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Mr Putin is a regular visitor to China and has met Mr Xi dozens of times.
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Commission provides EU countries with practical examples to address energy crisis
The Commission is continuing to support EU countries in addressing the impact of the energy crisis resulting from the conflict in the Middle East. Today, it has published a catalogue of national practices that can help EU countries reduce gas and oil consumption, cut costs, and
Watch Stephen Colbert Celebrate the Worst of ‘The Late Show’
Michael Keaton and Paul Schaffer were on hand to help the late-night host reminisce about the unaired bits from the show
Three people killed as two teenagers open fire at a mosque in San Diego
Police say the two suspects had exhibited behaviour indicating a “generalised hate rhetoric” towards Muslims. The attack is one of the most major to target the Californian city’s large Muslim community.
Europe Today: Energy shock and Russian oil sanctions dominate crunch G7 finance talks
G7 finance ministers are gathering in Paris for a second day of crunch talks on rising energy prices, sanctions, and how to contain the economic impact of disruptions in Hormuz. All this as Italian PM Giorgia Meloni urges the EU to treat the energy crisis with the same urgency
Thailand steps up mpox surveillance after two new cases
Since the beginning of 2026, six cases have been reported in Thailand, with no deaths.
The charity shop which boosted takings by moving outdoors
The shop can now make £2,000 in one day after moving to trade outdoors just one day a week.
Indonesia signed letter but made no commitment to US on airspace access, defence minister says
JAKARTA, May 19 - Indonesia's defence minister said on Tuesday that he had signed a letter of intent last month with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on granting U.S. military aircraft access to Indonesian airspace, but said no commitment was made.
Indonesia signed letter but made no commitment to US on airspace access, Defence Minister says
The issue of overflight access created controversy in Indonesia in April.
‘Devastating’: Orca whales rescued from performing in France destined for Spanish zoo
Wildlife charity Born Free say that at Loro Parque the captive orcas “would likely continue to be exploited for public entertainment and potentially for breeding”.
EAfA Community of Regions and Cities’ High-Level event in Rome
The Metropolitan City of Rome, together with its partners and in cooperation with EAfA, will host the EAfA Community of Regions and Cities’ High-Level event on apprenticeships and entrepreneurial learning for Europe’s Union of Skills. Set to take place on 4-5 June, the event
Sit down, tune in, drop out: How 'cozy' video games have become the new anti-depressants
Watering virtual crops at 11pm, decorating a pixel house or chatting with an animated raccoon after an exhausting working day. What seems like a childish pastime has become the disconnection ritual for millions of adults.
Four teenagers attack e-hailing driver in Malaysia’s Melaka state over fare
The suspects were two boys aged 15 and 17, and two girls aged 14. They have been arrested.
‘Masters of the Universe’: First Reactions From the Premiere
Travis Knight's live-action 'He-Man' film hits theaters on June 5.
East Africa: Ethiopia Pushes Economic Integration As Pathway to Lasting Peace in the Horn of Africa
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has renewed its call for deeper regional economic integration as a cornerstone for achieving lasting peace in the Horn of Africa, with Trade and Regional Integration Minister Kassahun Gofe stressing that durable stability can only be achieved
Two-Time Oscar Nominee Andrey Zvyagintsev on Cannes Contender ‘Minotaur’ and Life After (Near) Death: ‘The Light Can Go Out at Any Second’
Nearly a decade after his last film, “Loveless,” won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, two-time Academy Award nominee Andrey Zvyagintsev (“Leviathan”) returns to the Croisette with “Minotaur,” a modern-day parable about the emotional and moral collapse of a Russian
Africa: WHO Assembly Opens Under Shadow of Ebola, Hantavirus and Funding Cuts
[UN News] From Ebola outbreaks in Central Africa to the complex evacuation of passengers aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) opened its annual assembly on Monday as countries grapple with disease outbreaks, deep funding cuts and
Africa: Housing Crisis Takes Centre Stage At World Urban Forum in Baku
[UN News] Now is the time to place housing at the heart of sustainable development. That was the message delivered on Monday by UN Secretary General António Guterres to participants at a global forum on urban sustainability under way this week in Baku.
Worst-case global warming projection cut by 1°C as cheap solar and wind slash emissions
Cheap renewables are lowering predicted 2100 temperatures – but warming could still be catastrophic.
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NATO military chiefs meet as Iran war depletes alliance's arsenal
NATO allies are increasingly concerned that the US's massive campaign in Iran is starting to constrain their supplies of top-grade weapons, including interceptors. A meeting of the alliance's military chiefs Tuesday will discuss the urgent need to ramp up weapons production at
Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana will no longer promote fur at Milan Fashion
Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI), the exclusive owner of the “Milano Fashion Week®” trademark, announced today that it will no longer promote fur at any official Milan Fashion Week event, including on social media. The announcement comes after engagement with LAV
Africa: Hantavirus in Africa - Why Climate Change, Rats and Weak Surveillance Are Worrying Scientists
[The Conversation Africa] Hantaviruses are not new. They have circulated for decades in rodent populations, particularly in rats and mice. Humans can become infected if they are bitten or scratched by a rodent or by inhaling aerosolised particles. These are tiny bits of rodent
Africa: Ebola Outbreak Declared a Global Health Emergency - What You Need to Know
[The Conversation Africa] The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a "public health emergency of international concern", with cases now confirmed in neighbouring Uganda. Here is what you need to know.
Taiwan opposition vote to impeach president fails
The number of votes in favour was below the minimum two-thirds needed.
KL High Court finds blogger liable for defaming former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng, son
The blogger was ordered to pay RM200,000 (S$64,359) in damages to Mr Lim and RM80,000 to Mr Clint Lim.
‘South Park’ Creators Show Jimmy Kimmel How They Made Trump’s Tiny Penis
“Why aren’t you guys in a gulag somewhere, shackled down in a basement?” That’s the question Jimmy Kimmel posed to the co-creators of “South Park,” Trey Parker and Matt Stone, on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Tuesday evening. The late-night host was, of course, alluding to the animated
Greek stocks vs. Nasdaq 100: Which market won in the last 5 years?
The Athens market has returned 146% in five years, beating the Nasdaq 100. A long read on how a 92% crash became one of finance's best turnarounds.
Stephen Colbert Reveals NSFW Graphics and Cut Sketches in ‘Worst of the Late Show’ Episode
With only a few episodes left behind the desk of “The Late Show,” Stephen Colbert dedicated Monday’s show to the segments, sketches and graphics that never made it to air. “We definitely have enough material for a ‘Best of’ clip show, but y’all got YouTube — you do it,” Colbert
Standard Chartered to cut over 15% of corporate functions roles as it targets higher returns
Standard Chartered will trim corporate functions roles and target a more than 20% increase in income per employee by 2028 as it seeks stronger returns.
Tiffany Haddish Gets Dramatic in Two Thrillers at the Cannes Market: ‘Audiences Are Desiring Real Storytelling’
Tiffany Haddish has no interest in imposter syndrome. She speaks with the certainty of someone who has already envisioned and earned every room she walks into. At this year’s Cannes Film Festival, those rooms will be scattered across the Croisette, where she arrives with two
Russia maintains heightened intensity as it unleashes another major nighttime barrage at Ukraine
Kyiv says Russia has launched one of its largest barrages at Ukraine in recent days, with the country’s aerial defences reporting more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles fired into Ukraine, targeting various cities.
‘Words of Love’ Review: French Filmmaker Rudi Rosenberg Sensitively Captures the Chaos and Compassion of Family
For his sophomore feature “Words of Love,” director Rudi Rosenberg makes a sensitive family drama about the fraught relationship between a mother and a daughter. Abigaëlle has never met her father and trying to make that connection becomes an obsession of hers — and while her
Hanoi hits the brakes on petrol bike ban
Motorbikes are ubiquitous in Hanoi and they outnumber cars roughly seven to one.
Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.
Tasmanian government apologises over stolen body parts scandal
An investigation found that 177 human specimens from dozens of bodies were secretly kept by a museum.
Bali increases surveillance for hantavirus
All entry gates into Bali, including seaports and airports, are tightly monitored
Jon Stewart Slams Donald Trump for Gaining ‘Nothing’ From Meeting With Xi Jinping: ‘All You Came Back With Was His Instagram?’
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart went after President Donald Trump for getting “nothing” out of his recent meeting with Xi Jinping, the president of the People’s Republic of China. “But first, is everybody feeling good? Feeling safe? I know why. I know
Ebola virus: Thailand tracks travellers from high-risk areas, puts hospitals on alert
Thailand has not detected any Ebola cases, but surveillance has been stepped up as a precaution.
Gordo Says He Had No Idea Drake Was Dropping Three Albums
The producer also didn't know how "Hoe Phase" would sound before Drake spliced it together himself
How to unlock the Goliath race in Forza Horizon 6
The Goliath race is the ultimate challenge in Forza Horizon 6. Here's everything you need to do to unlock it.
Urban life makes animals bolder, more aggressive across 133 species, analysis finds
A global analysis has found that urban animals are bolder and more aggressive, exploratory and active than their rural counterparts. The findings are published in the Journal of Animal Ecology.
DNA floating in seawater is now enough to let scientists monitor the health of America's dolphin populations
DNA is everywhere in the world's oceans—not only packaged inside cells from skin, scales, mucus, feces, and blood, but also floating freely. Sequencing such "environmental DNA" (eDNA) from open water has long been used as a cost-effective way of gauging the number and identity
Economic impact report examines the value of open biodata infrastructure
Public infrastructures like roads and electricity are so essential to society that people almost take their value for granted. A new report by Frontier Economics, commissioned by EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), shows that open data resources have become a
Taiwan says China's military actions are greatest source of regional instability
TAIPEI/BEIJING, May 19 - China is the greatest source of regional unease and instability due to its ongoing military activities, Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Tuesday, as the Chinese navy announced it had sent a carrier task force into the Western Pacific for training.
Obsidian and the Birds: An Odyssey of Wonder from the Aztecs to the Quantum World
A recent visit to Teotihuacán — the ancient Mesoamerican city in present-day Mexico, built by earlier cultures around 600 BCE and later rediscovered by the Aztecs — left me wonder-smitten by the see-saw of our search for truth and our search for meaning, by a peculiar