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US President Donald Trump has ordered officials to re-open and expand the infamous Alcatraz prison.

Reports say Israel now eyeing occupation of entire enclave, control of aid and possible expulsion of Palestinians.

Hopes that last year's vote would lead to their release crushed since April 22 killings and crackdown by Indian forces.

Video shows German police clashing with pro-Palestinian protesters during Gaza solidarity rallies in Berlin

Now an important tourist site, the California federal penitentiary has been shut for more than six decades.

Australian prime minister says he discussed tariffs and AUKUS security partnership in call with US president.

Yemen's Houthi rebels vow to keep firing missiles at Ben Gurion airport to impose a full aerial blockade' on Israel.

Noting string of fatal incidents, President Xi Jinping calls for stronger safety measures for tourism and public events.

Skype, once a leading video-calling platform, is set to shut down on May 5. How well do you know its history?

Buddy Hield's 33 points allowed Golden State to knock out Houston, while Indiana upset Cleveland in series opener.

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri won his fourth race of 2025, beating teammate Lando Norris in an action-packed Miami GP.

These are the key events on day 1,166 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call.

US president makes claim after Mexican leader says her country's sovereignty 'not for sale.'

US president claims that Hollywood is undergoing a 'very fast death' despite raking in $30bn in revenues in 2024.

Police believe attackers targeted LGBTQ fans attending American star's free concert on Rio's Copacabana Beach.

Dozens of people are already dead from starvation as Israel bars trucks with food and aid.

Comments aired ahead of Putin's three-day ceasefire; Zelenskyy says he does not believe' Russia will stick to pledge.

Country on high alert since MI5 warning last year about potentially lethal' Iran-backed activities.

Ship hit by two drones near Malta on Friday; NGO blames Israel for attack.

Republican and Democratic strategists assess Trump's policy priorities from immigration to the economy.

Move comes despite global outrage over humanitarian blockade and calls to reach lasting ceasefire.

US president makes comments in interview with NBC's Meet the Press after being asked about deportation of immigrants.

Jair Bolsonaro, who lost his re-election bid in 2022, had major abdominal surgery last month.

Researchers say Israel's worst wildfires were exacerbated by non-native trees that Israel has been planting for decades.

Madrid see off late comeback by Celta to stay within four points of LaLiga leaders Barca, whom they visit next weekend.

Interestingly, that their [Druze] location in the Golan Heights presents, if you like, a strategic interest for Israel.

US President Donald Trump is facing backlash for publishing an AI-generated image of himself as the pope.

Syrian government reaches a deal with the Druze community, as Israel keeps attacking Syria.

UN special rapporteur discusses pressure to cancel her role, threats of arrest in Germany, and ongoing Gaza catastrophe.

The activist says settlers feel emboldened by the unchecked support given to them by US President Donald Trump.

Overwhelming majority of people who voted to turn base into municipality are employees of Elon Musk's space company.

At least seven people were killed and 20 injured after a Doctors Without Borders hospital was bombed in South Sudan

The Signal group chat scandal and Waltz's hawkish stance on Iran are being touted as the reasons for his ouster as NSA.

Trump wants to free big capital from the constraints of democracy by dismantling it.

Cardinals will gather on May 7 in a conclave in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope.

Gaza Media Office says some 3,500 children below five face imminent death by starvation' amid Israel's total blockade.

Videos show the moment Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out a drone attack on an airbase

Anti-Houthi forces have lobbied for US support to fight the group. Will they be getting it?

Lionel Messi scores his first goal in five matches as Miami end their three-game losing streak across all competitions.

Attack claimed by Houthis temporarily halts air traffic at Israel's busiest airport and triggers air raid sirens.

Videos show the moment Israel bombed tents sheltering forcibly displaced Palestinians at Gaza's Al-Rahb Camp,

Denver Nuggets defeat LA Clippers in the deciding game to set up a second-round matchup with top seed OKC Thunder.

In the forest where she lives, Mahfuza spends her days navigating rivers where danger lurks.

A roundup of some of last week's events.

The country's Constitutional Court annulled the November election won by NATO critic Calin Georgescu.

The army says an airbase, cargo warehouse and some civilian facilities were targeted in Port Sudan.

Alvarez sets up a bout with ex-welterweight champ Terrence Crawford after beating Scull by unanimous decision.

Former UK diplomat Craig Murray calls strike on Gaza aid ship an illegal act and slams Western silence as hypocrisy.

Families of captives say a wider Israeli Gaza assault risks their relatives' lives.