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The Pentagon seems to be fed up with ULA’s rocket delays Ars Technica00:59
Kate names Royal Navy warship as William says it ‘screams UK power’ Evening Standard16:56
​Choe hyon–class missile destroyer crashes during launch, North Korean regime surprisingly admits accident Defense Express20:28
Failed launch and damage of the second guided missile destroyer Beyond Parallel18:31
US may pull 4,500 troops from South Korea amid North Korea policy shift: Report India Today22:36
Chinese scientists prove US Air Force’s Mach 16 engine concept ‘feasible’ South China Morning Post12:05
Report: US considers withdrawing 4,500 troops from s. Korea KBS World Radio00:02
North Korea's second naval destroyer is damaged in a failed launch attended by Kim ABC News12:42
The US Air Force sends a B-52H stratofortress to Spain The National Interest23:56
US-backed Syrian Free Army secures airbase East of Damascus The Long War Journal22:59
N. Korea fires multiple cruise missiles after failed warship launch Yonhap News Agency23:35
Russia has new nuclear missiles - experts think they're a ‘significant threat’ i News18:06
Actor Dipannita Sharma: Proud to be in India where brave soldiers protect us Hindustan Times01:09
Dancer with machine gun: Ukrainian ballroom pro now storms Russian positions in elite special… Euromaidan Press22:11

Severe Weather Events

UK faces 27C mini-heatwave 'within a fortnight' which will roast England for 'nine days' Birmingham Live09:50
We've had the driest spring since 1956 - here's how to save water in your garden Bristol World15:46
Pedestrian bridge over the Ogre river collapses due to rainfall Public Broadcasting of Latvia13:53
UK sea temperatures soar after exceptionally warm Spring BBC02:07
The NSW Mid North Coast floods are another warning things must change The Sydney Morning Herald07:57
EF-2 tornado damages houses in the city of Madison WAFF04:25
We've had the driest start to a year since 1956 - this is what has been said about a hose pipe… Sunderland Echo14:48
Deadly floods ongoing as threatening rain moves South The Canberra Times18:50
45 killed in rain-related incidents in up The Times of India18:24
Heatwave alert: Karachi temperatures to rise from May 25 SAMAA18:05
Sydney rain: How much will strike MailOnline06:21
Thunderstorms, hail and squalls are expected: a Level I hazard has been declared in the western regions of Ukraine… UNN.ua14:05
Up CM Yogi Adityanath directs officials to carry out relief work with full promptness in view… The Times of India10:13
Heavy rain disrupts life in several Indian cities BBC08:58

Tariffs

Walmart quietly working on genius solution to tariffs Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky14:04
Trump Wants Pharmaceutical Tariffs — Here’s Which Drugs Could Disappear From Hospitals First HuffPost (US)14:04
EU offers Trump fresh trade deal — Lobsters included Wall Street Pit22:07
2 Tariff myths behind Chinese manufacturers ‘Exposing’ American brands debunked GOBankingRates14:08
Trump to slap massive tariffs on Chinese graphite anode imports Mining Journal11:20
Irish CEOs keeping DEI with tariff tensions seen as top threat Irish Examiner16:48
EU lawmakers back huge tariffs for Russia, Belarus fertiliser The Irish Independent11:40
Parliament approves new tariffs on Russian and Belarussian agricultural goods European Parliament10:52
Is Ford stock a millionaire maker? The Motley Fool11:21
Tariffs are threatening the accuracy of fall fashion trends by forcing earlier clothing… Fortune18:17
Nike to hike prices as it faces tariffs uncertainty BBC04:36
Elon Musk dropped a bombshell and Nvidia shareholders should be ecstatic 24/7 Wall St.14:51
Multiple negative effects of US "reciprocal tariffs" becoming evident CGTN12:45
RBA deputy says China knew it had a 'strong hand' in trade war with US ABC Online12:14

NHS

NHS staff face unprecedented job losses, says boss BBC05:59
NHS and school strikes threat after inflation-beating pay rises i News18:15
NHS pay awards 2025 to 2026: Agenda for Change staff GOV.UK (Press Release)18:12
Doctor and husband pocketed almost £8k selling stolen NHS PPE on Ebay during lockdown Daily Record04:33
NHS waiting lists up again under Starmer’s Labour Socialist Party14:44
Fire at former NHS building was 'started deliberately' Liverpool Echo13:28
Mnd 'left behind', NHS consultant with illness says BBC06:47
Pay awards for health workers signed off by minister BBC18:02
Stepping Hill Hospital’s new Emergency and Urgent Care Campus officially opens Stockport NHS Foundation Trust (Press Release)09:59

Wildfires

6 days into northeast Minnesota wildfires, residents yearn to get back home MPR News10:09
‘A serious situation’: Manitoba evacuates provincial park, warns of deadly wildfires Toronto Star00:57
Redwater RCMP make arrest in wildfire sprinkler tampering investigation CityNews Edmonton23:05
Firefighters at forest wildfire for three days STV07:13
Extreme wildfires Scotland: Firefighters warn against naked flames outdoors 'at all costs' this … The Scotsman09:18
Minnesota family loses everything in wildfires: "This isn't my place" CBS Minnesota14:55

UK Politics

Keir Starmer surrenders the Chagos Islands: PM confirms he will hand UK territory to Mauritius… MailOnline15:27Chagos Islands Keir Starmer India

Starmer signs deal to hand over Chagos Islands after 11th-hour legal challenge fails LBC News15:26Chagos Islands Keir Starmer India

UK net migration in 2024 almost halves to 431,000, ONS estimates BBC12:39Office for National Statistics Immigration World Migration

Why there is still pressure to cut migration despite worker shortages The Independent20:06Office for National Statistics Immigration World Migration

Keir Starmer to revise winter fuel payment cuts Social Care Today15:24Fuel Poverty UK Poverty Keir Starmer

All the other benefits cuts that could be reversed after winter fuel U-turn i News14:41Fuel Poverty UK Poverty Keir Starmer

UK can sign Chagos Islands deal after last-minute legal challenge fails ITV13:13Chagos Islands High Court Mauritius

Chagos Islands: UK government blocked from signing deal by High Court judge in last-minute… The Scotsman08:27Chagos Islands High Court Mauritius

From 'taking back our streets' to early release for killers and sex offenders - proof Labour… MailOnline00:17MoJ Prison UK Crime

Government to expand sex offender chemical castration pilot BBC16:45MoJ Prison UK Crime

Ukraine News

Kremlin reacts to report Trump told allies putin is ‘Winning’ Miami Herald16:03US/Ukraine US/Russia Putin

WSJ: Trump told European leaders Putin doesn’t want peace because he is "winning" European Pravda11:31US/Ukraine US/Russia Putin

Putin claims Russia preparing 'security buffer zone' along Ukrainian border The Kyiv Independent21:10Putin Russian Politics Russia

"Work is underway": Putin announces creation of a "buffer zone" between Russia and Ukraine UNN.ua16:04Putin Russian Politics Russia

Polish presidential candidate promises to block Ukraine's accession to NATO Ukrainska Pravda15:33Poland/Ukraine Poland NATO

Polish presidential candidate Nawrocki considers Ukraine's accelerated accession to NATO "senseless" - The Guardian UNN.ua14:19Poland/Ukraine Poland NATO

Ukrainian intel destroys vehicle with Akhmat fighters The New Voice of Ukraine10:55Chechnya Kherson Russia

The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine hits the Akhmat unit officers in a two-stage explosion Defense Express22:40Chechnya Kherson Russia

No new direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks scheduled, Kremlin says LBC News19:33Dmitry Peskov Russian Politics Russia

No new direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks are scheduled, Kremlin says The Washington Times17:51Dmitry Peskov Russian Politics Russia

North Korea

What an admission of failure says about North Korea's nuclear ambitions ABC Online20:01
'Battle station confirmed': If North Korea attacks, this squadron can respond in two minutes Korea JoongAng Daily22:04
North Korea launch several cruise missiles towards Sea of Japan AzerNews18:23
North Korean envoy calls escapees ‘human scum’ at UN meet Union of Catholic Asian News12:06
Too big to conceal: North Korea fesses up to botched warship launch Radio Free Asia20:31
Kim Jong Un rages after North Korean warship is damaged during launch The Independent04:06
North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles after failed warship launch Korea JoongAng Daily07:08
Failed launch and damage of the second guided missile destroyer Beyond Parallel18:31
Kim Jong Un Flips Out After North Korea's New Warship Launch Goes Spectacularly Awry HuffPost (US)09:35
Kim Jong Un furious over the warship launch mishap EasternEye15:26
Aftermath of disastrous North Korean frigate launch seen in satellite image The War Zone12:07
A North Korean warship was damaged during launch The National Interest00:06
North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles toward East Sea: ROK military NK News04:54
N. Korea fires multiple cruise missiles after failed warship launch Yonhap News Agency23:35

US Supreme Court

‘This is a district court — not a Denny’s’: Trump-appointed 5th Circuit judge attacks SCOTUS… Law & Crime19:05
Kristi Noem's presidential power claim debunked by Amy Coney Barrett: CNN analyst The Raw Story21:03
J.D. Vance to Chief Justice Roberts: The judiciary must check its own excesses Reason18:52
Supreme Court permits Trump administration to remove temporary protection status of Venezuelans Jurist10:06
Supreme Court orders Maine legislature to lift censure on lawmaker who criticized transgender… The Washington Times22:04
Class actions may be the surprise answer to universal injunctions Bloomberg Law09:32

NBA Playoffs

NBA analyst calls New York Knicks’ Game 1 collapse to Indiana Pacers ‘biggest choke job in NBA… Sportsnaut00:08NBA NBA Finals New York Knicks

Skip Bayless pokes fun at New York Knicks' epic NBA Playoffs choke job The Big Lead21:14NBA NBA Finals New York Knicks

Western Conference Finals reaches historic milestone not seen since 1996 The Fresno Bee21:39NBA NBA Northwest NBA Finals

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes NBA history after award announcement Athlon Sports23:24NBA NBA Northwest NBA Finals

Knicks vs pacers expert predictions for NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals Macon.com21:05Indiana Pacers NBA NBA Finals

Former Indiana Hoosiers OG Anunoby and Thomas Bryant set to face off in NBA Eastern Conference… Hoosier State of Mind (Weblog)11:12Indiana Pacers NBA NBA Finals

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sends ice-cold message to haters after Thunder reach Western Conference Finals Fadeaway World16:08NBA NBA Northwest Denver Nuggets

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren makes Western Conference Finals The Slipper Still Fits19:57NBA NBA Northwest Denver Nuggets

Kendrick Perkins on Donovan Mitchell saying people are going to write Cavs off: ‘You f—–g right we are’ Cavaliers Nation00:14Cleveland Cavaliers NBA NBA Central

Knicks and Pacers set for Round 9 in their playoff rivalry, with the winner going to the NBA… MailOnline19:20Cleveland Cavaliers NBA NBA Central

P Diddy

Meek Mill revealed the ‘Craziest thing’ he ever witnessed at a Diddy party Vice (UK)15:35
‘I did what he asked me to do:’ Diddy’s former fixer reveals unusual job expectations Miami Herald23:03
Kid Cudi was asked in court about Diddy allegedly blowing up his car. His 3-word response says it all People17:39
Kid Cudi testifies in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial about several incidents involving Combs WA Today23:10
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-assistant reveals 'final straw' that made him quit dream job The Mirror17:42
Diddy's ex-executive assistant testifies about being 'Fixer' after violent incidents TMZ.com15:18
Rapper Kid Cudi says his car was set on fire weeks after Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs broke into his home The Washington Times17:29
Diddy's courtroom behavior shows first sign he's starting to crack under pressure Nicki Swift23:07
Hotel manager claims Diddy was flagged for candle use, shares aliases Miami Herald22:47
Meaning behind Diddy's alter-ego 'Frank Black' as shocking new photos revealed in court LADbible10:57
Inside the Sean “Diddy” Combs courtroom: Angry stares, zero fashion flair and who sits where Hollywood Reporter22:26
See Kid Cudi's melted Porsche after it was 'firebombed by Diddy as revenge for Cassie affair' MailOnline20:14
Kid Cudi says Diddy was like a 'Marvel supervillain' when he confronted him over Porsche explosion People19:11
Latest in Diddy trial: Makeup artist testifies after Kid Cudi at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial CP2419:03

Nuclear Weapons

US launches nuclear missile in 'doomsday test' to showcase readiness amid growing WW3 fears MailOnline14:06
Russia has air-to-air missiles with nuclear warheads FlightGlobal07:31
The Empire Never Died Consortiumnews.com14:29
Navy pushing billions for sea-based nukes that nobody seems to want Responsible Statecraft05:10
Video: US tests Minuteman III nuclear-capable missile that can strike anywhere India Today05:38
US tests launch of nuclear-capable ICBM Minuteman III in show of force Fox News13:18

Good News

Health students help dementia charity in 'truly inspiring' fundraiser We Are Barnsley09:41
Town firm donates to 24-hour charity relay once again Suffolk News13:33
We’ve long known that music eases pain. Now, science is proving it. Reasons to be Cheerful09:03
Netflix’s troubled Spice Girls TV show finally gets some good news Metro.co.uk10:07
The Greek NASA scientist who helped save the Apollo 13 crew Greek Reporter09:09
Get ready for a mega rate cut: RBA boss gives hope to millions of borrowers - but it's not all… MailOnline03:33
Leamington's unsung heroes awarded by the mayor Leamington Observer, Warwickshire07:10

United Nations

Israel's UN ambassador responds to threats from UK, France and Canada Fox News21:17
Ms. Rachel urges world leaders to act to save babies in Gaza Anadolu Agency06:06
UN tourism election: What needs to happen now – Urgently? eTurboNews01:21
UN refugee agency voices concern at funding cuts Pajhwok07:05
UN Climate Chief: Climate action is 'really about growth' BusinessGreen16:11
Journalists being forgotten on the frontline, warns injured war reporter Scoop20:37
UN says nearly 100,000 Palestinians displaced in Gaza in past 4 days Anadolu Agency21:26
Who owns the body in a crisis? Between humanitarian aid and political ideology E-International Relations21:12
UN peacekeepers report 'unacceptable' confrontation in South Lebanon LBCI12:01
Seven European nations urge Israel to ‘reverse its current policy’ on Gaza Al Jazeera12:58
Europe increases pressure on Israel over Gaza offensive Hurriyet Daily News06:43
UN labels Queensland's tough youth crime laws 'incompatible' with child rights ABC Online00:50
Israeli ambassador lashes out at UN official, condemns UK, France, Canada statement on aid Fox News22:14
United Nations peacekeeping must be ‘Fully equipped for today’s realities, tomorrow’s challenges’, says… United Nations (Press Release)19:42

US/Ukraine

WSJ: Trump told European leaders Putin doesn’t want peace because he is "winning" European Pravda11:31US/Russia Ukraine Donald Trump

Trump privately told European leaders that Putin is not ready to end the war - WSJ UNN.ua07:05US/Russia Ukraine Donald Trump

‘No deadlines — Nor can there be’: Kremlin on Ukraine peace memo after Trump-Putin call Kyiv Post08:54Putin Russia Ukraine

After Trump’s call to Putin, Ukraine says it is possible to sign peace memorandum with Russia Euromaidan Press22:08Putin Russia Ukraine

US opposed to including term 'further support' for Ukraine in G7 statement – Politico Ukrinform23:06G7 Ukraine Russia

G7 finance leaders seek unity on Ukraine, navigate Trump tariff tensions Kyiv Post20:29G7 Ukraine Russia

US expects Russia offer soon as Zelensky sounds warning The Korea Herald05:02US/Russia Russia Ukraine

Trump trusts Putin, believes he wants peace in Ukraine The Kyiv Independent22:51US/Russia Russia Ukraine

Trump backs off his demand that Russia declare a ceasefire in Ukraine Miami Herald03:37US/Russia Russia Putin

Played by Putin, a 'weary' Trump could walk away from Ukraine ABC Online02:01US/Russia Russia Putin

Gaza Famine

After delays, Palestinians say first food aid beginning to be distributed in Gaza The Times of Israel14:59
Mislabeling Gaza CounterPunch06:35
326 Palestinians die from malnutrition, lack of food and medicine over 80 days of Israeli blockade : Government Media… Gulf Times08:54
Netanyahu orders immediate renewal of humanitarian aid to Gaza, under heavy US pressure The Times of Israel02:13
Council of Europe denounces 'deliberate starvation' in Gaza Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:17
Trump pledges action on Gaza ‘starvation’ Shafaq News11:41
The 'red line' that lead to Israel's decision to resume aid to Gaza Ynet News15:03
Footage disproves repeating claims of Gaza starvation as war ramps up Ynet News21:16
Genocide is the currency of Western domination CounterPunch07:11
Israel to allow aid into Gaza after start of ground operation The Independent07:33
‘Children, families, elderly in Gaza reduced to starvation’: Pope Leo Anadolu Agency14:42
Trump: There is famine in Gaza, the US will take care of solving the problem UNN.ua12:40