Iraq faces severe internal divisions and sovereignty challenges, caught between the US and Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing. Iran-backed Shia militias attack Iraqi oil infrastructure, impacting the economy and challenging the new PM's disarmament efforts.
May's full Moon, known as the Flower Moon, will be at its fullest on Friday May 1 at 18:23. This year's Flower Moon is a micromoon - appearing slightly smaller because it will be near apogee, its farthest point from Earth at roughly 406,000km. A rare Blue Moon will also occur at the end of the month. Weather conditions may affect visibility, with cloud and showers expected across parts of the UK, though clearer skies are forecast for Wales, the Midlands and southern England.
May's full Moon, known as the Flower Moon, will be at its fullest at 18:23 on Friday 1 May. This year's edition is a 'micromoon' appearing slightly smaller than usual as it reaches apogee - its farthest point from Earth at roughly 406,000km. Weather may obstruct views as high pressure slips away bringing cloud from the west, though clearer skies could return to Wales, the Midlands and southern England.
