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Biden won’t criticize Israel before election – White House aide
Read More The US president won’t risk angering the “powerful Jewish influence” in Washington, a security adviser told Project Veritas US President Joe Biden is under pressure from the Democratic Party’s progressive wing to more forcefully condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza, but will not do so unless he wins a second term in office, a…
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‘Butcher of Gaza’: Blinken faces grilling about Biden’s Israel policy from protesters and senators
Read More Protesters were thrown out of the room while lawmakers from both parties aggressively questioned the Secretary of State Protesters were thrown out of the room while lawmakers from both parties aggressively questioned the Secretary of State
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One Boeing whistleblower attends the memorial for another. The ‘air capital’ is on-edge
Read More The aviation industry has been at the epicenter of Wichita, Kansas – the self-styled “Air Capital of the World” – for more than a century. But as layoffs are announced and one Boeing supplier whistleblower attends a church service in memory of another, the second whistleblower to die in recent months, uncertainty reigns.…
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Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty to Arizona fake electors plot after being served at 80th birthday party
Read More Mr Giuliani faces nine felony charges related to allegations of election interefence Mr Giuliani faces nine felony charges related to allegations of election interefence
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What is Michael Cohen’s net worth?
Read More Cohen, the star witness in the hush-money trial, testified that he financially benefitted from his relationship with Trump Cohen, the star witness in the hush-money trial, testified that he financially benefitted from his relationship with Trump
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Florida man accused of chopping head off dog he adopted one day earlier and dumping body in park
Read More Graphic details: Domingo Rodriguez was arrested after being identified as the adopter of four-year-old Dexter by microchip in bulldog mix Graphic details: Domingo Rodriguez was arrested after being identified as the adopter of four-year-old Dexter by microchip in bulldog mix
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Moment protesters interrupt Blinken during committee testimony: ‘Butcher of Gaza’
Read More Antony Blinken was interrupted by furious protesters as he began his testimony before the Democratic-controlled Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday 21 May. Antony Blinken was interrupted by furious protesters as he began his testimony before the Democratic-controlled Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday 21 May.
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Can Hollywood save Joe Biden?
Read More Andrew Feinberg reports on how President Joe Biden is looking to the stars to supercharge his re-election effort Andrew Feinberg reports on how President Joe Biden is looking to the stars to supercharge his re-election effort
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US threatens German banks with sanctions – Reuters
Read More The treasury secretary has urged financial institutions to comply with restrictions on Russia or face penalties German bank executives need to increase their compliance with sanctions on Russia, and shut down any efforts to circumvent them, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned on Tuesday during a meeting with bankers in Frankfurt, according to…
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Terrence Howard claims he can ‘kill gravity’ in Wild Joe Rogan interview. It’s only one of his bizarre beliefs
Read More The actor also said he remembers the day he was born The actor also said he remembers the day he was born
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Three years of pain: how inflation drove the UK cost of living crisis
Read More With prices forecast to increase at their slowest pace since 2021 we look at the biggest risers in goods and services After three long years of feeling the pinch, UK consumers finally look likely to get some relief from surging prices on Wednesday, when the Office for National Statistics releases its inflation figures…
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Israel shuts down Associated Press news agency’s Gaza live feed
Read MoreThe AP decries the seizure of its camera, which Israel says was producing footage used by Al Jazeera.The AP decries the seizure of its camera, which Israel says was producing footage used by Al Jazeera.
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Jailed Trump adviser predicts mass deportations as second term priority
Read More Peter Navarro says first acts of Trump presidency would be firing Fed chair and intensifying China trade war in prison interview The first 100 days of a second Donald Trump presidency would see the sacking of the Federal Reserve head, Jerome Powell, mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and higher tariffs on Chinese imports,…
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Nine on trial in Frankfurt on charges of plotting to overthrow German state
Read More Self-styled aristocrat, a former judge and retired military officers among suspected Reichsbürger members to appear in court A self-styled aristocrat, his Russian girlfriend, retired military officers and a former judge have gone on trial in Frankfurt on charges of plotting to violently overthrow the German state. The court heard on Tuesday how the…
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German FM calls for more weapons for Ukraine
Read More Annalena Baerbock has arrived in Kiev on an unannounced visit, promising more military aid Germany’s top diplomat Annalena Baerbock called on the West to “urgently” provide more weapons to Kiev during a visit to the Ukrainian capital on Tuesday. The minister’s plea, however, wasn’t very specific on the aid measures Kiev needs, as…
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Examining Israel’s response to the ICC’s application for arrest warrants
Read More Examining Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer’s statements on the ICC issuing arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Examining Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer’s statements on the ICC issuing arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Forest bathing garden wins Chelsea flower show top prize
Read More First-time exhibitor Ula Maria scoops best in show for garden designed for muscular dystrophy charity A garden demonstrating the joys of forest bathing has won best in show at the Chelsea flower show. Designed by the first-time exhibitor Ula Maria, the garden was inspired by the ancient Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, which means…
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Israel calls on ‘civilised nations’ to boycott ICC arrest warrants against its leaders
Read More Government urges ‘free world’ to oppose warrants against Netanyahu and defence minister for war crimes in Gaza Middle East crisis – live updates Israel has urged what it called “nations of the civilised world” to refuse to implement any international criminal court arrest warrants issued against its leaders. Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor…
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Damning emails reveal pressure campaign on Michael Cohen from Trump’s inner circle: ‘He’s playing with the most powerful man on the planet’
Read More The former ‘fixer’ claimed in court that he was targeted in a ‘pressure campaign’ to keep quiet about Trump The former ‘fixer’ claimed in court that he was targeted in a ‘pressure campaign’ to keep quiet about Trump
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Israel’s defence minister rejects ICC prosecutor’s request for warrants
Read MoreYoav Gallant accuses the prosecutor of drawing a “despicable” parallel between Israel and Hamas.Yoav Gallant accuses the prosecutor of drawing a “despicable” parallel between Israel and Hamas.
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Spain says recall of Argentina ambassador ‘permanent’ as spat intensifies
Read MoreArgentina’s far-right President Milei says decision to recall envoy ‘absurd’ and calls Spanish PM Sanchez ‘arrogant’.Argentina’s far-right President Milei says decision to recall envoy ‘absurd’ and calls Spanish PM Sanchez ‘arrogant’.
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Naples region rocked by more than 150 quakes
Read MoreOne of the tremors on Monday was the strongest the area has experienced for 40 years.One of the tremors on Monday was the strongest the area has experienced for 40 years.
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Two suspects arrested for shooting off-duty police officer as he drove through Washington DC
Read More It remains unclear if the shooters knew the victim, who was not identified, was a police officer It remains unclear if the shooters knew the victim, who was not identified, was a police officer
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Defense rests without Donald Trump testifying in criminal hush-money trial
Read More Judge Juan Merchan adjourns trial until next Tuesday, when the court will reconvene to hear closing arguments Trump trial – live updates The defense rested in Donald Trump’s criminal trial on Tuesday, without the former president himself testifying. Trump had railed about being silenced and falsely claimed he was not allowed to testify,…
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US Senator Rubio issues election results warning
Read More Democrats have damaged trust in the ballot, and both parties will challenge the 2024 outcome, the lawmaker has predicted US Senator Marco Rubio has said he won’t preemptively accept the outcome of the November presidential election, saying that if it’s unfair, the Republicans will go to court. The Florida lawmaker said during a…
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Australian PM urges freedom for Assange
Read More “Nothing is served” by the publisher’s continued imprisonment in the UK, Anthony Albanese has argued Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated his call for Julian Assange to be released from a top security British prison, where the WikiLeaks founder has been incarcerated for over five years. Australian citizen Assange is fighting a…
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Biden campaign accuses Trump of ‘echoing Nazi Germany’ with video referencing creation of ‘unified reich’ – live
Read More Video appeared on ex-president’s Truth Social account, prompting president’s campaign to warn ‘Trump is not playing games’ This is not the first time that Donald Trump’s rhetoric has strayed towards territory once used by Adolf Hitler and his ilk. A book about Trump’s presidency released two years ago reported that he had asked…
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AP says Israel shut down live video feed of Gaza in misuse of new law
Read MoreThe AP “decries in the strongest terms” Israel’s shutting down of the news agency’s live Gaza video feed to clients and its seizing of AP equipment.The AP “decries in the strongest terms” Israel’s shutting down of the news agency’s live Gaza video feed to clients and its seizing of AP equipment.
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Elvis Presley’s granddaughter fights company’s attempt to sell Graceland estate
Read MoreThe granddaughter of Elvis Presley is fighting plans to publicly auction his Graceland estate in Memphis after a company attempted to sell the property based on claims that a loan using it as collateral was not repaidThe granddaughter of Elvis Presley is fighting plans to publicly auction his Graceland estate in Memphis after a…
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France begins first war crimes trial of Syrian officials
Read MoreThree officials are being tried in absentia over the deaths of two French Syrian men arrested in Damascus in 2013.Three officials are being tried in absentia over the deaths of two French Syrian men arrested in Damascus in 2013.
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ICC Move to Seek Warrants for War Crimes in Gaza Triggers a Backlash from US
Read More UNITED NATIONS, May 21 (IPS) – The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to seek warrants on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has triggered a strong backlash both from the Biden administration and a group of pro-Israeli Senators in the US Congress. The names in the ICC arrest…
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US could sanction NATO applicant for ‘undermining democracy’ – Politico
Read More Washington has threatened to punish Georgian politicians who voted for a ‘foreign agents’ law, the outlet has reported The US could sanction members of the Georgian government after the country’s parliament passed a new ‘foreign agents’ law opposed by Washington, Politico reported on Monday, citing a draft document. Georgia’s Transparency of…
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Singapore Airlines flight: one dead and more than 20 injured after severe turbulence – latest updates
Read More Some passengers receive first aid for head wounds after tracking data shows Boeing 777 fell in short space of time One person dies after severe turbulence on London to Singapore flight In the US, there has been a recent spate of headlines about turbulent flights. Guardian columnist Emma Brockes wrote this piece on…
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PHOTOS: At the Pet Gala, fashion goes to the dogs
Read More They may call it a catwalk, but the Pet Gala is the dogs’ time to shine. They may call it a catwalk, but the Pet Gala is the dogs’ time to shine.
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Young Vic theatre announces Nadia Fall as new artistic director
Read More Fall, who currently runs Theatre Royal Stratford East, will succeed Kwame Kwei-Armah in January The Young Vic, one of London’s foremost theatres, has appointed Nadia Fall as its new artistic director, succeeding Kwame Kwei-Armah. Fall, who currently runs Theatre Royal Stratford East, will join the organisation in January and also become the Young…
