April 26, 2025: Best photos from around the world
A tourist rides "Shikara" or boat in the waters of Dal Lake, following a suspected militant attack near south Kashmir's Pahalgam, in Srinagar April 25, 2025.
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Artist Scott LoBaido's protests outside the United States Court in Manhattan where Luigi Mangione was scheduled to be arraigned on a federal indictment on charges of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, in New York City, U.S., April 25, 2025.
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A girl carries a flag as Israeli Druze wait to greet Syrian Druze who cross the border from Syria into the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, as they come to the annual gathering at the Nabi Shuayb Shrine, a holy place for the Druze community, at Majdal Shams, April 25, 2025.
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Monks hold candles as they offer prayers for the victims of Pahalgam terror attack, at Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, in Gaya district, Bihar.
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Illuminated Kerala Legislative Assembly premises ahead of the Assembly Day celebrations, in Thiruvananthapuram, Friday, April 25, 2025.
People hold candles in tribute to victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, at Freedom Park, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Friday, April 25, 2025.
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Irish university to cut links with Israel over Gaza war
Irish university to cut links with Israel over Gaza war DUBLIN: Ireland's prestigious Trinity College Dublin said on Wednesday that it would cut all links with Israel in protest at "ongoing violations of international and humanitarian law". The university's board informed students by email that it had accepted the recommendations of a taskforce to sever "institutional links with the State of Israel, Israeli universities and companies headquartered in Israel". The recommendations would be "enacted for the duration of the ongoing violations of international and humanitarian law", said the email sent by the board's chairman Paul Farrell, and seen by AFP. The taskforce was set up after part of the university's campus in central Dublin was blockaded by students for five days last year in protest at Israel's actions in Gaza. Among the taskforce's recommendations approved by the board were pledges to divest "from all companies headquartered in Israel" and to "enter into no future supply contracts with Israeli firms" and "no new commercial relationships with Israeli entities". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Japanese advice to diabetics: smart people do it Insulux Undo The university also said that it would "enter into no further mobility agreements with Israeli universities". Trinity has two current Erasmus+ exchange agreements with Israeli universities: Bar Ilan University, an agreement that ends in July 2026, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which ends in July 2025, the university told AFP in an email. The board also said that the university "should not submit for approval or agree to participate in any new institutional research agreements involving Israeli participation". It "should seek to align itself with like-minded universities and bodies in an effort to influence EU policy concerning Israel's participation in such collaborations," it added. Ireland has been among the most outspoken critics of Israel's response to the October 7, 2023 attacks on southern Israel by Hamas militants that sparked the war in Gaza. Polls since the start of the war have shown overwhelming pro-Palestinian sympathy in Ireland. In May 2024, Dublin joined several other European countries in recognising Palestine as a "sovereign and independent state". It then joined South Africa in bringing a case before the International Court of Justice in The Hague accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza -- charges angrily denied by Israeli leaders. In December, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar ordered the closure of the country's embassy in Dublin, blaming Ireland's "extreme anti-Israel policies". The University of Geneva also announced Wednesday that it has ended its partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem following student protests, saying it no longer reflected the institution's "strategic priorities".
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Germany says will continue arms deliveries to Israel even as public wants stricter control
A survey published Wednesday found that 73 per cent of Germans favor tighter controls on arms exports to Israel, with nearly a third supporting a complete ban. But Berlin says it will continue sending arms to Israel read more Germany will continue sending arms to Israel despite recent concerns over Israeli military actions in Gaza, the country's foreign minister said Wednesday (June 4), reversing earlier signals that the government might reconsider exports. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told a contentious session in parliament that Israel faces threats from Yemen's Houthi rebels, Lebanon's Hezbollah militia and Iran, adding: 'Germany will continue to support Israel, including with weapons deliveries.' The comments followed Wadephul's own remarks last week, when he suggested Germany was assessing whether Israel's military actions in Gaza comply with international law, a statement that drew criticism from lawmakers within his own CDU/CSU conservative bloc. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Wednesday's parliamentary session was temporarily halted when a protester shouted slogans including 'Free Palestine' and 'No to genocide' from the spectator gallery. Security officers quickly escorted the protester out. More from World Pressure mounts on Netanyahu as key coalition party threatens to back opposition motion to dissolve parliament Wadephul is set to meet Thursday in Berlin with his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Saar. Public opinion favours stricter arms controls The decision to maintain arms shipments comes despite significant public opposition in Germany. A survey published Wednesday found that 73 per cent of Germans favor tighter controls on arms exports to Israel, with nearly a third supporting a complete ban. Since Hamas militants attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Germany has approved military equipment exports worth 485 million euros ($553.7 million), becoming Israel's second-largest arms supplier after the United States. Exports included firearms, ammunition, military components, special armored vehicles, electronic equipment, and specialized gear for Israel's army and navy, according to figures from the German government published Tuesday. Chancellor Merz's criticism marks policy shift The arms-export debate intensified last week when Chancellor Friedrich Merz publicly criticized Israel's escalating airstrikes on Gaza, calling them neither justified nor comprehensible. Merz's statement and Wadephul's earlier warnings prompted speculation of a potential shift in German arms-export policy, particularly toward possible sanctions against Israel. However, Wednesday's announcement appeared aimed at dispelling uncertainty over Germany's continuing military support. Growing German discomfort over Gaza According to a poll by German public broadcaster ARD, about three-quarters of Germans support Merz's critical stance on Israeli military actions in Gaza. The poll, conducted June 2-3 among 1,292 respondents, also showed that 55 per cent reject the view that Germany holds a special historical responsibility toward protecting Israel due to the legacy of the Holocaust. Just 13 per cent said Germany should unconditionally stand with Israel in Middle East conflicts, while 74 per cent opposed such unconditional support. Additionally, 63 per cent said they believe Israel's military response in Gaza has gone too far, up six percentage points since a similar survey in August. No legal challenges against Germany's arms exports to Israel have succeeded, including a recent case brought by Nicaragua at the International Court of Justice. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
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Boulder council tensions rise after antisemitic terror attack on Pearl Street
What started over a year ago as calls for a ceasefire in Gaza has now escalated into tense, emotionally charged city council meetings in Boulder — and, following a recent terror attack, the stakes have grown even higher. Council meetings, once filled with peaceful protestors waving both Palestinian and Israeli flags, have become volatile and increasingly hostile. In recent months, pro-Palestinian demonstrators have shifted from urging political resolutions to launching personal attacks — particularly at Jewish councilmembers. Some have been called 'Nazis' and 'baby killers' during public comment. Councilmember Tara Winer, who is Jewish, says she's felt unsafe for months. 'You can't have this kind of constant yelling and vitriol and then not have it turn to violence,' she said. 'Jews know it happens that way.' That fear became reality last Sunday, when a man threw Molotov cocktails at a peaceful group participating in a weekly walk for Israeli hostages on Pearl Street. Twelve people were injured, and two remain in critical condition. The attacker shouted 'Free Palestine' and expressed anti-Zionist views. Authorities later charged him with a hate crime, calling the act an antisemitic terrorist attack. The overlap in rhetoric — from council meetings to the attacker's statements — has alarmed officials. Councilmember Mark Wallach, who is also Jewish, said calling a Jewish person a Nazi is no different than using a racial slur: 'We would never tolerate that elsewhere.' The attack has deepened divisions on the council. A joint statement condemning the violence as antisemitic was signed by all but one councilmember, Taishya Adams. While she denounced the violence, she referred to the attack as 'anti-Zionist' instead. Her stance — along with past criticism from Jewish groups — has further strained internal dynamics. Boulder's city manager has suspended several protestors from attending meetings due to repeated rule violations. But disruptions persist. Since January 2024, more than 19 recesses have been called due to outbursts, some lasting hours. While no one blames city meetings directly for the attack, many worry the hostile environment is helping normalize dangerous rhetoric — and fear it may lead to more violence.
