30 years after Netanyahu’s victory in 1996: How the comeback marvel changed Israel - opinion
The May 1996 election campaign for prime minister was one of the most dramatic and close in Israeli history.
· EITAN LASRI
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Covid era gave Arteta space to revive Arsenal, says Kroenke
Stan and Josh Kroenke have had majority control of Arsenal since 2018
· Bbcsport
G7 : les États-Unis refusent de céder sur l’impact environnemental de la tech et la régulation des grandes entreprises
PARIS — Les États-Unis ne veulent pas s'engager, dans le cadre de la déclaration commune des ministres du G7, en faveur d'une politique plus volontariste sur l'impact environnemental du secteur technologique.
· Océane Herrero
4 ways Europe wants to wean off US tech
BRUSSELS — The European Union wants to move away from foreign technology over concerns that overreliance has become a risk in shaky trade ties with Washington.
· Mathieu Pollet
Southern Democrats back South Carolina as first 2028 primary state
Privacy booths are seen on the morning of the South Carolina Republican primary election at a church in Cayce, S.C., Feb. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
· Meg Kinnard
EU forecasts €13B budget return from new gambling tax
A new EU tax on online gambling could generate €13.3 billion in fresh revenue for the bloc’s next seven-year budget, the European Commission forecast in a document seen by POLITICO.
· Gregorio Sorgi
Louisiana looks to redraw congressional districts before elections
The Louisiana House and Governmental Affairs Committee holds a hearing over redistricting in Baton Rouge, La., Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
· David A Lieb
British Museum postpones Jewish Culture Month event over protest fears
The British Museum has postponed a Jewish Culture Month event on ancient Israel and Judah over fears of planned protests.
· Henry Moore
Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he made the right policy choices given the backdrop he inherited, after former Labour Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair accused his government of having "no coherent plan".
· Becky Morton
‘Unacceptable’: Brussels rebukes Turkey for excluding Cyprus from climate meetings
BRUSSELS — The European Commission on Thursday castigated Turkey for freezing Cyprus out of preparatory meetings ahead of this year's United Nations climate conference, calling Ankara's behavior "unacceptable."
· Zia Weise
Spain distances itself from call for EU to get tougher on China
BERLIN — Spain is withdrawing its support from a French-led initiative to boost the EU’s trade defenses against China, its economy and trade minister said on Thursday.
· Camille Gijs, Gregorio Sorgi
LA mayor’s race on a knife’s edge as nail-biting new poll released
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· Zain Khan
AI giants split on ‘jobs apocalypse’
The heads of two leading artificial intelligence companies have offered sharply different forecasts on whether the technology will trigger mass job losses. The split comes as as Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and other tech giants continue large-scale layoffs tied to AI restructuring.
· RT
Talking about peace is a Russian trap – Kallas
Russia is setting a “trap” for the EU by encouraging member states to decide who should represent the bloc in direct talks with Moscow, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has claimed. EU officials have for months complained that US-Russian negotiations on the Ukraine conflict have left Europeans sidelined. However,…
· RT
US refuses to budge on environmental impact of tech, regulating Big Tech at G7
PARIS — The United States won't commit to tackling the tech sector's environmental impact as part of a joint G7 agreement on tech policy, and is unwilling to discuss regulating “industry players,” French officials told reporters on Wednesday.
· Océane Herrero
Joy and tears as brothers complete 33-day marathon challenge and raise £1.5m
There were hugs, cheers and tears as two brothers crossed the finish line to complete a mammoth challenge of running 33 marathons in 33 days, raising £1.5m for dementia research in the process.
· Daniel Logan
Brussels moves to take control of its poorest municipality
Brussels’ regional government on Thursday announced it would move to place the municipality of Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, which borders the EU district, under mandatory supervision citing a dire budgetary state and systemic dysfunction.
· Hanne Cokelaere
Newsroom Edition: Why a ‘teal party’ could backfire – podcast
The rise of One Nation continues to drive a realignment on the right of Australian politics. This week, we saw signs of a possible shift in the progressive centre. A handful of independent parliamentarians have spoken up about the possibility for a new teal-tinged party. It comes as the government pushes ahead with …
Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster's millions
You may find some of the details of Messina Denaro's crimes disturbing
· Sarah Rainsford
Will Carrick's first Man Utd signing address hole he left behind?
Atalanta midfielder Ederson could become Manchester United's 19th central midfield signing since they bought Michael Carrick from Tottenham in 2006
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Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?
A ceasefire "hanging by a thread". A diplomatic process "making progress". A president "not satisfied". And explosions echoing around the Gulf.
· Paul Adams
New 2028 presidential election poll released — and it’s terrible news for Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris
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· Zain Khan
Die Turbinenfalle: Wie die Kraftwerksstrategie unter Druck gerät. Mit Klaus Müller.
Der wirtschaftspolitische Podcast von POLITICO Deutschland.
· Joana Lehner, Jürgen Klöckner
Man killed by train after escaping vehicle on way to court
A man hit and killed by a train is believed to have escaped from a vehicle travelling from a police station to court.
· Alex Pope
TT competitor killed in qualifying crash
A competitor has been killed in a crash during qualifying for the Isle of Man TT races.
· Catherine Nicoll
Ethiopia heads to polls as Abiy Ahmed eyes landslide victory
In Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, it is hard to tell an election will happen on Monday that will decide the next five years of Africa's second most populous country.
· AfricaNews
How nine teams in Europe affects Premier League - and maybe York City
Crystal Palace became the ninth Premier League club to qualify for Europe by winning the Conference League on Wednesday
· Bbcsport
Israel at a crossroads: War, elections, and the future of the US-Israel alliance
What happens when one of the world's most turbulent democracies heads into an election in the middle of its longest war in history?
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Magyar says Hungary will join EU anti-fraud watchdog
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced his government will join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office — a sharp break with Viktor Orbán’s long-standing refusal to sign up.
· Milena Wälde
France repeals colonial-era ‘Code Noir’
French lawmakers on Thursday voted unanimously to repeal the Code Noir, a colonial-era law that classified enslaved people as property, in a landmark reckoning with one of the darkest pillars of France’s imperial past.
· Milena Wälde
‘We are not your piggy bank’ – US lawmaker to Zelensky
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky is treating the US as a “piggy bank” and is feeding Washington with “propaganda” to get more US-made air defense systems, Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has said.
· RT
Greens can bring hope and joy, Makerfield candidate says
The Green Party can find "better solutions for the people of Makerfield", its candidate for the by-election in the constituency has said.
· Paul Burnell
Injured Sinner out in second round in seismic shock
The French Open is the only major missing from four-time Grand Slam winner Jannik Sinner's collection
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‘Real Housewife’ accuses top Bravo exec of deploying show co-stars to launch smear campaign in bitter legal battle with Andy Cohen
Did a top NBCUniversal executive orchestrate an alleged smear campaign against former “Real Housewives of New York” Leah McSweeney?
· Tatiana Siegel
Yad Vashem set to open Holocaust education centers in Germany
BERLIN — Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust memorial institution, announced plans to open educational centers in the German cities of Munich and Leipzig — its first such sites outside Israel.
· Nette Nöstlinger
Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'
Israel has hit the Lebanese capital, Beirut, for only the second since the start of a ceasefire last month.
· Samantha Granville
US continues ‘Economic Fury campaign’ against Iran airlines, says Bessent
The United States will be shutting down Iranian airlines’ access to landing spots, refueling, and ticket sales as part of an “Economic Fury campaign” against the country, Treasure Secretary Scott Bessent said in a post to X on Thursday.
· Middleeasteye
Bangladeshi minister saves ‘Donald Trump’ from sacrifice (VIDEO)
An albino buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed “Donald Trump” because of its blond tuft and resemblance to the US president has been spared from sacrifice during the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha after a last-minute government intervention.
· RT
L’UE inflige une amende de 200 millions d’euros à Temu
BRUXELLES — La Commission européenne a infligé jeudi une amende de 200 millions d'euros au géant chinois du commerce électronique Temu. Elle lui reproche de ne pas avoir évalué correctement les risques liés aux produits illégaux circulant sur sa plateforme, tels que des appareils électroniques défectueux et des joue…
· Eliza Gkritsi
Why are Barcelona signing Gordon from Newcastle?
Anthony Gordon joined Newcastle United from Everton in a deal worth up to £45m in 2023
· Bbcsport
Europe should join Russia-Ukraine talks — but not as mediator, says Norway
Europe should have a seat at the table in any talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war, Norway’s foreign minister told POLITICO. But don’t call them a “mediator.”
· Nicholas Vinocur
The kingmakers of Makerfield: English town braces for crucial by-election
Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom – In a scenario few could have predicted, voters in a northern English market town near Manchester could determine the United Kingdom’s future political leadership.
· Al Jazeera
Lib Dems can deliver actual savings, Makerfield candidate says
The Liberal Democrat candidate for the Makerfield by-election has said the party can "deliver actual savings" to help people out of the cost-of-living crisis.
· Paul Burnell
Prisoner guilty of planning Talbot Green murder from his cell
A convicted murderer has been found guilty of orchestrating the shooting of a woman in south Wales from his prison cell.
· David Grundy
Paintings found in skip by dog walkers sell for £16,000 at auction
A couple who spotted two paintings in a skip while walking their dog have seen them fetch £16,000 at auction.
· Andy Gourlay
Serena Williams in discussions about potential return at Queen's
Serena Williams won 23 Grand Slam singles titles as well as 14 in women's doubles with sister Venus
· Bbcsport
The US will keep embassy in Kyiv open despite Russian threats
The United States said its embassy in Ukraine will remain open despite Russian warnings that diplomats who remain in Kyiv risk getting bombed.
· Ferdinand Knapp
Russia signs military partnership with the Taliban
Russia and Afghanistan signed a military cooperation agreement on Wednesday, just one year after the Kremlin removed the Taliban from a list of banned terrorist groups.
· Jonas Loesel
Jury in Donaldson trial hears victim claim she was abused from 'quite a young age'
The jury hearing the sex abuse trial of former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been shown video recordings of police interviews with one of his alleged victims.
· Julian O'Neill
Germany to target ex-soldiers in forced drills – Spiegel
Germany is drawing up a law that would force former soldiers to attend regular military exercises, as Berlin pushes ahead with its militarization campaign, Der Spiegel reported on Wednesday. Moscow has denounced the EU’s military buildup as aimed against Russia, and a ploy to distract the public from deepening domes…
· RT