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Alex Zanardi, auto racing champion who won Paralympic gold after life-altering accidents, dies at 59

Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi has died at 59

The Independent UK

Woman, 70, jailed for life for killing sister and stealing Rolex watch in North London

A woman has been sentenced to life in prison for killing her sister at a north London flat before taking a valuable watch, the BBC reports.

The Times of India

Family of six held by ICE arrives back in Colorado as lawyer attacks ‘kidnapping’

El Gamal family was released from detention and then re-arrested as US officials appeared to overstep judge’s order

The Guardian - US

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‘Deplorable’: ICE hires firm accused of ‘torture’ to track down undocumented children

Exclusive: Contractor denies allegations including ‘enforced disappearance’ and will help locate unaccompanied minors

The Guardian - US

Exxon Mobil CEO sees “more to come” on price spikes from Iran war as Exxon, Chevron beat on earnings despite plunging profits

Exxon and Chevron are maintaining a wait-and-see approach to Venezuela, but they're taking diverging paths in the booming Permian Basin.

Fortune

Delta passenger kicked off flight and arrested after she’s accused of refusing to end phone call

Shannon Marie Harris was charged with misdemeanor trespassing

The Independent UK

Trump Administration Inadvertently Exposed Healthcare Providers' Social Security Numbers in Publicly Accessible Database

A security breach in a federal health portal exposed Social Security numbers of healthcare providers, raising concerns about identity theft and data security.

International Business Times UK

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British comedian Peter Kay show evacuated mid-performance as ‘suspicious bag’ prompts Birmingham arena alert

Comedian Peter Kay was forced to leave the stage mid-performance after a suspicious bag prompted a police response and evacuation at a Birmingham venue.

The Times of India

Australian activists released in Crete allege mistreatment by Israeli forces who intercepted Gaza flotilla

Zack Schofield among 175 activists taken by Israel from ships attempting to transport aid to Gaza

The Guardian - AU

US appeals court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs

Abortion rights supporters say ruling is most sweeping threat to access since supreme court overturned Roe in 2022

The Guardian - US

Cuba says Trump’s fresh sanctions on its economy amount to ‘collective punishment’

The US sanctions target people operating in broad sections of Cuban economy, including energy, defence and mining

The Guardian - AU

Carson Hocevar wins again in Texas overtime after chaotic Truck race

It was a 1-2 finish for Spire as Hocevar continues his winning ways at Texas Motor Speedway

Motorsport

Trump news at a glance: US troops to be pulled from Germany as president’s feud with Nato allies intensifies

Pentagon says withdrawal is expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months – key US politics stories from Friday, 1 May at a glance

The Guardian - US

Plane carrying pickleball players crashes in Texas, five killed

A small plane carrying five pickleball players from Amarillo crashed into trees near Wimberley late Thursday night, killing all on board. The Cessna 421C was en route to a tournament in New Braunfels when it disappeared from air traffic control scopes. Federal agencies are investigating the incident, with weather conditions…

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Voter groups challenge order to postpone House primaries in Louisiana

A group of Louisiana voters and voting rights groups filed a state lawsuit Friday challenging Gov. Jeff Landry’s executive order to postpone the state’s May 16 primaries for the House. The lawsuit seeks to block Landry’s move, arguing in part it exceeds the governor’s authority to invoke emergency power to…

The Guardian - US

Trump claims hostilities have ended in Iran in letter to congressional leaders

President seemed to suggest that legislative deadline to approve war no longer applies as Democrats push back

The Independent UK

‘Arrest us, I dare you’: Air Force vet selling ‘8647’ merch hits out over Comey indictment

Some have argued ‘86’ is a threat because it can mean to kill someone, while other say it means to discard something

The Guardian - US

Pope appoints former undocumented immigrant as bishop of West Virginia

Leo, who has criticized Trump’s hardline immigration policy, selected Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as state’s new bishop

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The Guardian - US

US lawmakers say DoJ rushed Southern Poverty Law Center indictment, citing whistleblower

Democrats accuse Todd Blanche of pressuring prosecutors for charges ‘despite serious concerns’ about case’s strength

Reason

"Gaslighting" Isn't "Abuse" for Child Custody Law Purposes

So holds an Oregon appellate court.

The Times of India

She said four words, it saved her father's life — and are now a legal right in England

A new patient safeguard, 'Martha's Rule', is proving life-saving in England. Karen Osenton invoked the rule, securing a critical second opinion for her father, David, whose condition was rapidly declining due to overlooked warning signs. This patient-led review dramatically altered his treatment, highlighting the rule's power to empower families and…

The Times of India

Superdry cofounder James Holder convicted of rape after Cheltenham night out

Superdry co-founder James Holder has been convicted of rape by a jury at Gloucester Crown Court. The incident occurred after a night out in Cheltenham, with prosecutors arguing the woman's intoxication impaired her ability to resist. Holder's defence claimed the encounter was consensual, but the jury found him guilty of…

The Guardian - US

Pro-Trump commentator snaps and drops F-bomb on CNN when asked to justify Iran war

Scott Jennings was questioned by Adam Mockler about political concessions gained by the US in its war on Iran

The Guardian - US

Cuban immigrant dies in Georgia detention center, ICE tells Congress

Denny Adán González, 33, whose death is being investigated as suicide, is 18th person to die in ICE custody this year

The Times of India

Golders Green stabbing: Suspect appears in court, charged with attempted murder

In a shocking turn of events, Essa Suleiman, a 45-year-old man, faces serious charges of attempted murder after a string of knife assaults in London. The prosecution claims his first victim was assaulted in Southwark, with the situation escalating as he moved to Golders Green, where he targeted two Jewish…

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