Barrister in Palestine Action trial wins contempt challenge
A leading barrister has won a reprieve from facing an unprecedented contempt of court case over his alleged conduct during a trial of six Palestine Action activists.
· Dominic Casciani
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Secret memo advises French center-left MEP to avoid poor voters in presidential run
PARIS — French MEP and presidential hopeful Raphaël Glucksmann’s attempt to shed his elitist image is at risk after an internal campaign document recommended limiting efforts to court working-class voters.
· Anthony Lattier, Victor Goury-Laffont
Pentagon declassifies first batch of UFO files as part of Trump transparency campaign
The Pentagon declassified a new batch of files on Friday about Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) - alien sightings.
· ESTHER DAVIS
Bardella sees ‘common ground’ with German chancellor
PARIS — French far-right leader Jordan Bardella said Tuesday he is ready to partner with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on issues ranging from cutting red tape and green rules to migration.
· Marion Solletty
California Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton Mocked for Calling Del Taco Order a ‘Street Taco’
Steve Hilton, a Republican front-runner for governor, posted a video of his Del Taco order. Social media users accused him of misunderstanding the state’s Mexican food culture.
· John Yoon
L’interdiction des réseaux sociaux dans l’UE pourrait intervenir cet été, selon von der Leyen
La présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen, a déclaré que la hausse de la limite d’âge pour l’utilisation des réseaux sociaux dans l’Union européenne était à l’étude et qu’une proposition pourrait être présentée dès cet été.
· Pieter Haeck
UK borrowing costs hit highest for 18 years as uncertainty over PM continues
Government borrowing costs jumped on Tuesday amid uncertainty over the future of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
· Michael Race
Israel steps up ‘brutal bombardment’ in southern Lebanon — RT correspondent (VIDEO)
Israel has intensified its “brutal bombardment” of southern Lebanon, expanding evacuation orders to more villages, RT correspondent Steve Sweeney has reported from Beirut. Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 87 people in the neighboring country since Friday, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
· RT
Israeli bulldozers raze Palestinian shops ahead of road project
A man inspects the site of an Israeli army demolition campaign that targeted several Palestinian commercial structures overnight, days after the issue of demolition and evacuation orders to owners, in the West Bank town of Al-Eizariya Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
· Sam Metz
Bonnie Tyler 'stable' in Portuguese hospital following emergency surgery
Welsh singing star Bonnie Tyler is in a stable condition in a Portuguese hospital following emergency intestinal surgery last week.
· BBC News
Paul admits boxing career in doubt over injury from Joshua bout
Jake Paul (left) started boxing professionally in 2020
· Bbcsport
It's West Ham or Spurs - how relegation fight is shaping up
Nuno Espirito Santo (left) took over at West Ham in September, while Roberto de Zerbi (right) become Tottenham boss in March
· Bbcsport
The supreme court’s takedown of American democracy is complete | Austin Sarat
Since the Citizens United decision of 2010, the justices have dismantled Americans’ voices. The only solution is at the ballot box
· Austin Sarat
Treasurer on broken election promises in the budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he won't be surprised if there's backlash over broken election promises in the federal budget.
Scottish military instructor who spied for Russia jailed in Ukraine
A Scottish man who worked as a military instructor in Ukraine but was recruited to work as a Russian spy has been jailed in the country for eight-and-a-half years.
· Iona Young
NATO’s frontline countries jockey for US troops after Trump’s Germany withdrawal
At least five NATO countries on Europe's eastern flank are rushing to bid for American troops on their soil after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would pull 5,000 or more soldiers from Germany.
· Victor Jack
French PM calls for ‘closer coordination’ with EU countries on hantavirus
PARIS — French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has asked his government to boost cooperation and coordination with other EU countries “immediately” to prevent further spread of hantavirus.
· Victor Goury-Laffont
EU foreign service’s ‘existential’ race for new top official
BRUSSELS — The departure of one of the EU’s most senior diplomatic officials has sparked a search for a successor who can “rescue” the bloc’s foreign service.
· Gabriel Gavin, Nicholas Vinocur, Jacopo Barigazzi, Zoya Sheftalovich
Henry Zeffman: PM puts himself back in the game for now
Come and have a go if you think you're hard enough.
· Henry Zeffman
Ex-Georgia captain Sharikadze gets 11-year ban over urine-swapping scheme
Sharikadze led his team at the Rugby World Cup in France in 2023
· Bbcsport
Etihad Rail in safety push before passenger service launch | The National
Etihad Rail said its new nationwide rail safety campaign was a “significant step” forward before the planned launch of passenger services later this year.
· John Dennehy
UAE carried out covert strikes on Iran – WSJ
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has carried out covert strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on its infrastructure, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing sources.
· RT
Mayor of Californian city resigns over Chinese agent charge
A mayor of a southern Californian city has resigned after the US Department of Justice (DoJ) charged her with acting as an illegal agent of China.
· Henry Moore
EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a "social media delay" for children in Europe and has said new legislation could be put forward in months.
· Kristina Völk
Saracens' Caluori targets England summer Test debut
Noah Caluori has scored 18 tries in the Premiership this campaign
· Bbcsport
'No question mark' over Rohl's Rangers future after board talks
Danny Rohl's Rangers are guaranteed to finish third in the Scottish Premiership
· Bbcsport
Canvas hack: company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data
The company behind the popular Canvas software, which was hacked last week causing major disruption at thousands of universities and colleges, has paid the hackers not to publish stolen data online.
· Joe Tidy
Nipple row sparks uniform shake-up in British Navy – The Times
The Royal Navy has allocated up to £200,000 (nearly $270,000) to redesign female officers’ ceremonial uniforms amid concerns that the buttons on the jackets were “inappropriately placed,” according to an internal document cited by The Times.
· RT
Rod Stewart praises King Charles for putting ‘little ratbag in his place’ on US trip
Legendary singer Rod Stewart appeared to diss Donald Trump during a meeting with King Charles.
· Paul Dallison
Noam Bettan shines in Eurovision rehearsal as Israel faces antisemitism campaign
Israel’s Eurovision representative, Noam Bettan, took the stage in Vienna for a crucial jury rehearsal ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest semifinal on Tuesday night.
· HANNAH BROWN
Romania’s president ready to name new prime minister after government collapse
Romanian President Nicușor Dan said Tuesday he could nominate a new prime minister as early as next week, as Bucharest scrambles to rebuild a governing majority after the collapse of its centrist coalition last week.
· Milena Wälde
Eala wraps Italian Open campaign with doubles quick exit
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala wrapped her Italian Open campaign after a quick exit in the doubles competition with American Hailey Baptiste.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children
Netflix has been sued in Texas over claims it collects data belonging to children and adults in the US state without their consent, and uses "addictive" design to keep them hooked.
· Liv McMahon
Neues EU-Arzneimittelgesetz soll Abhängigkeiten von Indien und China verringern
BRÜSSEL – Die EU will die lokale Produktion von Arzneimitteln durch staatliche Beihilfen und Anreize für „Made in EU“-Produkte stärken. Ziel ist es, bei der Versorgung mit Medikamenten Abhängigkeiten von Indien und China zu reduzieren.
· Claudia Chiappa
Dead voters’ signatures appear on Dem candidate’s forms: ‘Our democracy nowadays’
The signatures of two dead Brooklyn voters appeared on a Democratic candidate’s nominating petitions — and now she’s at risk of being kicked off the primary ballot, The Post has learned.
· Matthew Fischetti
Are you a winner or a loser in this budget?
While some budgets seek to play it safe and minimise offence, the government is taking risks this year, emboldened by the enormous majority it scored at last year’s federal election.
· Matthew Knott
At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis
Sir Keir Starmer is holding a crucial cabinet meeting as he fights to stay on as prime minister, less than two years after leading Labour to a landslide election win.
· BBC News
No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
There is "no sign" of a larger hantavirus outbreak after the evacuation of the last passengers from a disease-stricken cruise ship, the head of the UN health agency has said.
· Jaroslav Lukiv
Find out if you're among the budget's winners or losers
In the first full budget since Labor's landslide election victory last year, the government is putting some money back in workers' pockets and increasing taxes on investors.
· Holly Tregenza
Keir Starmer live updates: UK prime minister faces calls to resign
Prime Minister Keir Starmer made the pledge Monday, referencing members of his own party and among the electorate as a whole as he tries to fight off demands to step down after devastating local election results for his Labour Party.
Indigenous Australians win record A$150m after billionaire mined without permission
The Indigenous traditional owners of land in north-western Australia have been awarded a record A$150.1 million ($108.3m; £79.9m) payout after a court ruled one of the country's most well-known billionaires mined their land without permission.
· Gavin Butler
Special counsel seeks 4 year prison term for ex-President Yoon in 'free opinion poll' case
A special counsel team on Tuesday sought a four-year prison term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of accepting free polling services from the self-described political broker Myung Tae-kyun.
· Yonhap
Southampton ask for more time over spying claims
EFL rules forbid any team from trying to watch another training within 72 hours of a game
· Bbcsport
‘Unprecedented’ global effort gives new name to polycystic ovary syndrome – and new hope to millions of women
Decades-long campaign powered by patient perspectives results in switch from PCOS – a name that caused confusion and undue suffering – to PMOS
The Bahamas goes to polls in three-way battle with immigration a key issue
Rising cost of living such as high gas prices also a concern in election that will have record number of voters
· Natricia Duncan
Special counsel seeks 4-yr prison term for ex-President Yoon in 'free opinion poll' case
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Tuesday sought a four-year prison term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of accepting free polling services from the self-described political broker Myung Tae-kyun.
· Kim Han-joo
Complaints against judge to be examined in U-turn
Complaints of misconduct against a judge are to be examined after a U-turn by a judicial watchdog.
· Michael Buchanan
Forty years of the EFL play-offs - choose your favourite memories
Sunderland won last season's Championship play-off final
· Bbcsport
New EU medicines law aims to bypass India, China on key drugs
The EU will look to boost local production of medicines through state aid and rewards for "made in EU" products, after legislators clinched a deal early Tuesday morning.
· Claudia Chiappa
Inquiry calls Minns government grants scheme for Labor candidates an ‘election slush fund’
Parliamentary committee into 2023 electorate funding allocation program finds MP John Graham misled parliament
· Guardian Staff