Nationalist Simion wins first round of Romanian election rerun
Romania's previous presidential election was cancelled over allegations of campaign fraud and Russian interference.
Elon Musk: It Is ‘Outrageous’ to ‘Claim That I’m a Nazi’ – Rolling Stone
- Elon Musk: It Is ‘Outrageous’ to ‘Claim That I’m a Nazi’ Rolling Stone
- Musk Says Nazi Comparisons ‘Relentless Propaganda Campaign' The Daily Beast
- Elon Musk calls Nazi accusations ‘outrageous,’ says media engaged in character assassination: 'I’m diffic Times of India
- Musk slams media, critics for Nazi comparisons: ‘Character assassination’ The Hill
- Elon Musk reveals strong bond with Donald Trump: ‘Get along very well, almost always agree’ Mint
The Vatican installs chimney to signal the selection of the next pope – NPR
- The Vatican installs chimney to signal the selection of the next pope NPR
- Cardinals at a crossroads: While some want to continue Francis’ reforms, others want a different kind of pope CNN
- Real-Life Conclave Rivals Drama of Movie Version WSJ
- 10 Surprising Facts About Papal Conclaves Time Magazine
- These Contentious Issues Could Determine Who Becomes the Next Pope The New York Times
How Carney’s election win will change direction of trade war
In his exclusive BBC interview, the Canadian Prime Minister indicates how he plans to tackle Trump.
Police disband pro-Palestinian camp at Swarthmore College and arrest nine activists
Some students were also temporarily suspended as other colleges respond with disciplinary action to protests
On the morning of 3 May, the Swarthmore borough police department disbanded a four-day pro-Palestinian encampment on Swarthmore College’s campus and arrested nine activists.
The demonstration calling on the college to divest from the tech company Cisco due to its ties to the Israeli government was a rare uprising in an academic year where higher-education institutions have been quick to quash them. One current and one former Swarthmore College student were among those arrested, while the rest were from outside the college community, the college’s president, Valerie Smith, said in a statement.
Continue reading...Europe marks VE Day with Trump on its mind
As Western alliances unravel, Europe is entering an era that seems distant from what VE Day represented, the BBC's Katya Adler writes.
Sir John Curtice: The map that shows Reform’s triumph was much more than a protest vote – BBC
- Sir John Curtice: The map that shows Reform's triumph was much more than a protest vote BBC
- Nigel Farage hails Reform UK's 'unprecedented' election results BBC
- What we have learned so far from England’s local elections and byelection The Guardian
- An unwelcome surge of rightwing populism in Britain Financial Times
- Insurgent Reform U.K. party tallies victories in British local elections The Washington Post
NHS England aims for faster cancer treatment with new data tool
Cancer 360 will help collate patient information from spreadsheets, emails and records into single digital system
Millions of cancer patients have been promised faster diagnosis and treatment, with the rollout of a new technology across the NHS in England.
The tool, called Cancer 360, is designed to bring cancer patients’ data into one central system in order that doctors and nurses can prioritise those most in need and see them more quickly.
Continue reading...Warren Buffett, 94, stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
The veteran investor known as the Sage of Omaha told his company's annual meeting that he would hand over the reins to Vice-Chairman Greg Abel.
Warren Buffett, 94, stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
The veteran investor known as the Sage of Omaha told his company's annual meeting that he would hand over the reins to Vice-Chairman Greg Abel.
Pakistan test-fires ballistic missile as tensions with India spike after Kashmir gun massacre – Politico
- Pakistan test-fires ballistic missile as tensions with India spike after Kashmir gun massacre Politico
- Pakistan test-fires ballistic missile as tensions with India rise Al Jazeera
- Pakistan successfully tests launch of short-range Abdali ballistic missile Dawn
- Pakistan test fires ballistic missile as tensions with India spike after Kashmir gun massacre ABC News
- Pakistan Claims It Successfully Tested Ballistic Missile With 450 Km Range NDTV
Ex-hostage recalls ‘flashes’ from alleged rape by trainer who she says drugged her – The Times of Israel
- Ex-hostage recalls ‘flashes’ from alleged rape by trainer who she says drugged her The Times of Israel
- Hamas hostage ‘raped in her own home after release’ The Times
- 'My Silence Didn't Protect Me': Released Hostage Accuses Israeli Trainer of Sexual Assault Haaretz
- Former hostage Mia Schem accuses Tel Aviv fitness trainer of drugging and raping her Ynetnews
- 'Silence doesn't protect you, it protects others,' Mia Schem posts after N12 interview The Jerusalem Post
Arizona governor pauses deportation for Guatemalan who gave birth days ago
‘Erika’, 24, gained public attention after lawyer said federal agents denied him access to her in a Tucson hospital
A Guatemalan immigrant who crossed the US border eight months pregnant and gave birth in Arizona has avoided fast-track deportation after intervention by the state’s governor, her lawyer and a federal official said on Saturday.
The 24-year-old woman gained public attention after lawyer Luis Campos said federal agents had denied him access to her in a Tucson hospital after she gave birth on Wednesday and told him she was set for rapid removal after entering the country illegally.
Continue reading...Israelis protest for captives, against Netanyahu’s Gaza war expansion
Families of captives say a wider Israeli Gaza assault risks their relatives' lives.
Erdoğan tells protesters against Islamification in northern Cyprus they will fail
Turkish president at odds with thousands of Turkish Cypriots who object to his attempts to undermine their secular way of life
Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has warned protesters in breakaway northern Cyprus not “to sow seeds of hatred” amid mounting discord over Ankara’s perceived attempts to Islamise one of the world’s most secular Muslim societies.
In a whirlwind visit to the Turkish-occupied territory on Saturday the leader had tough words for Turkish Cypriots who have stepped up demonstrations against policies he openly endorses, not least a controversial law allowing headscarves to be worn in schools.
Continue reading...Trump criticised after posting AI image of himself as Pope
The image, shared by White House social media accounts, comes as Catholics prepare to pick the next pontiff.
Gateshead: 14 children arrested after boy dies in fire
Three girls and 11 boys, all aged 11-14, arrested by Northumbria police on suspicion of manslaughter
Fourteen children aged between 11 and 14 have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of a boy following a fire in Gateshead, Northumbria police said on Saturday.
The children – 11 boys and three girls – were all under arrest and in custody, police said.
Anyone who has information that could help the investigation has been urged to contact Northumbria police by sending a direct message on social media or by using the “live chat” or “report” functions on the force’s website.
Continue reading...Texas governor signs largest US school voucher law in win for conservatives
State becomes 16th to allow public funds to be used for private schools, which opponents say will benefit mostly wealthier children
The Texas governor Greg Abbott on Saturday signed a law making more than 5 million students eligible to use state funds for private schools, a watershed moment in the conservative campaign to remake public education in the US.
Texas is allocating $1bn for the first two years of the program to offer parents vouchers to pay for school. It is the 16th state to make all students eligible to receive public funds for private education.
Continue reading...Sheinbaum says she rejected Trump’s offer to send US troops to Mexico
Mexican president says she told Donald Trump that Mexico 'will never accept the presence of US army in our territory'.
Warren Buffett to retire as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at end of 2025
‘Oracle of Omaha’ stuns shareholders, but says he will maintain investments in group and will still be ‘hanging around'.