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Tens of thousands march through London for far-right and pro-Palestine protests – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-16T17:45:38+00:00

Police say 11 arrested ‘for a variety of offences’ as far-right and pro-Palestine marches take place in LondonCommenting on today’s policing operation in London, the Met Police said they had made two arrests near Euston station.A statement from the force read:Officers have made two arrests in the vicinity of Euston station.Two men, wanted on suspicion of GBH following an incident in Birmingham where a man was run over, were spotted arriving into London to attend the UTK protest. Continue reading...

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : retrouvez les dernières informations

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-16T17:35:01+00:00

Le président ukrainien, Volodymyr Zelensky, affirmé samedi que « la France est prête à collaborer [avec l’Ukraine] dans le domaine de la défense antimissile », remerciant Emmanuel Macron pour sa condamnation « sans équivoque » des bombardements russes qui ont fait 24 morts jeudi à Kiev.

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Guerre en Ukraine : retrouvez les dernières informations du 10 au 16 mai

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-16T17:34:57+00:00

Le président ukrainien, Volodymyr Zelensky, a affirmé samedi que « la France est prête à collaborer [avec l’Ukraine] dans le domaine de la défense antimissile », remerciant Emmanuel Macron pour sa condamnation « sans équivoque » des bombardements russes qui ont fait 24 morts jeudi à Kiev.

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Guerre en Ukraine : retrouvez les informations du 10 au 16 mai

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-16T17:34:57+00:00

Le président ukrainien, Volodymyr Zelensky, a affirmé samedi que « la France [était] prête à collaborer [avec l’Ukraine] dans le domaine de la défense antimissile », remerciant Emmanuel Macron pour sa condamnation « sans équivoque » des bombardements russes qui ont fait 24 morts jeudi à Kiev.

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Timmy the whale confirmed dead by Danish authorities

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-16T17:22:22+00:00

Humpback had been found deceased on Friday after rescue attempt criticised as ‘pure animal cruelty’Timmy the whale has been confirmed dead by Danish authorities two weeks after the beached humpback was transported to the North Sea in a rescue attempt criticised as “pure animal cruelty”.Denmark’s Environmental Protection Agency said a whale had been found dead on Friday near ​the small ⁠island of Anholt in the Kattegat, a broad strait between Denmark and Sweden, and confirmed it was Timmy on Saturday. Continue reading...

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Movers & Shakers: Stocks that will see action this week

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-16T17:10:41+00:00

Here is what the charts say about the shares of Balrampur Chini Mills, Bharti Hexacom and KEI Industries  

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A Londres, des dizaines de milliers de manifestants d’extrême droite rassemblés à l’appel du militant Tommy Robinson

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-16T17:10:37+00:00

La capitale britannique a déployé quelque 4 000 policiers alors que Tommy Robinson, activiste islamophobe et anti-immigration, organisait ce samedi une nouvelle marche après celle de septembre, qui avait mobilisé 150 000 personnes. Plus de 50 000 manifestants étaient attendus, alors que Londres accueillait aussi la finale de la Coupe d’Angleterre et une manifestation propalestinienne.

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Seven people injured after man drives car into pedestrians in northern Italy

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-16T17:10:25+00:00

Man in 30s arrested over incident in Modena that left two seriously hurtSeven people were injured, two seriously, on Saturday after a car rammed into a group of pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena.Police said the driver, in his thirties, has been arrested. He is also alleged to have attempted to stab a passerby who had tried to stop him. Continue reading...

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Bandu’s Blockbusters for May 17, 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-16T17:10:03+00:00

Guess the stock that will give the best return by next Friday

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Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-05-16T17:01:53+00:00

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

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Rival Protests Take Place in London, With a Major Security Effort

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-16T17:01:36+00:00

The police have deployed thousands of officers, partly to keep far-right and pro-Palestinian marchers apart. The events drew tens of thousands to London.

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Trump Calls Xi a ‘Friend.’ But He Left China Without Any Breakthroughs.

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-16T17:01:10+00:00

The lack of concrete agreements with Beijing shows the risks of President Trump’s personality-driven foreign policy, which rests on the belief that he can defend U.S. interests through charm and force of will.

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Trump Calls Xi a ‘Friend.’ But He Left China Without Any Breakthroughs.

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-16T17:01:10+00:00

The lack of concrete agreements with Beijing shows the risks of President Trump’s personality-driven foreign policy, which rests on the belief that he can defend U.S. interests through charm and force of will.

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Federal Reserve and the story of gold vs equities

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-16T16:56:34+00:00

As Kevin Warsh takes over as Fed Chair, key questions arise on whether the Fed will remain independent, will prices rise, whether inflation will be managed effectively, and which asset classes will fare best over the medium term

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Fears Grow That Iran May Be Using Proxy Groups Beyond Mideast

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-16T16:56:14+00:00

The arrest of Mohammad al-Saadi in the United States on Friday has raised concerns that Iran could be working with its proxies to stage attacks outside the region.

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Train Crashes Into Bangkok Traffic, Killing at Least 8

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-16T16:45:29+00:00

A freight train plowed into traffic on train tracks, starting a fire. The authorities did not immediately give a cause but said a barrier had not come down.

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Au Liban sud, Israël étend son emprise au gré des bombardements et des ordres d’évacuations

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-16T16:39:05+00:00

Les frappes et les appels à évacuer concernent aussi bien des localités proches de la frontière que d’autres, situées des dizaines de kilomètres plus au nord. Ils contribuent à dépeupler des pans entiers de la région méridionale, bien au-delà de la zone tampon occupée par l’Etat hébreu.

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Au Liban sud, Israël étend son emprise au gré des bombardements et des ordres d’évacuation

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-16T16:39:03+00:00

Les frappes et les appels à évacuer concernent aussi bien des localités proches de la frontière que d’autres, situées des dizaines de kilomètres plus au nord. Ils contribuent à dépeupler des pans entiers de la région méridionale, bien au-delà de la zone tampon occupée par l’Etat hébreu.

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Will demat gold’s second shot take off?

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-16T16:35:48+00:00

Electronic Gold Receipts bridge investment gold and physical gold, but market depth will decide success

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Cupid Q4 net profit triples on robust demand

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-16T16:34:43+00:00

Cupid secures raw material inventory for over six months across key product categories, including inputs linked to crude derivatives

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Got a parcel alert? It could be a scam trap

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-16T16:34:36+00:00

Fake delivery messages, COD parcels and QR refunds are turning convenience into risk

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Not just gold, love for equity too adds to BoP stress

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-16T16:33:48+00:00

‘Asset arbitrage’ is also a factor as FDI repatriations and FII selling add fuel to fire

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Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-05-16T16:32:47+00:00

The attack occurred at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police say.

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