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Romania’s pro-West candidate Nicușor Dan wins presidential election in dramatic comeback
Stakes have never been this high in Romania's post-communist history, as Romanians voted in a crucial and polarised presidential election runoff on Sunday, in which centrist Nicușor Dan faced nationalist George Simion.
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Pro-EU moderate Nicușor Dan wins Romanian presidential election stunner
Bucharest mayor fends off challenge from hard-right firebrand George Simion, who conceded defeat after initially declaring himself the winner.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Suspect believed to be only person killed in California fertility clinic blast, FBI says
The FBI said on Sunday that it believes the suspect in Saturday's explosion at a Californiafertility clinic, which it described as an"intentional act of terrorism,"was the only person killed in the incident.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Israel issues forced displacement orders for central Gaza
Israel issues forced displacement orders for central Gaza The Israeli military has issued forced displacement orders to Palestinian civilians in central-eastern Gaza. Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee designated multiple neighbourhoods in the area as red zones. "This is a final and preemptive warning before the attack," he said in a post on X. "We will attack with extreme force every area used to launch...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Brexit set for a reset but with thorny issues kicked into the long grass
Plus, trade wars set the tone for G7 finance ministers’ gathering in Banff and M&S reports earnings
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Turn Out in Portugal’s Legislative Elections Is 48.28% Until Mid-Afternoon
Participation in the legislative elections in Portugal this Sunday was 48.28% until 4:00 PM local time (3:00 PM GMT), according to data released by the Ministry of Internal Administration (Interior Ministry). RELATED: Portugal’s Ruling Conservative Coalition Leads Polls The rate is lower than that recorded in the legislative elections of March 2024, when it was […]
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Russia detains Greek oil tanker after it departs Estonian port
Estonia redirects maritime traffic to prevent future incidents after Russia's detention of the Green Admire oil tanker.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Russia launched war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call, Ukraine says
The barrage comes ahead of a planned call between Presidents Trump and Putin on Monday, as the US pushes for a ceasefire.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Venezuela To Hold Popular Consultation for Youth on July 27
The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, announced this Saturday that next July 27 will be held a popular consultation aimed at young people in the country, in a democratic event that “will allow young people to lead community projects.” RELATED: “The People Are Unstoppable”: Maduro Drives Second 2025 Popular Consultation as Pillar of Communal Democracy […]
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Israeli strikes batter Gaza hospitals as brutal siege, bombing intensify
Indonesian Hospital in Gaza's north 'forced out of service' amid intensifying Israeli strikes on healthcare system.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:FBI investigates explosion at California fertility clinic as an act of terrorism
A 25-year-old man the FBI believes was responsible for an explosion that ripped through a Southern California fertility clinic left behind “anti-pro-life” writings before carrying out an attack investigators are calling an act of terrorism, authorities said Sunday.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:French interior minister wins leadership of top conservative party
Bruno Retailleau has become a well-known figure in French politics since joining the government in September.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Small banks fuel revival in blank-cheque Spac deals
Boutique groups have rushed to fill the gap left by Wall Street heavyweights
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:At inaugural mass, Pope Leo warns against exploiting nature, marginalising the poor
In a prayer after the mass, Leo noted efforts to end the Ukraine war before holding a private audience with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity so that Catholic Church becomes symbol of peace
Pope Leo XIV,history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world, offering a message of communion duringan inaugural Massin St. Peter’s Square before an estimated 200,000 pilgrims, presidents, patriarchs and princes.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Israeli strike kills two in northern Gaza
Israeli strike kills two in northern Gaza An Israeli strike has killed two peoplein al-Faluja area ofJabalia camp in northern Gaza, according to local media. Israeli aircraft reportedly bombed the home of the Labad family, killing two relatives and wounding others. At least 140Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air attacks on the Gaza Strip since dawn, Al Jazeera has reported.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Italian PM Meloni hosts EU-US talks on trade, Ukraine and defence
Leaders from the EU, Italy and the US met in Rome on Sunday to discuss trade, defence, and Ukraine. Ursula von der Leyen called for increased defence investments in the EU.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Russia deploys 273 drones in biggest attack on Ukraine yet
Russia launched 273 drones at Ukraine overnight into Sunday, marking the largest such attack yet since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Vance hopeful for US-EU ‘long-term trade advantages’
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni brings together U.S. vice president and European Commission chief at meeting in Rome.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:The markets are declaring tariff victory too soon
A potential supply and demand shock means the US economy may be in for years of volatility
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Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Bessent warns of maximum tariffs as US takes tougher line on trade talks
Treasury secretary says rates will jump to the high levels set on ‘liberation day’ if countries do not negotiate
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:South Korea’s presidential candidates hold first heated debate
Candidates Lee Jae-myung, the frontrunner, and his opponent Kim Moon-soo clash in the first of three televised debates.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, but with unusual restrictions on its use
In its Friday approval letter, the FDA didn’t explain the restrictions although they reflectskepticism about vaccinesfromHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.and other Trump officials.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Thousands of Serbians join Subotica protest demanding justice for Novi Sad victims
As their protests over the deadly Novi Sad train station disaster continue, the university students in Serbia have found surprising allies.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Richard Goodman obituary
My brother Richard Goodman, who has died aged 87, played a leading role in introducing New Zealand wine to Britain, beginning in the early 1980s.At that time, New Zealand wine was practically unobtainable in the UK and was certainly not to be found on supermarket shelves. Today, it is top of the league table in Britain in terms of sales of white wines by value. Continue reading...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Two crew members killed when Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge
A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, snapping its three masts, killing two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for help.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:The market just gave investors a gift. Here's how not to blow it, according to investing experts
With the market recovering all its recent losses, investors over-concentrated in U.S. stocks have a big decision to make about going international.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Trump doesn’t want humanitarian disaster in Gaza, Witkoff says
But he said that averting starvation is not an easy task.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV Begins His Pontificate With a Grand Eucharistic Celebration
This past Sunday marked a significant moment in the history of the Catholic Church as Papa León XIV officially commenced his pontificate. Following his election as the 267th pope by the cardinal conclave on May 8, 2023, León XIV takes the mantle from his predecessor, the late Pope Francisco, who passed away on April 21. […]
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:South Korea’s presidential candidates focus on economic recovery in first debate
Asia’s fourth-largest economy contracted in the first quarter as exports and consumption stalled amid fears over the impact of tariffs.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: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.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: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: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...
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