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It was a Russian war spectacle designed to instill pride at home, impress allies and intimidate foes.The military parade on Friday in Moscow marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany was Russia’s most expansive celebration of the holiday in years, and it achieved at least the first two goals.More than 180 pieces of military hardware rumbled across Red Square’s cobblestones on a chilly but sunny morning, including some of Russia’s latest artillery systems, drones and armored vehicles used in its invasion of Ukraine. More than 11,500 service members in elaborate uniforms shouted, “Hurrah!” as they marched…

A Massachusetts suspect was charged this week with attempting to assassinate a cabinet nominee, the U.S. Department of Justice said. Ryan Michael English, 24, was arrested in January after allegedly attempting to bring a knife and two improvised Molotov cocktails into the U.S. Capitol to assassinate then-Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent during his nomination.On Thursday, English was charged with the attempted assassination of a cabinet member nominee and carrying a dangerous weapon on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Building.English had an initial court appearance on Thursday afternoon.PHOTOGRAPHER WINS PULITZER FOR ICONIC PHOTO OF BULLET SPEEDING BY TRUMP’S HEAD DURING ASSASSINATION…

American cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church described the historic papal conclave that concluded this week as relatively easy, with no arm-twisting or overt politicking.When their work was done — and as the outside world waited to learn the new pope’s identity — the cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel “went wild,” one recalled on Friday, when the man they had elected privately told them that he would take the name Leo.That name, they said, could be an indication of the pope’s plans.“Leo was the first modern pope, who spoke in defense of workers’ rights and what workers needed to have…

Concerns are growing over a plan to shut off power in nearly a dozen communities across the Similkameen and Kootenay-Boundary regions of British Columbia to reduce wildfire risk. FortisBC is launching a new initiative it calls the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).The power giant says it will initiate the PSPS during extreme weather such as extreme heat and powerful wind events to reduce the chance of trees and branches making contact with live powerlines and igniting fires.However, the initiative has many people, including residents, business owners in affected communities and local governments, expressing some serious concerns.Some of those concerns were…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.How bad was the Treasury market turbulence last month? It was “real and significant” and “unnerving”, but it wasn’t chaotic or even “exceptional” — thanks largely to funding markets remaining remarkably durable. That’s the conclusion of Roberto Perli, the manager of the New York Federal Reserve’s System Open Market Account, who gave an interesting speech on the subject today.A word of warning. This was initially supposed to be a quick write-up of a speech on a timely topic, but soon became a…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.CoreWeave is preparing to raise about $1.5bn in debt that could be used to refinance part of its massive liabilities just weeks after the artificial intelligence data centre operator listed in New York to a muted reception from investors.The US group is holding a roadshow this week with bankers at JPMorgan for debt deals that are expected to include a high-yield bond offering, according to people familiar with the matter.CoreWeave executives intend to use the meetings to gauge investor interest before deciding…

ARRIVINGEvery time I’ve arrived in Kununurra, I’ve felt like I’ve arrived somewhere completely elsewhere.Not another country, maybe.But certainly other country.The East Kimberley feels like nowhere else I’ve ever been.It has a power and personality all of its own.Camera IconThere’s a lot of freshwater around Kununurra. Credit: Stephen Scourfield/The West AustralianFRESHWATEROne of the most surprising things about Kununurra is its fresh water.This is a lush, wet place.About 70km outside town, the Lake Argyle Dam created one of the continent’s biggest inland bodies of water. Depending on when you measure it, it generally has a surface area of about 1000sqkm. It can…

TOKYO: A knife-wielding man arrested in Tokyo this week wanted to warn parents nationwide that tough love can ruin their children, citing his own miserable childhood, Japanese media reported on Friday (May 9). The 43-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly assaulting a man in his 20s on Wednesday at Tokyo’s Todai-mae Station, near the University of Tokyo, Japan’s most prestigious higher education institution. The suspect “with the intent to kill slashed the victim’s head and other body parts with a knife-like object that he was carrying, causing injuries”, a police spokesman previously told AFP. When questioned, the…

US attorney says Baraka ‘committed trespass’ during protest of facility, which he argues opened without proper permits.Rights groups and Democratic officials have decried the arrest of the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, during a protest at an immigration detention centre. Mayor Ras Baraka had joined several lawmakers at the detention centre, called Delaney Hall, for a demonstration on Friday. For weeks, he has been among those protesting the recently opened 1,000-bed centre, which critics see as a key link in President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts. Those in attendance said Baraka sought to enter the facility along with members of…

What to know as Trump hints at 80% China tariff – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump appeared to give his treasury secretary his starting point in trade talks with Beijing set for this weekend. Weeks after imposing a 145% tariff on China, the president posted, “80-percent tariff on China seems right.” Kelly O’Grady explains. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On