New Maps Rising ➜ Five flashpoints have crystallised: a France–Kenya defence pact, northern Mali’s fall and the death of its defence minister, Narges Mohammadi’s medical emergency in custody, an EU–Armenia connectivity

New Faces, Old Challenges ➜ Five lesser-known figures have emerged recently, influencing global politics, climate action, sports, science, and justice policies.

Five crises, now ➜ The UN has warned that 19.5 million people in Sudan are facing acute hunger while a drone has struck a generator at the Barakah nuclear site and Cuba has run out of fuel, triggering island-wide black‑

Global Turmoil Unraveled ➜ Humanitarian disasters have worsened across Africa and the Caribbean, while violent insurgencies have escalated in Mali and Nigeria, and political shifts are reshaping regional power.

Empty Cushion ➜ The UAE has announced it is withdrawing from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, saying it needs greater national control as it expands capacity toward roughly 5m bpd.

Five Threads Today ➜ The world has been punctured by five linked shocks: US‑Iran brinkmanship, UK job losses, Parliament's energy clash, Franco‑Algerian talks hinging on a jailed reporter, and Amnesty's report of soaring

Who's New ➜ The newsroom has assembled five short profiles of lesser‑known actors now shaping major beats: global health, energy boardrooms, transnational deaths, youth labour policy and a rural homicide probe.

States Under Strain ➜ The Justice Department has unsealed an indictment charging Raúl Castro and others over a 1996 plane shoot‑down; a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has spread into Kampala; armed gangs have abducted pupils in

Who Holds Power? ➜ Pope Leo XIV has published a forceful encyclical calling to 'disarm' AI, Ethiopia has held elections with large regions excluded, German courts have indicted suspects over Iran‑linked plots, RSF‑affli

Pressure Points ➜ South Africa’s Constitutional Court has ordered Parliament to send an impeachment inquiry into President Ramaphosa over foreign cash found at his farm.

“I’m tired of people whining about it afterwards… go and vote” Andy Maciver reflects on the Scottish election results, and suggests that the system could function better if different, Scotland only, political parties ran for election to Holyrood.

Just now — @RepJeffries and the Congressional Black Caucus joined the call for athletes to boycott schools in states where Republicans are racially gerrymandering (like Tennessee) to strip Black folks of representation

Nothing like a Proletarian Revolution, bruh! I swear this video makes me laugh every time I come across it on social media. Cos we all know he ain't talking about Mao Zedong or a Proletarian Revolution, but the editing just makes the video come together, lol. 🤣😭

Millionaires pretending they’re struggling at the pump. #spencerpratt …be serious. 30 gallons in your luxury SUV and you’re blaming #gavinnewsom ? #beforreal

Those who left with a passport is cosplaying as relocation specialist. I'm certified in international relocation and cross-border real estate. You would rather buy a plan ticket and leave and not have a plan. That will have you stuck at the airport and deported back. First you need to stabilize in

It's not 2025 anymore. It's a new season and we get an opportunity to be better this year. Hear more from Trevor Harris as he speaks to the media after day 1 of main camp! 📺 https://saskatchewan-roughriders.visitlink.me/JznWut

Pualani 🌺 knows what Caturday is for #givemeshelter #sfcats #givemesheltersf #gms #caturday

🎉Let's celebrate #EuropeDay together in #Budapest! 🙂 We will be waiting for you today at the #CEPOL stand at Szabadság tér until 17:30. Visit us and discover more about our role in the EU

Last night in Belgrade, Russo-Serbian GONGO organizations held a protest using the symbol of the student movement and the regime — the “No Surrender of Kosovo” flag. 🇷🇺/🇷🇸 GONGO structures + student protest symbolism + “not the time for EU flags” = a political field tailored for Aleksandar Vučić. 👇

Location: Uttam Nagar, Delhi Date: April 12 VHP–Bajrang Dal organised a Trishul Diksha (weapon initiation) ceremony, during which participants took an oath while holding trishuls to accept the country as a “Hindu Rashtra” and to work for it.

The corruption from the Trump Administration is sick. He’s negotiating against himself right now for $10 billion settlement. And it doesn’t stop there. They are out for themselves and the Trump family — not the American people. And the cuts from HR 1 prove it!

Gina Cavaleir: Ready to ask for help after years of giving 💭. Survivors struggle, but seeing suffering pushes change 🌱 #Resilience #SurvivorStory. #MentalHealthMatters #TraumaHealing Reply with your asking moment #OneMomentPodcast Own the rest: youtu.be/1vFm_5x3DYs...

Rise and shine, Jersey Shore! 🌅 🌊 🫶🏼 Beautiful start to the day at the NJEPA Conference in Atlantic City. Hope you all can take some time to enjoy, too! 💜 (Apologies for the dirty window- it's forward scattering at its best 😂). 🎥 Shawnie Caslin Martucci

Snakey is quite active. He likes to come downstairs & eat breakfast, he’ll spend time outside, smelling flowers and playing in the grass, after which it’s chore time. Snakey enjoys reading non-fiction then it’s off for a bath, a snack and bedtime. Sweet dreams. #childrenscontent #childrensstories

There's just something about Torbek's voice... apparently. @avantris.bsky.social  #legendsofavantris #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #ttrpgtok #dnd5e #dndtiktok #dndmemes #dndanimated #torbek #bugbear #torbeklaugh #andyflynn #funny #nerd #fyp #fypシ

It’s day 28 of the shutdown, and I know many people are worried about what it means for them and their families. Join me this Thursday, October 30, at 6 p.m. CT at Chicago State for an in-person town hall to discuss its impacts and the resources available to help RSVP here: uscongress.app/kP32oet4y

The Prescription the First Felon tRump really needs, a big dose of REZYNE, it's just the thing to fix him up and cure most of our Nation's Ills. Yes Mr. tRump...REZYNE! From the brilliant and talented folks at #kimmel I stand With Jimmy Kimmel and Against Censorship!

Brawler (Hardcover) Now at Magsstore 👉 Grab your copy now: www.magsstore.com/books/brawle... #magsstore #Brawler #BookLovers #MustRead #NewRelease #FictionReads #Bookstagram #ReadersOfFacebook #TrendingBooks #HardcoverBooks #LiteratureLovers #StoryCollection #BookAddict #ReadingCommunity

Short-handed goal for Vegas! Scored by Brett Howden with 11:30 remaining in the 1st period. Assisted by Mitch Marner. Anaheim: 0 Vegas: 2 #VGKvsANA #FlyTogether #ForgedInGold

Join Our "Off The Record Community: https://www.patreon.com/c/podcasttoprofitmarketing/membership Earn the title. Watch more unapologetic truth on the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkiUF_adPs6ZnCgNZFmK5Sg #untraditionalentrepreneur #founderlife #entrepreneurreality

female northern yellow warbler (?) bathing in fountain #Birds

So much for the so called “New South” that was touted as a Mecca for Black people and this political powerhouse for Black progression …. The only thing that has changed is their methodology !!!

Gentlemen keep an eye on your balls, the Taça de Portugal semi final second leg awaits and if you thought the Germans had a bad reputation for moving your towels... FC Porto v Sporting CP Team news, Match preview & opinion 👇 outsideofthepride.blogspot.com/2026/04/fc-p... #FCPSCP #DiaDeSporting

When you gotta pay your respects but also need to clear the game in under 4 hours

ABS confirmed in #Diamondbacks at #Giants (Top 9). San Francisco Giants challenged the ball call on JT Brubaker's pitch to Ryan Waldschmidt. Ball confirmed. HP: James Hoye | Upheld 55.0% (33/60). Later: Ryan Waldschmidt lines out to center fielder Harrison Bader.

"Even in the depths of winter, the light of faith and love shines bright. Let this be our prayer and affirmation today: that no matter the darkness we face, God's light will never be overcome. 🌟✨ #HopeInDarkness #John1v5 #FaithJourney"

If you’re antifascist the government considers you a terrorist now

📣 Looking for a meaningful way to contribute to ASTTBC’s work? Volunteer opportunities are available for lay and registrant members on the following committees: • Audit and Practice Review Committee • Credentials Committee • Investigation Committee ➡️ Learn more & apply: asttbc.org/public/asttb...

Hear from our Just Transition Officer, Ryan Morrison, when he spoke at the Economy and Fair Work Committee on the Scottish Government's climate plans and the need for better planning to: 1️⃣ Protect existing jobs 2️⃣ Capture new opportunities

Guess what, I believe that women are people, I also respect and care for my patients so will call them what they ask to be called

The Pedagogy of Play: What Trick-Taking Teaches Us universityxp.com/pod...

Good Friday morning from #cdmx #mexicocity

I'm from the DMV and primarily lived in Texas, USA 😎

👆 #AEWCollision

Oil depot in #Matveyev_Kurga ... 🛩️💥🔥

The fridge is defrosting - and it’s only getting worse store.steampowered.com/app/4568940/... #indiegame #steam #indiedev #metroidvania

As Governor, I will get things done. I have the receipts for my impact in all 72 Wisconsin counties. I can point to farmers who are still on their farms because of the work that I’ve done. I'm ready to continue moving Wisconsin forward. #MissyForWI #WIGOV #Wisconsin

Snippet of Autumn Sunglasses, Robyn Hitchcock, The Chapel, San Francisco, May 14, 2026… @robynhitchcockofficial @thechapelsf #robynhitchcock

'I could not agree more about life. There is so much to do and so little living.' David Maxwell Fyfe replies to his wife Sylvia 3 days after she has written about life apart from one another seeming 'unnatural'. #ListentoLetters #Nuremberg80

China spent decades building an entire ecosystem around critical minerals. The U.S. is trying to catch up through deals. Is it too late? 🎧 New episode out now - tinyurl.com/bdf8c2xk

They are NOT inevitable.

Sixty Seconds Of Stephen April 23rd World Book Night #StephenKing #WorldBookNight #TheStand

A new “gateway effect” study claims vaping leads to smoking - but its own review admits the evidence is biased and low quality. That contradiction isn’t just sloppy - it raises serious questions about how conclusions are being framed. Science deserves better than mixed messages.

Me with my portion of the genshin devs

EN PLEIN DIRECT, sur une chaîne de la télévision d’État de la République islamique d’#Iran, un homme en uniforme militaire apprend vendredi 15 mai 2026 comment utiliser un fusil d’assaut Kalachnikov au présentateur qui s’essaie au tir contre un drapeau des Émirats arabes unis.

New Reports: "Over half of tRump's 'Great American State Fair' performers drop out of event on National Mall." This was the only 'band' left willing to perform....

Kann man damit auch Nougat Bits essen?👍🙏

🔎 Le #DétecteurDeRumeurs via l’@SciencePresse passe en revue 10 des plus fréquents arguments qui remettent en question le fait d’avoir marché sur la Lune. #FRQ ▶️ https://www.scientifique-en-chef.gouv.qc.ca/impact-recherche/comment-repondre-a-ceux-qui-ne-croient-pas-quon-a-marche-sur-la-lune/

As a bonus, the president plans to celebrate his 80th birthday this month with a UFC cage match outside the White House