Trump tells Merz to ‘fix his broken country’ in new attack on German chancellor

US president’s latest outburst comes a day after he suggested a possible reduction in US troops in GermanyWhy does the US have military bases in Germany – and will Trump follow through on his threat to cut numbers?Donald Trump has again lashed out at Germany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz, saying he should focus on “fixing his broken country” and trying to end the Russia-Ukraine war – and spend less time “interfering” in Iran.“The Chancellor of Germany should spend more time on ending the war with Russia/Ukraine (Where he has been totally ineffective!),” Trump wrote in a social media post. Contin

Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years amid growing authoritarian pressure

The World Press Freedom Index, which assessed 180 countries, finds established journalism is ‘being asphyxiated’Press freedom around the world is at its lowest ebb in a generation, according to an influential annual index that highlights growing authoritarian pressure on the media.The average score for the 180 countries assessed by the World Press Freedom Index, compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), was the lowest in the index’s 25-year history. Continue reading...

Будущий глава Дагестана: кто такой Федор Щукин

30 апреля президент России Владимир Путин поддержал кандидатуру председателя Верховного суда Дагестана Федора Щукина на пост главы республики. В этой должности он сменит Сергея Меликова, руководившего регионом с октября 2020 г. Российский лидер назвал Щукина «человеком порядочным, последовательным и честным». Чем еще известен будущий глава Дагестана – в справке «Ведомостей».

Люди, які народилися в ці місяці, вирізняються особливою щедрістю та добротою

Вони прагнуть підтримувати оточуючих і отримують задоволення від того, що допомагають.

Що робити, якщо в ТЦК забрали телефон: пояснює адвокат

Юристи кажуть, що за законом ТЦК зобов'язані пропустити юриста до його клієнта.

Draft rules on 100% Ethanol: Not all vehicle makers are gung-ho about it

While the draft notification for E100 and E85 has been cheered by the sugar and distillery sectors, automakers, particularly in the luxury segment, remain skeptical of the business case for diversifying powertrains beyond the current E20 standards

En Birmanie, Aung San Suu Kyi purgera le reste de sa peine assignée à résidence

L’ancienne présidente birmane reste une figure populaire dans le pays, même si son image internationale a été écornée par son incapacité à défendre la minorité musulmane rohingya, victime d’exactions de l’armée en 2016 et 2017.

Bipin Pendyala elected president of HYSEA for 2026-28

With over two decades of experience across artificial intelligence, data, product engineering, and global technology services, Pendyala has been closely associated with the 35-year-old HYSEA

Agriculture Ministry `non-committal’ as Textile Ministry pushes for cotton duty cuts

Apparel exporters make a case for import duty exemption to help stabilise prices, increase competitiveness

Почему FabricaONE.AI перенесла IPO и когда сможет вернуться к нему

Разработчик программного обеспечения «Фабрика ПО», который является «дочкой» «Софтлайна» и работает под брендом FabricaONE.AI, решил перенести запланированное первичное размещение акций (IPO), говорится в официальном заявлении компании. Причина – внешние обстоятельства, повысившие уровень неопределенности на рынке. В компании пояснили, что проведение IPO в условиях высокой волатильности может создать неоправданные риски для стоимости акций после старта торгов.

Supreme Leader Says Iran Is Planning for Ongoing Control of Strait

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a statement that Iran would establish “new legal frameworks” for the Strait of Hormuz. He also said his country would retain its nuclear capabilities.

"Ця мобілізація може стати останньою": експерт розповів про ризики для РФ нового призову

Виконавчий директор Українського центру безпеки та співпраці Дмитро Жмайло вважає, що Україні варто бути готовою до такого сценарію.

Donald Trump exhorte Friedrich Merz à « consacrer plus de temps » à mettre fin à la guerre en Ukraine plutôt que « d’interférer » dans le dossier iranien

Il s’agit de la deuxième attaque du président américain contre le dirigeant allemand, au lendemain de déclarations vindicatives dans lesquelles Donald Trump a dit envisager une réduction des forces armées américaines en Allemagne.

Donald Trump exhorte Friedrich Merz à « consacrer plus de temps » à mettre fin à la guerre en Ukraine plutôt que d’« interférer » dans le dossier iranien

Il s’agit de la deuxième attaque du président américain contre le dirigeant allemand, au lendemain de déclarations vindicatives dans lesquelles Donald Trump a dit envisager une réduction des forces armées américaines en Allemagne.

Генерал-полковник, сенатор и глава Дагестана: чем известен Сергей Меликов

Глава Дагестана Сергей Меликов переходит на новую работу, заявил президент России Владимир Путин 30 апреля на встрече с представителями Народного собрания (парламента) республики. О том, чем известен уходящий в отставку руководитель региона, – в справке «Ведомостей».

L’Etat belge envisage de racheter les réacteurs nucléaires du pays à Engie

Le gouvernement belge va négocier la reprise par l’Etat à l’entreprise française de l’ensemble de ses activités nucléaires en Belgique. Cela concerne sept réacteurs nucléaires, dont cinq ont été mis à l’arrêt.

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Golders Green attack suspect named as Essa Suleiman and was previously referred to Prevent – as it happened

Suleiman had been referred to counterterrorism scheme in 2020 but case was closed the same yearFull report: Golders Green attack suspect referred to Prevent scheme in 2020, say policeStarmer calls on public to ‘open their eyes to Jewish pain’ in wake of Golders Green attackHere are some of the latest images from the newswires in Golders Green this morning:A 45-year-old man, who is a British national, born in Somalia, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said he came to the UK lawfully as a child.The Metropolitan police said he was initially taken t

Sundram Fasteners’ consolidated profit rises 30% in Q4 FY26

Consolidated revenue surpasses ₹6,000 crore in FY26

Persons with SMA urge authorities to centrally procure Risdiplam to ensure better access

SMA is a genetic, progressive and life-limiting neuromuscular condition and Risdiplam from Swiss drugmaker Roche helps treat it

Gaza : la flottille humanitaire Global Sumud a été interceptée dans les eaux internationales par l’armée israélienne

Selon les organisateurs, 211 personnes ont été interceptées. Israël, de son côté, a annoncé que la marine israélienne avait arrêté « environ 175 militants ».

How Trump’s Iran Blockade Is Complicating a High-Stakes Trip to China

If President Trump flies to China as planned in May, the primary topic will clearly be the rippling economic effects of a war that Beijing has made clear it viewed as unnecessary.

Carburanti, prorogato il taglio delle accise ridotto a 5 centesimi sulla benzina. Sì al Piano casa

La riunione dell’esecutivo per approvare i provvedimenti. Lo sconto rimane di 20 centesimi sul diesel. In esame anche il decreto legislativo sulla parità di redistribuzione tra uomini e donne

Accise, nuovo taglio: per la benzina ridotto a 5 centesimi. Piano casa da 100mila alloggi in 10 anni

Lo sconto rimane di 20 centesimi (più Iva) sul gasolio. Il provvedimento sull’emergenza abitativa

La junta de Myanmar traslada de prisión a arresto domiciliario a Aung San Suu Kyi

El Gobierno militar ha anunciado además la reducción de la pena de la Nobel de la Paz, en un nuevo intento de mejorar su imagen exterior. Le quedan, sin embargo, 18 años de reclusión

German artist Georg Baselitz dies aged 88

Prominent contemporary visual artist explored range of techniques across six decades of workThe German artist Georg Baselitz, whose expressive paintings and sculptures stirred controversy before winning him global acclaim, has died aged 88, local media reported have reported.Baselitz, born Hans-Georg Kern, was among Germany’s most prominent contemporary visual artists with a body of work stretching over six decades across a range of techniques. Continue reading...

India secures energy fleet with ₹51,000 cr vessel push

Govt fast tracks fleet expansion amid West Asia disruptions

L&T Semiconductor joins global program to advance automotive chiplet technology

The programme, led by IMEC, brings together stakeholders across the automotive and semiconductor value chain to evaluate chiplet designs and advanced packaging technologies

Rupee ends at record low of 94.91/$ amid rising oil prices, FPI outflows

The RBI’s aggressive intervention ensured that the Indian currency closed below the 95 level, helping it to recover most of its losses

Una statua di Banksy spunta nel centro di Londra a due passi da quella di re Edoardo VII

La scultura si trova nel centro della città. Lo street artist ne ha confermato la paternità pubblicando il video sul suo profilo Instagram

Более 3500 человек участвуют в «пилоте» цифрового рубля

Более 3500 человек участвуют в пилоте цифрового рубля

Коли "Аптека 9-1-1" економить не лише гроші, а й час

Бувають випадки, коли ліки потрібні негайно.

Starmer calls on public to ‘open their eyes to Jewish pain’ in wake of Golders Green attack

The prime minister also accused anyone marching alongside Hamas supporters of ‘venerating the murder of Jews’Golders Green attack – latest updatesKeir Starmer has called on people to “open their eyes to Jewish pain” in the wake of the Golders Green terror attack, and accused anyone marching alongside supporters of Hamas of “venerating the murder of Jews”.The prime minister made his strongest ever remarks on antisemitism after visiting the area of the attacks for a meeting with emergency workers and community leaders. Continue reading...

Golders Green attack suspect named as Essa Suleiman, 45

Suspect, who has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, was known to Prevent anti-radicalisation schemeGolders Green attack – latest updatesThe suspect in the Golders Green attack was referred to Prevent, the official counter-extremism scheme, and cleared of being a terrorist danger six years before two Jewish men were stabbed.His case was referred to Prevent in 2020 and closed within six weeks by the deradicalisation scheme, which has faced previous criticism for being ineffective. Continue reading...

Renault Group India moves NCLT to restructure India ops

Vehicle manufacture and sales operations to be brought together under an integrated operating structure

Європейці запустили нову ракету Ariane 6 з аналогом системи Starlink

Ariane 6 – зовсім нова ракета-носій, з якою Європа пов’язує великі сподівання.

Caso Minetti, Quirinale: nuovi accertamenti d'intesa con il ministero

La Russa ha preferito non commentare un caso “che riguarda anche il capo dello Stato”

Caso Minetti, Quirinale: nuovi accertamenti d'intesa con il ministero. Uruguay: pronti a rispondere

La Russa ha preferito non commentare un caso “che riguarda anche il capo dello Stato”

Caso Minetti, il sostituto pg di Milano Brusa: “In 40 anni mai capitata una cosa del genere”

Il magistrato che ha dato il parere positivo alla grazia: “Voglio andare fino in fondo”. Accertamenti sull’adozione e sugli ultimi anni di vita dell’ex consigliera regionale

Bharat Forge to acquire 30% stake in Fortuna Engineering under strategic partnership

Fortuna Engineering Private Limited is a leading manufacturer of precision-machined engine components for automotive and industrial applications in India

Protester interrupts Pete Hegseth’s opening statement at Senate armed services committee – US politics live

Protester with ‘no war on Iran’ sign removed by security as top Democrat on committee says some of Hegseth’s orders ‘would constitute war crimes’Sign up for the Breaking News US emailLouisiana governor Jeff Landry yesterday told GOP candidates that he plans to suspend next month’s primary elections so that state lawmakers can pass a new congressional map first, the Washington Post (paywall) reported last night.It came hours after the US supreme court decided that Louisiana’s creation of a second majority black congressional district to satisfy previously rulings relied too heavily on race and

Ecco perché Malagò è in vantaggio nella corsa alla Federcalcio

I pesi elettorali, il consenso già oltre il 47% e le riserve da sciogliere. Ma anche il ruolo della politica contro di lui e l’ipotesi commissariamento

Neo-Nazi who planned mass gun attack convicted after MI5 undercover sting

Senior police officer warns of young people being drawn into violent extremism as Alfie Coleman found guiltyMore and more young people are being drawn into the world of violent extremism, a senior police officer has warned, as a young neo-Nazi was convicted of planning a mass gun attack after being caught in an undercover MI5 sting.Alfie Coleman, a former supermarket worker from Great Notley in Essex, compiled a hate-list of colleagues and customers he branded with racial slurs or as “race traitors”. He wrote a “manifesto” in a diary and identified potential targets, including the “lord mayor

August Wilson Like You’ve Never Heard Him Before: In Italian

In three U.S. cities, a new production of the playwright’s cabdriver drama “Jitney” will be imported from Italy.

Private airports ask government for increase in user fees, deferral in revenue share payments

The private airport operators body has also requested for a revision in charges after the relief period

AP govt to build twin office towers for Amaravati Quantum Valley

A proposal in this regard was approved by the State Cabinet, chaired by CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday. 

Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

Polanski criticised for reposting comment suggesting police arresting Golders Greens suspect used excessive force – as it happened

Home Office minister says ‘the Green Party has hit a new low’ after party leader’s repost on X On BBC Radio Merseyside the presenter, Tony Snell, put it to Kemi Badenoch that Merseyside was a lost cause for the Tories. He said that Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, had been on the programme yesterday. He said that Farage argued that Scousers were down to earth and the Tories they were seen as “aloof and remote”.Badenoch said no one had ever described her as aloof and remote. When it was put to her that Farage was talking about the party, she said the Tories were the party of working people.

RBI shifts 104 tonnes of gold to domestic vaults, total holdings at 880 mt

The move comes amid a rally in gold prices, which pushed the share of gold in India’s forex reserves to 16.7%, up from 13.92% six months earlier

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Après l’attaque au couteau à Golders Green, Keir Starmer accuse l’Iran de « vouloir nuire aux Juifs britanniques »

Un groupe méconnu, soupçonné de liens avec les autorités iraniennes, « Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya » (Hayi), a revendiqué plusieurs incendies et tentatives d’incendies criminels ces dernières semaines visant la communauté juive.

Après l’attaque au couteau à Golders Green, Keir Starmer accuse l’Iran de « vouloir nuire aux juifs britanniques »

Un groupe méconnu, soupçonné de liens avec les autorités iraniennes, le Mouvement islamique des compagnons de la main droite, a revendiqué plusieurs incendies et tentatives d’incendies criminels ces dernières semaines visant la communauté juive.

EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : Israël affirme qu’il pourrait « devoir agir à nouveau » contre l’Iran

Côté iranien, le président du Parlement a promis de débarrasser la région des prétentions américaines. « L’avenir radieux de la région du golfe [Arabo-]Persique sera un avenir sans l’Amérique », avait également écrit le Guide suprême, Mojtaba Khamenei, un peu plus tôt jeudi, évoquant « la défaite honteuse des Etats-Unis ».

TRAI seeks comments for vehicle-to-everything communication regulatory framework

V2X enables vehicles to wirelessly exchange real-time information with every relevant element of their environment