Latvian president proposes opposition lawmaker as next prime minister
TALLINN, May 16 – Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics on Saturday proposed opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs as the next prime minister after Evika Silina resigned. Read More
Thousands turn up for far-right rally and counter demonstration in London
The Met police estimated a turnout of 80,000 people across both events. Read More
France arrests 6 over Palestinian flag on Eiffel Tower
Climate activist group Extinction Rebellion France claimed responsibility for draping the large flag. Read More
French judge opens inquiry into Khashoggi killing
PARIS, May 16 – A French judge has been appointed to lead an inquiry over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the country’s national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office (PNAT) said on…
Republican Cassidy faces Trump retribution effort in Louisiana Senate primary
May 16 – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican moderate targeted for retribution by President Donald Trump, will find out whether he can survive a primary election in Louisiana on…
Ed Miliband emerges as Britain’s power broker a decade after election rout
As energy secretary, Mr Miliband has enacted policies popular with the Labour left to further Britain’s net zero ambitions. Read More
Clavicular strikes plea deal with prosecutors after alligator shooting
He must complete 20 hours of community service and take a firearms safety course. Read More
London police brace themselves for big far-right rally, counter-demo
The Met is deploying some 4,000 officers, alongside horses, dogs, drones and helicopters. Read More
‘Accomplished our major goal’: Boeing confirms China’s commitment to buy 200 aircraft
China’s last order from Boeing dates back to 2017. Read More
Real Kraken? Ancient octopuses may have been up to 19m long
These apex predators may have rivalled Cretaceous monsters like the mosasaurs and plesiosaurs. Read More