Month: May 2024

Read More The UK’s familiar-sounding entry fared poorly with voters in a contest where the shock of the new often does well Though it takes place every 12 months, to understand the dynamics of the Eurovision public vote it may be useful to think of the song contest as a kind of school reunion. There’s…

Read More Donald Trump praised fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter during his rally speech in New Jersey on Saturday (11 May). Donald Trump praised fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter during his rally speech in New Jersey on Saturday (11 May).

Read More ‘Frustratingly cold’ weather had slowed UK season but sunny spell has helped crop ‘grow like stink’ Shoppers angered by discovering imported asparagus on supermarket shelves during the short British season for the vegetable are expected to receive a fillip after a sudden burst of sunshine helped the domestic crop. Supermarket shoppers had complained…

Read MoreCairo says the move is due to Israel’s worsening attacks against civilians in Gaza.Cairo says the move is due to Israel’s worsening attacks against civilians in Gaza.

Read MorePeople from the United States and Canada to the United Kingdom, Poland, parts of China and Russia saw the northern lights this weekend.People from the United States and Canada to the United Kingdom, Poland, parts of China and Russia saw the northern lights this weekend.

Read MoreFollowing President Biden’s confirmation that the U.S. will not send weapons to Israel if there is an invasion of Rafah, Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed on “Face the Nation” that the U.S. “will not support” Israel if there is a “major military operation” in Rafah in the “absence of a credible plan to…

Read MoreThe Cannes Film Festival rarely passes without cacophony but this year’s edition may be more raucous and uneasy than any edition in recent memory.The Cannes Film Festival rarely passes without cacophony but this year’s edition may be more raucous and uneasy than any edition in recent memory.

Read More Ashlin Couch moved out of the home on King Road in Moscow, Idaho, just months before the murders Ashlin Couch moved out of the home on King Road in Moscow, Idaho, just months before the murders

Read More The defense minister is expected to officially present reforms to the draft system in early June The German Defense Ministry has prepared several conscription reform proposals to tackle a chronic personnel shortage in the Armed Forces, Die Welt newspaper reported this week. Minister Boris Pistorius is expected to choose one of them and…

Read MoreThe BBC’s Jonathan Beale meets front line soldiers battling Russia’s new incursion in north-east Ukraine.The BBC’s Jonathan Beale meets front line soldiers battling Russia’s new incursion in north-east Ukraine.

Read More Ex-president calls Hopkins’ cannibalistic Lecter ‘late, great’ while condemning ‘people who are being released into our country’ Donald Trump on Saturday praised fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter “as a wonderful man” before segueing into comments disparaging people who have immigrated into the US without permission. The former president’s remarks to political rally-goers in…

Read More Mr Trump tells one former rival to ‘get ready’ and another to get lost as he stokes speculation around vice president pick Mr Trump tells one former rival to ‘get ready’ and another to get lost as he stokes speculation around vice president pick

Read More TAPACHULA, Mexico — A strong earthquake shook the border of Mexico and Guatemala early Sunday, driving frightened residents into the streets. The temblor struck just before 6 a.m. near the Mexican border town of Suchiate, where a river by the same name divides the two countries. The epicenter was just off the Pacific…

Read MoreThe blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres.The blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres.

Read More Small demonstrations held on Saturday, including at Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Wisconsin-Madison Small pro-Palestinian protests popped up sporadically on Saturday as colleges and universities from North Carolina to California held commencement ceremonies, including dozens of graduating students at Virginia Commonwealth University who walked out on an address by Republican governor Glenn…

Read More Kepco has held discussions about developing Wylfa Newydd site on Anglesey South Korea’s state-owned nuclear developer has discussed building a multibillion-pound power plant in Wales with the UK government, it has emerged. Kepco, the largest utility provider in South Korea, has held early-stage discussions with Westminster officials about developing the Wylfa Newydd site…

Read More The shooting happened when police responded to the call of an armed person in Atlanta around 5.15pm on Saturday night The shooting happened when police responded to the call of an armed person in Atlanta around 5.15pm on Saturday night

Read MoreIsraeli forces have launched a new offensive in northern Gaza, months after saying Hamas had been ‘dismantled’ there.Israeli forces have launched a new offensive in northern Gaza, months after saying Hamas had been ‘dismantled’ there.

Read MoreIsraeli forces launch more attacks on Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza as they increase pressure on Rafah.Israeli forces launch more attacks on Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza as they increase pressure on Rafah.

Read MoreChancellor of UC Berkeley addressed the ‘brutality of the violence in Gaza’ in her graduation ceremony speech.Chancellor of UC Berkeley addressed the ‘brutality of the violence in Gaza’ in her graduation ceremony speech.

Read MoreAs an extension of US imperial power, US tech corporations are eager to support Israeli atrocities.As an extension of US imperial power, US tech corporations are eager to support Israeli atrocities.

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Read More Frontbencher says new Labour MP dismissed allegations from Tory former justice secretary that she lobbied him as ‘nonsense’ A senior Labour frontbencher has defended his party’s newest MP, Natalie Elphicke, after allegations she lobbied the justice secretary in 2020 regarding the forthcoming trial of her husband, Charlie, on sexual assault charges. Jonathan Ashworth,…

Read More Saturday night’s final watched by average of 7.64m as Britain’s entry Olly Alexander finished in 18th place Eurovision lost almost a quarter of its UK viewers compared with last year’s Liverpool extravaganza, amid a row over Israel’s participation. Saturday night’s grand final on the BBC was watched by an average of 7.64 million…

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Read MoreThere has been growing criticism on the restrictions on free speech under President Kais Saied.There has been growing criticism on the restrictions on free speech under President Kais Saied.

Read MoreAt least 17 people have been hurt in Belgorod and there are reports of people trapped in the rubble.At least 17 people have been hurt in Belgorod and there are reports of people trapped in the rubble.

Read More About half of Gaza’s southern area of Rafah is under Israeli evacuation orders as aid groups race to assist those fleeing. About half of Gaza’s southern area of Rafah is under Israeli evacuation orders as aid groups race to assist those fleeing.

Read More A profile of a small frontline newspaper that has been reporting on Ukrainian POWs released from captivity in Russia. A profile of a small frontline newspaper that has been reporting on Ukrainian POWs released from captivity in Russia.

Read More When asked what might be the most beautiful word in Shimamuni, the Indigenous language variety spoken on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima prefecture of southwestern Japan, Nami Sao pondered for a moment before replying “mihedirodoo.” Her husband, Tomoyuki Sao, is quick to elaborate that its utterance is always enlivened with a smile and tends…

Read MoreThe US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman’s death was not a result of the transplant.The US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman’s death was not a result of the transplant.

Read More Leading US investor pours cash into shares after cut helps allay fears of state intervention A leading US investor has started pouring cash into NatWest shares after a notable cut in the government’s shareholding helped to allay fears of state intervention in the bailed out banking group. Los Angeles-headquartered Capital Group, which is…

Read MoreSolar flares sparked the biggest geomagnetic storm in two decades, causing spectacular auroras around the world.Solar flares sparked the biggest geomagnetic storm in two decades, causing spectacular auroras around the world.

Read More Wife of Rishi Sunak says she finds coverage of her and her husband bizarre at times, mentioning the Adidas Samba episode Akshata Murty has admitted she has stopped engaging regularly with the news in an effort not to be “consumed” by living at No 10, in a rare solo interview as the next…

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