- What Beijing has learned about the U.S. from the Iran war Politico
- Beijing’s approach to the conflict in Iran and its implications for China Brookings
- China and the war in Iran: pragmatism and national resilience The International Institute for Strategic Studies
- How the Iran War Is Shifting Power Toward China The New Yorker
- China will benefit from the Iran war, regardless of any deal between Trump and Tehran Chatham House
Nigel Farage hails ‘historic shift in politics’ after Reform UK election gains
Party has success in Labour and Tory heartland areas but one pollster says results suggest Reform may have peaked
Nigel Farage hailed sweeping election wins for Reform UK as a “historic shift in British politics” on a day when the populist party made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives.
Reform made advances in heartland areas of both parties, clocking up substantial early results in the English local elections by taking control of Essex county council, Havering – its first London local authority – and Sunderland city council.
Continue reading...Rubio charms in Rome, but he says Trump’s verbal attacks may continue – The Washington Post
- Rubio charms in Rome, but he says Trump’s verbal attacks may continue The Washington Post
- Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks Reuters
- Nato refusing US permission to use bases is ‘a problem’, says Rubio after Meloni meeting – as it happened The Guardian
- Rubio Meets Meloni as U.S.-Italy Relations Strained and Trump’s Attacks on Pope The New York Times
- Rubio backs NATO in Rome as US-Italy tensions simmer politico.eu
Four south Florida men convicted in Haitian president’s assassination
Men were convicted in Miami federal court for plotting to kill Jovenel Moïse at his Port-au-Prince home in 2021
Four south Florida men were convicted on Friday of plotting to kill the Haitian president, Jovenel Moïse, in 2021 by hiring mercenaries to assassinate him at his Port-au-Prince home, court records show.
Prosecutors argued during the nine-week trial in a Miami federal court that the men assembled two dozen former Colombian soldiers and supplied them with money, guns, ammunition and tactical vests in a conspiracy to kill Moïse. The 53-year-old president was shot dead in July 2021 at his private residence in the hills above Port-au-Prince, a killing that left a gaping political vacuum in the Caribbean nation and emboldened powerful gangs.
Continue reading...Costa Rica inaugurates right-wing president Laura Fernandez
Costa Rica inaugurated right-wing president Laura Fernandez on Friday as supporters gathered in the national stadium.
Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.
Meeting ‘Madyar’: the Ukrainian drones boss raining on Putin’s parade – The Guardian
- Meeting ‘Madyar’: the Ukrainian drones boss raining on Putin’s parade The Guardian
- Putin’s scaled down Victory Parade getting smaller by the day CNN
- What Russia's low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine PBS
- Many Russians in No Mood for Celebration on Kremlin’s Biggest Day of the Year The New York Times
- Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan BBC
Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature.
Venice Biennale: The Art of the Unseen
At this year’s Venice Biennale, the story isn’t just about what’s on display—but what’s missing.
‘We don’t recommend’ — Zelensky warns foreign officials against attending Russia’s Victory Day parade – The Kyiv Independent
Could Labour and Conservative party dominance in UK politics be ending?
Britain's prime minister is under pressure to quit after huge losses in local elections.
Could Labour and Conservative party dominance in UK politics be ending?
Britain's prime minister is under pressure to quit after huge losses in local elections.
Return of IS-linked families sparks debate in terror-traumatised Australia
Most Australians do not want the women and children to come home, but advocates say they're in danger.
Al Jazeera reporter witnesses Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Israel has increased its attacks across southern Lebanon. Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from Tyre.
Al Jazeera reporter witnesses Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Israel has increased its attacks across southern Lebanon. Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from Tyre.
Photos from space show how the Greenland Ice Sheet is changing – Yahoo
Polanski says two-party politics ‘dead’ after election gains for Greens – BBC
- Polanski says two-party politics 'dead' after election gains for Greens BBC
- London election results: Four councils still to declare as Khan blames government for Labour losses BBC
- Zack Polanski calls two-party politics dead after mayoral and council wins The Guardian
- Who is Zack Polanski, UK Greens leader and rising political star? Al Jazeera
- Pity the hipsters seduced by their new mayor’s goofy pink fringe The Telegraph
Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port
Protesters in Tenerife are voicing opposition to the imminent arrival of a cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak
Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port
Protesters in Tenerife are voicing opposition to the imminent arrival of a cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak
Libya’s largest oil refinery halts operations during fighting
Zawiya refinery shut down in 'precautionary measure' as emergency declared following explosions and gunfire nearby.