What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump’s Beijing trip
Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.
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Ceasefire extended in Lebanon
May 15, 2026, 9:46 p.mMay 15, 2026, 9:46 p.m According to US information, the current ceasefire between the pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia in Lebanon and Israel is to be extended by 45 days. This was announced by US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott on the X platform. Hezbollah did not initially comment. The ceasefire had been […]
Continue ReadingIsrael says it has killed Hamas commander in Gaza air strike
Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, described as “one of the architects of the October 7 massacre”, was killed in Gaza City, Israel says.
Continue ReadingFull list of all the Blue Flag beaches across Ireland revealed – The Irish Times
The water’s fine, the surroundings are clean, access is easy and the signs make sense – if that’s your local beach then chances are it got a blue flag to prove it. The annual Blue Flag awards were announced on Friday and the beaches that can tick all the important boxes now get to fly […]
Continue ReadingGreece calls for EU action in Turkey fishing dispute – POLITICO
Despite being NATO allies, Greece and Turkey have been at odds for decades over a number of bilateral squabbles, including quarrels over maritime boundaries, overlapping claims to their continental shelves and the long-running Cyprus dispute. Greece has designated restricted fishing areas in the Aegean Sea, some of which have been challenged by Turkey as being […]
Continue ReadingNorway defends move to cancel missile system sale following criticism from Malaysia
Published on 15/05/2026 – 18:13 GMT+2 Norway’s foreign ministry has defended a decision to revoke export licenses linked to a naval missile system for Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur warned that the move could impact confidence in European defense suppliers. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The move had blocked delivery of the Naval Strike Missile system as well as […]
Continue ReadingNorwegian royal hospitalized
The Danish royal court is concerned about the health of Queen Margaret II. Now the Norwegian palace announces: Princess Astrid is also suffering from acute heart problems. May 15, 2026, 5:05 p.mMay 15, 2026, 5:05 p.m Dinah Rachko / t-online An article by After there had previously been reports of a hospital stay, the Norwegian […]
Continue ReadingMerz wouldn’t tell his kids to move to America anymore – POLITICO
“I am a great admirer of America,” Merz added, drawing laughter from the crowd, “but right now my admiration is not increasing.” The comments emphasize the growing rift between Berlin and Washington after weeks of public clashes between Merz and President Donald Trump. The German leader — who previously headed the Atlantik-Brücke, an influential network […]
Continue ReadingAI vigilante trap snares alleged paedophile ex-teacher in France
The 66-year-old handed himself in after an influencer used AI to pose as a 14-year-old girl and broadcast their conversation online.
Continue ReadingTrump says he ‘made no commitment either way’ to Xi on Taiwan
Trump said Xi Jinping had asked directly if the US would defend Taiwan, and he had responded, “I don’t talk about that”.
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