Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia
Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.
Watchdog to investigate death of man after police contact at Bristol protest
Retired NHS worker Nicholas Stone died after becoming unwell at protest against far-right Bristol Patriots
The police watchdog is investigating the use of force against a retired NHS worker who attended a counter-demonstration against the far right and died shortly after contact with officers there.
Nicholas Stone, 65, who lived in Bristol, died on 10 January after becoming unwell at a protest opposing the rightwing group Bristol Patriots, who were demonstrating in the city centre.
Continue reading...Russia begins nuclear drills amid intensifying drone war – dw.com
- Russia begins nuclear drills amid intensifying drone war dw.com
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 19, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise Reuters
- Russia Conducts Massive Nuclear Drills as Putin Visits China Bloomberg.com
- Russia to conduct three-day nuclear drills from May 19-21 France 24
Kenya suspends strike after transport paralysis over high fuel prices – BBC
- Kenya suspends strike after transport paralysis over high fuel prices BBC
- Four killed in protests over Kenya fuel price hikes as strike strands commuters Reuters
- Four reported killed, 30 injured, in Kenyan fuel price protests Al Jazeera
- Kenya paralyzed by deadly protests, strikes due to fuel cost DW.com
- Rising fuel prices trigger protests in Kenya, in photos AP News
Iran stages mass weddings for couples ready for war ‘sacrifice’ – France 24
Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal
Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.
Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal
Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.
Exclusive: Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say – Reuters
- Exclusive: Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say Reuters
- China trained group of Russian soldiers in 2025 who later went to fight against Ukraine – Reuters Українська правда
- China Reportedly Trained Around 200 Russian Troops – Some Deployed to Ukraine Kyiv Post
- China Secretly Trained Around 200 Russian Soldiers for Combat in Ukraine UNITED24 Media
- Reuters: About 200 Russian troops secretly trained in China, the first known case since the war began Meduza
Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.
Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.
Son of billionaire Mango founder released after detention over father’s fatal fall – Financial Times
- Son of billionaire Mango founder released after detention over father’s fatal fall Financial Times
- Mango founder’s son arrested in connection to father’s plunging death CNN
- Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff BBC
- Son of Mango founder arrested on suspicion of killing his father Yahoo
- Son of Mango Fashion Chain’s Founder Is Arrested as Suspect in His Death The New York Times
Son of Mango fashion chain founder arrested in Spain over father’s death
Jonathan Andic released on €1m bail after being questioned in connection with death of Isak Andic in 2024
The son of Isak Andic, the founder of the fashion chain Mango, has been released on bail of €1m (£866,000) after being arrested and questioned in connection with his father’s death in Catalonia almost 18 months ago.
Andic died in December 2024 after apparently falling 100 metres down a ravine while hiking in Montserrat, near Barcelona, with his son, Jonathan. His death aged 71 prompted tributes to him from politicians, journalists and the fashion world.
Continue reading...Iran says its new proposal demands reparations, US troop withdrawal, end to Lebanon war – The Times of Israel
- Iran says its new proposal demands reparations, US troop withdrawal, end to Lebanon war The Times of Israel
- Iran says peace proposal includes reparations for war damage, US troop withdrawal Reuters
- Trump warns Iran "clock is ticking" until U.S. launches harder strikes Axios
- ‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting CNN
- US rejects new Iranian proposal to end war: Report The Hill
NATO’s newest member Sweden announces $4 billion defense investment; Saab pops 5% – CNBC
- NATO’s newest member Sweden announces $4 billion defense investment; Saab pops 5% CNBC
- Sweden orders 4 frigates from French company Naval Group DW.com
- Sweden to buy navy frigates from France for over $4 billion to boost Baltic defence Reuters
- Sweden picks France’s FDI frigates in potential $4.2 billion deal Defense News
- Sweden Selects Naval Group’s FDI for Future Luleå-class Frigates navalnews.com
New report reveals sharp rise in online sale of primates on social media in US
Researchers found over 1,600 primates listed for sale on Facebook, TikTok and more over a six-week period in 2025
A new report from leading wildlife and conservation organizations has revealed a sharp rise in the online sale of primates across major social media platforms in the US, raising concerns about wildlife trafficking, public safety and animal welfare.
The report, titled Primates for Purchase: The Surge in Sales on Social Media in the US, was released Tuesday by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Continue reading...Louisiana payout cannot erase pain of Ronald Greene death by police – lawyer
Ben Crump says $4.85m police settlement over fatal traffic stop helps to show how ‘truth must always come to light’
“No amount of money can erase” the pain that motorist Ronald Greene’s death at the hands of Louisiana police inflicted on his loved ones, but a $4.85m settlement which the state has agreed to pay his family helps illustrate how “the truth must always come to light”, their attorney has said.
Ben Crump recently expressed those sentiments in a statement that served as one of his and his clients’ first public reactions to news first reported by the Guardian that mediation talks on 12 May had yielded a settlement between Louisiana authorities and Greene’s family.
Continue reading...Six US states hold primaries as Trump urges Kentucky voters to oust Massie
Republican critic of president faces challenge from Ed Gallrein, while Georgia and Pennsylvania hold key contests
The biggest day of primaries yet arrives Tuesday, with voters in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Idaho, heading to the polls to select candidates ahead of November’s midterm elections.
While many primaries will be resolved with little drama, some have shaped up to be among the most contentious elections of the year so far, serving as gauges of Donald Trump’s control of Republicans, and the direction Democratic voters are looking to steer their party as they seek to retake control of Congress.
Continue reading...Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction
The Abstract Expressionist's Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.
Standard Chartered to cut more than 7,000 jobs as it steps up AI use
London-headquartered bank will reduce back-office jobs and aims to move some workers to new roles
Standard Chartered plans to cut more than 7,000 jobs over the next four years as it increasingly uses artificial intelligence.
The London-headquartered lender is one of the first major global banks to lay out plans to cut thousands of jobs, citing AI as a driver to make its operations slimmer as it seeks to increase its profitability and tackle competition.
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