Smokey Robinson denies sexual assault allegations
In a statement, the singer's lawyer says the abuse allegations are an attempt to "extract money".
Woman killed in axe attack at Warsaw university
A 22-year-old man was arrested over the attack which also left a security guard severely injured.
Woman killed in axe attack at Warsaw university
A 22-year-old man was arrested over the attack which also left a security guard severely injured.
April storms that killed 24 in US made more severe by burning fossil fuels – study
Study finds human-caused climate change made four-day rainfall across central Mississippi valley 40% more likely
The four-day historic storm that caused death and destruction across the central Mississippi valley in early April was made significantly more likely and more severe by burning fossil fuels, rapid analysis by a coalition of leading climate scientists has found.
Record quantities of rain were dumped across eight southern and midwestern states between 3 and 6 April, causing widespread catastrophic flooding that killed at least 15 people, inundated crops, wrecked homes, swept away vehicles and caused power outages for hundreds of thousands of households.
Continue reading...Taiwan faces similar threat to Europe in 1930s, president says
Lai Ching-te says ‘message of history is clear’ as Taiwan for first time officially commemorates end of second world war
Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, has compared his nation to the European countries heading for conflict with Nazi Germany in the 1930s, in a punchy speech commemorating the end of the second world war in Europe.
“Eighty years after the end of the European war, the message of history is clear. Today, 80 years later, we share the same values and face similar challenges as many of the democracies that participated in the European war,” Lai said to a group of foreign dignitaries gathered in Taipei.
Continue reading...Sotheby’s halts Buddha jewels auction after India threat
The jewels are described as one of the most astonishing archaeological finds of the modern era.
Men found guilty of violent murder of Aboriginal schoolboy
Cassius Turvey was chased through bush and beaten with a metal pole, in a case which sparked national outrage.
Modi Sends a Message to Trump With UK Trade Deal – Bloomberg.com
- Modi Sends a Message to Trump With UK Trade Deal Bloomberg.com
- India just agreed a massive trade deal – but it’s not with the US CNN
- Don’t Be Fooled By India’s Scotch Tariff Cut Forbes
- Chris Mason: Can Delhi deal mask Labour's problems at home? BBC
- UK dismisses idea that British workers being sold out in India trade deal Reuters
The EU wants to end all Russian gas imports. Moscow’s friends in the bloc say it’s a ‘serious mistake’ – CNBC
- The EU wants to end all Russian gas imports. Moscow's friends in the bloc say it's a 'serious mistake' CNBC
- After 3 years of full-scale war in Ukraine, Europe announces plan to ban all Russian gas imports The Kyiv Independent
- A Russian Gas Ban Will Boost These Companies Barron's
- EU gears up for fight with Russian energy holdouts politico.eu
- 'Historic mistake': Von der Leyen rules out return to Russian fuels after the war Euronews
Man admitted to Japan’s 2025 World Expo with 85-year-old ticket
Collector of Expo memorabilia had a ticket to the 1940 Grand International Exposition of Japan, which was postponed indefinitely due to the war
A man was admitted to the World Expo in Japan using a ticket to the 1940 Grand International Exposition of Japan, an event that was called off as war escalated, organisers said.
Tickets for the Grand International Exposition of Japan in Tokyo were released in 1938 but the event was postponed indefinitely as Japan became embroiled in the second world war.
Continue reading...Trump’s aid cuts blamed as food rations stopped for a million refugees in Uganda
UN World Food Programme says $50m is urgently needed amid fears that Uganda may now begin forced repatriations
Food rations for a million people in Uganda have been cut off completely this week amid a funding crisis at the United Nations World Food Programme, raising fears that refugees will now be pushed back into countries at war.
The WFP in Uganda warned two weeks ago that $50m (£37m) was urgently needed to help refugees and asylum seekers fleeing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Sudan.
Continue reading...Scorpions ‘taking over’ Brazilian cities with reported stings rising 250%
Fast and unplanned growth of cities providing ideal conditions for the creatures to thrive, say researchers
Scorpions are “taking over” Brazilian cities, researchers have warned in a paper that said rapid urbanisation and climate breakdown were driving an increase in the number of people being stung.
More than 1.1m stings were reported between 2014 and 2023, according to data from the Brazilian notifiable diseases information system. There was a 250% increase in reports of stings from 2014 to 2023, according to research published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health.
Continue reading...China’s Xi Jinping likens ‘US hegemony’ to ‘fascist forces’ ahead of Vladimir Putin summit – Financial Times
- China’s Xi Jinping likens ‘US hegemony’ to ‘fascist forces’ ahead of Vladimir Putin summit Financial Times
- China's Xi arrives in Moscow in show of support for Putin after Ukrainian drones target capital Reuters
- Xi’s Visit to Russia Complicates China’s Courtship of Europe The New York Times
- China's Xi Jinping in Russia for Victory Day amid exchange of fire with Ukraine Hindustan Times
- Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade CNN
Cardinals set for second day of conclave to elect a new pope – Reuters
- Cardinals set for second day of conclave to elect a new pope Reuters
- When does the 2025 conclave resume? Smoke times, full schedule for May 8 USA Today
- Norfolk Catholic schoolchildren on their hopes for the next pope BBC
- Cardinals are watching ‘Conclave’ the movie for guidance on the actual conclave politico.eu
- Black smoke signals end of first day of conclave Vatican News
Ukraine, Russia trade air attacks ahead of World War II anniversary – The Washington Post
Is Ivory Coast’s red card politics an own goal for democracy?
Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.
Is Ivory Coast’s red card politics an own goal for democracy?
Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.
See the scenes as the Germans surrendered in World War II – USA Today
- See the scenes as the Germans surrendered in World War II USA Today
- 80 years after VE Day a veteran says, 'I hope people will see the futility of it all' NPR
- This American soldier witnessed the Nazi surrender. 80 years later, he’s still happy to be home CNN
- V-E Day and the Founding of a New World Order – Mike Watson Law & Liberty
- This VE Day, the Celebrations Felt Hollow Bloomberg.com
The Indian Aircraft Pakistan Says It Shot Down – The New York Times
- The Indian Aircraft Pakistan Says It Shot Down The New York Times
- May 7, 2025 India launches attacks on Pakistan after Kashmir massacre CNN
- Pakistan Hails Role of Chinese Jets in Repelling India Strikes Bloomberg.com
- Three fighter jets crashed in India's Jammu and Kashmir, local govt sources say Reuters
- Pak minister schooled by CNN anchor for absurd 'social media' reply as proof of downing Indian jets Hindustan Times
Australia news live: Rudd criticises Trump’s proposed ‘tax on Bluey’; Faruqi refuses to concede Bandt will lose Melbourne
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Ben Raue’s predictions for Menzies, Bullwinkel and Bradfield
Analyst Ben Raue also predicted that Labor’s Gabriel Ng lead by 1,145 votes in Menzies, Victoria, will “grow slightly”.
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