- Ukraine attacked Russian oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Zelenskiy says Reuters
- ‘A Total Nightmare’: Voices From a Moscow Hit by Ukrainian Drones The New York Times
- Ukrainian drone attack triggers fire at a Russian oil terminal AP News
- Russia’s Key Black Sea Oil Port on Fire After Drone Attack Bloomberg.com
- Falling drone debris causes fire at oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk Reuters
Middle East: Council extends EU legal framework to target those involved in Iran’s actions impeding lawful transit passage and freedom of navigation – consilium.europa.eu
- Middle East: Council extends EU legal framework to target those involved in Iran’s actions impeding lawful transit passage and freedom of navigation consilium.europa.eu
- EU advancing sanctions on Iranians involved in Hormuz blockade The Times of Israel
- European Parliament Condemns Taliban Rights Abuses, Opposes Brussels Talks KabulNow
- European Parliament Overwhelmingly Adopts Strong Resolution Condemning Iran's Repression National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI
- EU Parliament calls on member states to close diplomatic missions in Iran The New Region
In West Bank, Latest Victim of Israeli Settler Violence Shocks in a New Way – The New York Times
- In West Bank, Latest Victim of Israeli Settler Violence Shocks in a New Way The New York Times
- Empathy Toward a Dog but Not Palestinian Kids: Israelis' Selective Compassion Haaretz
- Israeli settler filmed throwing concrete block at cats days after dog beating Middle East Eye
- Settler filmed clubbing dog to death in central West Bank Palestinian village The Times of Israel
- Palestinian-owned dog survives after Israeli settler beating The New Arab
What is the ‘tarps off’ trend that men are engaging in? Find out in the quiz – NPR
Tennessee school board member charged after calling teenage girl ‘hot’
Keith Ervin, 59, was charged with assault after he told a student ‘God – you’re hot’ at a public meeting in April
An east Tennessee school board member who told a teenage girl, “God – you’re hot,” on video at a public meeting in April has been charged with assault.
State prosecutors on 18 May charged 59-year-old Keith Ervin under a Tennessee statute that outlaws “intentionally or knowingly [causing] physical contact with another [that] a reasonable person would regard … as extremely offensive or provocative”.
Continue reading...Putin wants war concluded this year on victorious terms including Donbas, Bloomberg reports – Euromaidan Press
- Putin wants war concluded this year on victorious terms including Donbas, Bloomberg reports Euromaidan Press
- Bloomberg: Putin wants to conclude war by year's end but only on terms he considers victorious for Russia Українська правда
- Is Russia ‘simulating diplomacy’ because of war losses in Ukraine? Al Jazeera
- Pulling up a chair – Foreign and security policy ips-journal.eu
- The Russian invasion is losing steam, and Putin wants to end the war by the end of the year, but on "victorious" terms - Bloomberg Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
US deepens European uncertainty with deployment of 5,000 troops to Poland
Erratic US policy moves leave European NATO partners increasingly unclear about which areas they should prioritise.
Lebanon’s economy struggles under renewed war and global fuel crisis
Lebanon's ongoing war and financial crises threaten to render the nation economically unviable, experts warn.
Estée Lauder ends merger talks with Gaultier owner Puig
Sticking points to build beauty powerhouse included which family would hold balance of power
The US cosmetics company Estée Lauder has ended merger talks with its Spanish rival Puig over plans to create a fashion and beauty group worth almost $40bn (£30bn/€34.5bn) after the two sides failed to agree on the balance of power in the combined company.
Estée Lauder, one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of skincare, makeup and fragrances, owns brands including Clinique, Bobbi Brown and Tom Ford Beauty.
Continue reading...UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince Andrew – AP News
- UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince Andrew AP News
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation could examine sexual misconduct allegations CNN
- Here’s a potential witness for the police officers investigating Andrew: the police | Marina Hyde The Guardian
- Police Investigation of Former Prince Andrew Examines Reports of Sexual Misconduct The New York Times
- Andrew Investigated for Sexual Misconduct Amid Reports He’s Viewing Eugenie’s Baby as His ‘Ticket Back into the Royal Fold’ Yahoo
US said to fire more interceptors to protect Israel in latest Iran war than Israel did – The Times of Israel
- US said to fire more interceptors to protect Israel in latest Iran war than Israel did The Times of Israel
- U.S. bears brunt of Israel’s missile defense, Pentagon assessments show The Washington Post
- Pentagon officials worry about Israel's reliance on US interceptors in Iran war The Jerusalem Post
- US ‘lost half of its interceptor missiles’ defending Israel from Iran The Telegraph
- US has just 200 Thaad interceptors left if it restarts war on Iran: Report Middle East Eye
Manhunt Underway in Philippines for Duterte Ally Who Is Evading I.C.C. Warrant – The New York Times
- Manhunt Underway in Philippines for Duterte Ally Who Is Evading I.C.C. Warrant The New York Times
- Philippines orders senator's arrest over ICC charges dw.com
- A pursuit in the senate, gunfire, now on the run: why is a former Philippines police chief in hiding? The Guardian
- Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC 'without delay' Reuters
- Ex-PNP chief Torre on helping arrest Bato: ‘In the MMDA area, yes’ Inquirer.net
Inside Ukraine’s Battlefield Innovation Loop – War on the Rocks
- Inside Ukraine’s Battlefield Innovation Loop War on the Rocks
- How the War in Iran Helped Ukraine Go From Problem to Solution WSJ
- Ukraine Is Teaching Europe the Hardest Defense Lesson—How to Build Fast and Big UNITED24 Media
- Opinion | Ukraine has made itself indispensable to the West The Washington Post
- How Ukraine’s drone edge made it a sought-after solution – reports WSJ Investing.com
Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears – BBC
- Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears BBC
- India-Africa summit postponed as Ebola spreads to M23-held DR Congo area Al Jazeera
- India, Africa Union postpone New Delhi summit amid Ebola outbreak Reuters
- "Continent of the future": MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh pitches for stronger India-Africa ties The Tribune
- India-Africa summit postponed as aid groups in Congo warn Ebola outbreak is ‘gaining momentum’ ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
US concerned Russian campaign against Baltics could ‘spark into something bigger’, says Rubio – as it happened – The Guardian
- US concerned Russian campaign against Baltics could ‘spark into something bigger’, says Rubio – as it happened The Guardian
- Russia Is ‘Guiding’ Drones Into NATO Airspace, Estonia Says Bloomberg.com
- Analysis: The Baltic flank is now a live escalation zone WTOP
- Russian secret services target Latvia as Ukraine's drone offensive worries the Kremlin France 24
- Finland condemns Russian lies about Ukrainian drone attacks launched from Baltic states Українська правда
Attack on UAE Nuclear Plant From Iraq ‘Warning Shot’ By Iran – Bloomberg.com
- Attack on UAE Nuclear Plant From Iraq ‘Warning Shot’ By Iran Bloomberg.com
- Conflict and the security of nuclear facilities in the Middle East The International Institute for Strategic Studies
- Soft power limits? Reuters
- The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory NBC News
- Drone Strikes Nuclear Power Plant in UAE — This Could Get Bad CleanTechnica
US raises threat of military action against Cuba
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Cuba poses a national security threat.
Japan’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad
Japan have beaten Germany, Brazil, England and Spain since 2022, but may struggle to sustain a genuine title push.
US pauses $14bn weapons sale to Taiwan due to Iran war
US acting navy chief Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.
Iran war day 84: US-Iran talks advance amid mediation push
US and Iran continue mediated talks, exchanging draft proposals aimed at reaching a formal agreement.