- Putin Is Still a Liar. His Peace Talk Is Still Bullshit. The Bulwark
- Analysis: Putin hints he might end Russia’s war in Ukraine. But why now? CNN
- Putin remark on war ‘coming to a close’ points to exhaustion, not peace, analysts say The Washington Post
- Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end' BBC
- Putin Said the War ‘Is Coming to a Close,’ but That’s Not All He Said The New York Times
Heathrow could be forced to allow other firms to build third runway to cut costs
Under aviation regulator proposals rival companies would bid to design and build parts of airport expansion
Heathrow could be forced to allow other companies to design and build its third runway and new terminal after the UK aviation regulator argued that rival bids could keep construction costs down.
A long-awaited review by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) proposes changes to the regulatory model that governs how Heathrow runs and covers its costs.
Continue reading...Archaeologists Find Egyptian Mummy Buried With the ‘Iliad’ – The New York Times
- Archaeologists Find Egyptian Mummy Buried With the ‘Iliad’ The New York Times
- The mummy, the Iliad, and a mysterious death ritual National Geographic
- 10 Gems of Bluesky Today – Day 335 Daily Kos
- Archeologists Find 'Gold Tongues' and a Piece of the Trojan War in the Egyptian Desert Yahoo News UK
- Archaeologists Discover Mummy Buried With Lines From Homer’s Iliad Hyperallergic
How Xi-Trump summit failed to yield Iran war breakthrough
US officials have nudged China to do more on the blocked Hormuz strait. President Xi doesn't appear to have budged.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics – Politico
Xi praises US ‘milestone’ visit and relationship, offers Trump roses
Xi praised the new 'constructive and strategic' relationship with the US, before Trump concluded his China trip.
Orban’s media empire crumbles after Hungary election defeat – Reuters
- Orban's media empire crumbles after Hungary election defeat Reuters
- The Guardian view on life after Orbán: Péter Magyar’s fast start bodes well for Hungary and for Europe | Editorial The Guardian
- 'Regime change': Hungary's Magyar exposes Orban's decadence DW.com
- Péter Magyar Led Hungarians out of Autocracy. Where Will He Take Them Now? The New Yorker
- Peter Magyar takes office pledging to clean up Hungary’s mess The Economist
US seeks indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro
The potential charges relate to Cuba's 1996 downing of humanitarian planes, US media outlets report.
Ukrainian Drones Kill 4 and Set Ryazan Oil Refinery Ablaze – The Moscow Times
- Ukrainian Drones Kill 4 and Set Ryazan Oil Refinery Ablaze The Moscow Times
- Ukraine attacks Russia with drones after suffering three days of massive strikes The Guardian
- Ukrainian drones kill four in Russian city of Ryazan, governor says Reuters
- Ukrainian drone attack kills four in Ryazan, igniting refinery fire and showering city in ‘oil rain’ Meduza
- Zelenskyy approves responses to Russian attacks: Russians have already seen strikes Українська правда
Nadim Bawalsa & the Palestinian diaspora: From denial to genocide
Nadim Bawalsa traces how early Palestinian migrants in Latin America forged national identity long before 1948.
Catholic Rebels Facing Excommunication Would ‘Rather Die’ Than Change – Newsweek
- Catholic Rebels Facing Excommunication Would ‘Rather Die’ Than Change Newsweek
- Vatican warns of excommunication for traditionalist group on brink of schism National Catholic Reporter
- If the SSPX consecrations happen, who exactly is excommunicated? The Pillar
- Cardinal Fernández to Pius X Society: Ordaining new bishops is schismatic act Vatican News
- Vatican warns rebel Catholic group it risks excommunication Reuters
Scientists identify massive new dinosaur following Thailand dig
Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis had enough unique features to be considered a new species.
Benched Mbappe says he’s fourth-choice forward at Real Madrid under Arbeloa
Striker jeered by own fans as he came off bench in return from injury in 2-0 La Liga win over Real Oviedo.
Nakba Day: 78 years of ethnic cleansing
On May 15, Palestinians across historic Palestine and the diaspora commemorate the ‘Nakba’ or the ‘catastrophe’ of 1948.
India’s Adanis agree to pay $18m to settle civil fraud case in the US
The US securities regulator had accused the Adanis of paying bribes and misleading investors, which they denied.
Millions of Palestinians mark 78 years since the Nakba
Nakba commemorations serve as remembrance and a call for justice, self-determination and the right to return.
Mitoma fails to make Japan’s 2026 World Cup squad due to hamstring injury
Monaco forward Takumi Minamino also misses out due to injury, but ex-Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu makes the cut.
Why is the UK prime minister facing calls to quit? – BBC
- Why is the UK prime minister facing calls to quit? BBC
- Sir Keir Starmer has failed abjectly. He should go The Economist
- UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister's future ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
- What would potential Labour leadership candidates do differently from Starmer? The Guardian
- Wes Streeting Resigns and Calls for Leadership Contest to Replace Starmer The New York Times
Russian Energy Sites Hit as Ryazan Refinery Burns After Drone Attack – Kyiv Post
- Russian Energy Sites Hit as Ryazan Refinery Burns After Drone Attack Kyiv Post
- Ukrainian drones kill four in Russian city of Ryazan, governor says Reuters
- Ukraine hits Russia’s distant gas facilities after Moscow’s attacks kill 6 Al Jazeera
- Massive fire erupts at Russia's Ryazan oil refinery as Ukraine reportedly launches large-scale drone strikes The Kyiv Independent
- Drones attack one of Russia's largest oil refineries again — in Ryazan Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
How David Ben-Gurion got the Palestinians wrong in 1948
The Palestinian question never disappeared despite Israel’s best efforts and worst brutality.