Venezuela’s ruling party claims election win as opposition boycotts poll
President Maduro’s party will now control all but one state after a vote the opposition called a “farce”. Read More
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Head of controversial Israel-backed Gaza aid group resigns
The UN has said the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s plan would make “starvation a bargaining chip”. Read More
Japan flight made emergency landing after man tried opening door
Police said the man was “having a medical crisis” and was restrained by fellow passengers and crew. Read More
M&S website back online, allowing users to browse
After going down overnight, the website is open for browsing again, but online orders remain suspended after the recent cyber attack. Read More
North Korea arrests senior official over warship launch failure
The Workers’ Party official was “largely responsible” for the botched launch, state media said. Read More
China student says college made her ‘take off trousers’ for period leave
While the college said its staff had “followed protocol”, many decry an alleged invasion of privacy. Read More
Australia fast-tracks machete ban after shopping centre attack
The ban follows a machete attack between gangs at a Melbourne shopping centre on Sunday afternoon Read More
India state on alert after ship carrying hazardous cargo capsizes
All 24 crew members on board the ship were rescued by Indian navy personnel after an hours-long operation. Read More
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 24, medics and officials say
A school sheltering displaced families in central Gaza was among those hit, according to medics and civil defence officials. Read More
Trump reignites tensions with EU tariff threats
EU says threats should not guide trade talks as Trump says he wants tariffs of 50% on European goods as soon as 1 June. Read More