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La ONU acusa a Israel de un posible delito de genocidio en Gaza

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-05-18T17:04:11+00:00

Un informe de la Oficina de Derechos Humanos del organismo responsabiliza al Gobierno de Netanyahu de violaciones de la legalidad internacional y de la posibilidad de crímenes contra la humanidad

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‘I am not going to walk away’, says Starmer as Burnham pitches debate on ’how politics needs to change’ – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T17:00:18+00:00

The prime minister said he wouldn’t be setting out a timetable to stand down if Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield byelectionJakub Krupa writes the Guardian’s Europe live blog.The European Commission has been asked about its response to the renewed talk about Britain’s potential future attempt to rejoin the European Union – but did not take a bait.At this stage, there are discussions on closer cooperation in a number of areas, that’s where we are, and that’s what we are doing precisely in preparation for the next summit rather than speculating about big or renewed issues.We are not there. If we

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Andy Burnham’s change in tack on fiscal rules and bond markets is understandable

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T16:58:37+00:00

Bookies’ favourite to replace Keir Starmer tones down stance on government borrowing to assuage City investorsUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has always faced a narrow path to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister: a tricky byelection, a leadership contest that is yet to be declared, and a far from constructive bond market backdrop.In making his pitch, assuaging City investors in particular has led the Greater Manchester mayor to dance on a pin. Continue reading...

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CEO of Starbucks in South Korea fired over controversial ad campaign

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T16:50:11+00:00

The ‘Tank Day’ event has been described as ‘malicious mockery’ of a deadly crackdown on pro-democracy protestersThe chief executive of Starbucks in South Korea has been fired after the company ran a promotional event using slogans that evoked a massacre of pro-democracy protesters during the country’s dictatorship era, sparking outrage and boycott calls.The coffee chain launched a “Tank Day” campaign on 18 May for its “Tank” tumbler series. The date coincides with one of the most politically sensitive days in South Korea’s calendar, when citizens commemorate the 1980 democratisation movement i

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Starbucks Korea CEO resigns over ad evoking massacre of pro-democracy protesters

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T16:50:11+00:00

‘Tank Day’ event causes outrage with ‘malicious mockery’ of deadly crackdown during dictatorship eraThe chief executive of Starbucks in South Korea has been fired after the company ran a promotional event using slogans that evoked a massacre of pro-democracy protesters during the country’s dictatorship era, sparking outrage and boycott calls.The coffee chain launched a “Tank Day” campaign on 18 May for its “Tank” tumbler series. The date coincides with one of the most politically sensitive days in South Korea’s calendar, when citizens commemorate the 1980 democratisation movement in Gwangju, 1

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Starbucks Korea CEO dismissed over ad evoking massacre of pro-democracy protesters

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T16:50:11+00:00

‘Tank Day’ event causes outrage with ‘malicious mockery’ of deadly crackdown during dictatorship eraThe chief executive of Starbucks in South Korea has been dismissed after the company ran a promotional event using slogans that evoked a massacre of pro-democracy protesters during the country’s dictatorship era, sparking outrage and boycott calls.The coffee chain launched a “Tank Day” campaign on 18 May for its “Tank” tumbler series. The date coincides with one of the most politically sensitive days in South Korea’s calendar, when citizens commemorate the 1980 democratisation movement in Gwangj

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Market-cap race: Bharti Airtel closing in on HDFC Bank for number 2 spot

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-18T16:43:26+00:00

Airtel’s total market cap stood at ₹11,80,328 crore, just behind HDFC Bank’s ₹11,82,223 crore — a gap that fluctuated through the session after Airtel hit an intraday high of ₹1,953.80

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Andy Burnham’s first election hurdle: Brexit – podcast

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T16:34:29+00:00

Andy Burnham may already be facing a tricky obstacle in his push to return to Westminster. Past comments about rejoining the EU have come back to haunt him, particularly given that the Makerfield constituency voted overwhelmingly to leave in the Brexit referendum. Plus, Wes Streeting has confirmed he will stand in any leadership contest, raising fresh questions about where all this leaves Keir Starmer Continue reading...

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Getting retail investors to ‘samba’ with bonds

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-18T16:28:08+00:00

India can emulate Brazil in offering tax sops to bond investors to boost investments into infrastructure

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Angela Merkel says Europe ‘not making sufficient use of diplomatic potential’ to engage with Russia – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T16:28:03+00:00

The former German chancellor added that diplomacy alongside military deterrence is crucial when dealing with Russia.Elsewhere, we are getting a line from Rome, with the Italian foreign ministry confirming that rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll, AP reported.Five Italian divers are believed to have died while exploring a cave at a depth of about 50 meters in Vaavu Atoll on Thursday, according to Italy’s foreign ministry, way below the recreational diving limit of 30 meters. Continue reading...

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Angela Merkel says Europe ‘not making sufficient use of diplomatic potential’ to engage with Russia – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T16:28:03+00:00

The former German chancellor added that diplomacy alongside military deterrence is crucial when dealing with Russia.Elsewhere, we are getting a line from Rome, with the Italian foreign ministry confirming that rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll, AP reported.Five Italian divers are believed to have died while exploring a cave at a depth of about 50 meters in Vaavu Atoll on Thursday, according to Italy’s foreign ministry, way below the recreational diving limit of 30 meters. Continue reading...

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NextEra to buy Dominion in $67bn deal creating US utility giant

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T16:25:05+00:00

Deal would create largest regulated US utility, serving 10 million customers as AI-driven demand for power surgesNextEra, a US energy giant, announced on Monday that it will buy Dominion Energy in a $67bn deal, creating what the companies say will be the world’s largest regulated utility business.The deal comes as the appetite for energy sources has swelled with the construction of massive datacenters across the country, built largely to supply rising demand for AI. Continue reading...

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India-New Zealand trade pact: Beyond a small market

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-18T16:24:24+00:00

The FTA can boost Indian pharma and services, while New Zealand can gain in agri exports

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‘I am not going to walk away’, says Starmer as Burnham pitches debate on ’how politics needs to change’ – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T16:17:57+00:00

The prime minister said he wouldn’t be setting out a timetable to stand down if Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield byelectionJakub Krupa writes the Guardian’s Europe live blog.The European Commission has been asked about its response to the renewed talk about Britain’s potential future attempt to rejoin the European Union – but did not take a bait.At this stage, there are discussions on closer cooperation in a number of areas, that’s where we are, and that’s what we are doing precisely in preparation for the next summit rather than speculating about big or renewed issues.We are not there. If we

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На Прикарпатті судитимуть керівника районного ТЦК та трьох його підлеглих за катування військовозобов’язаних

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-18T16:13:57+00:00

Усіх причетних до приниження і побиття військовозобов’язаних взято під варту без права внесення застави.

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На Прикарпатті судитимуть керівника районного ТЦК та трьох його підлеглих за катування військовозобов’язаних

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-18T16:13:00+00:00

Усіх причетних до приниження і побиття військовозобов’язаних взято під варту без права внесення застави.

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Editorial. Future shock

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-18T16:12:13+00:00

Q4 results strong but momentum under question

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Trump dismisses $10bn suit against IRS and creates $1.7bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T16:09:19+00:00

Democrats criticize deal as a slush fund that ‘funnels taxpayer dollars’ to Trump’s political alliesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump moved to dismiss a $10bn lawsuit against the IRS on Monday and his administration created a $1.776bn “anti-weaponization” fund to compensate allies for supposed persecution by the government.The fund will be overseen by five commissioners – four of whom would be appointed by the attorney general and removable by Trump – who would oversee the body’s work. A fifth commissioner will be appointed “in consultation” with congressional leade

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HS2: Heidi Alexander to set out true cost of rail project – and when trains will begin to run

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T16:04:08+00:00

Transport secretary to give budget details of troubled high-speed line, which backers hope will stay well below £100bnThe latest estimate of the cost of HS2 and a timetable to complete construction of the high-speed railway will be set out by the government on Tuesday, including plans to run trains slower to trim costs.The transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, is expected to give the first official reckoning of the troubled project’s budget in 2026 prices, which HS2’s backers hope will remain substantially below £100bn. Continue reading...

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Justice department sets up $1.7bn fund to compensate Trump allies president claims were wrongfully targeted – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T16:03:34+00:00

In an unprecedented, self-dealing maneuver for a US president, Trump ends lawsuit against IRS in exchange for fund to compensate for supposed persecutionTrump moves to dismiss $10bn lawsuit against IRS amid reports he’s considering settlementSign up for the Breaking News US emailDemocratic reactions to the news about Trump moving to withdraw his lawsuit against the IRS are coming in. Ron Wyden, a top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, said Trump deserved no credit for dropping the lawsuit, regardless of his reasons.“Even by his standards the move he’s trying to get away with now is a st

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Gold bars and coins make up 41% of gold demand in January-March 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-18T16:02:25+00:00

With 62.3 tonnes flying off the shelves, it’s clear that investors are leaning towards gold as a savvy investment choice, snapping up these shiny assets instead of traditional jewellery

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LIVE: Arsenal vs Burnley – Premier League

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-18T16:01:00+00:00

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.

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« Dans un pays aussi polarisé que l’Espagne, c’est le positionnement international de Pedro Sanchez qui suscite la plus grande adhésion »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-18T16:00:18+00:00

L’écrivain Daniel Gascon explique, dans une tribune au « Monde », que les prises de position du premier ministre espagnol sur la politique de Donald Trump ou la situation au Moyen-Orient lui ont valu de violentes attaques de la part de dirigeants étrangers. Mais son affirmation sur la scène internationale contraste avec sa faiblesse sur le plan intérieur.

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