Israel says it will sue New York Times over article on sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners
Media law experts cast doubt on viability of a defamation lawsuit promised by Netanyahu over Nicholas Kristof essayIsraelâs prime minister, Benjamin Nethanyahu, and foreign minister, Gideon Saâar, have threatened to sue the New York Times for defamation over the publication of an essay by Nicholas Kristof detailing allegations that Palestinian women, men and children have been raped and sexually abused in Israeli military detention.âFollowing the publication by Nicholas Kristof in The New York Times of one of the most hideous and distorted lies ever published against the State of Israel in the modern press, which also received the backing of the newspaper, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saâar have instructed the initiation of a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times,â Israelâs ministry of foreign affairs wrote in a social media post on Thursday. Continue reading...
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Trump meets Xi in Beijing amid tensions over Taiwan, Iran conflict, and trade
⢠President Trump arrived in Beijing for a two-day summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026, amid geopolitical tensions including the ongoing Iran war that began in February and disputes over Taiwan's status. ⢠Xi warned Trump that mishandling Taiwan could lead to "an extremely dangerous situation," while Trump stated that Xi ruled out providing military equipment to Iran during their talks, calling it "a big statement."
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The Wire ChinaUS-Iran Ceasefire Negotiations Show Progress Amid Regional Tensions
⢠Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran have advanced ceasefire talks, with both nations signaling willingness to negotiate a formal agreement to end months of escalating regional conflict. ⢠Officials from both countries met in a neutral location this week to discuss terms, including sanctions relief, prisoner exchanges, and military de-escalation measures along disputed maritime boundaries.
Read original ¡ watchingamerica.comTrump-Xi Beijing Summit Addresses Trade War, Technology, and Iran Strategy
⢠President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held high-stakes talks in Beijing focusing on resolving escalating trade tensions, technology competition, and coordinating responses to Middle Eastern developments. ⢠The two leaders discussed tariff rollbacks, semiconductor supply chain restrictions, and potential joint initiatives on artificial intelligence regulation, with both nations seeking to avoid further economic deterioration.
Read original ¡ watchingamerica.comIs Andy Burnham about to return to Westminster? - podcast
Andy Burnham has announced he will attempt to return to Westminster after the Labour MP Josh Simons said he will vacate his Makerfield seat in order for Burnham to run in a byelection. It follows a day of breaking news in which the health secretary, Wes Streeting, resigned, saying he has lost confidence in the prime minister, and Angela Rayner announced she had been cleared by the HMRC. Where does this leave Keir Starmer, the leadership of the Labour party, and the country? Continue reading...
Read original ¡ theguardian.comAustralia news live: Delta Goodrem hits the stage in Eurovision semi; Angus Taylor accused of âdog whistleâ budget reply
Australian pop star performs song Eclipse in second semi-final before Sundayâs final. Follow todayâs news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere was a harp. There was a sparkly dress. A lot of smoke. A crescent moon.Yes, there was a mid-song key change, in the best traditions of Eurovision cheese. Continue reading...
Read original ¡ theguardian.comTop California Democratic strategist pleads guilty to $225,000 fraud charges
Dana Williamson, who has ties to Gavin Newsom, conspired to steal gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerraâs campaign fundsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Dana Williamson, a top California political strategist with ties to the stateâs governor, Gavin Newsom, and gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra, pleaded guilty on Thursday to fraud charges, an admission that is poised to fuel other candidatesâ attacks in the race.Federal authorities say Williamson conspired to steal $225,000 from a dormant campaign account belonging to Becerra, who was not named in the plea deal, and divert the money to his chief of staff, Sean McCluskie. Continue reading...
Read original ¡ theguardian.comThree more people sick in California amid âunprecedented outbreakâ due to toxic mushrooms
Since November, state has seen 47 cases of people accidentally ingesting poisonous wild mushroomsHealth authorities in Californiaâs Napa county reported that three people had been hospitalized after consuming poisonous wild mushrooms as the state continues to grapple with an âââunprecedented outbreakâ of toxic mushroom illnesses.Since November 2025, California has seen 47 cases of people accidentally foraging and eating poisonous wild mushrooms, including death caps, which can resemble edible species, and western destroying angel musââhrooms. Four people have died and several have required liver transplants. Continue reading...
Read original ¡ theguardian.comJudge orders Trump administration to return Colombian woman deported to DRC back to the US
Judge called Adriana Maria Quiroz Zapataâs deportation to the Democratic Republic of Congo âlikely illegalâA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to bring a Colombian woman back to the US from the Democratic Republic of Congo, after she was deported to the African country that had refused to accept her.The deportation of Adriana MarĂa Quiroz Zapata âwas likely illegalâ, the US district judge Richard Leon ruled on Wednesday. Continue reading...
Read original ¡ theguardian.comâGod gave us this cityâ: Israeli nationalists join Jerusalem Day protest to mark cityâs capture
State-sponsored march through Muslim quarter of Old City saw protesters waving flags and chanting âDeath to Arabsâ on anniversary of cityâs annexationIsraeli nationalist demonstrators chanted âDeath to the Arabsâ, âMay your villages burnâ and âGaza is a graveyardâ in a state-sponsored march through Jerusalem to mark the anniversary of the cityâs capture and annexation.The annual assertion of Jewish control over Palestinian east Jerusalem has grown more extreme in recent years, and Thursdayâs event culminated with the national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, unfurling an Israeli flag in front of the al-Aqsa mosque, the holiest Islamic site in the city. Continue reading...
Read original ¡ theguardian.comUS reportedly dropped fraud charges against Indian billionaire after he hired Trumpâs lawyer
Gautam Adani, richest man in Asia, was accused of conspiring to pay $250m in bribes to Indian government officialsThe US Department of Justice is dropping its fraud charges against the Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, the richest man in Asia, after he hired a new legal team led by Donald Trumpâs personal lawyer, according to new reports.In an undisclosed April meeting at the justice department, Trumpâs personal lawyer, Robert J Giuffra Jr, said that Adani would invest $10bn in the US economy and create 15,000 jobs if prosecutors dropped the charges against him, according to the New York Times and Bloomberg. Continue reading...
Read original ¡ theguardian.comAmerican poet Sasha Debevec-McKenney wins Dylan Thomas prize for âblisteringâ debut poetry collection
The ÂŁ20,000 award for writers aged 39 or under goes to Joy Is My Middle Name, a collection about navigating race, addiction and womanhoodA debut poetry collection with themes including race, addiction and womanhood has won this yearâs Swansea University Dylan Thomas prize.American poet Sasha Debevec-McKenney took home the ÂŁ20,000 prize â awarded to writers aged 39 or under in honour of the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, who died at that age â for her debut collection Joy Is My Middle Name. She was announced as the winner at a ceremony in Swansea, Thomasâs birthplace. Continue reading...
Read original ¡ theguardian.comUS House leaders announce bipartisan effort to combat sexual misconduct in Congress
Announcement of taskforce comes after resignations of two congressmen amid sexual misconduct allegationsUS politics live â latest updatesHouse speaker Mike Johnson and the minority leader Hakeem Jeffries on Wednesday announced a bipartisan effort to combat sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill.The âpartnershipâ led by the chairs of the Republican and Democratic womenâs caucuses â congresswomen Kat Cammack of Florida and Teresa Leger FernĂĄndez of New Mexico â aims to âidentify reforms and solutions to make Congress a safer work environment for women and all survivorsâ, the leaders said in a joint statement. Continue reading...
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