US and Israel planned to install Ahmadinejad as Iranian leader, NYT says
The 'audacious plan' quickly unravelled and Ahmadinejad's whereabouts are unknown, US officials told the newspaper
South Korea says Israel’s detention of flotilla activists ‘way out of line’ – The Times of Israel
- South Korea says Israel’s detention of flotilla activists ‘way out of line’ The Times of Israel
- South Korea’s Lee criticises Israel detentions, says actions ‘way out of line’ Reuters
- South Korea president asks officials to consider arrest warrant for Netanyahu: report Anadolu Ajansı
- Israel 'way out of line' in detaining South Korean flotilla activists The Jerusalem Post
- Israel Frees South Koreans; Blue House Welcomes Release 조선일보
Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated
Victory over a Republican rebel in Kentucky shows the president's strength but his power comes with risks for the midterms.
US Homeland Security says it assisted Spain in probe of former PM Zapatero – Reuters
- US Homeland Security says it assisted Spain in probe of former PM Zapatero Reuters
- U.S. Homeland Security says it assisted Spain in probe of leftist former PM NBC News
- Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero is under investigation NPR
- Former Spanish PM under criminal investigation as €53m bailout of airline examined The Guardian
- Former Spanish PM Zapatero targeted in corruption probe Financial Times
Oil drops nearly 6% as two China-bound supertankers cross Strait of Hormuz – Financial Times
- Oil drops nearly 6% as two China-bound supertankers cross Strait of Hormuz Financial Times
- Tankers exit Strait of Hormuz with 6 million barrels of crude oil Reuters
- Iran claims it coordinated passage of 26 vessels out of Hormuz in 24 hours Al Jazeera
- European Countries Begin Talks With Iran Over Strait Of Hormuz Ship Passage Marine Insight
- Oil Loading Begins at Jask to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz IranWire
Russia and China scold the United States over ‘Golden Dome’ plans – Reuters
- Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans Reuters
- China’s Xi gives Putin a red-carpet welcome – and makes a veiled jab at the US CNN
- Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing PBS
- Putin, Xi signal unity but fail to reach deal on pipeline sought by Russia The Washington Post
- Xi and Putin unite to criticise US, but fail to clinch big gas deal Reuters
Kenya transport strike paused after deadly protests
Transport operators halt strike over fuel price hikes after several killed and mass arrests.
Germany’s centrists are driving the rise of the AfD – UnHerd
- Germany’s centrists are driving the rise of the AfD UnHerd
- As Merz struggles, Germany's far-right AfD goes local to woo voters Reuters
- The German Church’s AfD nightmare scenario The Pillar
- Germany’s far-right boosted by stance against Iran war Financial Times
- Licensable picture: Germany's far-right AfD takes message to eastern German towns ahead of key state vote Reuters Connect
Putin and Xi Sign ‘Multipolar World’ Declaration in Beijing – The Moscow Times
- Putin and Xi Sign ‘Multipolar World’ Declaration in Beijing The Moscow Times
- China’s Xi gives Putin a red-carpet welcome – and makes a veiled jab at the US CNN
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 20, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Three key takeaways from Putin's Beijing trip — and what they reveal about China-Russia ties CNBC
- Days After Hosting Trump, Xi Serves Up Tea and Smiles to Putin The New York Times
Women’s football coach who secretly filmed players banned for life
Petr Vlachovsky, a Czech women's football club coach who filmed players in changing rooms, has been banned for life.
Modi avoids Norway media: How that led to storm over India’s press freedom
India is currently ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index.
The French Civil Servant Accused of Drugging More Than 100 Women – The New York Times
The French Civil Servant Accused of Drugging More Than 100 Women The New York Times
Is Russia ‘simulating diplomacy’ because of war losses in Ukraine?
Putin has talked about a truce, but some analysts say it's a ploy to buy time while Moscow's soldiers are on back foot.
‘Seek shelter now’: Lithuanians head to bunkers over drone alert – Euronews.com
‘Vein of racism’: race discrimination commissioner accuses One Nation and Coalition of scapegoating immigrants
Exclusive: Australia faces a ‘pronounced political fault line’, Giridharan Sivaraman tells Brisbane seminar on human rights
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One Nation and the federal opposition are “dehumanising” and “scapegoating” immigrants while drawing on a “deep vein of racism”, Australia’s federal race discrimination commissioner says.
Giridharan Sivaraman made the comments as part of a panel discussion at a Brisbane seminar on human rights, hosted by the state’s human rights commission.
Continue reading...San Diego mosque shooting: Who were the victims?
Authorities say victims Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha and Nader Awad played a role in responding to the attackers.
U.S. Homeland Security says it assisted Spain in probe of leftist former PM – NBC News
- U.S. Homeland Security says it assisted Spain in probe of leftist former PM NBC News
- Former Spanish PM under criminal investigation as €53m bailout of airline examined The Guardian
- Zapatero, Spain’s Former Leader, Investigated for Graft The New York Times
- Spain: Former Spanish PM Zapatero charged over alleged influence‑peddling scheme | Spain EL PAÍS English
- Former Spanish PM Zapatero investigated as alleged leader of influence-peddling ring Reuters
At least 87 Gaza aid flotilla activists abducted by Israel on hunger strike
The protest comes after Israeli forces intercepted the last remaining vessel sailing towards the besieged Gaza Strip.
Russia launches unannounced nuclear exercise, including Belarusian launch sites – Defense News
Hall linked to Buddhist saint Kukai burns down on Miyajima – The Japan Times
- Hall linked to Buddhist saint Kukai burns down on Miyajima The Japan Times
- ‘Eternal Flame’ Still Burns After Fire That Destroyed Buddhist Hall in Japan The New York Times
- Sacred ‘Eternal Flame’ Hall Destroyed in Miyajima Blaze Tokyo Weekender
- Fire guts 1,200-year-old Japanese temple for sacred 'eternal flame' Yahoo
- Kukai-Linked Sacred Hall on Miyajima Burns Down nippon.com