A rescuer works at a site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine in this handout picture released April 30, 2025.

Putin Open to Ukraine Peace Talks, but Kremlin Warns Against Rushed Deal

THE WORLD STANDARDApril 30, 2025

Honorary President of the Reform UK party Nigel Farage speaks at a Reform UK press conference in Dover, Britain, May, 28, 2024.

New-look populist Reform party could reshape the UK political landscape

THE WORLD STANDARDApril 29, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during а meeting of the Federal Assembly's Council of Legislators in Saint Petersburg, Russia April 28, 2025

Russia says it’s waiting for Ukraine’s response to May ceasefire and offer of direct talks

THE WORLD STANDARDApril 29, 2025

Passengers in the Spanish capital Madrid wait on a platform as metro operations resume partially, after power begins to return following a huge outage in Spain and Portugal

Spain and Portugal plugged back in following unexplained power outage

THE WORLD STANDARDApril 29, 2025

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy: The world does not want to wait for May 8 for ceasefire

THE WORLD STANDARDApril 28, 2025

People use their mobile phone's flashlights to walk in the dark during a nationwide power outage in Madrid, Spain, April 28, 2025.

Spain and Portugal’s blackout originated in interconnection with France, La Vanguardia says

THE WORLD STANDARDApril 28, 2025

Power outage hits large parts of Spain and Portugal Spain and Portugal were hit by a widespread power outage on Monday that paralysed public transport, caused large traffic jams and delayed flights. Madrid Open Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 28, 2025 A woman uses her cell phone's flashlight in the dark after the matches get suspended due to a power outage

Massive Power Outage Disrupts Spain and Portugal Amid Ongoing Investigations

THE WORLD STANDARDApril 28, 2025

The conclave will be held at the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican

Vatican Announces May 7 Start for Conclave to Elect New Pope

THE WORLD STANDARDApril 28, 2025

People queue to visit the tomb of the late Pope Francis in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore), in Rome, Italy, April 27, 2025.

Thousands Pay Respects at Pope Francis’ Tomb in Rome

THE WORLD STANDARDApril 27, 2025

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