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Trump Shows Wrong Image in Genocide Claim to South Africa President

It was called an ambush and got big headlines – but one of the images that the USA's Donald Trump showed to South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa did not at all depict the alleged "genocide" of white South Africans. It was in fact a screenshot from a video filmed in the Congo-Kinshasa, reports Reuters.
Trump Shows Wrong Image in Genocide Claim to South Africa President

Regeneron to Acquire 23andme, Vows Ethical DNA Data Use

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals wants to buy the bankrupt gene testing company 23andme - and promises to prioritize ethical use of the 15 million customers' DNA data, writes Reuters. .
Regeneron to Acquire 23andme, Vows Ethical DNA Data Use

Pope Leo XIV Faces Economic Challenges Amid Vatican Financial Strain

The new Pope Leo XIV faces many challenges. Among the more acute are the Vatican's poor finances.
Pope Leo XIV Faces Economic Challenges Amid Vatican Financial Strain

Rwanda in Talks to Accept Migrants Deported from the US

Rwanda is in early negotiations to receive deported migrants from the USA, says Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe. .
Rwanda in Talks to Accept Migrants Deported from the US

Vatican Conclave to Elect New Pope Begins May 7

The conclave that will elect a new pope begins on Wednesday, May 7, announces the Vatican. The decision was made by the cardinals who met in the Vatican on Monday in their first meeting since Pope Francis was buried on Saturday.
Vatican Conclave to Elect New Pope Begins May 7

Trump Plans Major Saudi Arms Deal Worth 1,000 Billion Kronor

Donald Trump is considering offering Saudi Arabia arms deals worth around 1,000 billion kronor, sources claim according to Reuters. The deals are to be presented during a visit in May.
Trump Plans Major Saudi Arms Deal Worth 1,000 Billion Kronor

Putin Refuses to Extend Ukraine Ceasefire

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has not given an order for an extension of the ceasefire in Ukraine. This says his spokesperson Dmitrij Peskov according to the state-controlled news agency Tass.
Putin Refuses to Extend Ukraine Ceasefire

Volvo to Cut Up to 800 Jobs in US Facilities

Last truck manufacturer AB Volvo plans to lay off 500-800 employees at three of its facilities in the USA, writes [Reuters](https://www. reuters.
Volvo to Cut Up to 800 Jobs in US Facilities

Congress Approves Framework for Major Trump Tax Cuts

The American Congress has, after some resistance, voted through the legal framework required for Donald Trump's government to be able to implement major tax cuts. .
Congress Approves Framework for Major Trump Tax Cuts

US Aid Cuts to WFP Partly a Mistake, Some Programs to Be Reinstated

The USA is discontinuing financing for several humanitarian aid programs that provide food to people in need, as shown by a number of contract terminations. However, some of the cuts have been announced by mistake, according to the Foreign Ministry.
US Aid Cuts to WFP Partly a Mistake, Some Programs to Be Reinstated

EU Proposes Tariffs on US Sausage and Diamonds

The EU Commission proposes 25-percent tariffs on a large number of American goods, but not to the value previously announced. This according to a document that the news agency Reuters has taken part of.
EU Proposes Tariffs on US Sausage and Diamonds

White House Dismisses Reports of Trump Tariff Pause as Fake News

The White House press secretary says that reports of President Donald Trump considering a tariff pause are "fake news", reports CNBC. .
White House Dismisses Reports of Trump Tariff Pause as Fake News

Rubio: Greenland Seeks Independence from Denmark, USA Ready to Partner

The Greenlanders do not want to be a part of Denmark, claims USA's Foreign Minister Marco Rubio. But he simultaneously promises that the USA does not intend to annex the island.
Rubio: Greenland Seeks Independence from Denmark, USA Ready to Partner

US Health Authority Restructures, Cutting 10,000 Jobs

Around 10,000 full-time jobs will disappear at the US federal health authority HHS as part of a larger restructuring, the authority states according to AP. .
US Health Authority Restructures, Cutting 10,000 Jobs

Brazil's Supreme Court to Try Bolsonaro for Alleged Coup Attempt

Brazil's highest court has voted to put the country's former president Jair Bolsonaro on trial for attempting to instigate a coup after the 2022 election defeat. .
Brazil's Supreme Court to Try Bolsonaro for Alleged Coup Attempt

Olympic Athletes' Plea: "Take Care of Our Planet"

In just a few days, the IOC's new chairman will be elected. But regardless of who it will be, hundreds of Olympic athletes are now appealing for one issue to take precedence over the others: The Environment.
Olympic Athletes' Plea: "Take Care of Our Planet"

Saab Robot to Ukraine – Again

A weapon manufactured by the defense company Saab and American Boeing is to be sent back to Ukraine after modification to counter Russian GPS disruption, reports the news agency Reuters. .
Saab Robot to Ukraine – Again

Sources: Budget Version of Tesla on the Way

The American electric car manufacturer Tesla is to start producing a budget version of the best-selling Model Y in Shanghai, China, reports the news agency [Reuters](https://www. reuters.
Sources: Budget Version of Tesla on the Way

Trump may revoke Ukrainian residence permits

President Donald Trump's government plans to revoke Ukrainian refugees' temporary residence permits in the USA, according to sources to Reuters. I will make a decision pretty soon, says Trump at a press conference, according to CNN.
Trump may revoke Ukrainian residence permits

Trump and Zelenskyj Near Breakthrough on Ukraine Mineral Deal

Donald Trump is ready to sign the mineral agreement with Ukraine. This is stated by sources within the White House to the news agency Reuters.
Trump and Zelenskyj Near Breakthrough on Ukraine Mineral Deal

Trump Teases Major Announcement in First Congressional Address

Tax cuts, continued drastic Doge-cuts and likely grand reflections on the election victory in November. Donald Trump is to hold his first congressional speech since he moved into the White House – and gives a hint that he will come with a big news.
Trump Teases Major Announcement in First Congressional Address

Multiple Media Outlets Denied Access to Trump's Meeting

The White House denied reporters from several news media access to the USA's President Donald Trump's first cabinet meeting on Wednesday, reports the news agency Reuters. .
Multiple Media Outlets Denied Access to Trump's Meeting

Explosion at Russian Consulate in Marseille

An explosion has occurred at Russia's consulate in southern French Marseille, several media outlets report. The Russian general consul confirms, according to the news agency Reuters, an explosion within the consulate's area.
Explosion at Russian Consulate in Marseille

Macron and Starmer on their way to the White House

France's President Emmanuel Macron is expected to travel to Washington DC next week. The information comes from the national security adviser Mike Waltz, reports among others the news agency Reuters.
Macron and Starmer on their way to the White House
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