At least 18 killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine as Zelenskyy denounces Moscow’s ‘cynicism’
On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it will halt fire over 6 May.
Month: May 2026
Stop plotting to oust Keir Starmer, ex-deputy Labour leader urges MPs
Tom Watson, who had role in attempted coup against Tony Blair in 2006, said move would go down extremely badly with votersLabour MPs have been urged to stop plotting to remove Keir Starmer by Tom Watson, who as a junior minister spearheaded the last at…
Dark clouds, protests and resignations dampen start of 61st Venice Biennale
Russian pavilion to stay closed as outcry over Israel’s inclusion also grows – but nesting seagull provides some light reliefThe 61st Venice Biennale vernissage began on Tuesday under grey clouds and rain showers, as political tension, parties and prot…
Mark Zuckerberg ‘personally authorized’ Meta AI copyright infringement, major publishers allege in new lawsuit
Five publishing houses and author Scott Turow are suing Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for copyright infringement
Japan Receives First Russian Oil Shipment Since Iran War
Japan, which depends on the Middle East for around 95 per cent of its oil imports, has tried to diversify its sources of energy since the war began.
UK convicts four Palestine Action activists over break-in at Israeli firm – Al Jazeera
UK convicts four Palestine Action activists over break-in at Israeli firm Al JazeeraPalestine Action activists guilty of Elbit Systems site raid BBCFour Palestine Action members convicted over 2024 raid on Israeli arms firm’s UK s…
Cosco Shipping, CU Lines expand fleets with 20 new container ships
Cosco’s transaction is a charter deal with New York-listed, Greece-based Costamare Inc. for 16 container ships — a dozen 9,300-TEU vessels and four 3,100-TEU ships.
Alberta separatists submit 300,000 signatures to push independence referendum
Authorities investigate leak of 2.9 million voters’ details, adding to turmoil around independence pushAlberta separatists have delivered more than 300,000 signatures to elections officials in western Canada, in support of their attempt to force an ind…
Sources: Apple plans to let users choose from multiple third-party AI models to perform tasks like generating and editing text and images in iOS 27 (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)
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Sources: Apple plans to let users choose from multiple third-party AI models to perform tasks like generating and editing text and images in iOS 27 — Apple Inc. will let users choose from a range of outside …
Carrollton shooting: Texas chaos today as shots fired near Gwangjang Korean market
A gunman is reportedly on the run in Carrollton, Texas,