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Germany says it expected Trump’s withdrawal of US troops as row over Iran comments grows – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-02T08:20:56+00:00

German defence minister responds to US president’s announcement that 5,000 US troops will leave bases in GermanyThe German defence minister, Boris Pistorius, has called on European allies to shoulder more responsibility for their security, after the US announced it would withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany.Pistorius said the presence of American soldiers in Europe was “in our interest and in the interest of the United States”, but added: “It was foreseeable that the US would withdraw troops from Europe, including Germany. Continue reading...

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Spirit shuts operations after White House bailout falls apart

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-02T08:20:50+00:00

All Spirit flights have been canceled, and passengers have been advised not to go to the airport, after the airline failed to secure a deal with the Trump administration for funding

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Così la ritirata in Mali mette in crisi il sogno africano di Putin

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-02T08:11:34+00:00

L’avanzata ribelle a Bamako evidenzia, dopo lo scacco in Siria, come l’enorme sforzo bellico in Ucraina stia indebolendo le capacità militari di Mosca negli altri scenari del mondo. Per questo il Cremlino potrebbe essere spinto finalmente a sedersi al tavolo dei negoziati

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Germany says it foresaw Trump’s withdrawal of US troops as row over Iran comments grows – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-02T08:01:52+00:00

German defence minister responds to US president’s announcement that 5,000 US troops will leave bases in GermanyHello and welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East.The German defence minister, Boris Pistorius, said that it was “foreseeable” that the US would withdraw troops from Europe, after the Pentagon announced it would pull thousands of American soldiers from Germany.Trump said he is “not satisfied” with a new proposal from Iran on ending the war, as peace talks remain stalled despite a weeks-long ceasefire. Iran delivered the proposal text to mediator Pakistan on Thursday

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‘Such huge consequences’: pressure mounts on France to act on enslavement reparatory justice

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-02T08:00:19+00:00

As a Mast of Fraternity and Memory is unveiled in Nantes, calls are growing for Macron to announce framework for discussionsIn the French port city of Nantes, once France’s largest departure point for ships that trafficked enslaved Africans across the Atlantic, a new wooden mast rises 18 metres into the sky from the waterside.The Mast of Fraternity and Memory, inaugurated this month, marks a turning point in France’s complicated relationship with the legacy of its history of enslavement – just as the French president, Emmanuel Macron, comes under pressure to make key announcements on a process

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Meloni e la sensazione del potere che sfugge

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-02T08:00:17+00:00

Il momento in cui la presidente del Consiglio ha tradito il nervosismo che assale chi governa e non è più sicuro di continuare a farlo

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Quand une journaliste cartographe du « Monde » se rend au Somaliland pour dessiner cet « Etat qui n’existe pas »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-02T08:00:06+00:00

Contre toute attente, un cartographe ne voyage guère. Son métier consiste à représenter le monde à distance. En mars, « Le Monde » a choisi d’envoyer sur le terrain une cartographe du service Infographie aux côtés d’un rédacteur, chargés de ramener de leurs reportages des notes, cartes et croquis.

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Quand une journaliste-cartographe du « Monde » se rend au Somaliland pour dessiner cet « Etat qui n’existe pas »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-02T08:00:06+00:00

Contre toute attente, un cartographe ne voyage guère. Son métier consiste à représenter le monde à distance. En mars, « Le Monde » a choisi d’envoyer sur le terrain une cartographe du service Infographie aux côtés d’un rédacteur, les chargeant de revenir de leurs reportages avec notes, cartes et croquis.

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Трамп: Меланія ненавидить, коли я танцюю під пісню, яку називають "гімном гомосексуалістів"

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-02T07:34:00+00:00

Ця заява Трампа знову привернула увагу до поєднання попкультури та політики, яке він активно використовує у своїх публічних виступах.

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Angri, narcotizza ed evira il compagno: “Voleva in casa la prima moglie”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-02T07:33:20+00:00

Protagonista una coppia del Bangladesh. L’uomo, 41 anni è ricoverato in gravi condizioni. Per i magistrati l’indagata ha agito con lucidità come emerge dall’uso del sedativo e dall’occultamento del coltello in un cassetto

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : le port ukrainien d’Izmail, sur le Danube, attaqué par des drones russes

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-02T07:30:52+00:00

Des incendies provoqués par des attaques russes dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi ont été maîtrisés, et il n’y a ni morts, ni blessés, selon les autorités locales. Volodymyr Zelensky avait annoncé, la veille, le renforcement de la défense aérienne, notamment dans l’oblast d’Odessa où se trouve ce port.

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India-linked tanker laden with cooking fuel attempts Hormuz exit

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-02T07:30:49+00:00

The Marshall Islands-flagged Sarv Shakti, carrying about 45,000 tons of LPG, moved north through the waterway past Iran’s Larak and Qeshm islands toward the Gulf of Oman on Saturday

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : le port ukrainien d’Izmaïl, sur le Danube, attaqué par des drones russes

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-02T07:30:49+00:00

Des incendies provoqués par des attaques russes dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi ont été maîtrisés, et il n’y a ni morts ni blessés, selon les autorités locales. Volodymyr Zelensky avait annoncé, la veille, le renforcement de la défense aérienne, notamment dans l’oblast d’Odessa, où se trouve ce port.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : Israël mène de nouveaux bombardements meurtriers au Liban ; Donald Trump contourne le Congrès sur l’Iran

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-02T07:27:43+00:00

Le président américain a annoncé qu’il se passait du feu vert du Congrès pour mener la guerre en Iran car les hostilités sont « terminées ». Selon le gouvernement libanais et des agences de presse, au moins 18 personnes ont été tués par l’armée israélienne dans le Sud depuis vendredi.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : le retrait de 5 000 soldats américains était « attendu » par le ministère de la défense allemand ; Israël mène de nouveaux bombardements meurtriers au Liban

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-02T07:27:42+00:00

Selon le gouvernement libanais et des agences de presse, au moins 18 personnes ont été tuées par l’armée israélienne depuis vendredi. Au lendemain de l’annonce du retrait de près de 15 % des effectifs militaires américains, Boris Pistorius a réagi en demandant aux Européens de « prendre plus de responsabilités pour notre sécurité ».

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Record-breaking May warmth soon to blow away as cold front moves towards eastern Australia

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-02T07:19:13+00:00

Daytime temperatures on Friday were 10 to 14C above average in four statesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRecord-breaking warm temperatures for the start of May in many parts of the country will be washed out by a cold front bringing rain, thunderstorms and much cooler weather.A high-pressure system dragged warm northerly winds across south-east Australia, the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) said. Continue reading...

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How Germany Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-02T07:12:15+00:00

After Chancellor Friedrich Merz upset President Trump with criticism of the war, he offered no public sign he believed Mr. Trump’s threats to pull troops were serious.

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Lower valuations may see India outflows moderate: RBI Governor

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-02T07:11:27+00:00

The rupee has declined more than 5% so far this year, ranking as Asia’s worst performer, while the benchmark Nifty 50 stock index has lost 8%

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New free financial advice plan aims to help Britons build savings

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-02T07:00:18+00:00

‘Targeted support’ means certain banks and financial institutions can offer free extra help with investments and pensionsMany Britons are daunted by the world of investing, but new City rules mean certain banks and financial institutions can offer free extra help with investments and pensions.Last month marked the launch of “targeted support”, a new regulated service that permits companies to suggest investments and pension products to customers that might provide a better return. Continue reading...

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