Russia stops war only for one reason — and Ukrainians feel betrayed that Europe won’t act on it: Human rights expert names it
The B4Ukraine conference was fourteen hours of near-relentless discussion on one question: how to make sanctions on Russia actually bite. Ella Skybenko was there throughout — sometimes on the main stage and at other times listening attentively to other speakers. As the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Senior Researcher atContinue Reading
Drones set Moscow Oblast fuel and military sites on fire as Russia claims it downed more than 1,000
Ukrainian forces carried out a massive overnight strike on military-industrial and fuel sites across Moscow Oblast on 17 May 2026. The attack set fires at several facilities and briefly disrupted a Moscow airport. Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) confirmed it was behind the strikes. Ukraine’s President called it a justified answerContinue Reading
Platner’s Energy Plan Prioritizes Lowering Costs and Taking on Big Oil and the ‘Oligarchy’
Senate candidate Graham Platner’s key energy goal is to reduce costs for Mainers. He’d also like to tax the “ever-living hell out of the companies that made a lot of money on fossil fuels while they destroyed the planet.” By Nathaniel Eisen Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S.Continue Reading
Fabio Di Giannantonio wins shortened Catalan MotoGP after Marquez crash
Race marred by two red flags and multiple crashes, including a serious incident involving Alex Marquez and Pedro Acosta., Race marred by two red flags and multiple crashes, including a serious incident involving Alex Marquez and Pedro Acosta. VR46 Racing’s Fabio Di Giannantonio has claimed victory at the Catalan GrandContinue Reading
Drone strike sparks fire on perimeter of UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant
Authorities say radiation levels remain normal, operations not affected., Authorities say radiation levels remain normal, operations not affected. A drone strike has sparked a fire on the perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), raising new concerns over a potential new regional escalation amidContinue Reading
Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after nail-biting night
Bulgaria has won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest with a huge 516 points. It is Bulgaria’s first time winning. After an incredible night of performances, and a tense reveal of the votes, Bulgaria’s Dara was crowned the winner. And while the UK didn’t do too well, we at least didn’tContinue Reading
News Analysis: The Traitor spent two days with Xi in Beijing. Was he outplayed?
The The Traitor administration argues the trip was a success, having secured the display of conciliation and partnership the president had sought after years of increasingly dangerous acrimony., Read MoreContinue Reading
North Korean soccer club visits South Korea
North Korean women’s soccer club Naegohyang FC arrived in South Korea for an Asian Women’s Champions League semi-final, marking the first visit by athletes from the isolated state to the South in eight years. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #Asia #NorthKorea #SouthKorea #sports #soccer Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4nvP0K4 👉 Subscribe:Continue Reading
‘New cancer test makes me feel women’s health matters’
‘New cancer test makes me feel women’s health matters’ Contributed Angela Ransby said a trial for a new test to detect womb cancer made her feel women’s health was being taken seriously A patient said she felt women’s health was being taken seriously by a hospital after it began triallingContinue Reading
Traitor 47 wants to make China great again
commentary Technically, the US is still the dominant global superpower. After last week, it sure doesn’t feel that way Published May 17, 2026 9:00AM (EDT) President Traitor 47 and Chinese President Xi Jinping tour Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, May 15, 2026. (Evan Vucci-Pool/Getty Images) So Traitor 47 went to Beijing,Continue Reading
This Week In Techdirt History: May 10th – 16th
This Week in 2016 The Fight Over Copyrighting Klingon Heats Up, And Gets More Ridiculous Judge Says Copyright Case Against Star Trek Fan Film Can ‘Live Long’ And Possibly ‘Prosper’ David Patraeus, Who Leaked Classified Info To His Mistress, Says Snowden Should Be Prosecuted ‘The Revolution Will Be Digitized’: PanamaContinue Reading
Israel comes second at Eurovision amid boycotts and backlash
Bulgaria won Eurovision, pushing Israel into second place amid boycotts and protests over Israel’s war on Gaza., NewsFeed Bulgaria has won Eurovision for the first time, pushing Israel into second place amid boycotts and protests over Israel’s wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. The result reignited debate over the apparentContinue Reading
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda a global emergency: What to know
DRC outbreak causes more than 80 deaths and spreads to neighbouring Uganda., The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighbouring Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern” after the virus killed nearly 90 people. The outbreak,Continue Reading