A Ugandan-American man was sentenced to death on Thursday over the murders of four young children he stabbed to death at a kindergarten in Uganda's capital. Christopher Okello Onyum was arrested on April 2 as he tried to flee the daycare centre in Kampala where he murdered the children aged 15 mont»»»

LONDON: The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics announced on Thursday that unemployment in the Gaza Strip increased to 68 percent after Israel launched a war on the coastal enclave in October 2023. The increase was accompanied by a significant decline in labor force participation, falling to 2»»»

MIAMI: The first direct flight between the United States and Venezuela in seven years was set to take off Thursday, a new sign of a thaw after Washington deposed leftist leader Nicolas Maduro. The American Airlines flight is scheduled to take off at 10:16 am (1416 GMT) from Miami en route to Caraca»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund said Thursday it will fund LIV Golf only through the remainder of the 2026 season, according to a statement seen by Arab News. PIF said the level of long-term investment required by LIV Golf was no longer aligned with its current strategy, citing shifti»»»

LONDON: A large statue has appeared on a plinth in central London with Banksy’s name scrawled on the base, prompting speculation Thursday that it may be the famously enigmatic street artist’s latest work. The statue — of a suited man marching, with one leg off the plinth, while carrying a flag that»»»

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said Kyiv would seek details from Washington about a Kremlin offer for a ceasefire on May 9, when Russia holds large-scale World War II commemorations. Russian leader Vladimir Putin made the proposal to pause fighting in his four-year invasio»»»

Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil has pointed out that instead of "panting after direct negotiations, which could be a disgrace to Lebanon," the Lebanese government should instead "turn to the International Criminal Court and accuse Israel of its repeated and ongoing war crimes against Le»»»

The bluebuck, an antelope with a silvery slate-blue coat and striking horns, inhabited the coastal grasslands of South Africa's southwestern Cape region until European settlers hunted it to extinction in around 1800. A US company now plans to resurrect the bluebuck as part of its de-extinction effo»»»

Overlapping media leaks from within Hezbollah on activating “martyrdom fighters” (suicide operatives) have raised questions about the next phase on the southern front, amid talk of non-traditional combat options that echo the warfare of the 1980s. Media leaks citing military sources within Hezbolla»»»

Some of the 20 ships hoisting the Palestinian flag dock in the port in Barcelona, Spain, on Sept. 1, 2025. The Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces on Thursday near the Greek island of Crete. File Photo by Quique Garcia/EPA April 30 (UPI) -- Israeli forces intercepted and boarded»»»

Dubai: The UAE and South Korea have brought their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) into force, marking a new phase in trade and investment ties between the two economies. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The agreement is expected»»»

RIYADH: The central challenge in fisheries management is not only overfishing itself, but the uncertainty surrounding it — where it occurs, how it unfolds, and even whether it is happening at all. “We’re still missing the basics-abundance trends, spawning areas, connectivity across the Red Sea, eve»»»

Gulf countries are quietly pressuring the United States and Iran to reach a deal as the conflict disrupts vital oil exports and takes a growing economic toll. Working behind the scenes, including through Pakistan, they are trying to revive negotiations despite tensions with Tehran as FRANCE 24’s Ho»»»

An 89-year-old man arrested after wounding five people in two shootings in Athens on Tuesday has been remanded in custody after testifying before an investigating magistrate. The suspect opened fire with a shotgun at a branch of EFKA, wounding an employee in the leg. He then travelled by taxi to a »»»

In Mali, rebels have called for Russian forces to withdraw, with the pullback from Kidal highlighting growing pressure despite Moscow’s claims of success and its habit of blaming external actors. For Jumo Ayandela, specialist in African politics and security at the New York University, this reflect»»»

Mali held a tribute ceremony for its assassinated defence minister in Bamako on Thursday under tight security. Sadio Camara was killed in a rebel bomb attack over the weekend as fighters from a Tuareg separatist group and an al Qaeda-linked jihadist group launched an assault against the milita»»»

In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in a massive Parisian arrondissement – the 17th! We get a behind-the-scenes look at Napoléon's iconic Arc de Triomphe and discover the man who helped shape the 17th and most of »»»

KRAGUJEVAC - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday elections in the country were due within two or six months, and that Serbian citizens would make their judgement in the elections and that their will would be respected. "And, as you have seen in local elections, no one is going to se»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 13:50 on Thursday 30-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers at the newly established »»»

Dubai: Japan Airlines (JAL) is taking a major step toward the future of aviation by introducing humanoid robots into its ground handling operations at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Beginning in May, the airline will launch a two-year trial in partnership with GMO AI and Robotics to evaluate how advanced »»»

Hezbollah issued on Thursday a statement to denounce the Israeli enemy’s attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla, saluting the exceptional courage and heroism of the free activists. What follows is the text of the statement: Hezbollah condemns the Zionist enemy’s attack on and seizure of the ships of t»»»

Sheriff Susan Hutson has been charged with 30 felonies in the May 2025 escape of 10 jail prisoners. Photo courtesy of the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Department April 30 (UPI) -- A New Orleans sheriff and her jail's chief financial officer face multiple charges relating to a May 2025 escape of 10 inma»»»

ROOPPUR: When Artem Matyukhin left his home city near the Ural Mountains for a job in riverine Bangladesh three years ago, even those closest to him struggled to understand the decision. But he has never regretted it, and will soon see the fruits of his work: a 2.4-gigawatt nuclear power plant. “Wh»»»

The leaders of major media companies around the world, including The Associated Press, are calling on Israel's government to lift a ban keeping foreign journalists from being able to independently enter and report from Gaza, a barrier that's been in place since the war's start in 2023 and continues»»»

Lebanon’s Defense Minister, Major General Michel Menassa, said on Thursday that his country had entered negotiations for peace, not for surrender or trade-offs. The state-run National News Agency quoted Menassa as saying, during a meeting with Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Sami Abi al-Muna in Verdu»»»

Italy’s Culture Ministry is investigating the Venice Biennale, the world's most prestigious art festival, after event organizers announced that Russia would be allowed to return to the event after a 4 year ban, Italian media reported on Wednesday. Russia’s group exhibition, “The tree is rooted in t»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - White House officials are set to visit Venezuela today to announce several agreements that could create opportunities for oil and mining companies to operate in the country, Politico reported on Thursday, citing sources. The memorandums of understanding could help increase ex»»»

Over the past year, the company focused on building its local operational structure, strengthening its team, adapting its business model to the specific needs of the Romanian market, and validating its proposition through an initial phase of market presence and controlled commercial activity. With »»»

A gas station in Berlin, Germany, displays the latest per liter prices for petrol, diesel and LPG on Thursday after oil prices on global markets surged to their highest level since 2022. Photo by Filip Singer/EPA April 30 (UPI) -- Oil prices briefly topped $126 a barrel in Asian trade overnight as »»»

Dubai: Amal Mohammed Al Mansoor, principal of a private school in Abu Dhabi, has described the Ta’alouf program as a defining milestone in her educational journey, helping reshape her approach to inclusive learning and student support. The year-long academic program equips educators and parents wit»»»

Dubai: Dubai Miracle Garden, the world's largest natural flower-themed garden, is preparing to wrap up its Season 14 with a farewell celebration throughout the month of May. As the garden begins its seasonal transition and preparations for the next Season 15, visitors are invited to make the most o»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States is launching an international coalition to restart shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, an official confirmed Thursday, as the vital waterway remains largely cut off amid stalled talks with Iran.The “Maritime Freedom Construct” (MFC) will “take steps to ensure safe passag»»»

DOHA: The Police Academy, represented by the Security Research and Studies Center, in cooperation with the Civil Defense Council, organised a scientific seminar titled 'Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management: Towards a Flexible and Integrated National System'. The seminar was attended by Major »»»

Doha, Qatar: A father jumped off a moving train to save his one-year-old son after the child fell into the gap between the tracks and the platform at a railway station in Bangladesh. The incident quickly gripped social media, with a video of the moment widely circulating online. According to local »»»

The findings come at a critical legislative crossroads. With the national transposition of the EU Platform Work Directive underway, the data shows that Romanians prioritize the freedom to choose: “Romanians view these platforms as drivers of economic opportunity that complement the traditional labo»»»

Trump administration officials have said that the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel is not collapsing, despite the growing escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. "Hezbollah is not a party to the ceasefire, and is trying to derail it," one of the officials told U.S. news portal Ax»»»

On their way into the inaugural sitting of Bulgaria's newly elected 52nd National Assembly, MPs and party leaders of various parliamentary groups spoke to journalists about their expectations of the work ahead, the election of a Chair of the Assembly, and the formation of a cabinet. Rumen Radev, le»»»

Mourners carried the body of a teenager killed by Israel’s military through the hills of the West Bank ’s largest city on Thursday, the latest victim in a surge of violence this month. Ibrahim Al-Khayyat died after being shot and wounded in his chest and abdomen in Hebron, according to the Ramallah»»»

Dubai: Pakistan has reduced the delivery time for ordinary passports to 14 days and announced a nationwide shift to a fully cashless payment system at passport offices, in a move aimed at easing delays and curbing the influence of middlemen. The decisions were taken on Thursday during a high-level »»»

Former Republican Rep. Devin Nunes resigned from his post as CEO of Trump Media and Technology Group Wednesday as the company’s losses topped $1 billion. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo April 22 (UPI) -- Former Republican Rep. Devin Nunes resigned from his post as CEO of Trump Media an»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot in Riyadh on Thursday. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between their countries and ways to enhance them in a manner that serves their common interests and aspirations, the Saudi Pres»»»

Iranian-American creator Mahdi Hemmat is gaining millions of views with AI-generated, Lego-style rap videos that blend satire, pop culture and political messaging about the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. While presented as entertainment, the content promotes pro-Iran narrati»»»

Donald Trump has discussed with oil companies how to cushion the impact of a months-long US blockade of Iranian ports, as reports of potential new strikes pushed Brent crude to its highest level since March 2022. For FRANCE 24's international editor Angela Diffley, both sides are locked in a 'who w»»»

Israeli strikes on south Lebanon killed nine people including two children, the health ministry said Thursday, shortly after the president decried ongoing Israeli violations of a nearly two-week ceasefire. Israel has pressed its attacks on Lebanon as the fragile ceasefire, announced after a round o»»»

The EU Pay Transparency Directive will help businesses attract and retain top talent by introducing clear rules and fairness in remuneration, Deputy Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova said at the Next Level HR forum, the Ministry's press centre reported on Thursday. Efremova noted »»»

Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced the creation of a paramilitary force to secure its mining sector, backed by funding from the United States and United Arab Emirates. The unit, expected to grow to over 20,000 personnel by 2028, aims to protect operations, strengthen state control and r»»»

Despite fluctuations in its price, gold continues to fuel economies and often greed across Africa. Deep in the Sahara, in Mauritania, extraction sites are multiplying across the desert. In the past few years, this gold rush has become a key pillar of the Mauritanian economy. FRANCE 24's S»»»

Migrants in Djibouti are making the long journey back home after failed attempts to cross the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to reach Gulf countries, facing hunger, detention and life-threatening conditions. Driven by poverty and conflict in Ethiopia, thousands attempt this perilous route each year, with mor»»»

In a corner of the courtyard of a public school in Sanaa, a woman dressed in black stands, once used to seeing her son in the morning assembly line. Today, she returns to the same place not as a mother, but as a cleaner trying to keep what remains of her life intact. She wipes the ground in heavy s»»»

The price of Brent crude oil rose to $126 on Thursday as US-Iran talks stalled and reports that US President Donald Trump may extend the blockade of Iranian ports. It hit $126.3 for the first time since March 2022, when the Ukraine conflict escalated. Prices later eased to $125.30. The price of Wes»»»