Intense US-Iran peace talks are underway in Islamabad amid "serious disagreements", with Israel's continued strikes in Lebanon threatening the fragile ceasefire, while Iran faces significant economic devastation from the conflict and the US revokes green cards of Iranian nationals linked to the regime.

• Middle East crisis live: US-Iran peace talks set to resume Sunday as ‘serious disagreements’ remain — The Guardian -
• Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Hold Marathon Peace Talks Into the Early Morning — New York Times World -
• Iran war lands 'triple blow' to flood-ravaged Sri Lankans — BBC World -

• US and Iran hold talks in Islamabad as Pakistan seeks to broker peace deal — The Guardian -
• U.S. Moves to Deport Son of Prominent Figure in Iranian Revolution — New York Times World -
• What We Know About the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Talks in Pakistan — New York Times World -
• New Evidence Further Implicates U.S. Missiles in Strikes That Killed 21 Civilians in Iran — New York Times World -
• Killing of Masood Masjoody Exposes Deep Rifts in Canada’s Iranian Diaspora — New York Times World -
• US state department revokes green cards of three Iranian nationals it links to regime — The Guardian -
• U.S.-Iran Talks Timeline: Key Moments Between Two Adversaries — New York Times World -
• Iran Has Been Consistent in War. Will It Be Consistent in Peace Talks? — New York Times World -
• There are few public details about the high-level talks — not even the timing. — New York Times World -
• Democrats urged to reclaim anti-war identity amid Trump’s assault on Iran — The Guardian -
• US officials claim Iran unable to find mines it laid in strait of Hormuz, report says — The Guardian -
• Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks — BBC World -
• In New War With Israel, Hezbollah Defies Notion That It Was Crippled — New York Times World -
• Many Iranians Are Glad the Fighting Has Paused. Some Hard-liners Aren’t. — New York Times World -
• Iran Tries to Grasp Economic Devastation of War, and Find a Way Past It — New York Times World -
• Is Iran Trump’s Suez crisis, or just a passing thunderstorm? — The Guardian -
• Iranian Delegation Arrives at Peace Talks, With Vance en Route — New York Times World -
• Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure — BBC World -
• Facing Many Crises, Pakistan Tries to End a Big One — in Iran — New York Times World -
• Iran Looks to Project Unity With Large Delegation to Peace Talks — New York Times World -
• World Leaders Push to Save Iran Talks Amid Israel’s Attacks in Lebanon — New York Times World -
• Trump warns of fresh strikes if Iran talks fail – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Calls mount for California governor candidate Eric Swalwell to quit after multiple women accuse him of sexual assault – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Israel and Lebanon Plan Talks in D.C. as War Threatens U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Deal — New York Times World -
• Iran’s South Africa Mission Trolls Trump Amid Hormuz Ceasefire — New York Times World -
• JD Vance takes on a perilous mission - could it backfire? — BBC World -
• RMIT drops misconduct case against student who accused university of being ‘complicit in Gaza genocide’ — The Guardian -

High-profile allegations against California governor candidate Eric Swalwell dominate headlines, alongside Trump's plans for mass pardons and a controversial victory arch design, and violent incidents in New York City including a fatal machete attack.

• Prosecutor probes abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell — BBC World -
• Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central — BBC World -
• Louisiana Republicans move to eliminate court office won by exonerated man — The Guardian -

• Trump unveils giant gold-accented victory arch design for US capital — BBC World -
• Suspect in New York subway machete attack shot and killed by police — The Guardian -
• Frontrunner for California governor denies sexual assault allegations — BBC World -
• Trump reportedly says he’ll issue mass pardons at end of his presidential term — The Guardian -
• Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront — BBC World -
• Swalwell denies allegations of sexual assault as calls grow for him to withdraw from California governor race — The Guardian -
• This idyllic US town was full of police families - and a serial killer in their midst — BBC World -
• Multiple people face charges, including murder, in California fireworks blast — The Guardian -

Hungary faces a critical election challenging Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule, Germany's far-right AfD adopts a radical manifesto, and Ireland is gripped by fuel protests, while Europe navigates economic stress from global conflicts.

• Hungarians decide whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival — BBC World -
• Irish cabinet meeting to be held to discuss ongoing fuel protests — BBC World -
• Germany's far-right AfD adopts 'radical' manifesto ahead of key polls — BBC World -

• French man charged with keeping nine-year-old son locked in van since 2024 — The Guardian -
• Explosives found near pipeline in Serbia probably ‘Russian provocation’, says expert — The Guardian -
• Growing List of Orban Loyalists Defecting Before Critical Election — New York Times World -
• Zebras, wealth and power: Hungary’s election tests Orbán’s grip on power — The Guardian -
• Who is Viktor Orbán, Hungarian PM fighting to stay in power after 16 years? — BBC World -
• Fallout of War Piles Economic Pain Onto Europe’s Political Stress — New York Times World -
• Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán senses victory — BBC World -

The UK government faces criticism for shelving Chagos Islands legislation, deals with ongoing fuel price concerns driving green energy uptake, grapples with criminal investigations including a murder and a Channel crossing tragedy, and is addressing post-Brexit rights for EU citizens.

• Golden eagles could be reintroduced to England after more than 150 years — The Guardian -
• Man arrested for allegedly damaging US military aircraft in Shannon airport — The Guardian -
• More than 500 people arrested at Palestine Action protest in London — The Guardian -

• UK forced to shelve Chagos Islands legislation after US dropped support — The Guardian -
• Woman, 19, dies after being attacked by dog at property in Essex — The Guardian -
• Tories would reinstate two-child benefit cap to fund defence, says Badenoch — The Guardian -
• UK starts crackdown on EU citizens’ post-Brexit rights — The Guardian -
• Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of 21-year-old in Primrose Hill — The Guardian -
• U.K. Puts Chagos Islands Deal on Hold Following Criticism From Trump — New York Times World -
• Man charged over deaths of four people trying to cross Channel — The Guardian -
• Record number of homes in Great Britain turn to green energy as fuel prices soar — The Guardian -
• State failing to learn lessons of Southport attack, say victims’ lawyers — The Guardian -
• King signs up David Beckham to his Chelsea flower show team — The Guardian -
• The war over Omagh’s gold: the £21bn mine plan tearing a community apart — The Guardian -
• SUVs are making Britain’s potholes worse, say scientists — The Guardian -

The Artemis II crew made a triumphant return after a record-breaking moon flyby, but Nasa faces potential budget cuts that could shadow future endeavors to establish a long-term lunar presence.

• 'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston — BBC World -
• Jubilant return of Artemis II shadowed by ‘extinction-level’ cuts to Nasa: ‘It’s discordant’ — The Guardian -
• When the Moon Met Canada — New York Times World -

• Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon — BBC World -
• ‘Just the beginning’: Artemis II crew splashes down after record-breaking moon flyby — The Guardian -
• Artemis II mission was a triumph - now comes the hard part — BBC World -

Australia's government is urging reduced fuel use amid a supply crisis, New Zealand braces for Cyclone Vaianu, and a debate continues on the adequacy of NDIS whistleblower laws.

• Australia news live: government ad campaign urges drivers to minimise fuel use as supply crisis persists — The Guardian -
• Susan was forced out of a disability support job after speaking out. Are NDIS whistleblower laws still too weak? — The Guardian -
• Albanese didn’t return with shiploads of diesel. That doesn’t mean his Singapore visit wasn’t a success — The Guardian -

• New Zealand’s North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu with thousands ordered to evacuate — The Guardian -

Russia's drone attacks persist in Ukraine despite a ceasefire, a mysterious death in Scotland raises questions, Mexico's World Cup security focus draws criticism amidst missing persons, and nearly 400 people are sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists.

• The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs — BBC World -
• Mexico’s Police Focus on World Cup While Thousands Remain Missing — New York Times World -
• Washington officials say 21 dead canines that washed ashore were foxes, solving local mystery — The Guardian -

• Russian drone attacks persist despite Kremlin’s Easter ceasefire, Ukrainian forces say — The Guardian -
• Overlooked No More: Margaret Gipsy Moth, Fearless CNN Camera Operator — New York Times World -
• Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists — BBC World -
• Why the Nato alliance is not as likely to dissolve as Trump makes it seem — The Guardian -
• US man in Bahamian jail after wife disappears into Atlantic waters during boat trip — The Guardian -
• Workers at LA stadium threaten World Cup strike amid anger over ICE — The Guardian -
• Native Americans were gambling with dice 6,000 years earlier than anyone else, study says — The Guardian -
• Djibouti's president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote — BBC World -
• 'You are my god', Japan's PM tells British rock band Deep Purple — BBC World -
• McDonald’s CEO blames mother’s etiquette training for awkward burger bite in video — The Guardian -
• Baseball statue broken as it is unveiled in Seattle — BBC World -
• How Lu Xun, a Famous Chinese Writer, Became a Cute Communist Mascot — New York Times World -
• 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers — BBC World -
• Zelensky Sees Small Window for Peace — New York Times World -
• An inappropriate joke nearly ended his career. Now he's back with more humour — BBC World -
• University of Ottawa Lockdown Lifted After a Man Is Arrested — New York Times World -