How will Ukraine’s attack on Russian bombers affect the war?
An unprecedented assault on the eve of negotiations aimed at ending the conflict weakens Russia's image, observers say.
In Gaza, aid kills
The US-Israel-backed ‘humanitarian’ hubs in Gaza are yet another deadly PR stunt that brings more death than salvation.
Poland’s foreign policy “will be hampered” by new president
“Nationalism in Poland very often goes hand in hand with some anti-Ukrainian sentiments.”
Iraq probes fish die-off in marshes
Drought, climate change, poison, and low river flow among the possible reasons for the mass deaths.
Weather tracker: Nigeria hit by deadly flooding described as ‘worst in 60 years’
At least 150 people killed, thousands displaced and buildings destroyed after heavy rains in north of country
Significant flooding affected Nigeria last week, with more than 150 deaths reported so far. Heavy rain struck the north of the country on Wednesday night and continued into Thursday, leading to flooding along the Niger River, displacing thousands and destroying hundreds of homes. The district head said it was the region’s worst flood in 60 years.
Heavy rain is not unusual at this time of year in Nigeria. The country has a tropical climate and is influenced by the west African monsoon, with the wet season running from April until October. This type of seasonality is linked to land-sea temperature differences, alongside the shifting intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), a band of low pressure roughly around the equator that shifts north and south with the angle of the sun.
Continue reading...Iran demands sanctions relief guarantee in nuclear talks with US
Washington has not been clear on 'how and through what mechanism' sanctions would be lifted, says Tehran.
An Australian woman on trial for triple murder testifies over mushroom poisoning – ABC News
- An Australian woman on trial for triple murder testifies over mushroom poisoning ABC News
- Erin Patterson gives evidence at mushroom lunch murder trial BBC
- Woman on trial for killing 3 relatives of ex-husband with poison mushrooms testifies about marital issues CBS News
- Australia mushroom trial live: Erin Patterson to continue giving evidence on day 25 of her triple murder trial The Guardian
- Woman accused of killing in-laws with toxic mushrooms takes stand for first time CNN
Attack at Colorado rally for Israeli captives leaves six wounded
Video has captured the moment a man in the US state of Colorado attacked a pro-Israel rally with a makeshift flamethrowe
Poland’s conservative president-elect to be tough opponent for PM
Karol Nawrocki's new role is largely ceremonial, but he could still have a profound impact on Poland, including an early election.
Video: Israel demolishes the only kidney dialysis centre in Gaza
Eyewitnesses have filmed Israeli military excavators in northern Gaza demolishing the Noura Al-Kaabi Dialysis Centre.
People in Burundi struggle amid Lake Tanganyika’s endless flooding
Climate change drives severe flooding, displacing families, spreading disease, and leaving urgent aid gaps.
Conservative historian wins Polish presidential vote
Right-wing historian Karol Nawrocki is Poland's new president, official results show.
Russia and Ukraine swap fire as they head to Istanbul peace talks
Kyiv and Moscow will present documents outlining their ideas for a peace settlement during talks in Turkiye.
Turnout low as Mexico votes in controversial judicial election
President Sheinbaum labels vote a 'success', but experts warn criminals could use it to infiltrate judiciary.
Glenn Maxwell retires from ODI cricket but T20 World Cup in his sights
Maxwell, known as one of the game's most powerful hitters, is calling time on his one-day career with Australia.
UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines – BBC
- UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines BBC
- BBC Verify Live: Digging into the defence review, plus the latest developments in Gaza BBC
- U.K. to Build Up to 12 Submarines as Part of Shift to ‘War-Fighting Readiness’ The New York Times
- UK to expand submarine fleet in shift to 'warfighting readiness' Reuters
- UK has fingers in its ears over Trump’s defense threat politico.eu
Starmer defends not putting date on 3% defence spending target as UK to announce plans to build new submarines – politics live
Prime minister to launch strategic defence review in Glasgow this morning
Here is the clip of Keir Starmer in his Today programme interview refusing to say when the government will raise defence spending to 3% of GDP.
In an interview with the Times published on Saturday John Healey, the defence secretary, said that he had “no doubt” that Britain would reach the 3% target by 2034 – ie, before the end of the next parliament. Yesterday he described this as an “ambition”.
Continue reading...Trump still ‘open’ to meeting Putin and Zelenskyy; Russia rejects unconditional ceasefire – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. For the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war, read our full report:
Ruth Michaelson is reporting from Istanbul and will be providing updates on the talks. Here is some colour from outside Istanbul’s Ciragan Palace:
A fleet of black sedans arrived outside the Çırağan Palace in Istanbul, signalling the arrival of some of the negotiations teams.
Continue reading...Polish nationalist Nawrocki wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government – Reuters
- Polish nationalist Nawrocki wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government Reuters
- Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election CNN
- MAGA Triumphs in Poland’s Presidential Election Bloomberg
- Poland Elects Karol Nawrocki as President The New York Times
- From flats to fistfights, Nawrocki’s past haunts his bid for Poland’s presidency TVP World
China accuses US of ‘seriously violating’ trade truce
Beijing says it will safeguard its interests after Donald Trump claimed it had ‘totally violated’ agreement
China has accused the US of “seriously violating” the fragile US-China detente that has been in place for less than a month since the two countries agreed to pause the trade war that risked upending the global economy.
China and the US agreed on 12 May to pause for 90 days the skyrocketing “reciprocal” tariffs that both countries had placed on the others goods in a frenzied trade war that started a few weeks earlier. Tariffs had reached 125% on each side, which officials feared amounted to virtual embargo on trade between the world’s two biggest economies.
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