Piece of UK government's plan to send migrants to Rwanda nears legal approval

A bill to overcome the Supreme Court block on sending migrants to Rwanda is expected to become law this week. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak aims to "stop the boats" bringing migrants to the U.K. and plans to initiate deportation flights to Rwanda by June. The U.K. and Rwanda signed a …...Read More

Salman Rushdie in 1st interview about nearly-fatal knife attack: 'I feel more the presence of death'

Award-winning novelist Sir Salman Rushdie opened up for the first time about the attack that nearly ended his life in 2022, calling his survival a "miracle." "How does somebody who doesn’t believe in the supernatural account for the fact that something has happened, which feels like a miracle?" Rushdie told …...Read More

36 confirmed dead in Pakistan after lightning strikes, heavy rains

Lightning and heavy rains have resulted in the deaths of at least 36 people across Pakistan over the past three days. Most fatalities occurred due to lightning strikes and house collapses caused by rain in eastern Punjab province. Rainfall also claimed seven lives in southwestern Baluchistan province and eight in …...Read More

FBI opens criminal probe into Baltimore bridge collapse: AP source

The FBI has opened a criminal investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, the Associated Press has confirmed from a source. The probe, first reported by the Washington Post, centers on the 985-foot container ship, the Dali, looking at least in part into whether the crew …...Read More

Red Sox's Kenley Jansen complains about slick baseballs: 'It’s embarrassing'

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kenley Jansen has been in the majors long enough to see a few iterations of change throughout the sport, including the grips of the baseballs he throws. Jansen on Sunday teed off on the slick baseballs following the team’s 5-4 win against the Los Angeles …...Read More

MA National Guard members kick off the 128th Boston Marathon

A group of Massachusetts National Guard members kicked off the 128th edition of the Boston Marathon, starting from the historic town of Hopkinton. Hopkinton commemorated its 100th anniversary as the starting point of the marathon, with the start line displaying "100 years in Hopkinton." Nearly 30,000 runners gathered in Hopkinton, …...Read More

Biden to host Iraq's leader after Iran's attack on Israel spurs chaos across the Middle East

President Biden is set to host Iraq’s leader this week for talks after Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend. U.S. forces in Iraq were specifically credited with helping shoot down Iranian missiles that were intending to strike Israel. Monday's meeting between Biden, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Iraqi …...Read More

Why Braves might still be NL's best without Spencer Strider

The bad news was expected this past weekend, but Spencer Strider's elbow injury will sting the Atlanta Braves for the rest of the year. Strider's season — one built on promise and prestige with the young right-hander dubbed by many the best starting pitcher in baseball and the National League …...Read More

Angels' Nolan Schanuel suffers 'testicular contusion,' misses series finale vs Red Sox

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Nolan Schanuel was forced to miss Sunday’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox due to what was described as a "testicular contusion." Schanuel suffered the injury off of a foul ball in the third inning of the team’s 7-2 loss against the Red Sox. Miguel …...Read More

France, Germany urge its citizens to depart Iran, cancel flights amid increased risk of military escalation

France and Germany have urged their citizens to depart Iran amid an increased risk of military escalation in the Middle East. "Due to the new level reached overnight by Iran and the risk of military escalation, the French embassy recommends to French residents in Iran who have the possibility, depending …...Read More