Michigan Battles Trump Over His Order to Keep an Old Coal Plant Running
[The Trump administration broke the law, Michigan and others told a court, by declaring an “energy emergency” and forcing an aging coal-burning plant to keep operating.
Month: May 2026
Cy Twombly, From Intimate Angles
In photos by his wife, Tatiana Franchetti, whose negatives were discovered by his granddaughter, we see more personal sides to the 20th-century master.
Arsenal scent Premier League glory
Arsenal are in pole position in the Premier League title race. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Arsenal can move within touching distance of the Premier League crown before title rivals Manchester City next play as a gripping race enters its final stretch. The Gunners will be fancied to beat relegated Burnley on Monday and move five points … Read more
Hostage crew’s video surfaces after 26 days in pirate captivity
Pakistani sailors appeal for help as families protest in Karachi, warn of hunger strike ahead of Eidul Azha In a new video, Yousuf, a Pakistani sailor asked the authorities for the release of hostages. PHOTO: VIDEO GRAB A video showing 10 crew members of an Indonesian-flagged vessel held hostage by Somali pirates surfaced on Friday, … Read more
Executions Surge in Iran Since Cease-fire, Rights Groups Say
Many were detained during January’s mass protests, according to a rights group, amid concerns the authorities are trying to intimidate Iranians from returning to the streets.
German Chancellor, After Iran Spat With Trump, Reports ‘Good’ Phone Call
The call, initiated by Friedrich Merz, came soon after he told young people, “I am a great admirer of America. My admiration is not increasing at the moment.”
UK’s Princess Kate learns pasta-making on visit to Italy
Princess of Wales learned pasta-making in northern Italy while visiting early childhood development projects in Italy Britain’s Kate, Princess of Wales, helps prepare lunch at rural Agriturismo ‘Al Vigneto’ as she concludes a two-day visit to the region, in Felino, in the province of Parma, Italy, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Phil Noble/Pool Purchase Licensing Rights Britain’s … Read more
China state broadcaster secures WC rights
LONDON: China’s state broadcaster CCTV announced Friday it has secured the rights to air the FIFA World Cup this year and in 2030, ending an agonising wait for fans in the football-mad country. With kick-off less than a month away, hundreds of millions of Chinese fans were left wondering how they could watch matches before … Read more
Trump and Obama did not get differing receptions during their state visits to China
A reverse image search shows the clip is from September 2016, of Obama’s G20 visit, not a state visit Multiple accounts were sharing a video on the social media platform X since May 13, 2026, comparing the reception given to United States President Donald Trump during his state visit to China with that of his … Read more
Stock Market Rally Confronts Inflation and Higher Interest Rates
[Despite accelerating inflation and possible interest rate increases, the S&P 500 has posted a long weekly winning streak, driven by strong corporate earnings. Can it last?