Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina announces shock resignation
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has announced on Thursday she will resign, triggering the collapse of the country's governing coalition ahead of key October parliamentary elections.
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Russia says it's establishing 'full partnership' with Afghan Taliban
MOSCOW, May 14 - Russia is establishing a \"full-fledged partnership\" with Afghanistan's ruling Taliban and is encouraging other countries in the region to expand cooperation with Kabul, a senior Russian security official was quoted on Thursday as saying.
House Democrats prep for years of redistricting hardball after court losses
High-minded appeals to good government are out. Ruthless partisan tactics are in.
Watch: Silicon Valley in Beijing—should Europe be worried?
Donald Trump has landed in Beijing for a summit that feels less like diplomacy and more like a Silicon Valley board meeting. And he hasn’t just brought officials; he has arrived with an "AI Cabinet" to navigate a high-stakes tech cold war.
Marco Rubio says Cuba's leaders must go as US offers country €85 million in aid
Cuba lost the source for around half its fuel needs when US forces snatched Venezuela’s president in a stunning January raid, with his successor complying with US pressure not to aid the island.
China renews import permits for US beef plants as Xi, Trump meet
The permits were renewed on May 14 and are usually valid for five years.
‘Conclave’ Producer Michael Jackman Joins ‘Mansour’ as France TV Distribution Launches ‘Ducks’ at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
France TV Distribution is bringing Romuald Boulanger’s “Mansour” back to Cannes with added production weight, as “Conclave” producer Michael Jackman boards the biopic of Iranian-born tennis player and showman Mansour Bahrami. The package has also been reinforced by casting
American doctor who helped patients on hantavirus-hit cruise ship cleared to leave isolation
American doctor Stephen Kornfeld, who helped care for sick passengers during the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak, was the only American sent to Nebraska’s high-security biocontainment unit after an inconclusive test result.
China urges caution over British Steel nationalisation plan
Britain took operational control of British Steel from its Chinese owner, Jingye, in April 2025.
‘The problem is not the antibiotics’: Animal welfare groups react angrily to Brazilian meat ban
Inhumane farming is a bigger problem than antibiotics, experts say, after Brazil meat ban.
It will be hard to survive if the EU does not speak with one voice, MEP tells Euronews
The EU must realise that "it's difficult to survive" if it does not speak with one voice, Michael Bloss, a Greens MEP, tells Euronews. He made the comments off the back of US President Donald Trump visiting China to speak with President Xi Jinping about a raft of issues that
Zelenskyy's former chief of staff in custody amid major corruption investigation
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains silent on the case and the allegations against Andriy Yermak, who used to be the president's most trusted ally and Ukraine’s "number two."
Biopic on Armless Cricketer Amir Hussain Lone Unveiled at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
A feature film on the life of Amir Hussain Lone, the armless cricketer who captains the Jammu and Kashmir para cricket team, was unveiled on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival. The film will be directed by Nishil Sheth, an Indian writer-director whose debut feature
The Tarot Card Deck Created by Salvador Dalí
The Tarot has long been a tool of charlatans. But it has also long been embraced by brilliant, unconventional thinkers, many of whom themselves have a touch of the charlatan about them (and who would just as likely admit it with a smile). William Butler Yeats was a fan, as is
Africa: Africa CEO Forum - What People Say, Expect
[New Times] The Africa CEO Forum has opened in Kigali, bringing together thousands of delegates from across the continent and beyond.
Iran’s cyberwar reaches the families of American troops
The reported Handala leak should not be dismissed as another routine cyber incident. It is a sign that hostile actors now see personal information as a weapon of intimidation. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Iran-linked Handala Hack Team claimed it published the names
Europe’s New War on Corruption: Can AI Succeed Where Politicians Failed?
Europe may have lost the global artificial intelligence race to Silicon Valley and China, but across the continent a quieter revolution is underway — one that could fundamentally reshape the fight against corruption. From Rome to Kyiv, Brussels to Tirana, governments and
Scientists discover hidden math secret inside Chinese money plant leaves
Scientists have uncovered a hidden mathematical secret inside the leaves of the Chinese money plant: a naturally occurring geometric pattern known as a Voronoi diagram, something typically associated with city planning, computer science, and network design. By mapping tiny
Philippine Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment
MANILA, May 14 - The Philippine Senate will convene as an impeachment court on May 18 ahead of the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, its president said on Thursday, with tensions flaring as the country's most powerful political clans face off.
Africa: All You Need to Know About the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026
[Cosafa] Africa's next generation of football stars will once again step into the spotlight when the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 kicks off on 13 May and runs until 02 June 2026.
Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi diplomacy
Huaiyang food, known for its mild and subtle flavours, is likely to feature at the banquet.
TreviPay research reveals growing pressure on B2B payments amid global trade uncertainty
New research from global B2B payments and invoicing network TreviPay has highlighted significant changes taking place across the international payments landscape, with businesses increasingly turning to AI-driven solutions and invoice-based payment systems to improve efficiency
One in four 2026 World Cup games could face dangerous heat across North America: researchers
One in four 2026 World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions as climate change has increased the risk of extreme heat in North America since the US hosted the 1994 tournament, researchers warned Thursday.
The young skipper from Culatra defending his island’s fishing identity
Fishing is woven into the identity of the small island of Culatra, but with fewer young fishers entering the profession, it is in danger of being lost. Coming from a long line of fishers, Hugo Padinha was determined not to let that happen. By investing in his own fishing boat
Scientists discover the strange way CO2 cools part of Earth’s atmosphere
Scientists have finally cracked the mystery behind one of climate change’s strangest fingerprints: while Earth’s surface heats up, the upper atmosphere is rapidly cooling. Researchers at Columbia University discovered that carbon dioxide acts very differently high above the
Singapore, Sanctions and the Vanishing Trail of Alex Cano
How a Russia-linked businessman accused of facilitating sanctioned networks appeared to evade scrutiny — and why the case exposes critical gaps in Western sanctions enforcement What initially appeared to be a breakthrough in the disruption of Russian-linked transnational
These are the best cities for culture in Europe for 2026, according to Time Out
London nabbed the top spot thanks to a slate of new openings including V&A East Storehouse.
Rescuers search rubble of Kyiv flats after massive Russian strikes kill two
Children are among the injured after Russia launched drones and missiles across Ukraine, officials say.
Pomp and pageantry: Key moments from day one of Trump's visit to China
China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.
'Barbaric' LGBTQI+ conversion therapy akin to 'torture', EU commissioner tells Euronews
The bloc must combat 'barbaric' and 'shameful' conversion therapies hurting Europe's LGBTQI+ communities, European Commissioner for Equality Hadja Lahbib said in exclusive comments to Euronews.
‘We’re the two superpowers’ – so, where is Europe?
As US President Donald Trump continues a closely-watched visit to Beijing to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping about trade and security, Europe is anxiously wondering how it will fit into what comes out.
Drug counsellor who supplied fatal ketamine to Matthew Perry sentenced to two years in prison
The counsellor admitted he connected the actor to a dealer prosecutors dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” later cooperating with investigators after being tracked down months after Perry’s death.
Ukraine: Russian drone and missile barrage slams Kyiv, killing at least one
Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was struck by a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack early on Thursday, leaving at least one person dead and 31 injured, according to local officials.
With Netflix’s ‘Nemesis’, ‘Power’ Creator Courtney A. Kemp Delivers Tantalizing Television: TV Review
In Netflix’s latest crime series “Nemesis,” “Power” Universe creator Courtney A. Kemp and co-creator Tani Morale explore the different prisms of morality through the eyes of two vastly different men, trying to carve out a legacy for themselves. One man works within a system
UN members prepare for pivotal vote on landmark ICJ climate justice ruling
If resolution is passed governments will have legal responsibility to cut greenhouse gas emissions The UN’s willingness to tackle the climate crisis in a fair and legal way will be tested next week during a critical vote of the UN general assembly in New York. Every member
‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff ‘Dutton Ranch’ Cuts and Pastes the Taylor Sheridan Tentpole Into Texas: TV Review
The first contemporary “Yellowstone” spinoff, “Marshals,” kept the Montana setting but switched genres from big-budget soap opera to humble broadcast procedural. The second, “Dutton Ranch,” maintains the tone of the original while transplanting the action to Texas — not
Sweden sees changes to integration policy and research on migrant youth
Nordic Migrant Expert Forum developed recommendations for improving migrant integration The Nordic Migrant Expert Forum, established by the Nordic Council of Ministers and comprising 16 experts on integration born outside the Nordic region, developed recommendations for
‘Matilda the Musical’ Star Alisha Weir to Lead Coming-of-Age Comedy Feature ‘Underdogs’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“Matilda the Musical” star Alisha Weir is set to lead upcoming coming of age feature “Underdogs,” the debut film from writer and director Fabia Martin (“The Rev”). The adventure comedy follows two teenage girls, Nel and Zadie, as they run away from foster care only to find
Globo Filmes Unveils Glauber Rocha Bio, Advances on Oscar-Nominated Fernanda Torres’ Next (EXCLUSIVE)
Globo Filmes, one of Brazil’s biggest film production forces, is set to back “Spring of the Dragon,” a fiction feature bio focusing on arguably the greatest of the country’s film directors, Novo Cinema icon Glauber Rocha. The news comes as Globo Filmes and production house
China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US
BEIJING, May 14 - China's President Xi Jinping hailed on Thursday a \"new positioning\" of ties with the United States that envisages cooperation with measured competition, following his summit with President Donald Trump.
Watch: Key moments from Trump’s first day in Beijing
China welcomed US President Donald Trump to Beijing on Thursday for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the two powers sought to stabilise relations strained by trade disputes, tensions over Taiwan and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Africa: FIFA World Cup - U.S. Drops Bond Requirement for Ticket Holders
[DW] Fans from five African World Cup qualifying nations with valid tickets are exempt from paying a hefty bond. But fans from several other countries still face major hurdles to seeing their teams play in the United States.
Jet fuel crisis: How to travel to Spain without taking a plane as flight prices soar
Tension in the Strait of Hormuz is making jet fuel more expensive and has put air travel in a bind. Now a new debate has arisen: how you can travel to Spain without a plane. We analyse and note all the options available.
India says safe, unimpeded maritime flows vital for global economic well-being
NEW DELHI, May 14 (Reuters) - Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Thursday that "safe, unimpeded maritime flows" through international waters, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, are vital for global economic well-being. "We must also address the
India says emerging nations eye BRICS grouping for stability
NEW DELHI, May 14 (Reuters) - Peace underpins global order and recent conflicts highlight the need for dialogue, India’s Foreign Minister SubrahmanyamJaishankar said on Thursday as the BRICS group began a two-day meeting overshadowed by tension between members Iran and the
Chinese public greets Trump in Beijing with AI memes, confidence
Mr Trump’s visit to Beijing has been the top trending topic on the microblogging site Weibo in recent days.
Late warnings and a minister’s fall: Latvia’s air-defence failures revealed
Latvia found itself at the centre of a national security storm last week. A series of drones crossed into its airspace, sparking not only a fire on the ground but also a political crisis that toppled the defence minister and exposed deep vulnerabilities in the Baltic state’s