Washington, United States (AP) — US jobless claim applications rose to 200,000 last week but remain at historically low levels despite elevated inflation.
Vatican City, Vatican City (AP) — US State Department says 'efforts to achieve a durable peace in the Middle East' discussed in Rubio's Vatican talks.
Chicago, United States (AP) — McDonald's focus on value and a big new burger drive sales in the first quarter.
Beijing, China (AP) — China gives suspended death sentences to 2 former defense ministers who were accused of bribery.
The Hague, Netherlands (AP) — Cruise company says 29 passengers left hantavirus outbreak ship on April 24, after 1st fatality on board.
Vatican City, Vatican City (AP) — US Secretary Rubio arrives for audience with Pope Leo XIV to ease tensions after Trump criticized the pope over Iran war.
The Hague, Netherlands (AP) — {Dutch officials say about 40 passengers from cruise ship hit by deadly hantavirus outbreak have disembarked on St. Helena} (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported that the passengers were on the island. Their whereabouts have not been confirmed).
Melbourne, Australia (AP) — Airliner carrying women and children linked to Islamic State group land in Australia.
London, United Kingdom (AP) — Polls open for British local and regional elections seen as a midterm verdict on Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Tokyo, Japan (AP) — Tokyo's share benchmark Nikkei 225 jumps 5.7% on hopes for progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Atlanta, United States (AP) — Judge says federal government can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia’s Fulton County.
Munich, Germany (AP) — Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain eliminates Bayern Munich to set up Champions League final against Arsenal.
Baltimore, United States (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness.
Amsterdam, Netherlands (AP) — Flight with passengers from cruise at center of hantavirus outbreak arrives at Amsterdam airport, will head to hospitals.
Beirut, Lebanon (AP) — Israel strikes Beirut suburbs for the first time since ceasefire, Israeli officials and Lebanese state media say.
Praia, Cape Verde (AP) — Ship at center of deadly hantavirus outbreak has departed Cape Verde and is heading to Spain's Canary Islands.
New York, United States (AP) — Joel Embiid is ruled out with ankle, hip injuries for the 76ers in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Knicks.
Washington, United States (AP) — US military says it fired on Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to breach blockade.
Praia, Cape Verde (AP) — WHO says confirmed hantavirus cases from cruise ship has risen to 5, including 2 passengers evacuated Wednesday.
Portsmouth, United States (AP) — FBI serves search warrant at Virginia Senate leader's office as part of corruption probe, AP source says.
