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Donald Trump does not feel optimistic for Jimmy Lai after speaking with Xi Jinping
The Guardian - 16 May 2026 03:28
Family and supporters had hoped the US president could help free the 78-year-old British citizen during summit talks in BeijingDonald Trump raised the case of jailed Hong Kong democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai in talks with...
King 'shocked and saddened' after soldier dies falling from horse at Royal Windsor Show
Sky News - 16 May 2026 12:56
The King has told of his "shock and sadness" after a soldier died following a fall from a horse at the Royal Windsor Show.
Trump Turns Taiwan Arms Sales Into Bargaining Chip With China
The New York Times - 16 May 2026 07:21
The president said a potential arms deal for Taiwan was a very good negotiating chip in talks with Beijing. His words raise questions about the steadfastness of U.S. support.
Did Trump Almost Gag on His Champagne? DJT Sets Aside His Personal Alcohol Abstinence Rule to Toast Xi Jinping
IBTimes - 16 May 2026 05:44
During a state banquet in Beijing, President Trump made a rare gesture by toasting Chinese President Xi Jinping, despite his personal abstinence from alcohol, to foster US-China relations.
Its Been a Wild Week in British Politics. What Happens Next?
The New York Times - 16 May 2026 04:01
Nobody has yet challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership, but his leading rival, Andy Burnham, finally has a route to Downing Street.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy vows retribution over deadly Russian bombardments
The Guardian - 16 May 2026 03:16
President says three days of strikes will not go unpunished and points to Ukrainian attack on Russian oil refinery. What we know on day 1,543Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised retribution against Russia on Friday after laying ...
5 Photos of Muriel Oddenino: The 31-Year-Old Biologist, Expert Diver Who Died in the Tragic Maldives Scuba Diving Accident
IBTimes - 16 May 2026 22:34
Five Italian divers, including marine biologist Muriel Oddenino, died in a tragic Maldives cave diving accident, sparking a multinational search and recovery effort amid challenging conditions.
Trump's Patriot Phone Has Three Different Stripe Counts Across Its Own Marketing Materials - None of Them Correct
IBTimes - 16 May 2026 13:54
Trump Mobile's T1 phone, marketed on patriotic themes, faces scrutiny for inconsistent flag stripe counts across its promotional materials, highlighting broader marketing inaccuracies.
Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
BBC - 16 May 2026 13:24
Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.
Arrest of Iraqi terror suspect with alleged links to Irans Quds Force is astonishing but not surprising
The Guardian - 16 May 2026 12:18
It has long been suspected the Revolutionary Guards - specifically its Quds Force - was responsible for recent terror attacks in London, Canada and across EuropeThe arrest by US authorities of an alleged Iraqi commander ...
One thing Guardian staff have done to defend press freedom and one thing you can do
The Guardian - 16 May 2026 12:00
What does defending press freedom mean in practice? We asked people across the Guardian to tell us something they have done to protect it this past year. The range of responses will likely surprise youSupport independent...
Pomp, pageantry but precious little to show for Trumps Beijing excursion
The Guardian - 16 May 2026 11:57
No swift end to the Iran war, uncertainty over Taiwan and only vague outlines of commercial deals but the US president did get to bask in the company of Xi JinpingIt was historic, to be sure, but not as anyone had predic...
What A.I. Kant Do
The New York Times - 16 May 2026 11:00
Could we English majors have a future after all?
5 viral cartoons about the hantavirus outbreak
The Week - 16 May 2026 06:00
Artists take on rat summits, viral moments, and more
Police: Teen allegedly shot girlfriends mother in the head on Mothers Day
Boston - 16 May 2026 01:18
Boston police say the shooting stemmed from an argument involving suspect Tyler Broomes and his girlfriends family. The post Police: Teen allegedly shot girlfriends mother in the head on Mothers Day appeared first on Bos...
The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August
BBC - 16 May 2026 23:29
The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a group holiday goes wrong.
Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to
BBC - 16 May 2026 23:27
The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.
Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?
BBC - 16 May 2026 23:26
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?
China Indicates Tariffs Were Discussed at Trump Summit
The New York Times - 16 May 2026 23:25
Chinas Ministry of Commerce said Saturday that the countries had struck a preliminary agreement to reduce some tariffs, seemingly contradicting statements by President Trump
Smalley leads as McIlroy, Rahm, Rose and Rai impress on US PGA 'moving day'
BBC - 16 May 2026 23:25
Thirty players are within five shots of surprise leader Alex Smalley as Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm make big moves in the third round of the US PGA Championship.
The Papers: 'Labour rivals want to rejoin EU' and 'survival of the fittest'
BBC - 16 May 2026 23:20
Brexit looms as a key issue as Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham lay out their visions for the future of the Labour Party.
Bulgaria wins 70th Eurovision contest with Dara and Bangaranga
The Guardian - 16 May 2026 23:20
The UK finished last as the contest, held in Vienna, saw five countries boycott it over the participation of IsraelBulgaria has won the 2026 Eurovision song contest after singer Dara swept to victory with the song Bangar...