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EasyJet boss says 'don't panic' over summer jet fuel supplies
The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
Trump envoy says US should restore its 'footprint' in Greenland
The US is reported to have had 17 military facilities and more than 10,000 troops on Greenland at the height of the Cold War.
SpaceX is about to go public. Here's how it works
Hundreds of companies raised a combined $70 billion by selling shares to the public in the United States last year.
Upgraded SpaceX Starship set for test launch ahead of IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is set for the debut launch of its latest Starship iteration on Thursday, testing the most powerful version yet of the megarocket as the company targets a blockbuster initial public offering.
Africa: General Assembly Backs Historic World Court Climate Crisis Ruling
[UN News] A landmark General Assembly resolution adopted on Wednesday is "a powerful affirmation" of international law, climate justice and science, according to UN chief António Guterres.
Technological sovereignty is not about isolation, EU digital chief says
Henna Virkkunen says tech sovereignty means cutting risky dependencies and boosting European capacity in areas from semiconductor supply chains to cloud services.
Africa: CEOs Sound Alarm On AI Gap As Africa's Workplaces Go Digital
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21-East African business leaders are calling on organizations to urgently scale up artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and workforce training, warning that companies that delay risk losing competitiveness in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
Visitors to Thailand could face higher tourist arrival fee, minister says
The proceeds would be divided into two main parts, with priority given to premium insurance coverage.
Syria's Sharaa to attend G7 summit in France, sources say
By Feras Dalatey May 21 (Reuters) - Syria will attend the G7 summit in France next month as a guest nation and be represented by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, three sources familiar with the matter said, marking Syria's first participation in a summit of the group since the forum
Watch Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page Rock the Theremin, the Early Soviet Electronic Instrument
It can be frustrating for Led Zeppelin fans to hear the band reduced to plagiarism lawsuits or the quintessence of sexually-aggressive rock-star entitlement (though much of that is deserved). For one thing, Zeppelin’s occult songwriting tendencies, courtesy of both Page and
Paris nursery abuse probe expands as 16 staff held over extended custody
The suspects worked at the Saint-Dominique state nursery school in Paris’ 7th arrondissement and are being questioned over rape and other allegedly excessive or violent behaviour.
Michael Bay to direct Iran movie about Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury
The film will be based on journalist Mitchell Zuckoff's forthcoming book and will chronicle the rescue mission of two downed American pilots in Iran. Here’s why it already sounds like a terrible idea.
Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side
The previous single-day record was 223 climbers in 2019.
Watch Stephen Colbert Get Questioned by Billy Crystal, Robert De Niro, Martha Stewart, and More
The Late Show host revealed that he prefers aisle seats, hates trapdoor spiders, and has an autograph given to him by Steve Martin
Malaysia issues statutory demand to TikTok over ‘offensive’ content on royals
The content included material that was “grossly offensive, false, menacing and insulting in nature”.
Baltics must adapt to drone incursions because more will come, Lithuanian defence minister warns
Exclusive: As the Baltics continue to be rattled by repeated drone incidents – with at least six actual or suspected incidents rocking the region this month – Lithuania’s Minister of Defence Robertas Kaunas told Euronews there is a “high possibility” more unmanned aerial
Report: Trump, Netanyahu had tense call over Iran war disagreements
The two spoke a day after Trump announced he was putting off renewed strikes, with Netanyahu arguing that a delay serves Tehran. Trump and Netanyahu had another call two days earlier, with the U.S. president saying he was likely to begin new strikes on Iran soon
Chris Mason: Reeves' summer savings drive won't stretch to energy bills
The chancellor is announcing measures aimed at easing the cost of living - but no help yet with energy bills.
Marking 20 years of independence, Montenegro eyes EU as next milestone
Concerts and various celebrations are being held in the capital Podgorica this week and other towns in Montenegro, which is known for its stunning Adriatic Sea coastline and towering mountains.
Tourists in Thailand plan for coming cuts to visa-free stays
The cuts come amid a recent series of high-profile arrests of foreigners.
Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports
May 21 (Reuters) - Iran has already restarted some of its drone production during the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, CNN reported on Thursday, citing two sources familiar with U.S. intelligence assessments. US intelligence indicates Iran’s military is rebuilding
Ruben Östlund Adds New Scene to ‘The Entertainment System Is Down’ With Nicholas Braun
The two-time Palme d'Or winner, who ruled himself out of this year's Cannes race, makes a festival pit stop to launch MyList, a film recommendation site he's launched in Sweden.
Mick Jagger Set to Star in Alice Rohrwacher’s ‘Three Incestuous Sisters’ Joining Josh O’Connor, Dakota Johnson, Saoirse Ronan, Jessie Buckley, Isabella Rossellini
Mick Jagger is set to star in Italian director Alice Rohrwacher’s adaptation of U.S. author Audrey Niffenegger’s novel “Three Incestuous Sisters,” alongside previously announced cast members Dakota Johnson, Josh O’Connor, Saoirse Ronan, Jessie Buckley and Isabella Rossellini.
Volunteers create collection of audio stories for blind children
The ‘Words that Embrace’ project is an initiative by writer Maria Saraiva de Menezes, born of a partnership between Alcântara Municipal Library in Lisbon and the Bengala Mágica association.
Malaysia steps up Ebola checks on travellers from high-risk places, transit hubs like Singapore
No Ebola cases have been reported in Malaysia so far.
Japan to survey bear populations after surge in attacks on humans
Japan saw a record 238 people injured or killed by bear attacks in the year through March.
Europe’s plan to boost fertilizer supply and food security
Farmers across Europe are under increasing pressure due to recent supply disruptions and price volatility. The Commission has put forward an initiative to support its farmers against rising fertiliser costs and scarcity, reinforce domestic production and reduce Europe's
Naples woken by strong earthquake as tremors hit city
A 4.4-magnitude tremor was recorded at dawn on Thursday in Naples. INGV reports that the quake, with its epicentre in the Gulf of Pozzuoli, was 3 kilometres deep.
Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC
MANILA, May 21 - The Philippine justice minister on Thursday ordered law enforcement to apprehend a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court and said authorities had leads on his whereabouts, a day after a court denied his bid to prevent his arrest.
Why is the Indonesian rupiah falling, and could confidence be cracking?
Despite the market volatility, analysts insist the current situation bears little resemblance to the 1998 Asian Financial Crisis, when the rupiah collapsed.
Hollywood Ventures Group Options Namratha Stanley’s ‘Vineyard Melody’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Hollywood Ventures Group has optioned Namratha Stanley’s memoir “Vineyard Melody” for a film adaptation, with the deal closed during the Cannes Film Festival. HVG co-founder Glenn Gainor has had director conversations in Cannes as the company charts the project’s development
Australian far right party proposes Norway-style oil fund and state oil company
ADELAIDE, May 21 - Australian populist party Pauline Hanson’s One Nation said it wanted to create a Norway-style sovereign wealth fund and for the government to take a share of offshore production licences in federal waters as it unveiled its energy policy at the Australian
Israeli security minister Ben Gvir releases footage of detained flotilla activists
Video released by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showed detained Gaza flotilla activists handcuffed on the ground at Ashdod port.
Bangladesh: Albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” becomes unlikely star attraction
An albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” draws huge crowds near Dhaka ahead of Eid al-Adha, as visitors flock to see its rare blond coat.
Netanyahu speaks out after video shows minister taunting activists
The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Turkey last week in an effort to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza.
Watch: tough love and record-low polls—inside the Friedrich Merz disaster
One year into Friedrich Merz’s chancellorship, the honeymoon is long gone - and much of the damage is self-inflicted. What went wrong?
Newsletter: NATO alliance and Balts hold the defensive line
As NATO foreign ministers meet in Sweden on Thursday to discuss the role of Washington in the military alliance, as well as dwindling ammunition stocks, the Baltics are coming to grips with repeated drone incursions threatening chaos in capitals – and Europe's eastern flank.
The Duffer Brothers ‘The Boroughs’ Is a Captivating Sci-Fi Horror For the Ages: TV Review
Older folks are revered for their wisdom as they’re simultaneously pushed toward the edges of society. It is a conundrum most people don’t begin to consider until they near their own twilight years. In Netflix’s sci-fi horror dramedy, “The Boroughs,” creators Jeffrey Addiss and
The Boroughs review: Netflix's Stranger Things follow-up recaptures the magic of season 1
Serving as executive producers for The Boroughs, The Duffer Brothers prove that there is such a thing as catching lightning in a bottle twice.
Key to peace in Eurasia: The Turkic World
During his state visit to Kazakhstan, President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (pictured) shared his views. In 1991, Türkiye became the first country to recognise Kazakhstan on the very day it declared its independence. Since then, our relations, drawing
Japan PM Takaichi gifts President Lee a pair of glasses after South Korea visit
Mr Lee Jae Myung gifted Ms Sanae Takaichi a set of nine traditional masks.
Nvidia beats expectations again as AI boom drives revenue surge, but shares slip
The world's most valuable company beat forecasts as revenues jumped 85%. Yet rising competition and efforts to diversify beyond big tech left investors cautious, sending shares lower in late trading.
Thailand defends visa-free rollback as fears over impact on tourism grow
The government says the move will not hurt tourism, with India and China measures under review.
How Trump and Putin’s back-to-back visits put Beijing at the centre of great-power diplomacy
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s back-to-back Beijing visits gave Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping a rare optics win, projecting China as a power both Washington and Moscow have reasons to engage, even as analysts say the stakes differed sharply.
Seth Meyers Describes ‘The Late Show’ Ending as a ‘Very Sad Week for Television in America’
“I’m also very optimistic that Stephen’s next chapter is going to be exciting for him and for the rest of us," the Late Night host said