Romanian premier resigns after his coalition’s candidate fails to advance

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s prime minister has announced his resignation, a day after the governing coalition’s joint candidate failed to advance to the runoff in the rerun of the presidential election. Marcel Ciolacu said Monday he’s decided to resign rather than letting the future president replace him. The coalition’s candidate placed far behind the top finisher, hard-right nationalist George Simion. Pro-Western reformist Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan was second. The vote underscored strong anti-establishment sentiment and signaled a power shift away from traditional mainstream parties. The final vote is May 18.

Israel plans to seize Gaza under a new plan, officials say

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Two Israeli officials say ministers have approved a plan to seize the Gaza Strip and to stay in the territory for an unspecified amount of time. If carried out, the move would vastly expand Israel’s operations in the Palestinian territory and likely draw fierce international opposition. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were discussing military plans. Israeli Cabinet ministers approved the plan in a vote Monday. The new plan calls for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to move to Gaza’s south. The details of the plan were not formally announced, and its exact timing and implementation were not clear.

The UN’s top court dismisses Sudan’s genocide case

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court has dismissed a case brought by Sudan accusing the United Arab Emirates of breaching the genocide convention by arming and funding the rebel paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan’s deadly civil war. Judges found that the International Court of Justice lacked the authority to continue the proceedings. While both Sudan and the UAE are signatories to the 1948 genocide convention, the United Arab Emirates has a carveout to the part of the treaty that gives The Hague-based court jurisdiction. The UAE called Sudan’s case a publicity stunt and, in a hearing last month, argued the case should be dismissed.

Tourist boats capsize in sudden storm in southwest China, leaving 10 dead

BEIJING (AP) — Four boats capsized in a sudden storm at a tourist spot in southwestern China, killing 10 people, state media said Monday. More than 80 people fell into a river when strong winds hit the scenic area in Guizhou province late Sunday afternoon, state broadcaster CCTV said. The boats capsized after a sudden rain and hail storm on the upper reaches of the Wu River, a tributary of the Yangtze, China’s longest river. In one video shared by state media, a man could be seen performing CPR on another person, while one of the vessels drifted upside down. Initial reports said two tourist boats had capsized, but state media said on Monday that four boats were involved.