- Francis’s popemobile to become a mobile clinic for children in Gaza The Guardian
- The Popemobile of Peace: Pope Francis’ final gift to Gaza Vatican News
- Popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza children BBC
- Pope Francis donates popemobile to serve as mobile clinic in Gaza Euronews.com
- Pope Francis’s final gift to the children of Gaza: His popemobile The Washington Post
Red Arrows, royals, veterans and tea: VE Day at 80 in pictures – BBC
- Red Arrows, royals, veterans and tea: VE Day at 80 in pictures BBC
- Watch: Prince Louis steals the show as royals mark VE Day BBC
- Poignant commemorations mark first VE Day without late Queen The Independent
- VE Day celebrations and a duck in St Peter’s Square: photos of the day – Monday The Guardian
- British royal family watches military parade marking start of VE Day events in London CNN
What could decide the election of the next pope?
A conclave meets in Rome to pick the successor to Pope Francis.
Mexico’s president tries to defuse fears of US military intervention
Sheinbaum emphasises communication with Trump ‘very good’ after rejecting offer to send US troops into Mexico
A sharp exchange of statements over the weekend has heightened concerns in Mexico that Donald Trump may push for a US military presence in its territory to fight drug trafficking.
The Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, sought to defuse the situation in her daily press conference on Monday, emphasising that communication between the two leaders had been “very good” so far.
Continue reading...Romania’s PM resigns after far right wins first round of presidential vote
Move comes after Marcel Ciolacu's pro-EU coalition candidate fails to advance to the presidential run-off.
French minister apologises to Liverpool fans over Champions League chaos
Gérald Darmanin admitted it was a "mistake" to point the finger at Liverpool fans for the security breakdown at the 2022 final.
French minister apologises to Liverpool fans over Champions League chaos
Gérald Darmanin admitted it was a "mistake" to point the finger at Liverpool fans for the security breakdown at the 2022 final.
Iran’s top diplomat in Pakistan to mediate in the escalation with India over the Kashmir attack – AP News
- Iran’s top diplomat in Pakistan to mediate in the escalation with India over the Kashmir attack AP News
- Iran's foreign minister urges restraint in India, Pakistan standoff Reuters
- Iran's FM visits Pakistan to mediate India tensions after deadly Kashmir attack Euronews.com
- Iran looks to Pakistan with nuclear weapon ambitions -analysis The Jerusalem Post
- Iran’s top diplomat is in Pakistan to mediate in escalation with India over Kashmir attack NBC News
Romanian PM resigns and pulls out of coalition after nationalist vote win
Marcel Ciolacu told his colleagues their government had no credibility after presidential elections.
Trump hails ‘productive’ call with Turkiye’s Erdogan as visits planned
US President Donald Trump says he wants to work with his Turkish counterpart to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
VE Day 80: A poignant thank you to a heroic generation – BBC
- VE Day 80: A poignant thank you to a heroic generation BBC
- Watch: Prince Louis steals the show as royals mark VE Day BBC
- King Charles joins crowds for Victory in Europe Day celebrations Reuters
- Thousands gather in London to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe NBC News
- British royal family watches military parade marking start of VE Day events in London CNN
Top UN court dismisses Sudan’s genocide case against UAE
The International Court of Justice dismissed Sudan’s case accusing the UAE of enabling genocide in Darfur.
UK ministers to meet bank bosses over lending to small businesses
Rachel Reeves concerned that lenders’ restrictions are holding back growth in the SME sector
Ministers will meet bank bosses on Tuesday to discuss how big lenders can support the government’s growth strategy as concerns mount inside Whitehall that small businesses are struggling to access the funds needed to make vital investments.
Senior executives from HSBC, NatWest and Lloyds are expected to explain how they will meet the government’s mission to increase lending after criticism from business groups about the lack of credit available after the pandemic.
Continue reading...Romania’s pro-EU prime minister resigns as Trump ally eyes presidency
Marcel Ciolacu quits after coalition candidate fails to make it to run-off against nationalist George Simion
Romania’s pro-EU prime minister, Marcel Ciolacu, has resigned after his ruling coalition’s candidate crashed out of a presidential election rerun decisively won by a far-right Trump admirer, dramatically deepening the country’s political turmoil.
“Rather than let the future president replace me, I decided to resign myself,” Ciolacu, told reporters after a meeting at the headquarters of his Social Democratic party (PSD). “The ruling coalition has no legitimacy, at least in this formula.”
Continue reading...Cable thefts leave thousands stranded on Spanish trains
Copper thieves halt services from Madrid to the southern region of Andalusia.
British Superbikes event abandoned as two riders die after being caught in ‘severe & catastrophic’ 11-bike crash – The US Sun
- British Superbikes event abandoned as two riders die after being caught in ‘severe & catastrophic’ 11-bike crash The US Sun
- Two riders dead after ‘catastrophic’ 11-man crash at British Superbikes Championship Yahoo Sports
- Second tragedy for motorcyclist Shane Richardson's partner NZ Herald
- British Supersport Championship: What happened at Oulton Park and what next for the sport? BBC
- Police probe launched after two killed in superbike ‘chain reaction’ collision The Independent
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of man on UK cruise ship
Police detained 57-year-old from Exeter as MSC Virtuosa returned to Southampton after ‘altercation’
A 57-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a 60-year-old man on a cruise ship.
The man died in what police said was an “isolated incident” after an altercation that took place two and a half hours after the cruise began while the vessel was still in British waters.
Continue reading...US media stocks slide on Wall Street after Trump threatens movie tariffs
Netflix, Amazon, Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount shares fall as studios reel from announcement
Shares in US streamers and production companies fell on Monday, after Donald Trump said he would introduce 100% tariffs on films made abroad, a move that couldsharply raise costs for Hollywood studios.
Trump’s announcement on his Truth Social platform, revived worries about the US president’s trade policy and its impact on the world economy.
Continue reading...Announcement of Israel’s Gaza occupation plan is carefully timed
By going public now Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to squeeze Hamas for concessions and please the far right
The announcement of Israel’s plan to launch imminently a new, expanded offensive in Gaza and to retain the territory it seized is a significant moment, at least in terms of public rhetoric.
Throughout the nearly 19-month war, Israeli troops have carried out large and frequently bloody operations that have covered all except central parts of Gaza, but they have largely restricted their permanent presence to a buffer zone about 1km deep along the devastated territory’s perimeter and two relatively narrow east-west corridors.
Continue reading...US bill to ban Israel boycotts faces right-wing backlash over free speech
Allies of Donald Trump voice opposition to bipartisan proposal that would expand a law that punishes boycotting Israel.