Could EU tariffs against Russia bring a ceasefire for Ukraine?
As Vladimir Putin rejects Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposal for a face-to-face meeting, the EU is readying penalties.
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Supreme Court revives lawsuit over fatal Texas police shooting during traffic stop for unpaid tolls
The Supreme Court has revived a civil rights lawsuit against a Texas police officer who fatally shot a man during a traffic stop over unpaid tolls.
Starmer reveals plans to send refused asylum seekers to overseas ‘return hubs’
PM proposes use of third countries during visit to Albania, which rules out role in any such UK schemePlans to send refused asylum seekers to “return hubs” in third countries have been announced by Keir Starmer on a trip to Albania during which the Bal…
AOC or bust: New poll finds NY congresswoman or ‘no one’ are top choices for face of Democratic party
AOC is seen by Democratic voters as a good representation of the party
Everyone can see the Eurovision singers & dancers – but can you spot five hidden microphones in under 60 seconds?
THE Eurovision final is right around the corner, but can you crack this challenging brainteaser?
Everyone can see singers and dancers in the image – but are you able to spot…
Coinbase Offers $20 Million Bounty To Catch Data Thieves After Extortion Attempt
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said Thursday it is offering a $20 million reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of criminals who attempted to extort the company for the same amount after stealing customer data.
The criminals b…
How not to fight populism: a lesson from Romania – Financial Times
How not to fight populism: a lesson from Romania Financial TimesMAGA goes East: Romania’s presidential frontrunner rides hard-right wave ReutersWho is winning the Romanian election? politico.euRomania braces for heated …
Dick’s Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Dick’s Sporting Goods is buying the struggling footwear chain Foot Locker for about $2.4 billion, the second buyout of a major footwear company this year as business leaders struggle with U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs.
US retail sales little changed, signs of pullback after pre-tariff rush
Retail sales in the United States were near-flat in April, government data showed Thursday, with indications that spending is slowing after consumers rushed to beat higher prices from President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Already, major retailer W…
‘Lost tourists’ in the forest might be Russian spies, Latvia warns
In its annual report, Latvia’s security services said that Russian intelligence and security services pose the “main threat” to its national security.