Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz ‘Angel of Death’ Mengele
Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.
UK joins European deal to send rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs
All 46 Council of Europe members sign agreement ‘deplored’ by human rights organisations
The UK and 45 other European countries have signed an agreement that explicitly endorses plans to send unwanted asylum seekers to third country hubs.
A political declaration from the 46 members of the Council of Europe, the body that oversees the European convention on human rights (ECHR), said states had an “undeniable sovereign right” to control their borders.
Continue reading...China’s U.N. ambassador criticizes US Hormuz resolution – Reuters
- China's U.N. ambassador criticizes US Hormuz resolution Reuters
- Waltz says US pushing for UN resolution on Iranian actions in Strait of Hormuz The Hill
- US allies share responsibility for any escalation, Tehran warns Press TV
- Iranian UN mission says US seeking cover for ‘aggression’ Middle East Eye
- Gulf countries condemn Iran’s ‘Hormuz rules’ in letter to UN chief Arab News
Backers of Abbas rival excluded from Fatah confab, despite Egypt’s push for inclusivity – The Times of Israel
- Backers of Abbas rival excluded from Fatah confab, despite Egypt’s push for inclusivity The Times of Israel
- Aging Palestinian Leader Boosting His Son’s Political Rise, Officials Say The New York Times
- Palestinian President Abbas casts vote in decisive Fatah elections Al Jazeera
- Palestinian leaders hold rare party meeting as polls show rising discontent BBC
- Palestinian president Abbas moves to tighten grip with role for son Financial Times
Iran Update Special Report, May 15, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update Special Report, May 15, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iran war updates: Lebanon ‘ceasefire’ extended, Israel launches new attacks Al Jazeera
- Live Updates: Israel strikes Lebanon as Iran says it "cannot trust the Americans at all" CBS News
- War in the Middle East: latest developments Bangkok Post
- Iran Update Special Report, May 13, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Enbridge Warms Up to New Canada Oil Pipeline After Carbon Compromise – Bloomberg.com
- Enbridge Warms Up to New Canada Oil Pipeline After Carbon Compromise Bloomberg.com
- Carney pitches Alberta pipeline pact as proof Canada still works Politico
- With a possible referendum looming, Carney and Smith find common ground on carbon pricing CBC
- Canada, Alberta Finalize Carbon-Tax Deal, Sets Stage For New Pipeline Proposal WSJ
- Mark Carney strikes deal over new Canadian pipeline Financial Times
Activists hang Palestinian flag on the Eiffel Tower for Nakba Day
Members of Extinction Rebellion scaled the Eiffel Tower to hang a Palestinian flag for Nakba day.
Russians published footage of a drone striking a UN convoy in Kherson. UN say they “don’t know” who did it. – Euromaidan Press
- Russians published footage of a drone striking a UN convoy in Kherson. UN say they “don’t know” who did it. Euromaidan Press
- Ukraine war live: Russia accused of attacking UN aid convoy The Independent
- Russia accused of drone attack on marked UN aid convoy The Telegraph
- Russian military unit documents own war crime, milblogger publishes then deletes video The Kyiv Independent
- Man killed, two others in serious condition due to Russian attack on central Kherson Yahoo
Saudi Arabia and the UAE Bombed Iran for Totally Different Reasons – Zeteo
- Saudi Arabia and the UAE Bombed Iran for Totally Different Reasons Zeteo
- Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Carried Out Secret Attacks in Iran, U.S. Officials Say The New York Times
- Exclusive: Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say Reuters
- How Secret U.A.E. and Saudi Strikes on Iran Shattered an Uneasy Coexistence WSJ
- Why did Saudi Arabia and the UAE allegedly carry out secret bombing raids on Iran? France 24
Pentagon quietly shut legally required program to prevent civilian deaths by military, watchdog finds – The Guardian
- Pentagon quietly shut legally required program to prevent civilian deaths by military, watchdog finds The Guardian
- Internal Pentagon Report Reveals Hegseth Is Willfully Putting Civilians in Danger The Intercept
- Congress clashes with Pentagon over civilian harm reduction program Army Times
- Inspector General’s Report Finds Pentagon Is Violating U.S. Law by Failing to Prevent Civilian Harm Amnesty International USA
- Watchdog Reports Pentagon Dismantled Civilian Harm Prevention Program AsatuNews.co.id
Internal Pentagon Report Reveals Hegseth Is Willfully Putting Civilians in Danger – The Intercept
- Internal Pentagon Report Reveals Hegseth Is Willfully Putting Civilians in Danger The Intercept
- Pentagon quietly shut legally required program to prevent civilian deaths by military, watchdog finds The Guardian
- Congress clashes with Pentagon over civilian harm reduction program Military Times
- Inspector General’s Report Finds Pentagon Is Violating U.S. Law by Failing to Prevent Civilian Harm Amnesty International USA
- Watchdog Reports Pentagon Dismantled Civilian Harm Prevention Program AsatuNews.co.id
Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough
The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.
Mahmoud Khalil calls for deportation to be halted in light of new evidence
Lawyers say new evidence suggests Trump admin 'engineered' outcome of case against pro-Palestine Columbia student.
What are World Cup 2026 national team base camps and their locations?
Training and accommodation locations for Argentina, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, England, Iran and other World Cup teams.
Seven killed in Gaza on Nakba Day as Israel says it targets Hamas member
Three women and a child among civilians killed in Israel's latest attacks on Gaza City.
James Murray replaces Wes Streeting as Health Secretary – his views on trans rights – PinkNews
- James Murray replaces Wes Streeting as Health Secretary – his views on trans rights PinkNews
- UK ex-health minister says will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer Al Jazeera
- Wes Streeting confirms he will stand if Labour leadership race is triggered The Guardian
- Leading challenger to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits government CNN
- Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour BBC
What did Trump and Xi discuss during the China summit?
US President Donald Trump concluded a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Cuba hit by protests, blackouts amid oil shortage
Cubans lit fires in Havana’s streets to protest electricity blackouts.
Alleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia’s deep inequalities
Her death has sparked outrage across Australia and intense debate about disparities in society.
Ex-Sinaloa security chief in Mexico arrested in US over alleged cartel ties
Gerardo Merida Sanchez was arrested in Arizona on May 11 before being transferred to New York.