Pakistani PM calls India’s missile attack on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir ‘cowardly’; defence minister says ‘We are in the process of retaliating’ <ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/06/pakistan-vows-to-retaliate-after-wave-of-indian-missiles-hit-country">Pakistan vows to retaliate after wave of Indian missiles hits country</a></li></ul>US president Donald Trump was just asked about the Indian missile strikes into Pakistani-administered territory.“It’s a shame,” Trump told reporters. “We just heard about it.”In Ahmedpur East, we have information about the martyrdom of a child and 12 people injured … Two civilians were martyred in Kotli.We know that a mosque was struck [in Ahmedpur]; ordinance landed on a house near it … Parents and a child are stuck and being rescued. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/may/06/pakistan-india-attacks-kashmir-live-updates">Continue reading...</a>

Pakistani PM calls India’s missile attack  on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir ‘cowardly’; defence minister says ‘We are in the process of retaliating’ 

Pakistan vows to retaliate after wave of Indian missiles hits country

US president Donald Trump was just asked about the Indian missile strikes into Pakistani-administered territory.
“It’s a shame,” Trump told reporters. “We just heard about it.”
In Ahmedpur East, we have information about the martyrdom of a child and 12 people injured … Two civilians were martyred in Kotli.
We know that a mosque was struck [in Ahmedpur]; ordinance landed on a house near it … Parents and a child are stuck and being rescued.
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Tensions between India and Pakistan escalate after an Indian missile attack kills eight in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, with Pakistan vowing retaliation and claiming to have shot down two Indian fighter jets. Pakistani officials condemn the attack as "cowardly," while US President Donald Trump expresses dismay over the strikes, which also resulted in civilian casualties, including a child.  

Kashmir crisis live: India missile attack kills eight; Pakistan official says two Indian fighter jets shot down

<ul><li>Champions League news, 8pm BST kick-off (<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/apr/29/champions-league-semi-final-arsenal-psg-match-report">first leg: 1-0</a>)</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/may/07/acerbi-goal-crazy-inter-warriors-champions-league">Nicky Bandini on Inter</a> | And <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/may/07/football-daily-inter-barcelona-champions-league">read today’s Football Daily</a></li></ul>A relaxed Mikel Arteta talks to TNT SportsIt’s our biggest night for a long time. But this isn’t where we want to be – we want to make the final. We are very close. We learned a few things from the first game, about the level of the two teams and the small margins. We have a big conviction that we’re gonna do it tonight.This is where this club deserves to be. We still have so much to do – so much to win, so much consistency to show – but hopefully we are on the right trajectory. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/may/07/paris-saint-germain-v-arsenal-champions-league-semi-final-second-leg-live">Continue reading...</a>

Champions League news, 8pm BST kick-off (first leg: 1-0)
Nicky Bandini on Inter | And read today’s Football Daily

A relaxed Mikel Arteta talks to TNT Sports
It’s our biggest night for a long time. But this isn’t where we want to be – we want to make the final. We are very close. We learned a few things from the first game, about the level of the two teams and the small margins. We have a big conviction that we’re gonna do it tonight.
This is where this club deserves to be. We still have so much to do – so much to win, so much consistency to show – but hopefully we are on the right trajectory.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expresses confidence ahead of the crucial Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain, emphasizing the team's readiness and ambition to reach the final after a narrow first-leg victory.  

Paris Saint-Germain v Arsenal: Champions League semi-final, second leg – live

Shehbaz Sharif addresses nation as tensions escalate after 31 people killed and 57 injured in Indian air force attack<ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/07/pakistan-authorises-corresponding-retaliation-after-india-missile-strike-punjab-kashmir">Pakistan authorises ‘corresponding’ retaliation after deadly India missile strikes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/07/india-and-pakistan-can-ill-afford-war-but-who-will-talk-them-down">Analysis – India and Pakistan can ill-afford war, but who will talk them down?</a></li></ul>US president Donald Trump has said he wants India and Pakistan to “stop now” and that “if I can do anything to help, I will.”“It’s so terrible,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday. He said:My position is I get along with both. I know both very well, and I want to see them work it out. I want to see them stop, and hopefully they can stop now.What happens next is we are prepared for an all-out war. There is absolutely no doubt, because India is increasing the intensity, the stakes of this conflict. So… we can’t be caught with our guards down. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/may/07/pakistan-india-attacks-kashmir-operation-sindoor-live-updates">Continue reading...</a>

Shehbaz Sharif addresses nation as tensions escalate after 31 people killed and 57 injured in Indian air force attack

Pakistan authorises ‘corresponding’ retaliation after deadly India missile strikes
Analysis – India and Pakistan can ill-afford war, but who will talk them down?

US president Donald Trump has said he wants India and Pakistan to “stop now” and that “if I can do anything to help, I will.”
“It’s so terrible,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday. He said:
My position is I get along with both. I know both very well, and I want to see them work it out. I want to see them stop, and hopefully they can stop now.
What happens next is we are prepared for an all-out war. There is absolutely no doubt, because India is increasing the intensity, the stakes of this conflict. So… we can’t be caught with our guards down.
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Tensions between India and Pakistan escalate after an Indian air force attack kills 31 and injures 57, prompting Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif to vow retaliation. The US urges de-escalation, with President Trump offering mediation, as analysts warn both nations cannot afford war.  

Kashmir crisis live: India must ‘suffer the consequences’ for ‘cowardly’ attack says Pakistan PM

Men, who have been convicted of federal charges, found not guilty in death of Black man, 29, after he fled traffic stopThree former <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/memphis">Memphis</a> officers were acquitted on Wednesday of state charges, including second-degree murder, in the fatal beating of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/tyre-nichols">Tyre Nichols</a> after he ran away from a traffic stop in 2023.A jury took about eight-and-a-half hours over two days to find Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith not guilty on all charges after a nine-day trial in state court in Memphis. After the jury’s verdict was read, the defendants hugged their lawyers as relatives of the former officers cried. One relative yelled: “Thank you, Jesus!” <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/07/tyre-nichols-officers-acquitted">Continue reading...</a>

Men, who have been convicted of federal charges, found not guilty in death of Black man, 29, after he fled traffic stop
Three former Memphis officers were acquitted on Wednesday of state charges, including second-degree murder, in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he ran away from a traffic stop in 2023.
A jury took about eight-and-a-half hours over two days to find Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith not guilty on all charges after a nine-day trial in state court in Memphis. After the jury’s verdict was read, the defendants hugged their lawyers as relatives of the former officers cried. One relative yelled: “Thank you, Jesus!”
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Three former Memphis police officers were acquitted of state charges, including second-degree murder, in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, after he fled a traffic stop. The officers had already been convicted on federal charges.  

Three ex-Tennessee officers acquitted of state charges in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols

The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema's application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.

South African opposition leader Julius Malema criticized the UK government after his visa application was not processed in time for his planned trip, with the UK High Commission citing processing delays.  

South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa

<ul><li>Itoje to be first English Lions captain in 24 years</li><li>40-strong squad to be announced at O2 on Thursday</li></ul>Maro Itoje will be named captain of the British &amp; Irish Lions squad to tour Australia on Thursday, the Guardian understands. Itoje is set to become the first Englishman to lead the Lions in 24 years when he is unveiled as part of Andy Farrell’s squad announcement at a live event at the O2.Itoje, the England captain, became the overwhelming favourite for the role when it emerged <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/may/05/lions-ireland-captain-caelan-doris-operation-shoulder-injury-rugby-union">Caelan Doris had suffered a shoulder injury</a> last weekend that required surgery. The Ireland captain is a doubt for the tour of Australia, clearing the way for Itoje to be selected as captain and lead what is understood to be a 40-strong squad. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/may/07/maro-itoje-to-be-named-british-irish-lions-captain-for-australia-tour-rugby-union">Continue reading...</a>

Itoje to be first English Lions captain in 24 years
40-strong squad to be announced at O2 on Thursday

Maro Itoje will be named captain of the British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia on Thursday, the Guardian understands. Itoje is set to become the first Englishman to lead the Lions in 24 years when he is unveiled as part of Andy Farrell’s squad announcement at a live event at the O2.
Itoje, the England captain, became the overwhelming favourite for the role when it emerged Caelan Doris had suffered a shoulder injury last weekend that required surgery. The Ireland captain is a doubt for the tour of Australia, clearing the way for Itoje to be selected as captain and lead what is understood to be a 40-strong squad.
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Maro Itoje is set to be named captain of the British & Irish Lions for their upcoming tour of Australia, marking the first time an Englishman has led the team in 24 years. The official squad announcement will take place at a live event at the O2 on Thursday.  

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