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Israel’s total blockade of Gaza has reached its 60th day, as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague holds the third day of hearings on Israel’s humanitarian obligations to Palestinians. No food, water or medical supplies have been allowed into the war-torn Gaza Strip since March 2, days before Israel broke the ceasefire on March 18 to restart the bombardments and ground assaults that have killed more than 52,000 Palestinians in the enclave since October 7, 2023. The United Nations has warned of “full-scale famine conditions” across the Strip and called for “concerted” action to stop the “humanitarian…

As they addressed reporters inside the Oval Office in mid-April, President Trump and his Salvadoran counterpart appeared to be operating in lock step.The United States had just deported more than 200 migrants to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador, and President Nayib Bukele said his country was eager to take more. He scoffed at a question from a reporter about whether he would release one of the men who a federal judge said had been mistakenly deported.“I mean, we’re not very fond of releasing terrorists into our country,” Mr. Bukele said.But weeks earlier, when the three planes of deportees landed,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! No NFL Draft prospect got to experience the first round quite like Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden. The Texas Longhorns product was among those in the green room behind the stage at Lambeau Field this past week, patiently waiting to hear his name called by his next team. Golden waited long into the night, but the host team did something they had not done since 2002. Draft a wide receiver.  Matthew Golden speaks at a press conference after being selected by the Green Bay Packers as the No. 23 pick in the first round…

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over the fate of the nation’s first religious charter school, in Oklahoma, which seeks to use government money to teach a curriculum infused by Catholic doctrine.In earlier cases from Maine and Montana, the court ruled that states that decide to create programs to help parents pay for private schools must allow them to choose religious ones. The main question in the new case is whether the First Amendment permits — or even requires — states to sponsor and finance religious charter schools, which are public schools with substantial autonomy.The Oklahoma school, St.…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 30, 2025 6:58 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The office of Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath says she has been hospitalized after being injured in an accident. A statement issued late Tuesday says Horwath is awaiting surgery and may need to take a “short medical leave” to focus on rest and recovery. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. It does not specify the nature of her injury or…

Mehidy Hasan has hit a century and claimed five wickets in a stellar all-around display as Bangladesh crushed Zimbabwe by an innings and 106 runs in the second and final Test.Mehidy became the third Bangladeshi player after Shakib Al Hasan and Sohag Gazi, and 39th overall in world cricket, to score a century and take a five-for in the same match.He struck 104 for his second century as Bangladesh finished their first innings on 444 for a 217-run lead.Mehidy then took 5-32, his third five-wicket haul in two Tests, as Zimbabwe were were limited to 111 in 46.2 overs in…

SEOUL: Around 600 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia against Ukraine have been killed and thousands more wounded, a Seoul lawmaker said on Wednesday (Apr 30), after Pyongyang officially confirmed deploying troops to aid Moscow. “So far, North Korean troop casualties are estimated at around 4,700, including approximately 600 deaths,” MP Lee Seong-kweun, a member of parliament’s intelligence committee, told reporters after a briefing by the country’s spy agency. North Korea confirmed for the first time on Monday that it had deployed troops to Russia, with state news agency KCNA reporting Pyongyang’s soldiers helped Moscow reclaim territory under Ukrainian control…

A man has been charged with a terrorism offense in London after he attempted to enter the Israeli Embassy armed with a knife, the police said on Wednesday.The Metropolitan Police, which is responsible for law enforcement in London, said Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, was arrested after being seen “attempting to gain unauthorized access” to the grounds of the embassy shortly before 6 p.m. local time on Monday.“Officers prevented the man from entering and arrested him on suspicion of a public order offense, trespassing on a designated site and possession of an offensive weapon,” the police force said in a statement.“He…

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver her first major remarks since leaving the White House at the Emerge gala Wednesday in San Francisco — but those who want to virtually stream her speech will have to pay a fee. Emerge, a training organization that seeks to prepare Democratic women to run for office, is charging $25 for viewers to gain access to the virtual livestream of the organization’s 20th anniversary gala. Other package options include a $100 fee for young professionals and a $250 general admission ticket. A spokesperson for Harris confirmed she would deliver remarks at the Emerge gala and…

Police in New York City are investigating a shooting in Times Square, a gun-free zone, on Wednesday morning that left one man injured.Police say they received a 911 call for shots fired at 4:49 a.m. at 47th and 7th Ave. A 29-year-old male was shot in the right arm, and he was transported to Bellevue Hospital conscious and alert. Police have yet to establish a motive for the incident.The shooting took place after a group of young people got into an argument with several food vendors. The group then disengaged and crossed the street before one of their number turned…