Commemorations to take place across the UK and Europe against backdrop of Ukraine conflict
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Continue reading...Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announce birth of baby boy
Matildas captain shares Instagram post welcoming couple’s first child
Sam Kerr and her partner, Kristie Mewis, have announced the birth of their first child.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, the Matildas captain wrote: “Our little man is here, Jagger Mewis-Kerr.”
Continue reading...Wikipedia challenging UK law it says exposes it to ‘manipulation and vandalism’
Wikimedia Foundation seeks judicial review of some requirements of Online Safety Act it claims may endanger safety of volunteer editors
The charity that hosts Wikipedia is challenging the UK’s online safety legislation in the high court, warning some of its regulations would expose the site to “manipulation and vandalism”.
In what could be the first judicial review related to the Online Safety Act, Wikimedia Foundation claims it is at risk of being subjected to the act’s toughest category 1 duties, which impose additional requirements on the biggest sites and apps.
Continue reading...UK interest rate cut: what does it mean for mortgages and savings?
The Bank of England has voted to cut the cost of borrowing, reducing the base rate to 4.25%. Here’s what it means for you
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%.
It follows two interest rate cuts in the second half of last year, and another one in February this year.
Continue reading...UK interest rates fall to 4.25% as Bank of England announces a quarter-point cut
Move follows run of downbeat economic data and looks to cushion UK from Trump’s trade war fallout
Bank of England policymakers have cut interest rates by a quarter point to 4.25% to cushion the UK economy against the impact of Donald Trump’s trade war.
The widely expected move from the Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC), its fourth cut since last August, should lead to cheaper mortgages for homeowners.
Continue reading...Fact check: Has Canadian tourism to Florida dropped by 80 percent?
Congressman Jared Moskowitz claimed fewer Canadians are travelling amid Trump’s 51st-state comments.
New York watchdog warns Trump cuts will usher in ‘open season’ for scammers
City comptroller Brad Lander, also a mayoral candidate, calls for state and local action to take up oversight work of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
New York City’s financial watchdog is raising the alarm about the Trump administration’s cull of a key federal agency that oversees consumer financial protection laws, warning it will usher in an “open season” for fraudsters.
Brad Lander, New York City’s comptroller and a candidate for the city’s mayoral race, said the uprooting of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will leave many Americans vulnerable to scams and predatory lending as the federal agency’s oversight and regulatory powers have been significantly diminished. Lander is calling on state and local governments to make up for the gap in oversight.
Continue reading...Katz threatens Houthis, Iran with ‘heavy blows’ as Israel grapples with US truce fallout – The Times of Israel
- Katz threatens Houthis, Iran with ‘heavy blows’ as Israel grapples with US truce fallout The Times of Israel
- IDF Intercepts Houthi Missile; Defense Minister Katz Warns of 'Forceful' Response in Yemen Haaretz
- Major airlines suspend Tel Aviv routes after missile lands near Ben Gurion Airport USA Today
- Behind the cockpit: Inside the IAF's precision strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen The Jerusalem Post
- Source: Houthi missile shot down by Arrow after US THAAD missed for 2nd time this week The Times of Israel
Israel PM ‘uncertain’ over condition of three Gaza hostages
Benjamin Netanyahu said he knew "with certainty" that 21 hostages were alive but the status of "three more" were unclear.
Israel PM ‘uncertain’ over condition of three Gaza hostages
Benjamin Netanyahu said he knew "with certainty" that 21 hostages were alive but the status of "three more" were unclear.
A First-Person View of a Deadly Gaza Strike, and a Severe U.S. Flu Season – The New York Times
- A First-Person View of a Deadly Gaza Strike, and a Severe U.S. Flu Season The New York Times
- Israeli strikes kill at least 100 in Gaza as status of 3 living hostages remains 'uncertain' NBC News
- Headlines for May 08, 2025 Democracy Now!
- Hamas-run authorities say at least 48 killed in series of IDF strikes in Gaza The Times of Israel
- Israeli strikes on Gaza restaurant and market kill 33, health ministry says BBC
India claims to have thwarted Pakistan missile and drone strikes
Pakistan tried to hit Indian-administered Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan, according to India, which reported ‘no losses’
India claimed to have thwarted retaliatory missile and drone strikes launched by Pakistan on Thursday evening, which attempted to hit sites in Indian-administered Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan.
Residents in Jammu, in Indian-controlled Kashmir, reported missiles and drones over the city and the noise of explosions, amid a city-wide blackout.
Continue reading...‘No deterrent value’: Will India’s strikes on Pakistan stop armed attacks?
India has said its missiles were aimed at stopping new attacks on its territory. But analysts question that approach.
No new pope yet as black smoke seen after two more Vatican conclave ballots
Thousands of faithful and curious await white smoke signalling 133 cardinal electors have chosen new pontiff.
No new pope yet as black smoke seen after two more Vatican conclave ballots
Thousands of faithful and curious await white smoke signalling 133 cardinal electors have chosen new pontiff.
Starmer and Trump to announce UK-US trade deal
Leaders to hold separate press conferences revealing first trade agreement by White House since global tariffs move
The UK and US are poised to announce a trade agreement, the first by the White House since Donald Trump announced his sweeping global tariffs.
Trump said it was “a very big and exciting day” for both countries before a press conference in the Oval Office on Thursday. Keir Starmer is planning to deliver his own press conference at around the same time.
Continue reading...Putin and Xi Rebuke U.S. and Vow to Strengthen Ties – The New York Times
- Putin and Xi Rebuke U.S. and Vow to Strengthen Ties The New York Times
- Behind the smiles: Three things to watch as Xi meets Putin BBC
- China’s Xi stands with Putin against international ‘bullying’ The Washington Post
- Xi and Putin agree to ‘deepen’ China-Russia ties during Moscow talks CNN
- Xi hails ‘confident’ China-Russia ties as Putin welcomes ‘dear friend’ to Kremlin The Guardian
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after Columbia calls in NYPD | First Thing
University’s acting president says move was necessary for safety and calls protesters’ actions ‘outrageous’. Plus, Pakistan’s PM vows to avenge India’s airstrikes
Good morning.
The NYPD arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian activists who had occupied part of the main library building on Columbia University’s campus yesterday, ending an hours-long standoff, roughly a year after student anti-war protests swept the Ivy League school.
How did Columbia justify its decision to call in the NYPD? “Requesting the presence of the NYPD is not the outcome we wanted, but it was absolutely necessary to secure the safety of our community,” said Shipman, who called the protesters’ actions “outrageous”.
How did the Trump administration weigh in on the arrests? Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, said on X: “We are reviewing the visa status of the trespassers and vandals who took over Columbia University’s library.”
Continue reading...Adam Bandt concedes defeat in seat of Melbourne as Greens leadership talks loom
Greens leader uses concession speech to urge media to treat climate crisis ‘as if our country is being invaded’
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The Greens leader, Adam Bandt, has conceded defeat in his electorate of Melbourne, saying he “fell just short” of holding the seat.
“A short time ago I called the Labor candidate for Melbourne, Sarah Witty, to concede, to congratulate her and to wish her all the best as the next member for Melbourne,” Bandt said in a statement.
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Continue reading...Is Russia’s Putin playing Trump over Ukraine peace plan, or himself?
As Washington backs away from truce talks, some observers believe Russia wants to fight on for months.