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Aging Palestinian Leader Boosting His Sons Political Rise, Officials Say
The New York Times - 15 May 2026 04:01
Mahmoud Abbass years in power have been dogged by accusations of corruption. Many Palestinians yearn for fresh leadership.
Enter the Killer Robots: The Ukrainian Forging the Future of Warfare
The New York Times - 15 May 2026 04:01
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraines 35-year-old defense minister, sees futuristic military technology as crucial to his countrys survival.
Former Oklahoma Death Row Prisoner Freed Before Retrial in a 1997 Killing
The New York Times - 15 May 2026 01:50
A lawyer for Richard Glossip said the ruling provided a step forward in his clients efforts to escape a decades-long nightmare in a case that has faced substantial criticism.
Ukraine war briefing: Putin escalating war, not seeking an end - Merz
The Guardian - 15 May 2026 01:02
Condemnation after Kyiv bears brunt of massive Russian attack wave; warning over military drones too close to Ukrainian nuclear plants. What we know on day 1,542
For Example, Putin: How Xi Used a Private Garden Walk to Charm Trump
The New York Times - 15 May 2026 13:15
Watch an exchange between the two men in which the Chinese leader sought to signal exclusivity and name-dropped Russias president.
Prisoner swap goes ahead as Kyiv mourns 24 killed in Russian strike on flats
BBC - 15 May 2026 12:53
Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war.
Former China critic Matthew Wale elected Solomon Islands prime minister
The Guardian - 15 May 2026 02:43
Wale won a parliamentary ballot 26 votes to 22 after incumbent Jeremiah Manele was ousted from power last week in a no-confidence voteSolomon Islands parliament on Friday elected opposition leader Matthew Wale as prime m...
I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned
BBC - 15 May 2026 23:56
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.
US and Nigerian forces kill top ISIS leader hiding out in Africa in very complex mission, Trump says
New York Post - 15 May 2026 23:55
President Trump announced Friday night that US and Nigerian forces killed ISIS second in command in a very complex mission.
The Papers: 'Burnham will push to be next PM' and 'Dosh and Becks'
BBC - 15 May 2026 23:28
Andy Burnham entering the race to become the next prime minister is the focus of today's papers.
Secret Squatter Was Hiding In Nancy Guthrie's Guest House During Shock Disappearance, Detective Claims
IBTimes - 15 May 2026 23:24
A self-styled investigator has claimed someone was secretly staying in the guest house at missing Arizona grandmother Nancy Guthrie's home, stirring new speculation around the high-profile case.
In better form than Kane - why Watkins is no longer being 'written off'
BBC - 15 May 2026 23:17
Two months on from being out of form and not selected for England's March international friendlies, Ollie Watkins has bounced back in style.
Eric Trump accuses Jen Psaki, MS NOW of airing blatant lies about China trip - says hes suing both
New York Post - 15 May 2026 23:07
Eric Trump announced plans to sue MS Now and host Jen Psaki Friday for accusing him of being a board member of a company purportedly seeking to do business in China. The former White House press secretary and host of The...
Eurovision final: Sex, violins and seven other things to look out for
BBC - 15 May 2026 23:04
A guide to the stand-out moments of Eurovision 2026, ahead of Saturday night's final in Vienna.
What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada
BBC - 15 May 2026 23:04
Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness. Claire Brosseau says she cannot wait any longer and wants the courts to decide.
Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele
BBC - 15 May 2026 23:04
Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.
Where is Dela Rosa? Philippine senator outmanoeuvres president in evading arrest
The Guardian - 15 May 2026 23:01
Chaotic week in which enforcer of war on drugs flees senate building leaves government looking incompetentThe wanted man outran security agents, rallied protesters and even serenaded the media with a military hymn. Then,...
Harvey Weinstein Rape Case Ends in Mistrial After Jury Deadlock; What's Next for the Former Film Producer?
IBTimes - 15 May 2026 23:00
Harvey Weinstein's third trial ends in a mistrial as the jury fails to reach a consensus on rape allegations, potentially leading to a fourth retrial. A decision is expected in June.
Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats Effort to Reinstate New Voting Map
The New York Times - 15 May 2026 23:00
State officials had asked the justices to step in to allow the state to use a congressional map in the midterms that was drawn by Democrats and recently approved by voters.
Viral Post Claims Donald Trump Caught On Camera Secretly Snooping Through Xi Jinping's Private Notebook In Beijing
IBTimes - 15 May 2026 22:56
A viral clip purporting to show Donald Trump secretly peeking at Xi Jinping's private notebook in Beijing has ignited a bitter argument on X, though none of the claims about the document can be independently verified...
'We crumbled' - another loss, another unwanted record for leaky Liverpool
BBC - 15 May 2026 22:55
Arne Slot says his Liverpool side "crumbled" during their thumping defeat by Aston Villa, as the pressure on him continues to mount.
Trump Dazed Look During China Visit Stuns Viewers and Revives Trump Health Fears and Health Concerns
IBTimes - 15 May 2026 22:51
Viral footage from Trump's China visit shows him dazed and needing Xi's help on stairs, reviving health fears over swelling, bruising and mobility at 79.