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EU, UK leaders speak with Trump before his Putin call as Ukraine hit
Leaders discuss an unconditional ceasefire and more sanctions on Russia as Ukraine laments 'record' drone barrage.
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Newly inaugurated Pope Leo talks Ukraine with Zelenskyy
Pope Leo XIV has met with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy also met with US Vice President JD Vance ahead of talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:EU and UK chase deal in London amid wrangling over closer ties
In a first since Brexit, the EU and UK are meeting to forge closer ties. However, will disagreement on the others' demands dash hopes of Starmer’s desired Brexit reset?
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Andrew Leigh says Australia one generation from ‘US-style inequality’ as Productivity Commission targets corporate tax
Of all Andrew Leigh’s many portfolios, he considers productivity the most important. But can the government’s reforms bear fruit by the next election?Australia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Harvard-educated economist and MP tapped to help Jim Chalmers lift Australia out of its productivity funk says the nation is a generation away from “US-style...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:‘Don’t be fooled’: Victorian Labor is spruiking feel-good budget policies, but there are hints of cuts to come
The premier has been upbeat but one analyst warns the state’s financial strategy needs a ‘course correction’Australia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere’s no denying the mood within the Victorian government is unusually upbeat ahead of Tuesday’s state budget.Instead of the usual warnings of “tough” or “challenging” decisions in the lead-up – as has been...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Junk science, vaccine refusers and the return of smallpox: what worries one of Australia’s top epidemiologists
More than five years into the Covid pandemic, Guardian Australia asks Raina MacIntyre: what’s the next big threat to public health, and are we up to the challenge?Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best readsDuring the first years of the Covid-19 crisis, the University of New South Wales professor of global biosecurity Raina MacIntyre was a fixture on Australian TVs and news feeds, a voice of authority and...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Travels in the Pilbara, the land of ‘Aunty Gina’ – in pictures
In January I journeyed to the iron ore-rich region of Western Australia with Guardian Australia senior correspondent Sarah Martin and senior audio producer Joe Koning to provide the visuals for our series on Gina Rinehart, Gina: power, privilege and influence. Here’s a selection of my shotsListen to the final episode of Guardian Australia’s podcast series Gina Continue reading...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Gina: What does she want? – episode 7 - podcast
At 13 years old, a young Gina Rinehart read a book that would help shape her worldview – Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged, which is having a moment around the world. The novel’s capitalist underpinnings promote the idea that people should strive to be their best industrial selves.In this episode, we explore how these values are playing out in Rinehart’s life today, including her proposal to build a coalmine in Canada’s Rocky...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Chinese firm launches ‘unhackable’ quantum cryptography system
China Telecom says its network has proved its worth with a 1,000km quantum-encrypted phone call.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Arab states “haven’t taken substantive action” to end Israel’s war on Gaza
“Here we are with the Palestinians continuing to pay the biggest price.”
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Former VP Mike Pence calls the $400 million Qatari jet gift 'a bad idea' that Trump should turn down
Trump's plan to accept the lavish Qatari jumbo jet, a Boeing 747-8, and convert it to be used as Air Force One hassparked fierce controversy.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Israeli military launches major ground assault across Gaza Strip
Israeli military launches major ground assault across Gaza Strip Israel has announced a large-scale ground invasion across Gaza, deepening fears of further mass civilian casualties in the battered territory. According to the military, troops from its Southern Command are now conducting operations on the ground in both northern and southern areas of the enclave, backed by intense aerial bombardment. The escalation marks...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Cuba and China strengthen strategic collaboration in informatization
Beijing, May 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuba and China reaffirmed strategic collaboration in informatization and cybersecurity during the China-Celac (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Internet Development and Cooperation Forum, diplomatic sources said. The post Cuba and China strengthen strategic collaboration in informatization first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Two dead and 20 injured after accident of Mexican ship in the US
Mexico City, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The Mexican Ministry of the Navy reported 11 injured and nine in stable condition, as well as two dead crew members, following the collision of the training ship Cuauhtémoc against the Brooklyn Bridge, in the United States. The post Two dead and 20 injured after accident of Mexican ship in the US first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:US policy shifts on Syria, Yemen, Iran – but not Israel
US President Donald Trump talks about starvation in Gaza, but is the US willing to impose consequences on Israel?
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Italian lawmakers demand urgent Gaza aid at Rafah border protest
Italian lawmakers demand urgent Gaza aid at Rafah border protest A delegation of Italian lawmakers and members of the European Parliament(MEP) travelled to the Rafah crossing on Egypt’s border with Gaza on Sunday, calling for the immediate delivery of humanitarian aid and denouncing Europe’s inaction as Israel’s war continues to devastate the enclave. “Europe is not doing enough - nothing to stop the massacre,” said...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:India restricts imports from Bangladesh as ‘reciprocal measure’
At the start of April, India cancelled a 2020 deal that allowed Bangladesh to export cargo to third countries via Indian land borders.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV meets Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after his inaugural Mass
Pontiff calls for peace and unity at the service, which attracts dignitaries from around the world.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Israel announces new ground operation in Gaza
The IDF said the "extensive" operation began over the past day, involving both active duty and reservists. Meanwhile, Israel said it is open to a deal on stopping the Gaza fighting as negotiators meet in Doha. Follow DW.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Saudi airline restarts Hajj flights with Iran for first time since 2015
Saudi airline restarts Hajj flights with Iran for first time since 2015 Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 05/18/2025 - 13:56 Saudi Arabia and Iran continue to thaw relations with the launch of new flights for pilgrims heading to Mecca Saudi Arabia's low-cost carrier Flynas Airbus A320 sits on the tarmac at Cairo International Airport on 27 September 2021 (Khaled Desouki/AFP) Off A Saudi airline has resumed flights for...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Early voting surpasses previous elections in Portugal's legislative race
Party leaders voted in the morning, with the majority emphasising the importance of voting and electoral participation. By 12 pm local time, around 25.56% of voters had cast their ballots.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Trade war fallout: Chinese e-commerce firms intensify push for Europe’s shoppers
Temu and Shein launch aggressive campaigns in European market amid US trade uncertainty – with ad spending up by as much as 70 per cent.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Nicaragua regrets death of Cuban revolutionary Osmany Cienfuegos
Managua, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Nicaragua regretted the death Cuban fighter Osmany Cienfuegos Gorriarán, at the age of 95, and highlighted his role as a militant and leader of the Revolution. The post Nicaragua regrets death of Cuban revolutionary Osmany Cienfuegos first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:France to build supermax prison in jungle of South American territory
The facility in French Guiana, a territory north of Brazil, is intended for high-profile criminals such as drug kingpins and Islamist radicals.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Hamas condemns Israel for killing five journalists in Gaza air strikes
Hamas condemns Israel for killing five journalists in Gaza air strikes Hamas has strongly condemned Israel for what it called as a deliberate and coordinated attack on Palestinian journalists, calling it part of an “ongoing campaign of persecution and killing” aimed at silencing media voices in Gaza. The group identified the five journalists killed in Israel’s latest round of air strikes as Aziz al-Hajjar, Nour Qandil,...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Result of the special military operation must be long-term peace
Moscow, May 18 (Prensa Latina) Russia considers that the necessary result of the special operation is long-term peace, guarantee of its security and protection of the interests of Russian-speaking minorities in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said. The post Result of the special military operation must be long-term peace first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Russian Army takes control of Bogatir in Donetsk
Moscow, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Defense Ministry informed that the units of the Eastern grouping of troops extended their control in the area of the special military operation to the village of Bogatir, in Donetsk. The post Russian Army takes control of Bogatir in Donetsk first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Enthronement of Leo XIV inaugurates his Pontificate of love and unity
Vatican City, May 18 (Prensa Latina) Pope Leo XIV received, during the Mass of enthronement in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, the Pallium next to the Fisherman's Ring, and delivered a homily with which he formally began his Papacy. The post Enthronement of Leo XIV inaugurates his Pontificate of love and unity first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong-Macau ferry services to be disrupted again on Monday after accident
TurboJet vessel that hit pier still awaiting repairs, as operator announces second straight day of changes to services.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Partygoers injured outside bar in possible terrorist attack in Germany's Bielefeld, police say
Police in Bielefeld are searching for a fugitive armed man who attacked several people in a bar with a sharp object, leaving five injured. The attack occurred early Sunday morning.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Pro-Palestine protesters condemn Israel’s Eurovision performance
Protesters were assaulted and dragged away for shouting ‘Free Palestine’ during Israel's performance at Eurovision.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Israeli forces besiege Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza: Report
Israeli forces besiege Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza: Report The Palestinian health ministry says Israeli forces have encircled the Indonesian Hospital in the north of the besieged enclave, triggering panic among patients, doctors and wounded civilians inside. In a statement shared today, the ministry said: “The Israeli occupation army has intensified its targeting and siege of the Indonesian Hospital in the...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Tennis: Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani triumph at Internazionali d'Italia women's doubles
Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini win in the final of the doubles tournament against Russia's Veronika Kudermetova and Belgium's Elise Mertens and are confirmed as champions in Rome.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Israel kills 130 Palestinians in a matter of hours as Gaza talks resume
Israel’s intensified attacks on Gaza have killed more than 130 Palestinians in a matter of hours.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Cubans residing in Spain ratify solidarity with the homeland
Madrid, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The VII National Meeting of Cubans Residing in Spain ended today in Galicia, with a call for unity, support and solidarity, and condemnation of the US blockade. The post Cubans residing in Spain ratify solidarity with the homeland first appeared on Prensa Latina.
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