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Lithuania issues air alert after suspected drones approaching from Belarus detected near the border - Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-20T08:05:58+00:00

Incident comes just a day after Nato had to shoot down a suspected stray Ukrainian drone over EstoniaDuring his talks in China, Putin said that Russia and China were committed to “independent and sovereign” foreign policy, as they signed declarations of closer cooperation.“Most important is that Russia and China are committed to an independent and sovereign foreign policy, are working together in close strategic cooperation and playing an important stabilising role on the global stage,” Putin said. Continue reading...

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How Iran Gained Leverage in the War

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-20T08:04:19+00:00

Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.

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Middle East crisis live: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warns of war ‘beyond the region’ if US resumes attacks

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-20T07:56:09+00:00

IRCG comments come after Trump says he could strike Iran while insisting that Tehran still wants to make a dealTrump threatens ‘a big hit’ if Tehran does not make deal soonIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to extend a renewed war beyond the Middle East if the US resumes attacks against Tehran.The warning came after Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran again if it did not accept a deal to end the conflict. Continue reading...

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Starmer to face Commons grilling at PMQs as Streeting plans resignation speech – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-20T07:55:20+00:00

The former health secretary will give resignation speech after prime minister’s questions Good morning. PMQs is back, and there are at least two obvious issues for Kemi Badenoch to raise when she faces Keir Starmer.What Tories calls Starmer’s “Soviet-style” plan to curb supermarket pricesThis is more nuts than a squirrel convention!I warned Rachel Reeves prices would go up if she raised taxes and drowned employers in red tape. She didn’t listen and now she’s proposing Soviet style measures!After 18 months of “standing up to Putin” the Labour govt quietly issued a licence allowing imports of Ru

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О чем сообщили Путин и Си по итогам переговоров в Пекине

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-05-20T07:55:04+00:00

Си обратил внимание, что Путин посещает Китай в 25-й раз, что свидетельствует о высоком уровне и особом характере китайско-российских отношений. По его словам, Москва и Пекин будут решительно защищать авторитет ООН и противодействовать проявлениям гегемонии. Обе державы должны продолжать поддерживать друг друга в вопросах, касающихся ключевых интересов двух сторон, и быть стратегическим оплотом друг для друга.

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Итоги переговоров Путина и Си в Пекине

Source: Vedomosti – Politics · Published: 2026-05-20T07:55:04+00:00

Лидеры рассмотрели ключевые направления сотрудничества между РФ и КНР, подписаны около 40 документов

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UK relaxes strict sanctions on Russian crude oil

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-20T07:52:08+00:00

Decision to allow import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries is criticised by Tories as ‘insane’The UK government has relaxed strict sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries amid surging costs.A trade licence that came into effect on Wednesday permits the imports indefinitely and will be reviewed periodically. It comes at a time of growing concerns over the supply of certain fuels due to the de facto blockade of the strait of Hormuz since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran. Continue reading...

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"Компромісна ціна": у КМДА прокоментували різке підвищення ціни проїзду вчетверо

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-20T07:46:42+00:00

Необхідність підвищення вартості проїзду зумовлена подорожчанням паливно-мастильних матеріалів, електроенергії та зростанням середньої заробітної плати.

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Росіяни створюють "коридори для дронів" через українські "зони смерті", – Forbes

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-20T07:42:00+00:00

Мета полягає в тому, щоб створити транспортні коридори, які дозволять російським військам переміщатися українськими "кіл-зонами" без значних втрат.

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Copper futures: Buy the dips

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-20T07:30:59+00:00

The contract trades above key support levels

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Brésil : les ambitions présidentielles de Flavio Bolsonaro fragilisées par un scandale financier

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-20T07:30:14+00:00

Le fils aîné de l’ancien président d’extrême droite Jair Bolsonaro est accusé d’avoir obtenu le financement d’un biopic sur son père auprès d’un banquier impliqué dans une fraude de grande ampleur. Depuis que l’affaire a été révélée, il décroche dans les sondages face à Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, candidat à sa réélection en octobre.

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Albanese’s department among those blocking 80% of FoI requests, scathing report finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-20T07:29:39+00:00

Report finds culture of ‘resistance and delay’ in the Australian parliament with more than 60% of requests having longer response times than mandated 30-day deadlineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA scathing audit report has found nearly 80% of freedom of information requests to Anthony Albanese’s department, Treasury and the infrastructure department were rejected, creating a culture of “resistance and delay” in the Australian parliament.The review of FoI administration found there was no consistent, transparent

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Lax rules and rise in for-profit childcare allow predators to abuse children, NSW inquiry finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-20T07:27:04+00:00

Greens MLC Abigail Boyd – who chaired inquiry – says system ‘failing too many children, families and educators’Systemic weaknesses in New South Wales’ childcare sector have allowed predators to work in the industry and abuse children, a scathing inquiry has found.In its final report, published on Wednesday, a NSW upper house inquiry into the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector found “the proliferation of for-profit services and a lax regulatory approach” had led to “predators” being allowed to work in childcare and abuse children. Continue reading...

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Predators able to abuse children due to systemic weaknesses in NSW childcare, inquiry finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-20T07:27:04+00:00

Greens MLC Abigail Boyd – who chaired inquiry – says system ‘failing too many children, families and educators’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSystemic weaknesses in New South Wales’ childcare sector have allowed predators to work in the industry and abuse children, a scathing inquiry has found.In its final report, published on Wednesday, a NSW upper house inquiry into the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector found “the proliferation of for-profit services and a lax regulatory approach” had led to “pre

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Сирський: Після звільнення військові отримають відстрочку, пропорційну дням на фронті

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-20T07:27:00+00:00

У ЗСУ розглядають механізм поетапної демобілізації, який передбачає індивідуальну відстрочку для військових після служби на фронті.

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Britain’s second most senior diplomat in Washington abruptly leaves post

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-20T07:23:30+00:00

James Roscoe had served as deputy ambassador to US since 2022 and stood in after Peter Mandelson’s departure Britain’s second most senior diplomat in Washington, who stood in as interim ambassador after the sacking of Peter Mandelson, has abruptly left his post.The UK government gave no reason for James Roscoe’s sudden departure which comes amid an investigation into the leak of discussions at a meeting of the UK’s national security council. Continue reading...

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