The decision by five nations to boycott the song contest comes amid Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Five nations are boycotting Eurovision, citing Israel’s participation. Their action is against Israel’s war in Gaza and allegations of vote manipulation in the song contest. But why is it so important for Israel to take part? And is the … Read more
How donated cadavers from US universities ended up in Israeli military surgical training. The University of Southern California has been selling bodies donated for scientific research and education to the U.S. Navy. Some are being used to train Israeli military surgical teams in Los Angeles – all without the donors’ consent. Watch the AJ+ documentary … Read more
From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King’s Speech BBC Starmer warns against leadership contest in pleas to ministers and MPs BBC King’s speech might be the last word on Starmer as reluctant monarch does his duty | John Crace The Guardian ‘Bond markets on edge’ as King Charles sets out … Read more
NewsFeed Israel has demolished 50 shops in al-Eizariya overnight, erasing the livelihoods of more than 200 families despite legal appeals to Israel’s Supreme Court. Israel has earmarked a swath of land for a settlement corridor that would bisect the occupied West Bank and displace thousands of Bedouin villagers. Published On 13 May 202613 May … Read more
Prosecutor calls for leftist candidate to be jailed for five years and four months over false financial disclosures. Published On 13 May 202613 May 2026 Peru’s public prosecutor’s office has accused leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez of financial crimes, calling for him to be imprisoned for five years and four months. The charges, unsealed on … Read more
Are Israeli prisons deploying trained dogs to rape Palestinian prisoners? According to New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof, the answer appears to be yes. In a lengthy column published Monday, Kristof recounts a sordid tale from a source he identifies as a “Gaza journalist.” He writes that on one occasion, the journalist “was held down, … Read more
A NetBlocks graphic illustrates internet connectivity shutdowns in Iran Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images President Trump has been using a wide range of tactics in the war with Iran in an effort to force the country to bend to U.S. demands. But experts say the seesaw … Read more
The two-week-long drills come less than 30 years after NATO bombed Belgrade in the Kosovo war. Published On 12 May 202612 May 2026 Serbia and NATO have launched their first-ever joint military exercise, a landmark cooperation between the Balkan country and the alliance that bombed its capital less than 30 years ago. The two-week-long drills, … Read more
Atletico Madrid midfielder Cardoso is the latest name in the growing list of injured players for tournament cohosts USA. Published On 12 May 202612 May 2026 Atletico Madrid’s midfielder Johnny Cardoso will undergo surgery on his right ankle, the La Liga club has confirmed, dealing a significant blow to his hopes of playing at next … Read more
South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call BBC South Africa plans presidential impeachment probe over ‘Farmgate’ scandal Al Jazeera South Africa’s Ramaphosa faces down calls to resign over cash-in-sofa scandal Reuters Ramaphosa’s Political Days Are Now Numbered in South Africa Bloomberg.com South Africa’s Ramaphosa refuses to resign over cash scandal DW.com Source link