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Geopolitics

South East Water CEO to step down after Kent and Sussex supply outages

The Guardian – World · Europe

David Hinton will remain in post while successor is found, group says, a week after resignation of chair Chris TrainThe chief executive of South East Water has…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong dissident Nathan Law on China spies in UK: ‘We’re not surprised’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Law says conviction of two men for spying raises serious concerns about how they accessed sensitive informationNathan Law, an exiled leader of the Hong Kong st…

Geopolitics

US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages

BBC News – World · Europe

The price of jet fuel most European airlines currently use has jumped by half since the start of the war.

Geopolitics

The French Couple That Tried to Burgle 29 Churches in 3 Months

The New York Times – World · US

A spree of thefts last summer heightened alarm in France over protection of cultural and rural heritage.

Geopolitics

U.A.E. Expels Pakistani Workers, as Pakistan’s Peacemaking Creates a Rift

The New York Times – World · US

As Pakistan mediates between the U.S. and Iran, its ties to the Emirates have deteriorated. Pakistani workers say they are now being sent home en masse.

Geopolitics

Dig at Cong? Akhilesh shares Mamata, Stalin photos with 'not ones who abandon' post

Times of India – World · India

Akhilesh's remark was in the backdrop of the Congress snapping ties with ally DMK in Tamil Nadu and extending support to actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam…

Geopolitics

Kerala CM face: BJP drops leaked Congress list with 'KC' markings

Times of India – World · India

With the LDF's victory in Kerala, the race for Chief Minister heats up. A leaked list, shared by the BJP, suggests K C Venugopal might be favored by a majority…

Geopolitics

'Why in English?' Pakistan's bizarre reaction to Indian presser on Op Sindoor goes viral

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk is a team of dedicated journalists working around the clock. • They deliver cur…

Engineering

Sardinia’s Ancient Reasons for Rejecting a Clean Energy Future

IEEE Spectrum · Global

“Why are you here?” Fabrizio Pilo, an electrical engineer, asks me as we sit in an outdoor café near his home in Cagliari, an ancient city on the island of Sar…

Tech & Startups

11 Best Sunscreens, WIRED Tested and Reviewed

Wired · Global

We put 36 sunscreens to the test during summer hikes, spring ski days, and beachside hangs. Out of all the mineral, chemical, and spray varieties we tried, the…

Tech & Startups

Best Printers for Any Home-Office Need (2026): Brother, HP, and More

Wired · Global

Need to print labels, stickers, stacks of pages, color photos, or even a textured mug? I tested the best home printers, including ink-tank, cartridge, and lase…

Tech & Startups

Elon Musk’s lawsuit is putting OpenAI’s safety record under the microscope

TechCrunch · US

Elon Musk's legal effort to dismantle OpenAI may hinge on how its for-profit subsidiary enhances or detracts from the frontier lab's founding mission of ensuri…

Tech & Startups

OpenAI launches new voice intelligence features in its API

TechCrunch · US

The new features could be handy for customer service systems, but OpenAI says they have applications that work across a variety of other fields, including educ…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong school ordered to submit report after national flag hung upside down

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong education authorities have ordered a primary school to submit a report after a national flag was found hanging upside down on campus. The Education B…

Geopolitics

White House calls actor Mark Hamill ‘sick’ over Trump grave image

South China Morning Post – World · China

The White House called Star Wars ⁠star Mark Hamill “one ⁠sick individual” on Thursday after ⁠an AI-generated image of US President Donald Trump in a shallow gr…

Geopolitics

Russia and Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Moscow war parade

South China Morning Post – World · China

Russia and Ukraine launched major attacks on each other Friday, with a two-day unilateral ceasefire that Moscow had declared around its World War II commemorat…

Geopolitics

Lula won’t sideline China or anyone in rare earths, tells Trump refining stays in Brazil

South China Morning Post – World · China

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told US President Donald Trump on Thursday that his country’s rare earth reserves are open to investment from Chi…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s pinball wizards and claw fans defend arcade thrills as curbs loom

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong homemaker sits alone at a pinball machine at a shopping centre in Sham Shui Po on a weekday morning, engrossed in the game for an hour before picki…

Geopolitics

Japan’s Prince Hisahito steps into spotlight as succession debate heats up

South China Morning Post – World · China

The young man on course to be Japan’s future emperor is attracting the attention of the country’s voracious media, with rumours of girlfriends and security cha…

Geopolitics

Tai Po probe: housing checking unit admits ‘blind spots’ amid ‘robotic’ workflow criticism - as it happened

South China Morning Post – World · China

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The deputy director …

Geopolitics

China scenic spot entertainer sparks debate for giving ‘lollipop kiss’ to female visitors

South China Morning Post – World · China

A performer at a scenic spot in central China went viral for offering visitors “lollipop kisses”, raising controversy about the boundaries of interactive touri…

Geopolitics

Asia faces low hantavirus risk as Singapore isolates 2 from cruise over cases

South China Morning Post – World · China

The risk of a hantavirus outbreak in Asia remains minimal, according to health experts, despite the return of two Singapore residents who were on board a cruis…

Geopolitics

Tenerife resort town awaits hantavirus-hit cruise ship

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Locals react to cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak which is set to dock in southern Tenerife.

Geopolitics

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico – La Liga, history, Valverde, Mbappe

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Barca are set to storm La Liga this year and could seal title in Sunday's Clasico, but what is history of Real rivalry?

Geopolitics

Tennessee approves map dismantling majority-Black district

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tennessee has approved a new congressional map that breaks apart a majority-Black district centred on Memphis.

Geopolitics

Iran war day 70: US, Iran trade fire in Hormuz amid ceasefire tensions

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran accuses US of breaching ceasefire near Hormuz as CENTCOM says forces responded to Iranian attacks.

Geopolitics

Amid Ukraine’s daring assaults, Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

An important date in the Russian calendar, May 9 will be a slimmed-down affair with less military showcasing.

Geopolitics

Why the EU sees Chinese solar tech as a major security risk

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Europe's solar boom is powered by Chinese technology. But experts warn Chinese-made tech could threaten the continent's safety and even create blackouts. Now, …

Geopolitics

Trump gives EU until July 4 to implement trade deal

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Trump has threatened to impose higher tariffs on the bloc if it doesn't implement the trade deal agreed last year by his deadline.

Geopolitics

Zelenskyy warns Russia's friends against attending parade

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Zelenskyy said he did "not recommend" that representatives of states allied with Russia attend the May 9 parade. Russian authorities also said they were concer…

Geopolitics

Shakira teases official 2026 FIFA World Cup song

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Colombian star unveils a clip of her singing the official World Cup 2026 song "Dai Dai" featuring Afrobeats artist Burna Boy.

Geopolitics

‘This is how we cement President Trump’s agenda’: Tennessee Republicans celebrate state’s new congressional maps – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

This live blog is now closed.Tennessee Republicans redraw maps to erase last Democratic, Black-majority districtSign up for the Breaking News US emailFollowing…

Geopolitics

‘Being human helps’: despite rise of AI is there still hope for Europe’s translators?

The Guardian – World · Europe

A booming tech sector has disrupted translation jobs in publishing – but they could be needed for a while longer yetIn February 2022, while he was plugging awa…

Geopolitics

How operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will work

BBC News – World · Europe

The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the ship's arrival could bring health risks.

Geopolitics

Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump over Iran war

BBC News – World · Europe

Leo, the first American pontiff, drew Trump's ire after becoming a firm critic of the war and the administration's hardline immigration policies.

Geopolitics

South Africa condemns 'fake videos' of alleged xenophobic attacks

BBC News – World · Europe

As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

Geopolitics

World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty

BBC News – World · Europe

Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.

Geopolitics

Rebel Wilson accused of 'complete revision of history' as defamation case closes

BBC News – World · Europe

The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer.

Geopolitics

Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence

BBC News – World · Europe

Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.

General

Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo after Trump’s criticism over Iran war

NBC News – World · US

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the Middle East with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday at an audience that follows President Donald Trump’s criticis…

General

U.S. monitoring hantavirus cruise passengers; dozens left ship after first death

NBC News – World · US

Health officials in at least a dozen countries, including the U.S., are tracking dozens of passengers who traveled aboard the cruise ship at the center of a de…

General

Cuban moms use social media to show life in Cuba

NBC News – World · US

Cuban mothers are turning to social media to document daily struggles across the island, offering a rare glimpse into life inside Cuba amid a worsening economi…

General

Starmer’s Labour suffer huge losses as hard-right Reform gains in U.K. elections

NBC News – World · US

Early results Friday from nationwide elections in Britain suggested a historic drubbing for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party and sweeping gains for h…

General

U.S. and Iran exchange fire near the Strait of Hormuz

NBC News – World · US

The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about the negotiations to end the conflict.

Geopolitics

Trump Hosts Brazil’s President Lula at White House After Months of Ups and Downs

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who have had a rocky relationship, met for talks on trade and other issues. But they skipped a planned…

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