- How Europe is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Nazis' surrender in WWII NPR
- Europe Alone and in Shock on V-E Day The New York Times
- Candles, wreaths, famous faces: VE Day at 80 in pictures BBC
- Germany, Europe mark 80 years since end of World War II dw.com
- UK’s King Charles lays wreath to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day CNN
Why is Trump going to the Middle East?
Trump aims to drum up financial support for the US with his Middle East trip, but Iran and Gaza also hang in the balance.
Meta blocks major Muslim Instagram page in India amid rising conflict
Company referred to policy for restricting content when governments say material goes ‘against local law’
Meta has banned a prominent Muslim news page on Instagram in India at the government’s request, the account’s founder said on Wednesday, denouncing the move as “censorship” as hostilities escalate between India and Pakistan.
Instagram users in India trying to access posts from the handle @Muslim – a page with 6.7 million followers – were met with a message stating: “Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content.”
Continue reading...US-UK trade deal: How are Trump’s global tariff talks shaping up?
UK and US leaders to hold separate media events outlining Donald Trump's first trade deal since global tariffs move.
New Shireen Abu Akleh documentary ‘identifies her killer’
The makers of new documentary ‘Who Killed Shireen?’ say they have identified the Israeli soldier who shot her.
EU targets US aircraft and car exports in new list of potential tariffs
Move would hit Boeing, as Brussels also starts consultation on possible litigation over Trump’s blanket 20% tariffs
The EU is considering imposing tariffs on US aircraft and car exports in a fresh attempt to persuade Donald Trump to drop his current and proposed tariffs against the EU.
If acted on they will hit Boeing hard but also include further categories of US exports including chemicals, electrical equipment including cameras, health-related products and some foods such as sweet potato and nuts.
Continue reading...Bill Gates says he will give away 99 percent of his wealth by 2045
The former Microsoft CEO slams Elon Musk for his efforts to slash funding for US assistance to poor countries.
From snail slime to salmon sperm: the K-beauty boom hits UK high streets
South Korean skincare retailers want to capitalise on viral sales of beauty ranges by opening stores across the UK
Korean beauty products are moving from phone screens to UK high streets as social media drives sales of skincare with the help of eye-catching ingredients such as snail slime and salmon sperm.
Retailers are looking to capitalise on the TikTok and Instagram trend for skincare and makeup ranges from South Korea – known as K-beauty – by opening physical stores and launching brands in a push to get consumers to pick up products that havegone viral online.
Continue reading...Ukraine’s parliament ratifies landmark minerals deal with US
Kyiv says deal ‘operational’ in a few weeks, hopes it will revive flagging US support against Russian aggression.
India-Pakistan tensions explained | Start Here
What’s going on between India and Pakistan?
One killed, eight wounded as Israel hits Lebanon in major post-truce attack
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemns Israeli attacks, says 'all ceasefire violations must end'.
Have India and Pakistan started a drone war?
Indian drones were brought down over key Pakistani cities. India claimed Pakistan tried attacking it with drones, too.
Have India and Pakistan started a drone war?
Indian drones were brought down over key Pakistani cities. India claimed Pakistan tried attacking it with drones, too.
MAGA meets MBS – The Economist
- MAGA meets MBS The Economist
- Opinion | This Israeli Government Is Not Our Ally The New York Times
- Trump heads to the Middle East with oil, trade and nuclear ambitions on the table CNBC
- Previewing President Trump's Trip to the Middle East CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
- Trump’s Middle East trip will take him to 3 countries with Trump-branded projects Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Russia says it will cut off parts of the country’s internet during its Victory Day celebrations – businessinsider.com
- Russia says it will cut off parts of the country's internet during its Victory Day celebrations businessinsider.com
- Russia’s military parades have become a sign of weakness The Economist
- Victory Day in Russian-Occupied Ukraine: A Muted Celebration The New York Times
- Drone threat looms over Moscow as Russia marks annual Victory Day CNN
- The Night Before Russia's Victory Day Parade Futura Doctrina | Mick Ryan
Scoop: Former UN food program director in talks to lead new Gaza aid foundation – Axios
- Scoop: Former UN food program director in talks to lead new Gaza aid foundation Axios
- World Central Kitchen closes soup kitchens across Gaza due to dwindling supplies NPR
- Israeli plan to initially only feed 60% of Gazans, as they endure ‘extreme deprivation’ The Times of Israel
- U.S. presses reluctant U.N., allies to support Israel’s Gaza aid plan The Washington Post
- Famine Haunts the People of Gaza. Israel Is Trying to Convince You It’s Fake. The Intercept
Eat, nap, vote: Inside the Vatican conclave to choose the next pope
What actually takes place when the cardinals are not casting their votes during the papal conclave?
Turkey moves to silence jailed Erdogan rival by blocking account on X
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has relied on social media to stay in touch with supporters from jail.
Video: Arrests at Columbia University protest against Gaza war
At least 40 pro-Palestinian student protesters were detained at a demonstration inside a library at Columbia University.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University
The university asked for police help after protesters occupied part of the main library on Wednesday.