Macron plans to tap ally Moulin to run French central bank
PARIS, May 5 – President Emmanuel Macron plans to nominate his former chief of staff, Emmanuel Moulin, as France’s next central bank governor, the Elysee said on Tuesday, seizing an…
Italy’s Meloni warns over AI deepfakes after false photos circulate
Ms Meloni said fake photos of her created with AI were being passed off as real by political opponents. Read More
EU invites firms to join new Ukraine drone alliance
The move is part of efforts to bolster Europe’s military capabilities in the critical field. Read More
Vienna police brace for protests at Eurovision Song Contest final
VIENNA, May 5 – Vienna police expect protests against Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest to include “blockades and disruption attempts”, they said on Tuesday, calling the competition in…
Four UK pro-Palestinian activists guilty of criminal damage over raid at Israeli firm Elbit
LONDON, May 5 – Four British pro-Palestinian activists were on Tuesday convicted of criminal damage relating to a 2024 raid on a factory operated by Israeli defence firm Elbit, while…
What we know about the cruise ship passengers affected by hantavirus
JOHANNESBURG, May 5 – Seven passengers on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, including three who have died, are either confirmed or suspected to have hantavirus, according to the…
Ukraine steps up medium-range strikes on Russian forces
KYIV, May 5 – Ukrainian troops are rapidly increasing medium-range drone strikes on Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, demonstrating a growing capability for Kyiv’s outmanned military as…
Data protection group launches complaint against LinkedIn
Noyb said it was demanding LinkedIn be fined. Read More
Erdogan ally calls for official status for jailed Kurdish militant leader
ANKARA, May 5 – Turkish nationalist party leader Devlet Bahceli said on Tuesday the jailed head of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) should be given an official role to…
Ukraine slams Russian ‘cynicism’ ahead of separate truces
Several were killed in overnight strikes after both Moscow and Kyiv announced uniliteral ceasefires. Read More