, once people knew about the facts, that this is a good old-fashioned establishment stitch-up, and that’s what it feels like.” Buckingham Palace issued a statement in response to Harry’s interview, saying to the BBC: “All of these issues have been examined repeatedly and meticulously by the courts, with the same conclusion reached on each occasion.” “I don’t know how much longer my father has, you know? He won’t speak to me because of the security stuff. But it would be nice to reconcile,” Harry said, adding: “If they don’t want that, that’s entirely up to them.”

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In Premier League, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/arsenal">Arsenal</a> suffered a blow ahead of their Champions League&nbsp;showdown with Paris Saint-Germain as Evanilson fired <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bournemouth">AFC Bournemouth</a> to a historic 2-1 victory, while Aston Villa boosted their top five bid with a 1-0 win against Fulham on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta's side took the lead through Declan Rice's first half opener on his 100th appearance for the club.&nbsp;But Dean Huijsen equalised in the second half and Evanilson completed the comeback to give Bournemouth their first ever away win over Arsenal.
Beaten 1-0 by PSG in the Champions&nbsp;League&nbsp;semi-final first leg on Tuesday, Arsenal will need a much-improved performance in the second leg in Paris on Wednesday.
The second-placed Gunners also still require six points to guarantee <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-league">Champions&nbsp;League</a>&nbsp;qualification for next season via a top five finish in the&nbsp;Premier&nbsp;League.&nbsp;Arsenal finished as runners-up behind Manchester City for the last two seasons and the Champions&nbsp;League&nbsp;is their last hope of a trophy this term.
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They last reached the Champions&nbsp;League final in 2006 and have never won the tournament.&nbsp;"We should have put the game to bed. We defended really poorly, nowhere near the standards that we are used to," Arteta said.&nbsp;"We wanted to generate the momentum and a really positive vibe today and we haven't.
"What we have created is frustration, rage and anger. Make sure we use that on Wednesday."&nbsp;Unai Emery's side are back in the hunt to finish in the&nbsp;Premier&nbsp;League's top five thanks to Youri Tielemans' 12th-minute header at Villa Park.
Seventh-placed Villa extended their unbeaten run on home turf to 20 games in all competitions, lifting them level with sixth-placed Nottingham Forest and fifth-placed Chelsea on 60 points.
After bouncing back from their dismal FA Cup semi-final loss to Crystal Palace last weekend, Villa will hope their rivals falter over the weekend as the top five race heads for a dramatic climax.
"If we weren't winning today, forget it completely," Emery said.
"Today, we got more or less to be close to Europe. Wow, fantastic, brilliant. The best gift we can achieve after it is the Europa&nbsp;League&nbsp;or Champions&nbsp;League.
"We will fight for it, Europe, and hopefully we can fight for the Champions&nbsp;League."
<h2>Saints beaten again, Ipswich fightback</h2>
Southampton wasted a chance to avoid a share of the lowest points total in&nbsp;Premier&nbsp;League&nbsp;history as Jamie Vardy's 199th Leicester goal inspired a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium.
Simon Rusk's bottom of the table team are trying to avoid finishing with just 11 points -- which would match Derby's low mark set in 2007-08.
But Southampton's hopes of getting a 12th point quickly faded against fellow relegated side Leicester.&nbsp;After announcing last week that he will leave the club at the end of the season, the 38-year-old Vardy bagged a farewell goal as he put second-bottom Leicester ahead in the 17th minute.
The game was delayed for 11 minutes when referee David Webb was forced off with a head injury after colliding with Leicester's Jordan Ayew.
Vardy cheekily blew the referee's whistle while he was being treated.&nbsp;Leicester finally won for the first time since January as Ayew grabbed the second goal in the 44th minute.
Southampton have now lost 28 of their 35&nbsp;league&nbsp;games and have three matches left to avoid sharing the low points record with Derby.&nbsp;Relegated Ipswich fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 in Everton's penultimate match at Goodison Park.
Kieran McKenna's third-bottom side trailed to Beto's 26th-minute goal and Dwight McNeil's effort nine minutes later.&nbsp;But Julio Enciso's 30-yard rocket reduced the deficit in the 41st minute and George Hirst equalised with 11 minutes left.
Everton's emotional last match at Goodison before moving to their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium next season comes against Southampton on May 18.
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World, Sports: Beaten 1-0 by PSG in the Champions League semi-final first leg, Arsenal will need a much-improved performance in the second leg in Paris on Wednesday

In Premier League, Arsenal suffered a blow ahead of their Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain as Evanilson fired AFC Bournemouth to a historic 2-1 victory, while Aston Villa boosted their top five bid with a 1-0 win against Fulham on Saturday. Mikel Arteta's side took the lead through Declan Rice's first half opener on his 100th appearance for the club. But Dean Huijsen equalised in the second half and Evanilson completed the comeback to give Bournemouth their first ever away win over Arsenal. Beaten 1-0 by PSG in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday, Arsenal will need a much-improved performance in the second leg in Paris on Wednesday. The second-placed Gunners also still require six points to guarantee Champions League qualification for next season via a top five finish in the Premier League. Arsenal finished as runners-up behind Manchester City for the last two seasons and the Champions League is their last hope of a trophy this term. Also Read: Sovereignty beats Journalism in 151st Kentucky Derby during final stretch They last reached the Champions League final in 2006 and have never won the tournament. "We should have put the game to bed. We defended really poorly, nowhere near the standards that we are used to," Arteta said. "We wanted to generate the momentum and a really positive vibe today and we haven't. "What we have created is frustration, rage and anger. Make sure we use that on Wednesday." Unai Emery's side are back in the hunt to finish in the Premier League's top five thanks to Youri Tielemans' 12th-minute header at Villa Park. Seventh-placed Villa extended their unbeaten run on home turf to 20 games in all competitions, lifting them level with sixth-placed Nottingham Forest and fifth-placed Chelsea on 60 points. After bouncing back from their dismal FA Cup semi-final loss to Crystal Palace last weekend, Villa will hope their rivals falter over the weekend as the top five race heads for a dramatic climax. "If we weren't winning today, forget it completely," Emery said. "Today, we got more or less to be close to Europe. Wow, fantastic, brilliant. The best gift we can achieve after it is the Europa League or Champions League. "We will fight for it, Europe, and hopefully we can fight for the Champions League." Saints beaten again, Ipswich fightback Southampton wasted a chance to avoid a share of the lowest points total in Premier League history as Jamie Vardy's 199th Leicester goal inspired a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium. Simon Rusk's bottom of the table team are trying to avoid finishing with just 11 points -- which would match Derby's low mark set in 2007-08. But Southampton's hopes of getting a 12th point quickly faded against fellow relegated side Leicester. After announcing last week that he will leave the club at the end of the season, the 38-year-old Vardy bagged a farewell goal as he put second-bottom Leicester ahead in the 17th minute. The game was delayed for 11 minutes when referee David Webb was forced off with a head injury after colliding with Leicester's Jordan Ayew. Vardy cheekily blew the referee's whistle while he was being treated. Leicester finally won for the first time since January as Ayew grabbed the second goal in the 44th minute. Southampton have now lost 28 of their 35 league games and have three matches left to avoid sharing the low points record with Derby. Relegated Ipswich fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 in Everton's penultimate match at Goodison Park. Kieran McKenna's third-bottom side trailed to Beto's 26th-minute goal and Dwight McNeil's effort nine minutes later. But Julio Enciso's 30-yard rocket reduced the deficit in the 41st minute and George Hirst equalised with 11 minutes left. Everton's emotional last match at Goodison before moving to their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium next season comes against Southampton on May 18. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Premier League: Arsenal rocked by Bournemouth, Villa boost top five bid

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On the night of 3-4 May, Pakistan, for the tenth consecutive night, violated the ceasefire along the LoC (Line of Control). The Indian army responded to the unprovoked attack "swiftly and effectively". The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has begun issuing call-up orders for tens of thousands of reservists as it prepares to significantly expand its military operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Harvey Weinstein’s trial in New York City saw tensions escalate as his attorney Jennifer Bonjean questioned former TV production assistant Miriam Haley. Miriam had alleged in a lawsuit that Harvey had sexually assaulted her. Click on the headlines to read more Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE: Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC; 10th time in since J&K killings On the night of 3-4 May, Pakistan, for the tenth consecutive night, violated the ceasefire along the LoC (Line of Control). The Indian army responded to the unprovoked attack "swiftly and effectively". Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists for next phase of war against Hamas in Gaza The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has begun issuing call-up orders for tens of thousands of reservists as it prepares to significantly expand its military operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Harvey Weinstein's female accuser calls him a ‘f***ng asshole’ Harvey Weinstein’s trial in New York City saw tensions escalate as his attorney Jennifer Bonjean questioned former TV production assistant Miriam Haley. Miriam had alleged in a lawsuit that Harvey had sexually assaulted her. Sovereignty beats Journalism in 151st Kentucky Derby during final stretch Sovereignty powered through the final turn and out-dueled favorite Journalism in the final straight to win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, giving the Godolphin stable a first victory in the US racing classic at Churchill Downs. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky rejects Russia's 'theatrical' 3-day truce

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Sovereignty powered through the final turn and out-dueled favorite Journalism in the final straight to win the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kentucky-derby">Kentucky Derby</a> on Saturday, giving the Godolphin stable a first victory in the US racing classic at Churchill Downs.
Untroubled by the sloppy track after a rainy day in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/louisville" rel="dofollow">Louisville</a>, Sovereignty gained control in the final furlong to give Venezuelan <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jockey">jockey</a> Junior Alvarado a first Kentucky Derby win.
"It means the world to me," a mud-splattered Alvarado told broadcaster NBC as he made his way aboard Sovereignty toward the winner's circle.
"I thought I had a great chance," he said, adding thanks to Mott for putting him back on Sovereignty after he recovered from a broken shoulder suffered in a spill in March.
Journalism, the heavy favorite as he arrived on a four-race winning streak, finished second and Baeza, who got into the field on Friday after two horses were scratched, was a fast-finishing third.
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For Mott, it was officially a second Kentucky Derby victory, but it was the first time he got to see his horse hit the wire first.&nbsp;He trained Country House, who was declared the winner in 2019 after Maximum Security was disqualified.&nbsp;"This one got there the right way," Mott said. "It'll take a while to sink in."
It was a first Kentucky Derby victory for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's Godolphin in their 13th attempt in the 1 1/4-mile Run for the Roses.
And it capped an impressive global week for Godolphin. Their Good Cheer won the Kentucky Oaks for fillies at Churchill Downs on Friday and they won the English 2000 Guineas with Ruling Court on Saturday.
"It's a race that we always wanted to try and win," Michael Banahan, Godolphin USA's director of bloodstock, said as he accepted the trophy and admired the view of Churchill Downs' twin spires from the winner's circle for the first time. "It's a great feeling."
Trainer Bob Baffert, who shares the record with six Kentucky Derby winners, was in the spotlight as he returned to the race after a three-year ban after his Medina Spirit was stripped of the win in 2021 after failing a post-race drug test.
Baffert's Citizen Bull broke from the first post and quickly came off the rail as he powered to the early lead.&nbsp;Sovereignty, sent off at 7-1 in the $5 million race, was well back at the half-mile mark but moving up as they turned for home.
As Citizen Bull faded, jockey Umberto Rispoli brought Journalism to the front on the inside.
<h2>Wonderful horse race</h2>
Alvarado had to work his way past Chunk of Gold and then had Sovereignty in his sights. They were neck-and-neck in the straight before Sovereignty's final surge carried him to a 1 1/2-length win.
"It was a wonderful horse race," Banahan said. "You've got the two best horses, one from the East Coast, one from the West Coast, locking down there, not one of them giving an inch and right down to the wire before we got the better of Journalism.
"So it's a fantastic race."&nbsp;Now Sovereignty's connections will decide if the colt will be pointed at the Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in US flat racing's Triple crown on May 17.
The treble concludes with the Belmont Stakes on June 7. That race will be held not at Belmont Park, which is undergoing renovations, but at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York.
"We'll see how he comes out of the race," Banahan said. "We'll see what the Hall of Fame trainer wants to do with him, but if he's good coming out it would be the logical place to go.
"We'd love to try and go back and win the Preakness."
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World, Sports: Untroubled by sloppy track after rainy day, Sovereignty took control in final furlong to give Venezuelan jockey Junior Alvarado a first Kentucky Derby win

Sovereignty powered through the final turn and out-dueled favorite Journalism in the final straight to win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, giving the Godolphin stable a first victory in the US racing classic at Churchill Downs. Untroubled by the sloppy track after a rainy day in Louisville, Sovereignty gained control in the final furlong to give Venezuelan jockey Junior Alvarado a first Kentucky Derby win. "It means the world to me," a mud-splattered Alvarado told broadcaster NBC as he made his way aboard Sovereignty toward the winner's circle. "I thought I had a great chance," he said, adding thanks to Mott for putting him back on Sovereignty after he recovered from a broken shoulder suffered in a spill in March. Journalism, the heavy favorite as he arrived on a four-race winning streak, finished second and Baeza, who got into the field on Friday after two horses were scratched, was a fast-finishing third. Also Read: Carlo Ancelotti says he will reveal future plans at end of season as Real Madrid exit nears For Mott, it was officially a second Kentucky Derby victory, but it was the first time he got to see his horse hit the wire first. He trained Country House, who was declared the winner in 2019 after Maximum Security was disqualified. "This one got there the right way," Mott said. "It'll take a while to sink in." It was a first Kentucky Derby victory for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's Godolphin in their 13th attempt in the 1 1/4-mile Run for the Roses. And it capped an impressive global week for Godolphin. Their Good Cheer won the Kentucky Oaks for fillies at Churchill Downs on Friday and they won the English 2000 Guineas with Ruling Court on Saturday. "It's a race that we always wanted to try and win," Michael Banahan, Godolphin USA's director of bloodstock, said as he accepted the trophy and admired the view of Churchill Downs' twin spires from the winner's circle for the first time. "It's a great feeling." Trainer Bob Baffert, who shares the record with six Kentucky Derby winners, was in the spotlight as he returned to the race after a three-year ban after his Medina Spirit was stripped of the win in 2021 after failing a post-race drug test. Baffert's Citizen Bull broke from the first post and quickly came off the rail as he powered to the early lead. Sovereignty, sent off at 7-1 in the $5 million race, was well back at the half-mile mark but moving up as they turned for home. As Citizen Bull faded, jockey Umberto Rispoli brought Journalism to the front on the inside. Wonderful horse race Alvarado had to work his way past Chunk of Gold and then had Sovereignty in his sights. They were neck-and-neck in the straight before Sovereignty's final surge carried him to a 1 1/2-length win. "It was a wonderful horse race," Banahan said. "You've got the two best horses, one from the East Coast, one from the West Coast, locking down there, not one of them giving an inch and right down to the wire before we got the better of Journalism. "So it's a fantastic race." Now Sovereignty's connections will decide if the colt will be pointed at the Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in US flat racing's Triple crown on May 17. The treble concludes with the Belmont Stakes on June 7. That race will be held not at Belmont Park, which is undergoing renovations, but at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York. "We'll see how he comes out of the race," Banahan said. "We'll see what the Hall of Fame trainer wants to do with him, but if he's good coming out it would be the logical place to go. "We'd love to try and go back and win the Preakness." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sovereignty beats Journalism in 151st Kentucky Derby during final stretch

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has begun issuing call-up orders for tens of thousands of reservists as it prepares to significantly expand its military operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
On Saturday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that the tens of thousands, many of whom have already been mobilised multiple times during the war, are expected to begin reporting for duty this week.
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<h2>How many soldiers is Israel rallying?</h2>
While the IDF did not confirm specific numbers, as per an AFP report, relatives of journalists from the news agency were among those receiving orders.
These reinforcements, as per a Times of Israel report, will primarily replace active-duty soldiers stationed in Lebanon, Syria and the occupied West Bank, freeing them up for redeployment to Gaza. The IDF said the mobilisation was being carried out because of "practical and operational interests" and is part of a planned staged offensive to escalate pressure on Hamas.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was briefed on the strategy during a Friday security consultation. His security cabinet is expected to convene Sunday to approve the new phase of operations.
The planned offensive will expand the IDF's presence into new areas of the Strip. Currently, three Israeli divisions are operating in Gaza. The IDF insists its goal is to pressure Hamas into a hostage deal &mdash; not outright destroy the group.
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<h2>Israel-Hamas war in Gaza: Death toll</h2>
Since October 7, when Hamas launched a surprise assault that killed about 1,200 people and led to the abduction of 251 hostages, the IDF has reported killing around 21,600 Hamas fighters, including 1,600 militants inside Israel. The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza claims over 52,400 Palestinians have been killed, though these figures are unverified and do not distinguish between civilians and combatants.
As of now, 59 hostages remain in Gaza, including the body of a soldier killed in the 2014 war.
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World | Israel Defense Forces calls up tens of thousands of reservists to expand military operations in Gaza, focusing on pressuring Hamas for a hostage deal.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has begun issuing call-up orders for tens of thousands of reservists as it prepares to significantly expand its military operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. On Saturday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that the tens of thousands, many of whom have already been mobilised multiple times during the war, are expected to begin reporting for duty this week. Also read | Israel's wildfire 'under control' after over 30 hours but risk of reignition remains | In Pics How many soldiers is Israel rallying? While the IDF did not confirm specific numbers, as per an AFP report, relatives of journalists from the news agency were among those receiving orders. These reinforcements, as per a Times of Israel report, will primarily replace active-duty soldiers stationed in Lebanon, Syria and the occupied West Bank, freeing them up for redeployment to Gaza. The IDF said the mobilisation was being carried out because of "practical and operational interests" and is part of a planned staged offensive to escalate pressure on Hamas. Also read | Trump planning massive military parade to mark army’s 250th anniversary — and his birthday. Deets inside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was briefed on the strategy during a Friday security consultation. His security cabinet is expected to convene Sunday to approve the new phase of operations. The planned offensive will expand the IDF's presence into new areas of the Strip. Currently, three Israeli divisions are operating in Gaza. The IDF insists its goal is to pressure Hamas into a hostage deal — not outright destroy the group. Also read | Trump's ally who once likened him to Jesus, slams him on X; Is US president's leadership in trouble? Israel-Hamas war in Gaza: Death toll Since October 7, when Hamas launched a surprise assault that killed about 1,200 people and led to the abduction of 251 hostages, the IDF has reported killing around 21,600 Hamas fighters, including 1,600 militants inside Israel. The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza claims over 52,400 Palestinians have been killed, though these figures are unverified and do not distinguish between civilians and combatants. As of now, 59 hostages remain in Gaza, including the body of a soldier killed in the 2014 war.

Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists for next phase of war against Hamas in Gaza

The Cyprus High Commissioner, Evagoras Vryonides, has said that they will be raising the Pahalgam terror attack at a key European meeting set to take place in Warsaw later this month. Speaking to WION&rsquo;s Sidhant Sibal, Vryonides said, &ldquo;Our foreign minister took the initiative to bring this issue to the organs of the European Union and in particular to the meeting that will happen in a few days in Warsaw. This is the informal European Union foreign affairs ministers meeting, which will happen in Poland. So it&rsquo;s very good that this issue will be raised at that level, so that many countries around the European Union table can take a position and express themselves.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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Last week, India&rsquo;s EAM S. Jaishankar and Cyprus FM Kombos held talks on the Pahalgam terror attack during which the latter extended his condolences. The High Commissioner spoke on India-Cyprus ties and how both sides are working in several domains. On the India-Middle East-Europe corridor, the High Commissioner said, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a very prestigious endeavor that we hope to see it materializing soon.&rdquo; Full interview:
Sidhant Sibal: Your first reaction to the Pahalgam terror attack... Evagoras Vryonides: Cyprus has already expressed his condolences and its solidarity to the Indian people and the Indian government. Like many nations around the world, we were very shocked and appalled about the brutality of this incident in northern India. And once more, we express our solidarity to the good people of India.&nbsp;
Sidhant Sibal: The Indian External Affairs Minister spoke to his counterpart from Cyprus, and I believe that the conversation was started from the Cyprus side. So if you can talk about what was the basic focus of this telephony conversation. Evagoras Vryonides: After our initiative, there was a brief conversation between the two ministers, Minister Dr. Constantinos Kombos from Cyprus and minister Jaishankar from India. This happened on Monday afternoon. Basically, our minister expressed our concern, our solidarity and the condolences of the government and the people of Cyprus to India. In addition, because I understand your minister had a number of talks with other European Union nations, our minister took the initiative to bring this issue to the organs of the European Union and in particular to the meeting that will happen in a few days in Warsaw. This is the informal European Union foreign affairs ministers meeting, which will happen in Poland. So it&rsquo;s very good that this issue will be raised at that level, so that many countries around the European Union table can take a position and express themselves.
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Sidhant Sibal: How does Cyprus plan to use or leverage its position to essentially raise awareness about this terror attack globally, especially at the European Union where, of course, Cyprus is part of. So essentially how this issue can be talked about inside the European Union, the direction that Cyprus can give. Evagoras Vryonides: As you know, India and Cyprus has a long standing and very strong bilateral relation from the 50s and 60s, President Makarios with Prime Minister Nehru, where the two of the main, important cofounders of the non-aligned movement and Cyprus has been in the non-aligned movement forum for many years, of course, since we entered into the European Union in 2004 which are no longer called ourselves non-aligned. But the strong bilateral feeling between Cyprus and India continues to this day. So wanting to help, wanting to keep things involved as much as possible, we volunteered. We took the initiative to raise more awareness about what is happening to India and bring this issue to the European Union Council, which, as I said, will happen in Warsaw in a few days.
Sidhant Sibal: So will you also sensitize the European leadership about the role of the terror group, the Resistance Front, which has taken the responsibility initially and essentially also the Indian side, might have briefed you as well, because the Indian side also sensitized the diplomatic community here in Delhi. So what were the conversations like there as well? Evagoras Vryonides: Indeed, there were some briefings from the Indian side. I missed it because I was traveling. But there is, as you know, the European Union here, and there has been a reaction directly from the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on this. So our efforts are in parallel, and in addition to the leadership of the European Union, it's not that they are not aware of, of course, they are aware of what is happening in India.
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Sidhant Sibal: Generally talking about the issue of terrorism. Cyprus stance on it? Because India has been very vocal about it. India has been at the receiving end of cross border terrorism emerging from Pakistan, and in this case as well, India has highlighted several times how Pakistan was responsible for the terror attack in India. So what is your stance on the issue of terrorism? Evagoras Vryonides: Of course, we are against any form of terrorism, and we highly condemn it. Then we come from a part of the world where these things are not unknown, in our countries, it&rsquo;s very sad to see it happening in Cyprus or in Europe or in India. So we express our solidarity again to the Indian people, and we ask for a peaceful resolution of these conflicts.
Sidhant Sibal: Now it is becoming like a broader issue of India, Pakistan, but this is an issue for India, an issue of terrorism, an issue of cross border terrorism, but talking about the regional situation which is developing in the aftermath of the Pelham terror attack. How do you see it and what&rsquo;s perhaps your view on that? Evagoras Vryonides: It&rsquo;s very concerning. It&rsquo;s very alarming. It&rsquo;s very worrisome. And definitely it&rsquo;s a step towards the wrong direction when one entity or one group of people start to attack innocent tourists, Cyprus is very keen to collaborate with India on issues of security. We have very good cooperation between our governments, our ministries of defence. We are working together with India on maritime issues, on shipping, on maritime security. So hopefully all these will be a thing of the past soon.&nbsp;
Sidhant Sibal: At the United Nations as well, any role you plan to play in terms of this issue, India, in the past, has called for a common definition on terrorism, that there should be a common definition. So how do you plan to work with India at the United Nations, or any other multilateral organisation when it comes to dealing with the issue of terrorism, and in particular case for India, the issue of cross border terrorism, Evagoras Vryonides: There is a strong collaboration between our two governments on many fora, including the United Nations, and there has been collaboration in the past in terms of supporting each other&rsquo;s candidacies in the various forum of the UN. Of course, the idea is to have a peaceful world, a global community, where people and its citizens can feel safe to travel and enjoy the countries.
Sidhant Sibal: How do you see India, Cyprus relationship? There has been engagement at the multiple levels between the two countries. And you have been supportive of India on several issues and issues that have been close to India. So if you can perhaps talk about that. Evagoras Vryonides: Our bilateral relation, as you know, has been growing stronger throughout the decades. We had a number of presidential visits back and forth. Our foreign ministers have met three or four times in the last two years, and there is room for improvement. We want to promote Cyprus as a tourism destination. We want to promote Cyprus as an area that people can go and enjoy themselves, and there is a strong business community from India that is interested in doing business in Cyprus. We still have one of the lowest corporate taxes in Europe at 12.5% only. And there are a high number of foreign direct investments from India to Cyprus. We have two honorary consulates to help us in this, one in Kolkata and the other one in Mumbai, and we look forward to enhancing our bilateral relationship even further in the years to come.
Sidhant Sibal: One of the key focuses has been an early conclusion of the free trade agreement. In fact, even as we speak, the Indian trade minister is in Brussels, and both sides, the European Union side and Indian side, have reaffirmed the conclusion of FTA by year end. So what is the position of your country on that. Evagoras Vryonides: Of course, we support it, and we&rsquo;re doing everything we can to speed things up. It doesn&rsquo;t depend on Cyprus alone. As you can see, it&rsquo;s the European Union nations in general. And of course, on the other side is India. But I&rsquo;m happy to say that things were moving very well after the visit of the EU college, which happened a few weeks ago. And as you have mentioned, the idea is to have the agreement signed before the end of the year. So I&rsquo;m very happy to see your Minister of Trade in Brussels. It means that things are moving, and hopefully by the end of the year, we will have the agreement signed.
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Sidhant Sibal: The India-Middle East-Europe corridor. And your country's position is very geostrategic in the Mediterranean, where India has been increasing its engagement. So if you can perhaps talk about your views, your country's view on this mega connectivity and economic project Evagoras Vryonides: It&rsquo;s a very prestigious endeavour that we hope to see it materialising soon. If you look at the map, you will realise that Cyprus finds itself naturally on the map, on the way of the IMEC, and we do plan to engage ourselves actively in it, offering logistical support, or IT know how, or refuelling for the boats, or in any other way possible, Cyprus will be able to help this endeavour, because even though we don't have land borders with the rest of the European Union, we are the first, the most Eastern and the first port that the ships, after exiting from Israel, can pass by in Cyprus. So we hope to be able to participate actively in that.
Sidhant Sibal: How do you see India&rsquo;s engagement in the wider Mediterranean? Evagoras Vryonides: India is welcome to come to the region and increase its influence. And of course, let me add to the high level of visits you mentioned. We had our Deputy Minister for research, innovation and digital policy visiting here in the fall within the framework of the Mediterranean conclave. So from Cyprus, there is an active participation in these meetings.

World | India News: On the India-Middle East-Europe corridor, the High Commissioner said, “It’s a very prestigious endeavor that we hope to see it materializing soon.”

The Cyprus High Commissioner, Evagoras Vryonides, has said that they will be raising the Pahalgam terror attack at a key European meeting set to take place in Warsaw later this month. Speaking to WION’s Sidhant Sibal, Vryonides said, “Our foreign minister took the initiative to bring this issue to the organs of the European Union and in particular to the meeting that will happen in a few days in Warsaw. This is the informal European Union foreign affairs ministers meeting, which will happen in Poland. So it’s very good that this issue will be raised at that level, so that many countries around the European Union table can take a position and express themselves.” Also Read | Bangladeshi Islamists protest interim govt’s proposal for women’s rights Last week, India’s EAM S. Jaishankar and Cyprus FM Kombos held talks on the Pahalgam terror attack during which the latter extended his condolences. The High Commissioner spoke on India-Cyprus ties and how both sides are working in several domains. On the India-Middle East-Europe corridor, the High Commissioner said, “It’s a very prestigious endeavor that we hope to see it materializing soon.” Full interview: Sidhant Sibal: Your first reaction to the Pahalgam terror attack... Evagoras Vryonides: Cyprus has already expressed his condolences and its solidarity to the Indian people and the Indian government. Like many nations around the world, we were very shocked and appalled about the brutality of this incident in northern India. And once more, we express our solidarity to the good people of India. Sidhant Sibal: The Indian External Affairs Minister spoke to his counterpart from Cyprus, and I believe that the conversation was started from the Cyprus side. So if you can talk about what was the basic focus of this telephony conversation. Evagoras Vryonides: After our initiative, there was a brief conversation between the two ministers, Minister Dr. Constantinos Kombos from Cyprus and minister Jaishankar from India. This happened on Monday afternoon. Basically, our minister expressed our concern, our solidarity and the condolences of the government and the people of Cyprus to India. In addition, because I understand your minister had a number of talks with other European Union nations, our minister took the initiative to bring this issue to the organs of the European Union and in particular to the meeting that will happen in a few days in Warsaw. This is the informal European Union foreign affairs ministers meeting, which will happen in Poland. So it’s very good that this issue will be raised at that level, so that many countries around the European Union table can take a position and express themselves. Also Read | Man bitten over 200 times by deadly snakes, now his blood helps make ‘ideal’ antivenom Sidhant Sibal: How does Cyprus plan to use or leverage its position to essentially raise awareness about this terror attack globally, especially at the European Union where, of course, Cyprus is part of. So essentially how this issue can be talked about inside the European Union, the direction that Cyprus can give. Evagoras Vryonides: As you know, India and Cyprus has a long standing and very strong bilateral relation from the 50s and 60s, President Makarios with Prime Minister Nehru, where the two of the main, important cofounders of the non-aligned movement and Cyprus has been in the non-aligned movement forum for many years, of course, since we entered into the European Union in 2004 which are no longer called ourselves non-aligned. But the strong bilateral feeling between Cyprus and India continues to this day. So wanting to help, wanting to keep things involved as much as possible, we volunteered. We took the initiative to raise more awareness about what is happening to India and bring this issue to the European Union Council, which, as I said, will happen in Warsaw in a few days. Sidhant Sibal: So will you also sensitize the European leadership about the role of the terror group, the Resistance Front, which has taken the responsibility initially and essentially also the Indian side, might have briefed you as well, because the Indian side also sensitized the diplomatic community here in Delhi. So what were the conversations like there as well? Evagoras Vryonides: Indeed, there were some briefings from the Indian side. I missed it because I was traveling. But there is, as you know, the European Union here, and there has been a reaction directly from the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on this. So our efforts are in parallel, and in addition to the leadership of the European Union, it's not that they are not aware of, of course, they are aware of what is happening in India. Also Read | India cracks the whip again, bans all Pak imports, mails and parcels, bars port access to ships Sidhant Sibal: Generally talking about the issue of terrorism. Cyprus stance on it? Because India has been very vocal about it. India has been at the receiving end of cross border terrorism emerging from Pakistan, and in this case as well, India has highlighted several times how Pakistan was responsible for the terror attack in India. So what is your stance on the issue of terrorism? Evagoras Vryonides: Of course, we are against any form of terrorism, and we highly condemn it. Then we come from a part of the world where these things are not unknown, in our countries, it’s very sad to see it happening in Cyprus or in Europe or in India. So we express our solidarity again to the Indian people, and we ask for a peaceful resolution of these conflicts. Sidhant Sibal: Now it is becoming like a broader issue of India, Pakistan, but this is an issue for India, an issue of terrorism, an issue of cross border terrorism, but talking about the regional situation which is developing in the aftermath of the Pelham terror attack. How do you see it and what’s perhaps your view on that? Evagoras Vryonides: It’s very concerning. It’s very alarming. It’s very worrisome. And definitely it’s a step towards the wrong direction when one entity or one group of people start to attack innocent tourists, Cyprus is very keen to collaborate with India on issues of security. We have very good cooperation between our governments, our ministries of defence. We are working together with India on maritime issues, on shipping, on maritime security. So hopefully all these will be a thing of the past soon. Sidhant Sibal: At the United Nations as well, any role you plan to play in terms of this issue, India, in the past, has called for a common definition on terrorism, that there should be a common definition. So how do you plan to work with India at the United Nations, or any other multilateral organisation when it comes to dealing with the issue of terrorism, and in particular case for India, the issue of cross border terrorism, Evagoras Vryonides: There is a strong collaboration between our two governments on many fora, including the United Nations, and there has been collaboration in the past in terms of supporting each other’s candidacies in the various forum of the UN. Of course, the idea is to have a peaceful world, a global community, where people and its citizens can feel safe to travel and enjoy the countries. Sidhant Sibal: How do you see India, Cyprus relationship? There has been engagement at the multiple levels between the two countries. And you have been supportive of India on several issues and issues that have been close to India. So if you can perhaps talk about that. Evagoras Vryonides: Our bilateral relation, as you know, has been growing stronger throughout the decades. We had a number of presidential visits back and forth. Our foreign ministers have met three or four times in the last two years, and there is room for improvement. We want to promote Cyprus as a tourism destination. We want to promote Cyprus as an area that people can go and enjoy themselves, and there is a strong business community from India that is interested in doing business in Cyprus. We still have one of the lowest corporate taxes in Europe at 12.5% only. And there are a high number of foreign direct investments from India to Cyprus. We have two honorary consulates to help us in this, one in Kolkata and the other one in Mumbai, and we look forward to enhancing our bilateral relationship even further in the years to come. Sidhant Sibal: One of the key focuses has been an early conclusion of the free trade agreement. In fact, even as we speak, the Indian trade minister is in Brussels, and both sides, the European Union side and Indian side, have reaffirmed the conclusion of FTA by year end. So what is the position of your country on that. Evagoras Vryonides: Of course, we support it, and we’re doing everything we can to speed things up. It doesn’t depend on Cyprus alone. As you can see, it’s the European Union nations in general. And of course, on the other side is India. But I’m happy to say that things were moving very well after the visit of the EU college, which happened a few weeks ago. And as you have mentioned, the idea is to have the agreement signed before the end of the year. So I’m very happy to see your Minister of Trade in Brussels. It means that things are moving, and hopefully by the end of the year, we will have the agreement signed. Also Read | India plots double financial strike on Pakistan to stifle terror funding, jittery Islamabad reacts Sidhant Sibal: The India-Middle East-Europe corridor. And your country's position is very geostrategic in the Mediterranean, where India has been increasing its engagement. So if you can perhaps talk about your views, your country's view on this mega connectivity and economic project Evagoras Vryonides: It’s a very prestigious endeavour that we hope to see it materialising soon. If you look at the map, you will realise that Cyprus finds itself naturally on the map, on the way of the IMEC, and we do plan to engage ourselves actively in it, offering logistical support, or IT know how, or refuelling for the boats, or in any other way possible, Cyprus will be able to help this endeavour, because even though we don't have land borders with the rest of the European Union, we are the first, the most Eastern and the first port that the ships, after exiting from Israel, can pass by in Cyprus. So we hope to be able to participate actively in that. Sidhant Sibal: How do you see India’s engagement in the wider Mediterranean? Evagoras Vryonides: India is welcome to come to the region and increase its influence. And of course, let me add to the high level of visits you mentioned. We had our Deputy Minister for research, innovation and digital policy visiting here in the fall within the framework of the Mediterranean conclave. So from Cyprus, there is an active participation in these meetings.

Cyprus to raise Pahalgam terror attack at key European meet, says HC Vryonides

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who has been heavily linked with the Brazil post, said Saturday he will reveal his future plans on May 25 after their final La Liga game.
<h2>Ancelotti says he will reveal future plans at end of season</h2>
The immediate goal for the 65-year-old Italian, who has one year left on his Madrid contract, is with five matches remaining to overhaul bitter rivals Barcelona's four point lead and retain the La Liga title.
Achieving that would make up somewhat for losing to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, and the defence of their Champions League crown ended by Arsenal in the quarter-finals.&nbsp;
"I have a lot of affection for my club, my players and our fans, and also a lot of respect," Ancelotti told reporters ahead of Madrid's La Liga clash against Celta Vigo on Sunday.
"So I will speak about my future on the 25th (of May) and not before."
Real Madrid host Real Sociedad on May 25 in their final La Liga match of the season -- they then leave for the United States and the Club World Cup which starts on June 14.
Ancelotti said the day he leaves Madrid will be a "beautiful" one and he has never had a single problem with the club across two spells at the helm.
"It will be a fantastic goodbye, because I have a lot of affection for the club and it does for me too, I will never fight or argue with the club," said the veteran coach.
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"Never have I done so in six years and I never will, I won't let myself, until the last day, which could be the 25th, which could be in 2025, or it could be the 25th of May 2026, or 2030.
"That I don't know, but whichever day it is, it will be a very beautiful day."
Ancelotti, who coached Madrid between 2013-15 and then again since 2021, has won three Champions League trophies and two La Liga titles with the club.
Ancelotti, though, faces a defensive crisis in the run-in to the season.
Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy and David Alaba were all ruled out for the rest of the season this week, adding to long-term problems for Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao.
"We're thinking about the upcoming games, we're thinking about what we can fight for -- La Liga until the last second," said Ancelotti.
"We've had a lot of injuries in this week but we're convinced we can put out a good team and win tomorrow's game."
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who has been heavily linked with the Brazil post, said Saturday he will reveal his future plans on May 25. World | Football | Sports

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who has been heavily linked with the Brazil post, said Saturday he will reveal his future plans on May 25 after their final La Liga game. Ancelotti says he will reveal future plans at end of season The immediate goal for the 65-year-old Italian, who has one year left on his Madrid contract, is with five matches remaining to overhaul bitter rivals Barcelona's four point lead and retain the La Liga title. Achieving that would make up somewhat for losing to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, and the defence of their Champions League crown ended by Arsenal in the quarter-finals. "I have a lot of affection for my club, my players and our fans, and also a lot of respect," Ancelotti told reporters ahead of Madrid's La Liga clash against Celta Vigo on Sunday. "So I will speak about my future on the 25th (of May) and not before." Real Madrid host Real Sociedad on May 25 in their final La Liga match of the season -- they then leave for the United States and the Club World Cup which starts on June 14. Ancelotti said the day he leaves Madrid will be a "beautiful" one and he has never had a single problem with the club across two spells at the helm. "It will be a fantastic goodbye, because I have a lot of affection for the club and it does for me too, I will never fight or argue with the club," said the veteran coach. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: Kagiso Rabada serving suspension after testing positive for recreational drug "Never have I done so in six years and I never will, I won't let myself, until the last day, which could be the 25th, which could be in 2025, or it could be the 25th of May 2026, or 2030. "That I don't know, but whichever day it is, it will be a very beautiful day." Ancelotti, who coached Madrid between 2013-15 and then again since 2021, has won three Champions League trophies and two La Liga titles with the club. Ancelotti, though, faces a defensive crisis in the run-in to the season. Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy and David Alaba were all ruled out for the rest of the season this week, adding to long-term problems for Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao. "We're thinking about the upcoming games, we're thinking about what we can fight for -- La Liga until the last second," said Ancelotti. "We've had a lot of injuries in this week but we're convinced we can put out a good team and win tomorrow's game." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Carlo Ancelotti says he will reveal future plans at end of season as Real Madrid exit nears

Unai Emery vowed Aston Villa will fight until the end for a place in the Champions League after boosting their bid with a 1-0 win against Fulham on Saturday.
Emery's side are back in the hunt to finish in the Premier League's top five thanks to Youri Tielemans' 12th-minute header at Villa Park.
Seventh-placed Villa extended their unbeaten run on home turf to 20 games in all competitions, lifting them level with sixth-placed Nottingham Forest and fifth-placed Chelsea on 60 points.
After bouncing back from their dismal FA Cup semi-final loss to Crystal Palace last weekend, Villa will hope their rivals falter over the weekend as the top five race heads for a dramatic climax.
"If we weren't winning today, forget it completely," Emery said.
"Today, we got more or less to be close to Europe. Wow, fantastic, brilliant. The best gift we can achieve after it is the Europa League or Champions League.
"Champions League, okay. We are not favourites to get it because there is Nottingham Forest in front of us, Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle.
"But we will fight for it, Europe, and hopefully we can fight for the Champions League."
Southampton wasted a chance to avoid a share of the lowest points total in Premier League history as Jamie Vardy's 199th Leicester goal inspired a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium.
Simon Rusk's bottom of the table team are trying to avoid finishing with just 11 points -- which would match Derby's low mark set in 2007-08.
But Southampton's hopes of getting a 12th point quickly faded against fellow relegated side Leicester.
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<h2>Ipswich fightback</h2>
After announcing last week that he will leave the club at the end of the season, the 38-year-old Vardy bagged a farewell goal as he put second-bottom Leicester ahead in the 17th minute.
The game was delayed for 11 minutes when referee David Webb was forced off with a head injury after colliding with Leicester's Jordan Ayew.
Vardy cheekily blew the referee's whistle while he was being treated.
Leicester finally won for the first time since January as Ayew grabbed the second goal in the 44th minute.
Southampton have now lost 28 of their 35 league games and have three matches left to avoid sharing the low points record with Derby.
Relegated Ipswich fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 in Everton's penultimate match at Goodison Park.
Kieran McKenna's third-bottom side trailed to Beto's 26th minute goal and Dwight McNeil's effort nine minutes later.
But Julio Enciso 's 30-yard rocket reduced the deficit in the 41st minute and George Hirst equalised with 11 minutes left.
Everton's emotional last match at Goodison before moving to their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium next season comes against Southampton on May 18.
Second-placed Arsenal host Bournemouth in Saturday's late game as the Gunners warm up for their Champions League semi-final showdown with Paris Saint-Germain.
Mikel Arteta's side lost 1-0 in the first leg on Tuesday and head to France for the second leg on Wednesday as they look to reach the final for the first time since 2006.
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Emery's side are back in the hunt to finish in the Premier League's top five thanks to Youri Tielemans' 12th-minute header at Villa Park on Saturday (May 3). World | Football | Sports

Unai Emery vowed Aston Villa will fight until the end for a place in the Champions League after boosting their bid with a 1-0 win against Fulham on Saturday. Emery's side are back in the hunt to finish in the Premier League's top five thanks to Youri Tielemans' 12th-minute header at Villa Park. Seventh-placed Villa extended their unbeaten run on home turf to 20 games in all competitions, lifting them level with sixth-placed Nottingham Forest and fifth-placed Chelsea on 60 points. After bouncing back from their dismal FA Cup semi-final loss to Crystal Palace last weekend, Villa will hope their rivals falter over the weekend as the top five race heads for a dramatic climax. "If we weren't winning today, forget it completely," Emery said. "Today, we got more or less to be close to Europe. Wow, fantastic, brilliant. The best gift we can achieve after it is the Europa League or Champions League. "Champions League, okay. We are not favourites to get it because there is Nottingham Forest in front of us, Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle. "But we will fight for it, Europe, and hopefully we can fight for the Champions League." Southampton wasted a chance to avoid a share of the lowest points total in Premier League history as Jamie Vardy's 199th Leicester goal inspired a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium. Simon Rusk's bottom of the table team are trying to avoid finishing with just 11 points -- which would match Derby's low mark set in 2007-08. But Southampton's hopes of getting a 12th point quickly faded against fellow relegated side Leicester. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: Kagiso Rabada serving suspension after testing positive for recreational drug Ipswich fightback After announcing last week that he will leave the club at the end of the season, the 38-year-old Vardy bagged a farewell goal as he put second-bottom Leicester ahead in the 17th minute. The game was delayed for 11 minutes when referee David Webb was forced off with a head injury after colliding with Leicester's Jordan Ayew. Vardy cheekily blew the referee's whistle while he was being treated. Leicester finally won for the first time since January as Ayew grabbed the second goal in the 44th minute. Southampton have now lost 28 of their 35 league games and have three matches left to avoid sharing the low points record with Derby. Relegated Ipswich fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 in Everton's penultimate match at Goodison Park. Kieran McKenna's third-bottom side trailed to Beto's 26th minute goal and Dwight McNeil's effort nine minutes later. But Julio Enciso 's 30-yard rocket reduced the deficit in the 41st minute and George Hirst equalised with 11 minutes left. Everton's emotional last match at Goodison before moving to their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium next season comes against Southampton on May 18. Second-placed Arsenal host Bournemouth in Saturday's late game as the Gunners warm up for their Champions League semi-final showdown with Paris Saint-Germain. Mikel Arteta's side lost 1-0 in the first leg on Tuesday and head to France for the second leg on Wednesday as they look to reach the final for the first time since 2006. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Premier League: Aston Villa boost top five bid, Southampton beaten at Leicester

A woman was killed on Saturday (May 3) in the northern <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-technology/santorini-greek-island-volcano-eruption-date-scientists-want-to-know-after-quakes-in-tourist-paradise-latest-updates-8984460" rel="dofollow">Greek</a> city of Thessaloniki when a bomb she was carrying to place outside a nearby bank exploded in her hands, police said. Several storefronts and vehicles were damaged by the explosion.
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A woman from Georgia died after a bomb exploded outside a bank in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Thessaloniki?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Thessaloniki</a>, Greece. Authorities are investigating the possible connection of the victim and the explosion as she was known to the police for having participated in robberies &amp; drug related activities. <a href="https://t.co/qDYgYtusZT">pic.twitter.com/qDYgYtusZT</a>
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The Greek Police said that the woman had a criminal record related to drugs and prostitution and had been involved in at least one robbery and thefts in the past. The police not publicly identify the woman. The Greek police's division for organized crime is investigating the incident, while authorities were also investigating whether the woman might have had ties to any extremist groups.
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As per a report in AP, a man believed to have been trying to assemble a bomb was killed when the device he was making exploded in a central Athens apartment, last year. It was unclear what their intended target might have been.
The blast had prompted Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrisochoidis to warn of an emerging new generation of domestic extremists.
In April, a new group calling itself Revolutionary Class Struggle claimed responsibility for a bomb that exploded in central Athens near the offices of Hellenic Train, Greece's main railway services operator, and the planting of another bomb near the Labor Ministry in early February.
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A woman was killed on Saturday (May 3) in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki when a bomb she was carrying to place outside a nearby bank exploded in her hands, police said.

A woman was killed on Saturday (May 3) in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki when a bomb she was carrying to place outside a nearby bank exploded in her hands, police said. Several storefronts and vehicles were damaged by the explosion. A woman from Georgia died after a bomb exploded outside a bank in #Thessaloniki, Greece. Authorities are investigating the possible connection of the victim and the explosion as she was known to the police for having participated in robberies & drug related activities. pic.twitter.com/qDYgYtusZT — Daphne Tolis (@daphnetoli) May 3, 2025 Read More | 'Both blessing & curse': FBI boss Kash Patel spends more time in nightclubs than office and people are relieved, here's why The Greek Police said that the woman had a criminal record related to drugs and prostitution and had been involved in at least one robbery and thefts in the past. The police not publicly identify the woman. The Greek police's division for organized crime is investigating the incident, while authorities were also investigating whether the woman might have had ties to any extremist groups. Read More | 'Perpetrators must be brought to justice': India's Jaishankar hold talks with Russia's Lavrov in wake of Pahalgam terror attack As per a report in AP, a man believed to have been trying to assemble a bomb was killed when the device he was making exploded in a central Athens apartment, last year. It was unclear what their intended target might have been. The blast had prompted Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrisochoidis to warn of an emerging new generation of domestic extremists. In April, a new group calling itself Revolutionary Class Struggle claimed responsibility for a bomb that exploded in central Athens near the offices of Hellenic Train, Greece's main railway services operator, and the planting of another bomb near the Labor Ministry in early February. Read More | Voting in swimsuits to democracy sausages: Australian election and victory of Anthony Albanese | In Pics

Woman dies after bomb she was carrying allegedly to blow a bank explodes in her hand

Australia&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/australia-general-elections-albanese-vs-dutton-amid-trump-chaos-9011981" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Albanese</a>&nbsp;won a historic second term in Australia on Saturday (May 3), marking the first time in 21 years that an Australian prime minister has won a second consecutive term.&nbsp;His centre-left&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-election-result-anthony-albanese-secures-historic-second-term-as-labor-party-set-to-retain-majority-9029587" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Labor </a>Party is poised to retain its majority government.
India continued its offensive against Pakistan and announced a slew of tough decisions that will severely impact the economy of the neighbouring country over its continued support to cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Australia&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/australia-general-elections-albanese-vs-dutton-amid-trump-chaos-9011981" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Albanese</a>&nbsp;won a historic second term in Australia on Saturday (May 3), marking the first time in 21 years that an Australian prime minister has won a second consecutive term.&nbsp;His centre-left&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-election-result-anthony-albanese-secures-historic-second-term-as-labor-party-set-to-retain-majority-9029587" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Labor</a>Party is poised to retain its majority government
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India continued its offensive against Pakistan and announced a slew of tough decisions that will severely impact the economy of the neighbouring country over its continued support to cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack
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Once dismissed by Donald Trump as &ldquo;Li&rsquo;l Marco&rdquo;, Marco Rubio is now one of the most powerful figures in the Trump administration, holding not just one, but four top jobs. His transformation from political lightweight to presidential fixer has surprised many in Washington.
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Russia is pushing large numbers of troops into battle, but their progress in Ukraine is slowing sharply due to extremely high losses, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
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Residents in a small part of southern Texas are voting on whether to turn their neighbourhood into a brand-new city, one that would give Elon Musk&rsquo;s SpaceX something close to its&nbsp;own&nbsp;government. The new&nbsp;city&nbsp;would be called Starbase, and it sits right where SpaceX carries out its rocket launches in Texas.
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Harry Kane and Bayern Munich will have to wait for another day as a stoppage time goal from Yussuf Poulsen denied them the title on Saturday (May 3). Playing at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Bayern needed to win the match to lift the Bundesliga title as early as matchday 32.
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Australia’s Anthony Albanese won a historic second term in Australia on Saturday (May 3), marking the first time in 21 years that an Australian prime minister has won a second consecutive term. His centre-left Labor Party is poised to retain its majority government. India continued its offensive against Pakistan and announced a slew of tough decisions that will severely impact the economy of the neighbouring country over its continued support to cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack. Click on the headlines for more Australia Election Result: Anthony Albanese secures historic second term as Labor Party set to retain majority Australia’s Anthony Albanese won a historic second term in Australia on Saturday (May 3), marking the first time in 21 years that an Australian prime minister has won a second consecutive term. His centre-left LaborParty is poised to retain its majority government India cracks the whip again, bans all Pak imports, mails and parcels, bars port access to ships India continued its offensive against Pakistan and announced a slew of tough decisions that will severely impact the economy of the neighbouring country over its continued support to cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack From Trump's rival to Trump’s problem solver: How Marco Rubio landed four top roles; critics say he did it by ‘becoming a doormat’ Once dismissed by Donald Trump as “Li’l Marco”, Marco Rubio is now one of the most powerful figures in the Trump administration, holding not just one, but four top jobs. His transformation from political lightweight to presidential fixer has surprised many in Washington. 'Both blessing & curse': FBI boss Kash Patel spends more time in nightclubs than office and people are relieved, here's why FBI director Kash Patel is said to be seen more in nightclubs than in his office. Former FBI counter-intelligence official Frank Figliuzzi on MSNBC's Morning Joe program said Kash Patel is spotted more at nightclubs and less at the office, but people are not complaining because they probably think that things could be bad if he would run the office. ‘Low quality troops, high casualties’: 99 Russian soldiers die for every kilometre gained in Ukraine and Putin doesn’t seem to care Russia is pushing large numbers of troops into battle, but their progress in Ukraine is slowing sharply due to extremely high losses, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). 'Yes...but cut that part': Elon Musk quips when asked if he regrets supporting Donald Trump Tesla CEO Elon Musk was recently asked in an interview if he regrets supporting Donald Trump, to which he responded with affirmation, before bursting into laughter and clarifying that he was joking. ‘He’s trying to colonise’: Elon Musk to add his own city, ‘Starbase’, to his empire - Here’s all you need to know Residents in a small part of southern Texas are voting on whether to turn their neighbourhood into a brand-new city, one that would give Elon Musk’s SpaceX something close to its own government. The new city would be called Starbase, and it sits right where SpaceX carries out its rocket launches in Texas. Flight searched at Sri Lanka airport on suspicion of Pahalgam attackers on board A Sri Lankan Airlines flight arriving from Chennai was subjected to a comprehensive security search at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Colombo on Saturday. The special security operation was carried out after Indian intelligence flagged potential suspects linked to the Pahalgam terror attack. Anticlimax! RB Leipzig score stoppage time goal as Harry Kane and Bayern Munich made to wait for Bundesliga title Harry Kane and Bayern Munich will have to wait for another day as a stoppage time goal from Yussuf Poulsen denied them the title on Saturday (May 3). Playing at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Bayern needed to win the match to lift the Bundesliga title as early as matchday 32. Singer Sonu Nigam clarifies his Pahalgam comments made at recent Bengaluru concert Singer Sonu Nigam has landed in controversy following alleged comments made about the Kannada language during his recent concert in Bengaluru. A police complaint has been filed by a pro-Kannada organisation, accusing the singer of making offensive remarks that have upset local sentiments.

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Warren E. Buffett didn&rsquo;t hold back on Saturday (May 03) as he criticised President Donald Trump&rsquo;s use of tariffs, warning they&rsquo;re harming global commerce. 
Speaking at Berkshire Hathaway&rsquo;s annual meeting in Omaha, often dubbed the &ldquo;Woodstock of capitalism,&rdquo; the billionaire investor said, &ldquo;Trade should not be a weapon. I don&rsquo;t think it&rsquo;s right and I don&rsquo;t think it&rsquo;s wise.&rdquo;
Tens of thousands of shareholders gathered to hear Buffett&rsquo;s long-awaited thoughts, particularly on Trump&rsquo;s trade moves. He had stayed mostly quiet in public for months.
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<h2>Buffett defends global trade despite earlier ideas</h2>
Buffett, now 94, admitted that he once proposed a plan to address trade imbalances. But on Saturday, he stood up for global trade and cooperation. &ldquo;We should do what we do best and they should do what they do best,&rdquo; he said, drawing applause from the crowd.
His comments come at a time when fears around tariffs are rattling markets and impacting many US companies, including his own.
<h2>Berkshire&rsquo;s earnings tumble as uncertainty grows</h2>
Berkshire Hathaway reported a significant drop in earnings for the first quarter. Operating income, Buffett&rsquo;s preferred measure, fell 14% to $9.6 billion compared to last year. Net income plunged nearly 64%, mainly due to paper losses on investments.
Most of Berkshire&rsquo;s businesses saw lower sales and earnings. Insurance underwriting in particular took a hit, partly due to losses linked to the California wildfires.
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In a filing released on Saturday, Berkshire warned of the risks created by Trump&rsquo;s trade stance. &ldquo;We are currently unable to reliably predict the potential impact on our businesses,&rdquo; the company said, citing possible changes in product and supply chain costs, as well as customer demand.
<h2>Buffett's record cash pile keeps growing</h2>
Despite the uncertainty in markets, Berkshire&rsquo;s cash reserves continued to grow. Buffett has referred to it as his &ldquo;elephant gun,&rdquo; a fund for major acquisitions. But with few large deals available, the pile has now reached a record $347.7 billion.
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Buffett also continued selling off more stocks than he bought, offloading $4.68 billion in shares while buying only $3.18 billion&rsquo;s worth.
<h2>Business elite gather in Omaha for Berkshire&rsquo;s big day</h2>
Berkshire Hathaway is seen as a symbol of America&rsquo;s corporate health, given its wide range of businesses, from railways and insurance to sweets and underwear.
The annual meeting drew big names from the business world. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and investor William A. Ackman were all present. First-time attendees included Hillary Clinton and Priscilla Chan, wife of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
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World: Buffett, now 94, admitted that he once proposed a plan to address trade imbalances. But on Saturday, he stood up for global trade and cooperation.

Warren E. Buffett didn’t hold back on Saturday (May 03) as he criticised President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs, warning they’re harming global commerce. Speaking at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting in Omaha, often dubbed the “Woodstock of capitalism,” the billionaire investor said, “Trade should not be a weapon. I don’t think it’s right and I don’t think it’s wise.” Tens of thousands of shareholders gathered to hear Buffett’s long-awaited thoughts, particularly on Trump’s trade moves. He had stayed mostly quiet in public for months. Also read: Warren Buffett calls Trump tariffs 'an act of war' Buffett defends global trade despite earlier ideas Buffett, now 94, admitted that he once proposed a plan to address trade imbalances. But on Saturday, he stood up for global trade and cooperation. “We should do what we do best and they should do what they do best,” he said, drawing applause from the crowd. His comments come at a time when fears around tariffs are rattling markets and impacting many US companies, including his own. Berkshire’s earnings tumble as uncertainty grows Berkshire Hathaway reported a significant drop in earnings for the first quarter. Operating income, Buffett’s preferred measure, fell 14% to $9.6 billion compared to last year. Net income plunged nearly 64%, mainly due to paper losses on investments. Most of Berkshire’s businesses saw lower sales and earnings. Insurance underwriting in particular took a hit, partly due to losses linked to the California wildfires. Also read: ‘51st state’ threat, trade tensions: Trump, Canada’s Mark Carney to meet after 'anti-Trump' election win | What’s at stake In a filing released on Saturday, Berkshire warned of the risks created by Trump’s trade stance. “We are currently unable to reliably predict the potential impact on our businesses,” the company said, citing possible changes in product and supply chain costs, as well as customer demand. Buffett's record cash pile keeps growing Despite the uncertainty in markets, Berkshire’s cash reserves continued to grow. Buffett has referred to it as his “elephant gun,” a fund for major acquisitions. But with few large deals available, the pile has now reached a record $347.7 billion. Also read: From Trump's rival to Trump’s problem solver: How Marco Rubio landed four top roles; critics say he did it by ‘becoming a doormat’ Buffett also continued selling off more stocks than he bought, offloading $4.68 billion in shares while buying only $3.18 billion’s worth. Business elite gather in Omaha for Berkshire’s big day Berkshire Hathaway is seen as a symbol of America’s corporate health, given its wide range of businesses, from railways and insurance to sweets and underwear. The annual meeting drew big names from the business world. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and investor William A. Ackman were all present. First-time attendees included Hillary Clinton and Priscilla Chan, wife of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Also read: 'First stop threatening, blackmailing China': Beijing calls out Trump over 'fake' Xi call. Was US prez bluffing to end trade war?

‘Trade should not be a weapon’: Warren Buffett slams Trump’s ‘unwise’ tariff war as Berkshire braces for losses

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