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Macron’s Tissue Excuse: A New Low for Europe’s ‘Transparent’ Leaders
The recent viral video showing French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hastily hiding a “white powdery substance” on a train returning from Kyiv has sparked outrage and suspicion. The footage, which spread rapidly across social media, raises serious questions about the integrity of these Western leaders—supposed champions […]
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What time is the Eurovision 2025 final and who is in it?
Here's your guide to the grand final as the great Eurovision party heads to Basel in Switzerland.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:US: Florida Set to Trample Young People’s Rights
Click to expand Image 2023 Rebecca Hendin for Human Rights Watch (Miami) – A devastatingdecision from Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeals would eliminate access to abortion care for young people unable to get written, notarized parental consent, Human Rights Watch and If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice said today. The May 14 opinion moves to strike down parts of Florida law that allow young people...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Nearly 100 people killed in Israeli attack on north Gaza, rescuers say
It marks the largest ground assault on north Gaza since Israel resumed its offensive in March.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Trump’s big bill faces next hurdle in Congress as GOP conservatives warn they may vote against it
Conservatives are holding out for steeper cuts to Medicaid and other programs to help offset the costs of the tax breaks. But at the same time, lawmakers from high-tax states including New York are demanding a deeper tax deduction, known as SALT, for their constituents.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Russia-Ukraine talks yield few results in Istanbul
Russia-Ukraine talks yield few results in Istanbul Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 15:56 Moscow reportedly threatened to occupy more areas if Ukraine does not give up control of annexed territories Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov (sixth-right) and First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergiy Kyslytsya (seventh-right) attend a Ukraine-Russia peace talks meeting at the Turkish presidential...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Fishing industry urges Starmer to ‘hold nerve’ in UK-EU pact talks
EU negotiators say Britain must agree to a long-term fisheries deal
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:What Democrats can learn from Trump’s approach to the Middle East
The willingness to challenge received wisdom can yield results without political costs
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 16th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:The holidaze of our lives
The mother of all celebration days should be extended to specials available the whole year round
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:US consumer sentiment sinks to second-lowest level on record
Drop comes as jolt of enthusiasm among Republicans in wake of Donald Trump’s election wanes
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Polish voters set for tight presidential race after 10 years of Duda
Sunday's first-round is expected to set up a run-off between Warsaw's liberal mayor and a conservative historian.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Shares of Cartier owner Richemont jump 7% as shoppers splurge on jewelry despite luxury slowdown
Cartier ownerRichemonton Friday posted better-than-expected quarterly sales as the wealthiest spenders continued to shrug off global economic uncertainty.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Novo Nordisk ousts CEO as Wegovy maker faces growing competition
The Danish pharmaceutical giant said Fruergaard Jørgensen would remain in his post "for a period to support a smooth transition to new leadership."
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:UK Middle East minister dismissed Gaza genocide concerns as 'obnoxious'
UK Middle East minister dismissed Gaza genocide concerns as 'obnoxious' Submitted by Dania Akkad on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 14:59 Andrew Mitchell's reaction in 2024 meeting just one example of how British doctors say their first-hand testimony about Gaza has been ignored by successive UK governments Andrew Mitchell, seen in 2022, was the UK's MIddle East minister when a prominent doctor says he dismissed concerns about a...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:In world-first, baby with rare genetic disorder treated with personalised gene-editing therapy
The child will need to be monitored throughout his life, but researchers said the treatment’s success indicates that other patients could someday benefit from the approach.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s Cathay vows to instil safety and reporting culture in cadet training
Carrier makes pledge as first batch of 34 cadet pilots graduate from its 80-week training programme.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:UK: Labour MP warns Starmer's immigration rhetoric could incite race riots
UK: Labour MP warns Starmer's immigration rhetoric could incite race riots Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 15:35 Bell Ribeiro-Addy tells MEE Live that the UK prime minister's rhetoric on immigration could incite civil unrest and repeat the injustice of the Windrush scandal A demonstrator drapes themselves in a flag during an anti-immigration protest in Rotherham, UK, on 4 August 2024 (Reuters) Off A former...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:In surprise move Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk ousts CEO amid sagging sales
Days earlier, Novo Nordisk cut its sales and profitforecastfor first time since the launch of Wegovy four years ago.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Russia, Ukraine agree prisoner swap as talks end without major breakthrough
Kyiv and Moscow agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, heads of delegations say.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Sudan’s army and RSF militia enter bone-breaking phase in Nyala and Port Sudan
Sudan’s army and RSF militia enter bone-breaking phase in Nyala and Port Sudan Submitted by Mohammed Amin on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 14:01 Air and ground assaults intensify as the RSF pushes to establish parallel government while civilians bear the brunt of violence Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan speaks during a civil service conference in Port Sudan on 29 April 2025 (AFP) Off After more than two years of...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Chris Brown to be held in custody over alleged 2023 assault in U.K.
American singer Chris Brown was denied bail and ordered to be held in custody Friday after appearing in a British courtroom. He is facing allegations he beat a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Restraint at Risk: The Anatomy of India-Pakistan De-escalation
Since 2019, each India-Pakistan crisis has set a new and more dangerous threshold for military action – yet both are overly confident about controlling escalation.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Mbeumo says player of the season nomination is 'crazy'
Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo did not expect to be nominated for the Premier League player of the season award despite an impressive campaign with Brentford.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Brazil confirms bird flu outbreak, sparking China shipments ban
The South American nation exported US$10 billion of chicken meat last year, accounting for about 35 per cent of global trade.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Istanbul talks highlight Turkiye’s balancing act between Russia and Ukraine
Since the outbreak of the war, Turkiye has weighed its support for Ukraine against maintaining its ties to Russia.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Ukraine and Russia fail to achieve breakthrough in first peace talks for 3 years
Talks in Istanbul end with deal to swap 2,000 prisoners of war but Moscow refuses to back lasting ceasefire
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Germany: Dozens injured at Berlin pro-Palestinian protest
Multiple injuries were reported at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin commemorating the Nakba and criticizing Israel on Thursday. Police and politicians have condemned the violence.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Russia and Ukraine Agree to Swap 1,000 War Prisoners
The peace negotiation meeting in Istanbul lasted just two hours. During a meeting held in Istanbul on Friday, Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war from each side as soon as possible, which would make it the largest such swap since the start of the Ukrainian conflict in 2022. RELATED: China Hopes […]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Sussan Ley needs bold thinking to modernise the Liberals. She should look to David Cameron’s Tories | Tom McIlroy
Ley says her party must respect and reflect modern Australia. But previous calls to improve diversity have been mostly ignoredGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen David Cameron was elected leader of the UK Conservatives in 2005, he faced up to the party’s existential problem. The Tories were out of touch with voters and no longer looked anything like the modern British electorate.Smashed in...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:How Beijing’s 1995 Disappearance of the Panchen Lama Enabled Crimes Against Humanity
China weathered no consequences for abducting a 6-year-old in 1995. That same impunity continues to fuel collective punishment, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary detention.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Man convicted of stabbing author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison
During the trial, the 77-year-old author was the key witness, describing how he believed he was dying when a masked attacker plunged a knife into his head and body more than a dozen times as he was being introduced at the Chautauqua Institution to speak about writer safety.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Man convicted of stabbing Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison
The man convicted of stabbing Salman Rushdie on a New York lecture stage in 2022, leaving the prizewinning author blind in one eye, was sentenced Friday to serve 25 years in prison.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Russia jails Australian man for fighting alongside Ukraine
Oscar Jenkins, 33, is sentenced to 13 years by a Russian-controlled court in eastern Ukraine.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Everything you need to know about Australia’s new home battery subsidy
From eligibility to cost, here’s how households and businesses can take advantage of the cheaper home batteries programChange by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comIt’s not an overstatement to say Australians love solar power. Without...
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