Ex-Sinaloa security chief in Mexico arrested in US over alleged cartel ties
Gerardo Merida Sanchez was arrested in Arizona on May 11 before being transferred to New York.
How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama – BBC
- How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama BBC
- Who can save the Labour Party? The Economist
- Whoever wins Labour’s struggle, the country will be the loser The Times
- Labour’s faultlines are back with a vengeance Financial Times
- Forget the three-term project now: crisis-hit Labour needs a one-term mindset and priorities to match | Andy Beckett The Guardian
Trump calls journalist’s Iran reporting ‘treasonous’
Trump called New York Times journalist reporting on the Iran war as “treasonous” while claiming a 'victory'.
What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump’s Beijing trip
Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.
Trump: Proposal is ‘unacceptable,’ but Iran signals openness to talks – upi.com
- Trump: Proposal is 'unacceptable,' but Iran signals openness to talks upi.com
- Opinion | Trump is stuck in an Iran trap of his making — with only two options The Washington Post
- ‘Unacceptable’: What’s Iran’s peace proposal that Trump has rejected? Al Jazeera
- Day 75 of Middle East conflict — Iran ceasefire talks stalled as Trump pushes for a deal with Tehran CNN
- Iran’s Lengthy Response to the U.S. Leaves Some Gaps WSJ
Pakistan’s Fatima Sana breaks world record for fastest 50 in women’s T20
Pakistan captain Sana scored 50 off 15 balls in a match-winning innings against Zimbabwe in Karachi.
Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?
Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit.
Army leaders in hot seat over Poland deployment cancellation – Military Times
- Army leaders in hot seat over Poland deployment cancellation Military Times
- US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland KSL.com
- Pentagon informed Army ‘just a couple of days ago’ on decision to halt Poland deployment Breaking Defense
- Trump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. Here’s how CNN
- Republicans grill Army leaders on pulling Poland troops: ‘We’re not happy’ The Hill
Shaky truce between Israel and Lebanon extended for 45 days, US says
Statement following ‘productive’ talks in Washington comes as Israel launches strikes on southern city of Tyre
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire after another round of talks in Washington, the US state department has said.
It came after two “productive” days of talks, and more negotiations would be held from 2-3 June, the department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said.
Continue reading...Israeli forces set up a camp in the Iraqi desert during Iran war, officials say – AP News
- Israeli forces set up a camp in the Iraqi desert during Iran war, officials say AP News
- Israel built and defended a secret base in Iraq for Iran war, WSJ reports Reuters
- Israel’s Clandestine War Base in Iraq WSJ
- Iraq downplays reports of ‘secret’ Israeli base, while sending troops to find it - analysis The Jerusalem Post
- Iraqi ministers said set to be questioned after report that Israel built base in desert The Times of Israel
WHO confirms 10 global hantavirus cases, Hondius crew remain symptom-free
World Health Organization has reiterated that the risk of hantavirus spreading is 'low'.
Ukrainian drone attack kills four in Ryazan, igniting refinery fire and showering city in ‘oil rain’ – Meduza
- Ukrainian drone attack kills four in Ryazan, igniting refinery fire and showering city in ‘oil rain’ Meduza
- Ukraine attacks Russia with drones after suffering three days of massive strikes The Guardian
- Most long-range strike operations are still ongoing, Zelenskyy says – video Українська правда
- Ukraine doubles strikes on Russian oil refineries this year Reuters
- Ukrainian drones hit oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan, Ukraine says Yahoo
Canada’s Carney travels to Alberta as separatists face legal setback
Trip comes as court rules separatists did not follow proper procedure in collecting referendum signatures.
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as one ship is seized and another is sunk – PBS
- Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as one ship is seized and another is sunk PBS
- Seized ship taken toward Iran as Trump and China's Xi agree Strait of Hormuz "must remain open" CBS News
- Ship seized near Strait of Hormuz by ‘unauthorized personnel,’ brought toward Iran Fox News
- 'Floating armoury' ship reportedly seized by Iran BBC
- Ship seized off coast of UAE near Strait of Hormuz may have been 'floating armory': report Yahoo
How Keir Starmer Imploded and Plunged Britain Into More Chaos – Bloomberg.com
- How Keir Starmer Imploded and Plunged Britain Into More Chaos Bloomberg.com
- Keir Starmer and the End of the Old Certainties The New York Times
- Politics has tossed friendship out of the window – as Keir Starmer is realising | Simon Jenkins The Guardian
- Things can always get worse The Spectator
- Why is there such hatred for Keir Starmer? The Times
Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran – The New York Times
- Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran The New York Times
- Pentagon considering renaming Iran war ‘Sledgehammer’ if ceasefire collapses NBC News
- Trump weighs military action against Iran with ceasefire "on life support" Axios
- Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled AP News
- Trump, Back From China, Preps Big Iran Strikes With Epic Fury 2.0: Report NDTV
Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing planes, much lower than expected
Neither the Chinese government nor Boeing issued statements confirming the purchase agreement.
Zelenskyy vows response after Russian strike kills 24 in Kyiv
Ukraine’s air force says the attack on Thursday was part of the largest aerial assault since the war began.
Europe swept the list of the best countries in the world — and the US didn’t crack the top 10 – Business Insider
- Europe swept the list of the best countries in the world — and the US didn't crack the top 10 Business Insider
- It's not the US. This European country ranked best in the world. USA Today
- 10 Takeaways From the 2026 Best Countries Data U.S. News & World Report
- The US ranked No. 33 in health in new global rankings — who beat us and why New York Post
- America ranked 18th in best countries behind Switzerland, Denmark and Sweden in new report Mint
Trump departs China touting deals, but little clarity on Iran or Taiwan
Trump tells reporters he is still deciding fate of new Taiwan weapons package, says not "asking for any favors" on Iran.