Stockholm (AFP) – From Latvia, Denmark and the United States, Beyonce fans from all over the world have descended on Stockholm, Sweden, to catch the first show of the superstar’s new tour. “She’s the Queen” says one of those queuing hours ahead of the concert. The US star’s world tour is set to run until September, taking in 57 stops and earning a projected $2.1 billion.
Madrid (AFP) – Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, describes his team’s semi-final second leg clash against Real Madrid as “a final”. The tie’s first leg in Madrid ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams scoring against the run of play. “When we were better they made an incredible transition for Camavinga and incredible finishing from Vinicius” says Guardiola.
Entwistle (Canada) (AFP) – After days of wildfire sweeping through their homes and businesses, residents of western Canada’s Alberta province can finally survey the damage. Around 110 fires were burning over the weekend, a figure that has dropped to 81, but an expected return of hot and dry conditions later this week has firefighters braced for more.
Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) (AFP) – Migrants wait ahead of the lifting of pandemic-era border Title 42 restrictions that have made claiming asylum at the border all but impossible. Inherited by President Joe Biden, the measure previously exempted asylum seekers from countries such as Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba. While the exemptions have already been rolled back, those nationalities still benefit from special asylum programs, such as through the CBP One mobile app.
Mexico City (AFP) – Like many migrants who moved to Mexico in a quest for a better life, Laura Linares finds that when she misses Venezuela, preparing traditional dishes from her childhood helps to ease her homesickness.
Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) (AFP) – Migrants wait ahead of the lifting of pandemic-era border Title 42 restrictions that have made claiming asylum at the border all but impossible. Inherited by President Joe Biden, the measure previously exempted asylum seekers from countries such as Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba. While the exemptions have already been rolled back, those nationalities still benefit from special asylum programs, such as through the CBP One mobile app.
Labuan Bajo (Indonesia) (AFP) – Leaders of Southeast Asian nations arrive at the Meruorah Hotel in Labuan Bajo in Eastern Indonesia to attend the 42nd ASEAN Summit. Turmoil in junta-ruled Myanmar has dominated talks at this week’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Indonesia, as the regional bloc faces criticism for its perceived inaction.
New York (AFP) – Former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll exits court after a US jury found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming her, and ordered the ex-president to pay her $5 million in damages.
Matamoros (Mexico) (AFP) – Migrants in Mexico, rush to cross into the United States, thinking they will not be able to enter after May 11, when the Title 42 law will be lifted. The measure was adopted under former president Donald Trump and allowed the Border Patrol to almost immediately expel border crossers back into Mexico or their origin countries without accepting their migration petitions. The Biden administration hopes a mix of incentives and punishments will prevent migrants from pushing across the border en masse after May 11.
Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) – “Ukraine is fighting for the ideals of Europe” says Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, while on a symbolic visit to Kyiv on May 9, to mark Europe Day. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Von der Leyen accuses Russian President Vladimir Putin of “attempting to destroy” European values with his invasion of Ukraine.
Appiano Gentile (Italy) (AFP) – Inter Milan head coach Simone Inzaghi says his side’s Champions League semi-final against rivals AC Milan is more than just a regular derby: “it’s the derby”. The teams have, between them, been crowned European champions ten times and meet on Wednesday in their highest profile clash in two decades.
Berlin (AFP) – Germany’s foreign minister Annalena Baerbock warns her Chinese counterpart that “neutrality” in the Ukraine war amounts to taking Russia’s side, heaping pressure on Beijing to do more to end the conflict. “Neutrality means taking the side of the aggressor,” Baerbock says during a press conference in Berlin with China’s Qin Gang.
