No full Hormuz flows until first half of 2027, UAE’s oil giant says – Reuters
- No full Hormuz flows until first half of 2027, UAE's oil giant says Reuters
- UAE says new pipeline that will bypass Strait of Hormuz is nearly 50% complete CNBC
- The future of energy in a new geopolitical order with Dr. Sultan Al Jaber Atlantic Council
- New UAE pipeline bypassing Hormuz now 50% complete, ADNOC CEO says BOE Report
- UAE to complete second oil pipeline bypassing strait of Hormuz by 2027 The Guardian
Colombia’s climate crossroads: Trumpism casts shadow over presidential battle
Colombia is a global leader in climate activism. Could US influence drag country to a future of mining and fracking?
Several hours after dark in a quiet Caribbean neighbourhood, a cluster of environmental activists gather on plastic chairs between a mango tree and a courtyard wall emblazoned with the words “Colombia, respira!” (Breathe, Colombia).
So many people have turned up that some have to stand. That is because tonight’s speaker is Susana Muhamad, one of the most admired socio-environmental campaigners in the world, and this is a moment of profound historical significance.
Continue reading...Russia delivers nuclear warheads to Belarus as NATO tensions spike – Euronews
- Russia delivers nuclear warheads to Belarus as NATO tensions spike Euronews
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 19, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia says "nuclear munitions," missile tests part of military drills with Belarus, as Ukraine ups security CBS News
- Russia flexes nuclear muscles as tensions rise with NATO Reuters
- Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus AP News
NATO jets scramble as drone breaches Latvian airspace for 3rd day in a row – The Kyiv Independent
- NATO jets scramble as drone breaches Latvian airspace for 3rd day in a row The Kyiv Independent
- Latvia scrambles NATO jets in latest Baltic drone alert dw.com
- Latvian government collapses over Russia-bound Ukrainian drones Financial Times
- Latvia issues warning after detecting UAV in its airspace Euronews.com
- How air-defence failures brought down Latvia’s government — and opened the door to Russia to exploit chaos EUobserver
US is ‘simply choosing not to stop’ Ebola outbreak after massive public health cuts, experts say
Hundreds of cases reported in the DRC after USAID has been dismantled and key scientific research canceled
A previously undetected outbreak of Ebola is coursing through parts of central Africa, and the US appears to be doing little to help stop it, after massive cuts to global and domestic public health efforts.
There is no cure and no vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo variant of Ebola, which has caused two outbreaks in recent decades. Health leaders and scientists are now racing to understand where the virus is spreading and attempting to stop it – but the US is notably absent in these efforts.
Continue reading...Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate – AP News
Watch: ‘Everybody back up!’ Moment car explodes in NYC
Viral footage circulating online shows flames and thick black smoke enveloping the street in New York.
Mysterious ‘ghost shark’, carnivorous ‘death ball’ sponge, and a worm living in a ‘glass castle’ – more than 1,100 new marine species discovered – BBC Wildlife Magazine
- Mysterious ‘ghost shark’, carnivorous ‘death ball’ sponge, and a worm living in a ‘glass castle’ – more than 1,100 new marine species discovered BBC Wildlife Magazine
- Photos reveal strange sea creatures that scientists have never seen before vox.com
- Marine scientists discover record number of new species ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- 'Ghost Shark' and 'Death Ball' Among Over 1,000 New Ocean Species Discovered by Scientists People.com
- Scientists discover over 1,100 new marine species Oceanographic Magazine
‘Iron brothers’: How China and Pakistan built an unlikely 75-year bond – Al Jazeera
- ‘Iron brothers’: How China and Pakistan built an unlikely 75-year bond Al Jazeera
- Pakistan's PM Sharif to visit China for talks overshadowed by Iran war CNA
- PM Shehbaz lauds ‘steadfast’ Pak-China friendship, says Beijing supported Islamabad in ‘unwavering fashion’ Dawn
- Pakistan vows ‘highest level of security’ for Chinese nationals as both nations mark 75 years of ties Arab News
- Pakistan PM Sharif to visit China from May 23 to 26 Reuters
How different were Trump and Putin’s visits to China – AP News
“Highly explosive” whale Timmy to be towed out to sea – Euronews
- "Highly explosive" whale Timmy to be towed out to sea Euronews
- Timmy the Whale Got Stranded Off the German Coast. Then Things Got Weird. The New York Times
- Danes try to tow dead whale from island beach after failed German rescue BBC
- Timmy, the stranded humpback whale, found dead off Danish coast CNN
- German minister defends ‘perfectly human’ decision to allow attempt to rescue whale Timmy The Guardian
As floods get worse, Britain tries a new solution: beavers – NPR
This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war – AP News
- This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war AP News
- The Hard-Line Military Fraternity Running Iran The New York Times
- U.S. Think Tank: Ahmad Vahidi, Key Figure Behind Iran’s Hardline Stance in Negotiations IranWire
- Interpol-wanted Iranian war strategist: Who is General Ahmad Vahidi? Euronews.com
- A 'Band Of Brothers' Is Running Iran With Mojtaba Khamenei: Report NDTV
Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side – Reuters
- Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side Reuters
- Record 274 climbers scale Everest via Nepal in one day BBC
- He’s Climbed Mount Everest 32 Times. Here’s What He Thinks About Mountaineering Records. Outside Magazine
- New record set as 274 climbers scale Everest’s south side in single day CNN
- Record 274 climbers summit Everest from Nepalese side in single day The Guardian
Sacred hall housing ‘eternal flame’ in Japan destroyed by fire
The temple has moved the flame to a different location and authorities said the fire may have been caused by it, according to Japan Times.
A record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day – AP News
Iran war pulling some Gulf states toward Israel, while pushing others away – The Jerusalem Post
- Iran war pulling some Gulf states toward Israel, while pushing others away The Jerusalem Post
- Netanyahu 'blunder' threatens US-backed Israel-UAE alliance at critical moment with Iran: analyst Fox News
- IDF chief Zamir is latest top Israeli official said to have visited UAE amid Iran war The Times of Israel
- As Netanyahu spotlights Israel’s ties to the UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreet AP News
- UAE and Israel established fund for joint defence acquisition, sources say Middle East Eye
Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus
The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
Dublin gangland figure brings extremist views to Irish mainstream on campaign trail
Gerry ‘the monk’ Hutch has won fans in north Dublin byelection campaign with anti-immigrant rhetoric
Elaine Roe, 61, a cafe worker, has no doubt what is the most important issue in this week’s byelection for Dublin’s north inner city. “The government is wrecking our country, they’re bringing in rapists and murderers and kidnappers. It’s a shame. I might vote Hutch, he seems a normal person.”
That would be Gerry “the monk” Hutch, a prominent gangland figure who is running as an independent in an election that is far from normal. The 63-year-old – who was jailed for robbery convictions in his youth – is a celebrity candidate in a contest for a parliamentary seat that has been dominated by xenophobia and immigration.
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