UK warship HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission
The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the region ends.
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UK local elections: 'Starmer must address voters' frustration over change'
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under growing pressure after Labour suffered major setbacks in local elections across England, while also struggling in Wales and Scotland as Reform UK continued to gain support. The results have raised fresh questions about Starmer’s leadership, less than two years after leading Labour back into government. FRANCE 24’s Gavin Lee […]
Continue ReadingTwo men charged in the UK with filming antisemitic TikTok videos
Two men have been charged with religiously aggravated harassment over allegations they travelled to a predominantly Jewish area to film antisemitic social media videos for TikTok. The Crown Prosecution Service said Adam Bedoui, 20, and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub, 21, were due to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Saturday. The charges relate to allegations that […]
Continue ReadingTrump says he ‘might’ move US troops to Poland from Germany – POLITICO
U.S. President Donald Trump said he “might” move U.S. troops from Germany to Poland, as the Pentagon prepares to pull around 5,000 American soldiers out of Germany over the next year. “Poland would like that,” Trump told journalists on Friday when asked about the prospect. “We have a great relationship with Poland. I have a great […]
Continue ReadingIran war is crushing Asia’s farmers, threatening global food supply
High prices of fuel, fertilizer and other essentials are forcing farmers in Thailand and elsewhere to skip a planting season to avoid losing money on their harvests.
Continue ReadingAnother case of hantavirus on the cruise ship “Hondius” causes fear in Tenerife
The cruise ship Hondius on the coast of Cape Verde.Image: imago The cruise ship “Hondius” is approaching Tenerife, where port workers are threatening a strike. Meanwhile there is news from the WHO. May 9, 2026, 10:49 amMay 9, 2026, 10:49 am Matti Hartmann / t-online An article by The number of people who have tested […]
Continue ReadingEurope-based social networks launch bid to challenge tech giants
New schemes to launch Europe-based social networks face a steep, rocky road to seduce users away from American and Asian giants in the sector. Founders nevertheless see opportunity in the disillusionment and distrust of major platforms that have spiked alongside transatlantic tensions under Donald Trump’s second presidency.
Continue ReadingHantavirus ship approaches Tenerife as residents express anger and resignation
It will not dock directly in Tenerife but will instead anchor out at sea and its passengers will be ferried to the vast industrial port of Granadilla, in the south-east of the island, well away from residential areas. Soon after their arrival they will be repatriated, or, in the case of the 14 Spaniards aboard, […]
Continue ReadingIs hojicha the next matcha? The Japanese tea creeping onto menus
From lattes to ice-cream, Japanese hojicha tea has been creeping onto menus across the UK.
Continue ReadingAnti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs
From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.
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