- Putin’s peace theatre keeps Trump watching — and Kyiv waiting Financial Times
- A whiplash week of diplomacy leaves Ukraine much where it started CNN
- Ukraine-Russia political theatrics underscore stark realities on the ground as war grinds on ABC News
- Putin’s New Hermit Kingdom Foreign Affairs
- In Istanbul, Russia plays chess while the West is stuck in make-believe Al Jazeera
‘Commerce not chaos’: Trump remakes the foreign trip – Politico
- ‘Commerce not chaos': Trump remakes the foreign trip Politico
- Inside Trump’s Trip to the Middle East: Adulation and Not a Whiff of Protests The New York Times
- The New MAGA World Order The Atlantic
- Here are 5 takeaways from Trump's first major foreign trip to the Middle East NPR
- What are the Gulf 'trillions' that Trump says will boost the US economy? Reuters
IDF strikes two Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen – The Jerusalem Post
- IDF strikes two Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen The Jerusalem Post
- Israel launches strikes on two Yemen ports Al Jazeera
- News Wrap: Israel strikes two Houthi-controlled ports and unleashes new barrage on Gaza PBS
- WATCH: Katz threatens to assassinate Houthi leaders while hinting at Mohammed Sinwar's death The Jerusalem Post
- IDF confirms Yemen airstrikes, saying it destroyed infrastructure at Houthi-controlled ports The Times of Israel
Can Trump end birthright citizenship? The US Supreme Court could decide
Al Jazeera’s Joseph Stepansky explains how the US Supreme Court may decide whether birthright citizenship stays or goes.
‘Something a bit naughty’: British snackers fall for the posh crisp
Top chefs and brands transform once-humble snack with growing number of imaginative flavourings
When it comes to crisps, British appetites have traditionally been sated by a packet of Frazzles or a bag of Skips. But, according to chefs, supermarket insiders and social media, 2025 is gearing up to be the summer of the posh crisp.
Jay Ledwich, a crisp buyer at Waitrose, said demand for premium and unusual flavoured crisps was “soaring”. This week, the shop became the exclusive British supermarket stockist of what it is tipping to be the next viral hit in crisps – a fried-egg flavour from the Spanish specialist Torres. It follows other savoury sensations from the brand, including black truffle, caviar, and sparkling wine flavours.
Continue reading...Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying
The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday.
Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying – BBC
- Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying BBC
- Swedish senior diplomat arrested on suspicion of spying, say reports The Guardian
- Swedish diplomat spy suspect has died, his lawyer says Reuters
- Swedish diplomat found dead after being arrested on suspicion of spying The Independent
- Swedish spy agency arrests linked to reporter held in Turkey: media Times of India
Malcolm X at 100: Ibram X Kendi looks to the future
Author Ibram X Kendi on what still needs to be learned about Malcolm X’s legacy and race in the United States.
Israel launches strikes on two Yemen ports
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises more strikes if the group continues to launch attacks on Israel.
Breaking down a deadly week in Gaza as Israel kills hundreds
More than 370 Palestinians have been killed by Israel this week, as the UN continues to warn of imminent mass starvation
Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia
The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019.
Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia
The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019.
‘It’s All About Trump’s Tariffs’: Asia Flocks to U.S. Trade Official – The New York Times
- ‘It’s All About Trump’s Tariffs’: Asia Flocks to U.S. Trade Official The New York Times
- US, Chinese Trade Negotiators Meet as APEC Slashes Growth View Bloomberg
- APEC highlights 'fundamental challenges' in global trade as tariffs overshadow meeting Reuters
- South Korea Minister Says Deadline Tight to Reach Deal on US Tariffs U.S. News & World Report
- Group of 21 economies — including U.S. and China — warns of growth slowdown over trade tensions CNBC
IDF pounds Houthi ports in Yemen, threatens to kill leader, after missile, drone attacks – The Times of Israel
- IDF pounds Houthi ports in Yemen, threatens to kill leader, after missile, drone attacks The Times of Israel
- Israel launches strikes on two Yemen ports Al Jazeera
- IDF confirms Yemen airstrikes, saying it destroyed infrastructure at Houthi-controlled ports The Times of Israel
- WATCH: Katz threatens to assassinate Houthi leaders while hinting at Mohammed Sinwar's death The Jerusalem Post
- Israel attacks Yemeni ports, warns that Houthi leader could be target Reuters
Two teenagers arrested after death of two kittens in north-west London
Met police says boy, 16, and girl, 15, being held on suspicion of animal cruelty in relation to incident in Ruislip
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty in connection with the deaths of two kittens in London, the Metropolitan police have said.
A 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl were arrested on Friday in relation to an incident in Ruislip, north-west London, on 3 May. The pair remain in custody, the force added.
Continue reading...NJ Transit workers go on strike after wage increase talks stall
The strike leaves hundreds of thousands of commuters in New Jersey and New York without rail access.
Have Trump and Netanyahu fallen out over Gaza? – DW
- Have Trump and Netanyahu fallen out over Gaza? DW
- Netanyahu is the odd man out in Trump's Middle East trip NBC News
- Trump’s Trip Lays Bare a Stark Advantage Some Arab States Have Over Israel Politico
- Trump is shaking up US-Israel relations in a way no one has in decades vox.com
- Column | In Middle East, Trump marginalizes Israel without helping Gaza The Washington Post
Slain Mexican TikTok influencer remembered at funeral
A funeral was held for 23-year-old Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez, who was shot dead during TikTok livestream.
MPs opposed to assisted dying criticise ‘distasteful’ Esther Rantzen claims
Objections raised to Rantzen’s accusation of ‘undeclared religious beliefs’ in five-hour Commons debate
MPs opposed to assisted dying have criticised “distasteful” claims from the prominent campaigner Esther Rantzen, who argued many are fighting against the changes to the law because of secret religious views.
Rantzen made the remarks in a letter urging MPs to back the “strong, safe, carefully considered bill” to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
Continue reading...Attacker who stabbed author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison
Lawyers for New Jersey man Hadi Matar said they planned to appeal the sentence, which was the maximum possible.