Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days
Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.
Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days
Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.
Russia Pulls Ambassador From Armenia After Putin Warns Against EU Alignment – The Moscow Times
- Russia Pulls Ambassador From Armenia After Putin Warns Against EU Alignment The Moscow Times
- Putin threatens Armenia with "Ukrainian scenario" over its EU integration aims Українська правда
- Russia Recalls Its Ambassador To Armenia Due To Yerevan's EU Ties i24NEWS
- Russia Heads for Showdown With Armenia Over European Ambitions Bloomberg.com
- Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan call on Armenia to hold referendum on EU vs. Eurasian Union membership Meduza
The Russian Drone That Hit Romania Also Hit European Confidence – The New York Times
- The Russian Drone That Hit Romania Also Hit European Confidence The New York Times
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 29, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Romania says Russian drone hit apartment block, NATO vows to defend alliance territory Reuters
- "Full responsibility" of Russia in the drone crash, says Romanian FM Euronews.com
- Putin Ignites New Crisis for Trump as Drone Hits NATO Country The Daily Beast
Colombia prepares to go to polls in election shadowed by resurgence of political violence
Sunday’s presidential vote is contest between left and right – and between contradictory proposals for dealing with the decades-long armed conflict
Mateo Pérez Rueda was one internship away from completing a degree in political science. The 24-year-old also worked as a bicycle delivery rider and sold fruit salads and juice to finance his passion: the Colombian independent digital magazine El Confidente.
On 4 May he travelled to Briceño, in the western province of Antioquia, to report on the long-running conflict between the army, paramilitaries and dissidents of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc).
Continue reading...This run-down town is the launchpad for the superweapon Putin used to attack Ukraine – Business Insider
- This run-down town is the launchpad for the superweapon Putin used to attack Ukraine Business Insider
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 30, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Zelensky expecting ‘big attacks’ from Russia soon The Hill
- Zelenskyy warns Russia may be preparing 'massive' new attack Euronews
- Could Russia Hit Harder? It at Least Wants Ukraine to Think So. The New York Times
Moana Pasifika sign off from Super Rugby with a win and emotionally charged hymn
Undermanned side upsets finals-bound ACT Brumbies 21-19
Players come together to mark victory and club’s expected demise
An undermanned Moana Pasifika have capped off their potential final match with a stirring victory, upsetting the finals-bound ACT Brumbies 21-19.
But there were mixed feelings as players celebrated a rare win before coming together with staff to mark the occasion of the club’s farewell game and expected demise with an emotionally charged hymn.
Continue reading...EU expands sanctions on Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad to include Hamas Politburo members – Euronews.com
- EU expands sanctions on Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad to include Hamas Politburo members Euronews.com
- Extremist Israeli settlers: EU lists four entities and three individuals consilium.europa.eu
- EU sanctions ‘extremist’ Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank Al Jazeera
- Greater Israel: the origins of the settler movement now threatening to annexe the West Bank The Conversation
- Israeli settlers betting Trump will frown on new EU blacklist EUobserver
Ukraine Has Gained the Upper Hand Over Russia – Newsweek
- Ukraine Has Gained the Upper Hand Over Russia Newsweek
- Ukraine’s Intermediate-Range Strike Campaign Institute for the Study of War
- How Ukraine Found the Cards To Win, Without Help From the U.S. Time Magazine
- Ukraine now has the ‘cards,’ the US must force Putin to make concessions New York Post
- How Ukraine Put Russia on the Back Foot in Year 5 of the War New York Magazine
Ukraine Has Gained the Upper Hand Over Russia – Newsweek
- Ukraine Has Gained the Upper Hand Over Russia Newsweek
- Ukraine’s Intermediate-Range Strike Campaign Institute for the Study of War
- How Ukraine Found the Cards To Win, Without Help From the U.S. Time Magazine
- Ukraine now has the ‘cards,’ the US must force Putin to make concessions New York Post
- How Ukraine Put Russia on the Back Foot in Year 5 of the War New York Magazine
Japanese PM Takaichi’s dinner performance with Marcos of Philippines sparks criticism of diplomatic theatrics among Japanese netizens – Global Times
- Japanese PM Takaichi’s dinner performance with Marcos of Philippines sparks criticism of diplomatic theatrics among Japanese netizens Global Times
- Japan woos Philippine leader during state visit with arms sales and China in mind AP News
- Takaichi to Meet Philippines’ Marcos to Deepen Security Ties Bloomberg.com
- Japan, Philippines to discuss information sharing pact to ease arms exports Reuters
- What's behind Japan's deepening alignment with the Philippines? chinadailyasia.com
Satire, social media and India’s Gen Z revolt
A satirical online movement challenges power and propaganda in India.
Barcelona sign England winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle
Gordon netted 17 goals for Newcastle in all competitions this season, including 10 in 12 Champions League games.
Eighteen people killed in Afghanistan truck crash, including 10 children
Truck was carrying Afghan families returning Pakistan when it overturned, official says
A truck overturned in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing 18 people on board including 10 children, a provincial official told Agence France-Presse.
Deadly traffic crashes are common in Afghanistan, due in part to poor roads after decades of conflict, dangerous driving and a lack of regulation.
Continue reading...Rwanda-Russia nuclear deal underscores Africa’s shifting power balance
Rwanda turns to Russia for nuclear training and research, advancing ambitions in technology, healthcare and diplomacy.
Zelenskyy warns Russia may be preparing ‘massive’ new attack – Euronews
- Zelenskyy warns Russia may be preparing 'massive' new attack Euronews
- Could Russia Hit Harder? It at Least Wants Ukraine to Think So. The New York Times
- This run-down town is the launchpad for the superweapon Putin used to attack Ukraine Business Insider
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 25, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Zelenskyy says Ukraine bracing for "big attacks" by Russia in next 24 hours CBS News
Ghana approves law criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities, advocacy – DW.com
- Ghana approves law criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities, advocacy DW.com
- Ghana's parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill BBC
- Ghana’s parliament passes a bill criminalizing the promotion of LGBTQ activities AP News
- Ghana parliament approves 'anti-LGBTQ' law, awaiting president's signature France 24
- Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says Reuters
US ‘more than capable’ of resuming war against Iran, Pete Hegseth says
Pentagon chief also tells Singapore defence summit of ‘alarm’ at China’s military buildup but says US does not seek ‘needless confrontation’
The US warned on Saturday it was “more than capable” of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.
The White House had signalled Trump was close to a decision on an initial deal on Friday after weeks of mixed signals in tenuous negotiations, though Tehran denied there was a final agreement on ending the Middle East conflict that has jolted the global economy.
Continue reading...Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win – Reuters
- Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win Reuters
- Malta votes in snap parliamentary election DW.com
- Malta's Labour Party Wins Record Fourth Term in Parliamentary Election U.S. News & World Report
- LIVE | Labour wins fourth historic victory, as gap projected to stand below 19,000 votes MaltaToday
- Maltese cast ballots as Labour government seeks fourth term in snap election Euronews.com