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No charges for hockey player arrested in on-ice death of former NHL player Adam Johnson
Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images(LONDON) -- A professional hockey player who was arrested in connection with the 2023 on-ice death of former NHL player Adam Johnson will not face charges, British prosecutors announced on Tuesday.Johnson, 29, was killed during an October 2023 game between two British professional teams, the Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers. Johnson, who was playing for the Panthers, suffered a fatal neck injury when he was slashed by a skate during the game.A Steelers player was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter a month later in the incident. Following a "thorough" police investigation, the Crown Prosecution Service said Tuesday it has decided not to bring criminal charges against the player.“This was a shocking and deeply upsetting incident," Michael Quinn, deputy ... Read More
Papal conclave will last only 2 or 3 days, cardinal predicts
Christopher Furlong/Getty Images(VATICAN CITY) -- The cardinal of Baghdad, Louis Raphael Sako, reportedly told journalists at the Vatican on Tuesday that he expects a "short conclave" that could select Pope Francis' successor in as little as two days."It will be a short conclave, two, three days," Sako said, as quoted by Italy's ANSA news agency, speaking to reporters before today's general congregation."There is a very fraternal atmosphere and a spirit of responsibility," the cardinal said.When asked if he had an idea of ??who he would vote for to become the new pope, Sako replied: "I have a very clear idea but I cannot say it."The conclave to elect the Catholic Church's 267th leader will begin Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican ... Read More
US, Russia discuss Ukraine peace talks as amid dueling drone strikes
Yurii Tynnyi/Suspilne Ukraine/JSC "UA:PBC"/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images(LONDON) -- U.S. and Russian officials continued Ukraine peace discussions as the Kremlin announced a three-day ceasefire during May's Victory Day celebrations -- and as Kyiv cited continued Russian missile and drone attacks as evidence Moscow has no genuine interest in peace.The proposed three-day ceasefire, from May 8 to 10, is the "beginning of direct negotiations, without preconditions," for an end to the war in Ukraine, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday.Ukraine has not agreed to the three-day ceasefire, instead insisting Russia should cease fire immediately in comments from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top Ukrainian officials.On Monday, Russia's Foreign Ministry released a transcript of an interview with Lavrov in ... Read More
22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in China
(LONDON) -- At least 22 people have been killed and three others were injured in a fire at a restaurant in northern China on Tuesday afternoon, according to Chinese state media.The blaze broke out at around 12:25 p.m. local time on Tuesday in the city of Liaoning, according to the state-run Xinhua News Agency and national broadcaster CCTV.Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged all-out efforts to treat the injured, assist victims' families and investigate the cause of the fire, Xinhua and CCTV reported.Investigators have not yet discovered the cause of the fire but, according to the Associated Press, images from the scene showed huge flames spurting from the windows and doors of the two- or three-story building.This is a developing ... Read More
Israel’s UNRWA ban, humanitarian obligations under scrutiny in Hague hearings
Moiz Salhi/Anadolu via Getty Images(LONDON) -- Israel’s humanitarian aid obligations in Gaza and its ban on UNRWA, the United Nations agency that provides civil and medical services to Palestinian refugees, are under examination in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as a week of hearings began on Monday.Forty countries and four international organizations are set to participate in the oral proceedings, the court has said.The weeklong hearing comes after the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) voted to request an advisory opinion from the ICJ concerning “the obligations of Israel in relation to the presence and activities of the United Nations, other international organizations and third States.” The United States, Israel’s close international ally, was one of 12 countries to vote against ... Read More
Millions without power as outages hit Spain, Portugal and parts of France, Spanish officials say
Sandra Montanez/Getty Images(LONDON) -- Millions of people in Spain, Portugal and parts of southern France lost power on Monday following a "severe disruption" in the European electrical system, the Spanish prime minister said.The cause of the disruption is still unknown, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in remarks Monday evening local time.The Spanish government said it called an emergency crisis meeting to fix the situation as soon as possible.The interior minister of Spain declared a national emergency in multiple regions, including the communities of Madrid and Andalucía, due to the power outage.Red Eléctrica, the corporation that operates the national electricity grid in Spain, said it is working on restoring power to mainland Spain and Portugal.Nearly half of the substations have ... Read More
Putin declares temporary truce during Victory Day anniversary celebrations
(LONDON) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire to come into effect during the 80th anniversary commemoration of V Day, which celebrates the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in 1945.The ceasefire will come into effect on May 8 and end on May 10, the Kremlin announced in a statement posted to its official Telegram channel Monday."Based on humanitarian considerations, the Russian side declares a truce during the 80th anniversary of the Victory Day," the statement said, attributing the decision to Putin. "For this period, all hostilities are stopped," it added."Russia believes that the Ukrainian side should follow this example," the statement continued. "In the event of violations of the truce by the Ukrainian side, the Armed ... Read More
Conclave to replace Pope Francis to begin May 7, Vatican says
Dan Kitwood/Getty Images(ROME and LONDON) -- The conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican said on Monday.Cardinals will convene at the Vatican to begin a process of finding a new pope, who will become the Catholic Church's 267th leader.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. ... Read More
At least 11 killed, dozens injured as driver plows into crowd, Vancouver police say
Andrew Chin/Getty Images(VANCOUVER) -- At least 11 people were killed and "dozens" of others were injured Saturday as a vehicle plowed into a large crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, officials said, describing it as a "mass casualty incident.""A 30-year-old suspect, a Vancouver man, was arrested at the scene," the Vancouver Police Department said in a social media post, later adding, "At this time, we are confident that this incident was not an act of terrorism."Vancouver police identified the suspect as Kai-Ji Adam Lo. The BC Prosecution Service charged him with eight counts of second degree murder.Lo, a Vancouver resident, appeared in court on Sunday and remains in custody. The charge assessment is ongoing and further charges are anticipated.The suspect is ... Read More
Putin says North Korean ‘friends’ helped Russia push Ukraine out of Kursk
Contributor/Getty Images(LONDON) -- North Korean authorities confirmed for the first time that the country's forces fought against Ukrainian troops in Russia's Kursk region, with state media claiming "victory" there and describing the North Korean soldiers involved as "heroic."The official acknowledgment came as Russian President Vladimir Putin also praised North Korean troops for their contribution in the theater, saying in a statement posted to the Kremlin website that Moscow's "Korean friends" fought "with honor and valor, covering themselves with unfading glory.""The Russian people will never forget the feat of the Korean special forces," Putin added. "We will always honor the Korean heroes who gave their lives for Russia, for our common freedom, on an equal basis with their Russian brothers in ... Read More
US strike kills dozens at Yemen migrant detention center, Yemeni officials say
Mohammed Hamoud/Getty Images(LONDON) -- An American overnight airstrike in Yemen killed at least 68 people at a migrant detention center in the Saada Governorate, according to the country's Civil Defense organization.Another 47 people were injured in the strike in the city of Saada, in the northwest of the country, the Yemen Civil Defense said in a statement posted to Telegram on Monday morning.The struck center housed around 100 African migrants, the Yemen Civil Defense said. There was no immediate U.S. comment on the strike.A statement issued by the U.S. military's Central Command before the alleged attack on the migrants' center was reported said its "intense and sustained campaign" since March 15 has so far struck more than 800 targets and ... Read More
Trade wars, threats of annexation: How Trump is changing the course of Canada’s election
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(OTTAWA) -- Just five months ago, a Conservative Party victory in Canada seemed all but certain.Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party, was widely unpopular, and polls showed the Conservatives with what seemed like an insurmountable 25-point lead.Then U.S. voters went to the polls. Donald Trump's victory started to reverberate in Canada.He imposed tariffs, including a 25% levy on Canadian goods; claimed fentanyl from China was pouring into the U.S. from the northern border; and threatened Canadian sovereignty, saying Canada should be made the 51st state as well as referring to Trudeau as "Governor Trudeau."Many Canadians became angry. Visits to the U.S. began falling and some boycotted American products. Then, Trudeau resigned in March, ... Read More
Trump says he wants a Russia-Ukraine deal in ‘2 weeks or less’
Jose Colon/Anadolu via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump said Sunday he wants a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war in "two weeks or less," but later said a little more time might be acceptable.Trump's deadline comes a day after he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Vatican City while they were in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral."I think the meeting went well, we'll see what happens over the next few days. We'll probably learn a lot," Trump told reporters on the tarmac at Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey before returning to Washington.Trump said he was "very disappointed" that Russia continued to carry out missile and drone strikes in Ukraine days after he had implored Russian President Vladimir ... Read More
Hundreds injured in explosion at Iranian port, officials say
Smoke rises after a massive explosion that ripped through the Shahid Rajaee Port as officials conduct operations on April 26, 2025. More than 500 people have so far been injured in a massive explosion (Photo by Iranian Red Crescent/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images)(LONDON) -- Hundreds of people were injured following an explosion at one of Iran's most important ports, according to officials.The explosion originated in a container at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, according to state media outlet Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting.At least 516 people were injured in the explosion and subsequent fire, according to state outlet the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), which cited a spokesperson for Iran's emergency services.Video posted to social media shows damaged buildings ... Read More
Key moments from Pope Francis’ funeral as mourners bid farewell to late pontiff
People gather along the road as the coffin of Pope Francis is transported from Saint Peter's Basilica to Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, after the pontiff's funeral ceremony in St. Peter's Square, at The Vatican (Marco Ravagli/Future Publishing via Getty Images)(ROME) -- Pope Francis was laid to rest Saturday at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome after dying at 88 years old on April 21.More than 250,000 people turned out to bid farewell to the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The crowd at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican included many young people and world leaders, giving us some important snapshots of our political moment.Here are some key moments from the historic event:Francis remembered as 'pope among ... Read More
Putin apologizes for ‘tragic incident’ but stops short of saying Azerbaijani plane was shot down
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people, but stopped short of acknowledging that Moscow was responsible. Putin’s apology came as allegations mounted that the plane had been shot down by Russian air defenses attempting to deflect a Ukrainian drone strike near Grozny, the regional capital of the Russian republic of Chechnya. An official Kremlin statement issued Saturday said that air defense systems were firing near Grozny airport as the airliner “repeatedly” attempted to land there on Wednesday. It did not explicitly say one of these hit the plane. The statement said Putin apologized ... Read More
What we know about the shooter
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man identified as the shooter in the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was a 20-year-old from a Pittsburgh suburb not far from the campaign rally where one attendee was killed. Investigators were working Sunday to gather more information about Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, who they say opened fire at the rally before being killed by Secret Service days before Trump was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time. An FBI official said late Saturday that investigators had not yet determined a motive. Two spectators were critically injured, authorities said. Relatives of Crooks didn’t immediately respond to messages from The Associated Press. His father, Matthew Crooks, told CNN late ... Read MorePrayers for Trump also pour in from political rivals
Prayers for the former president are also coming from his political opponents. “I am horrified by what happened at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania and relieved that former President Trump is safe. Political violence has no place in our country,†said Sen. Chuck Schumer in a statement. “We should all condemn what happened today and I am hoping for the health of the former president and everyone else at the rally,†Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy posted on the social platform X. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said in a post on X that his “thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump†and expressed thanks “for the decisive law enforcement response.†... Read MoreWikiLeaks founder facing pivotal moment in long fight to stay out of US court
LONDON -- The host of a news conference about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's extradition fight wryly welcomed journalists last week to the “millionth†press briefing on his court case. Deborah Bonetti, director of the Foreign Press Association, was only half joking. Assange’s legal saga has dragged on for well over a decade but it could come to an end in the U.K. as soon as Monday. Assange faces a hearing in London's High Court that could end with him being sent to the U.S. to face espionage charges, or provide him another chance to appeal his extradition. The outcome will depend on how much weight judges give to reassurances U.S. officials have provided that Assange's rights won't be trampled if ... Read More
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