Budget 2026 live updates: PM says opposition ‘reduced to a farce’ as government targeted over CGT; three Coalition MPs booted from question time

Albanese defends changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, which Bill Shorten says will give young people a ‘fighting chance’. Follow today’s news liveSee all our Australia budget 2026 coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia to send military plane to strait of Hormuz reopening missionAustralia will join an international mission to reopen the strait of Hormuz, with plans to contribute a hi-tech surveillance plane to the effort.Our intention is to contribute Australia’s world-leading E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to this defensive effort.While this platfor

Experts believe breakthrough in US fentanyl crisis may have started in China

US overdose deaths have plunged, but experts warn the ‘supply shock’ from Chinese precursors may only be a temporary fixAs Donald Trump travels to Beijing this week, fentanyl – and China’s role in its supply chain – remains an enduring point of acrimony in bilateral relations.At a UN meeting in March, the US again accused China of failing to stop its chemical industry selling the precursors required to make the potent synthetic opioid, while China suggested the US was shifting the blame for its domestic drug problem. Continue reading...

Au Festival de Cannes, une présence marquante des cinéastes iraniens

La Croisette présente six films réalisés par des réalisateurs en exil ou vivant encore dans leur pays, dont les œuvres ont parfois été rattrapées par la guerre en cours.

Выручка «Базиса» выросла на 36% в первом квартале

Выручка «Базиса» выросла на 36% в I квартале

Japan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's Mythos in about two weeks, source says

Mythos is viewed by ⁠cybersecurity experts as posing significant challenges to the banking industry and its legacy technology systems

Усик - Верховен: букмекери назвали фаворита бою

Букмекери віддають Усикові майже беззаперечну перевагу в бою з Верховеном за титул WBC.

Targeted promotions ‘influential’ in luring Melbourne man who gambled $895,000 back to betting apps, inquest hears

Inquest hears Kyle Hudson, who died aged 22, withdrew from betting accounts multiple times but received more than 300 inducementsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA young Melbourne man who took his own life after gambling more than $895,000 over four years was repeatedly drawn back to online betting platforms by targeted inducements, an inquest has heard.Coroner Paul Lawrie is investigating the circumstances and likely contributing factors to the death of Kyle Hudson, 22, including whether betting companies like Spo

L’ultimo punto

Il braccino nel tennis è quel paradosso di autosabotaggio che arriva quando sei a un passo dal traguardo

L’ultimo punto, la cosa più bella e più crudele del tennis

Il braccino è quel paradosso di autosabotaggio che arriva quando sei a un passo dal traguardo

Rush hour on Air Force one as Melania director Brett Ratner joins Trump China trip

Filmmaker who was long on the outer in Hollywood over #MeToo allegations will scout locations for Rush Hour 4, according to spokeswomanBrett Ratner, the director behind the Rush Hour movies and a documentary on Melania Trump, is accompanying Donald Trump to China for his summit with Xi Jinping.Trump is due to hold talks with the Chinese leader on Thursday and Friday over pressing economic and geopolitical issues, including Iran and Taiwan. The US president was accompanied on Air Force One by CEOs and top executives from major US tech and finance firms, including Apple’s Tim Cook, Tesla’s Elon

Посеред травня до Львова повертаються заморозки

Температура на грунті падатиме до -2°.

Wednesday briefing: How much longer can Keir Starmer cling to power?

In today’s newsletter: A leadership crisis once again grips Westminster, with the Labour party currently split, the prime minister may not last the weekGood morning. First as tragedy, then as farce. Once again, the UK is shrouded in political uncertainty as a deeply unpopular prime minister clings to power. It has become a familiar cycle in recent years: the wait to find out which perishable good will survive longer than our next doomed premier.Keir Starmer insists he is not leaving – a serious leader for a serious time – and will have been boosted by last night’s lifeline, when Wes Streeting’

Copper futures: Buy the dips

The contract can rise to ₹1,500 in the near-term 

Black Box completes acquisition of Brazilian company 2S Inovações Tecnológicas S.A.

The acquisition, effective May 1, strengthens Black Box’s capabilities and market presence across Latin America, particularly in areas such as data center networking, digital connectivity, cybersecurity, and managed infrastructure

Trainer aircraft of private company crash lands in Baramati; no casualty reported

The incident occurred at 8.50 am, says Pune Superintendent of Police Sandip Singh Gill to PTI

Gold rallies past ₹1.63 lakh amid global uncertainty, weaker rupee

The rally in domestic bullion was further amplified after the Indian government raised the total import duty on gold and silver to 15% from 6%

Собянин: силы ПВО сбили летевший на Москву беспилотник

One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts again fails to rule out Bondi beach terror attack being ‘false flag’

Queenslander under pressure after YouTube interview where he said he was ‘not ruling it out’ but ‘I don’t have the facts yet’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation senator Malcolm Roberts has caused further confusion in comments about the Bondi beach antisemitic terror attack, clarifying that he thought it was an “absurd proposition” to call the shooting a “false flag” but standing by his claim that he didn’t have “data” to rule it out.Roberts, Pauline Hanson’s fellow senator from Queensland, was interviewed o

Небезпечний "коктейль": експерти назвали 4 популярні фрукти, у яких найбільше пестицидів

Ці речовини можуть загрожувати здоров'ю дітей.

RBI likely to maintain rate pause as FY27 CPI seen at 4.8-4.9%: Report

Elara Capital report flags upside risks from oil prices and rupee depreciation, with potential hike only if inflation hits 6 per cent durably

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty trade higher but gains capped by weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equity markets traded volatile after four straight sessions of losses, with modest gains in early trade, though sentiment remained fragile amid rising crude prices, FII selling, rupee weakness and persistent global inflation concerns.

Nifty Bank Prediction Today – May 13, 2026: Nifty Bank futures: Hovering near a resistance band

Nifty Bank futures (May) is expected to resume the downtrend within the 54,000-54,400 price region 

AP: обвинения в адрес Ермака поставили Зеленского в неловкое положение

AERA defers 15% revenue recovery to moderate Noida airport charges

Regulator says part of airport’s revenue requirement was shifted to next tariff cycle to reduce burden on passengers and airlines

У 6 разів більше: регулятор США назвав рекордну ціну "Золотого купола"

Американський бюджетний регулятор оцінив витрати на "Золотий купол" у $1,2 трлн.

У 6 разів більше: незалежні аналітики назвали рекордну ціну "Золотого купола"

Американський бюджетний регулятор оцінив витрати на "Золотий купол" у $1,2 трлн.

Де не можна ставити туалет на ділянці: експерти пояснили, за що можуть оштрафувати

Для звичайного вуличного туалету або невеликої вигрібної ями на приватній ділянці окремий дозвіл зазвичай не потрібен.

Коли Вознесіння Господнє 2026: дата, традиції та правила великого свята

Вознесіння Господнє цього року буде досить раннім.

Бизнес и госсектор потратили на сложную IT-инфраструктуру 658 млрд рублей

Объем российского рынка IT-инфраструктуры для высоконагруженных систем (ИВНС) за 2025 г. вырос на 15% и достиг 658 млрд руб., подсчитали аналитики консалтинговой компании Б1. В эту категорию входят продажи готовых программно-аппаратных комплексов (ПАК; включает железо и софт; например, к ним относятся серверы и системы хранения данных), разработка собственных решений силами заказчиков и сборка решений сторонними компаниями-интеграторами под заказ из различных комплектующих.

EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : les importations de gaz naturel liquéfié russe au plus haut dans l’UE depuis le début de la guerre en Ukraine, selon une étude

Le GNL importé dans l’UE a atteint au 1er trimestre un niveau record depuis 2022, selon une étude de l’Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Ce centre de réflexion souligne la dépendance du continent européen au gaz russe, au moment où le conflit au Moyen-Orient bouleverse l’approvisionnement mondial en hydrocarbures.

Budget 2026 live updates: PM says opposition ‘reduced to a farce’ as Coalition targets Labor over CGT; two Liberal MPs booted during question time

Albanese defends changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, which Bill Shorten says will give young people a ‘fighting chance’. Follow today’s news liveSee all our Australia budget 2026 coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia to send military plane to strait of Hormuz reopening missionAustralia will join an international mission to reopen the strait of Hormuz, with plans to contribute a hi-tech surveillance plane to the effort.Our intention is to contribute Australia’s world-leading E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to this defensive effort.While this platfor

Kannada actor Dileep Raj dies at 47 after heart attack

With a career spanning over two decades, Raj was known for his work in both Kannada television and cinema

Nifty Prediction Today – May 13, 2026: Nifty futures: Downward bias persists

Yet, Nifty futures (May) might rise to 23,600 before the next fall

Noida airport domestic flyers to pay ₹490 user development fee: AERA

Tariff for greenfield facility to rise gradually till FY31 with UDF up to ₹1,461 for departing international passengers

Fighting in Sudan’s Blue Nile State displaces thousands

Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from Al Karama camp in Al-Damazin, Blue Nile State, southeastern Sudan.

TVS Credit Q4 net profit up 13% at ₹256 crore

For the full year FY26, net profit after tax stood at ₹913 crore, a growth of 19% from FY25

Mexico, CIA reject report of US assassination campaign against cartels

Rebuttals come after US media report alleges that the CIA has 'directly participated' in deadly anti-cartel operations.

Labour-supporting unions predict Starmer will not lead party into next election

Exclusive: Leaked draft statement says party ‘cannot continue on its current path’ under PMKeir Starmer will not lead his party into the next general election, Labour-supporting unions have predicted, in an intervention that threatens to further destabilise the prime minister after a damaging few days.The 11 Labour-affiliated unions – which include Unite, Unison and the GMB – are expected to issue a joint statement on Wednesday saying “at some stage” the party will have to put a plan in place to elect a new leader. Continue reading...

Chelsea flower show garden designers clash over use of AI

Horticulturalists express alarm after award-winning Matt Keightley launches app that can automate designsWith glasses of champagne sipped among the peonies, Chelsea flower show is generally a friendly and genteel occasion. But this year, the secateurs have been drawn as gardeners clash over the use of AI in designing the exhibits.Matt Keightley, an award-winning designer who has created gardens for figures including Prince Harry, is using artificial intelligence to design his garden for the prestigious show, held at the Royal Hospital gardens in Chelsea, London, next week. Continue reading...

A Nairobi, la France à l’offensive pour investir en Afrique

Paris a clamé son désir d’investir sur le continent lors du sommet Africa Forward, qui s’est ouvert le 11 mai au cœur de la capitale kényane. Mais, sur ces marchés dynamiques, la compétition est rude.

Au Kenya, la France à l’offensive pour investir en Afrique

Paris a clamé son désir d’investir sur le continent lors du sommet Africa Forward, qui s’est ouvert le 11 mai au cœur de la capitale kényane. Mais, sur ces marchés dynamiques, la compétition est rude.

ВТБ: рынок сбережений прибавил 1 трлн рублей за апрель

Gold duty under India-UAE pact raised in line with standard rate hike

Gold import under specified quota to now attract duties of 14 per cent instead of 5 per cent; experts advise tighter origin rules to check misuse

От романтичного вампира до мрачного Бэтмена: главные роли Роберта Паттинсона

Звезда «Сумерек» отмечает 40-летие

Рубіо вперше відвідає Китай під "новим" іменем, - Guardian

Пекін обійшов власні санкції проти держсекретаря США, змінивши китайську транслітерацію його прізвища перед візитом Трампа до КНР.

Рубіо вперше відвідає Китай під "новим" іменем, - The Guardian

Пекін обійшов власні санкції проти держсекретаря США, змінивши китайську транслітерацію його прізвища перед візитом Трампа до КНР.

Indonesian FM Sugiono arrives in India for BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting

“A warm welcome to Foreign Minister Sugiono of Indonesia on his arrival in New Delhi for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting,” the MEA wrote in a post on X

Більше не потрібно терти пам'ятник щіткою: мармур і граніт можна легко відмити без хімії

Як ефективно очистити пам'ятник із каменю або натуральної кам'яної крихти за допомогою натуральних засобів.

Як не застрягнути на кордоні з Польщею: через яку країну краще їхати і які документи взяти

Для українців при перетині кордону діють певні правила.

Trump to land in Beijing on Wednesday for talks with Xi

China hopes to clinch a trade deal during Trump’s visit, his second in nine years

Unable to face public queries on Kerala CM as Cong delays decision: IUML MLA

The three main contenders for the post of chief minister are senior leaders Ramesh Chennithala, V D Satheesan and AICC general secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal

Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff appears in court in money-laundering case

Andriy Yermak is suspected in an alleged $10.5m money-laundering scheme involving a luxury real estate development.

Budget 2026 live updates: Taylor asks why Labor ‘lied to Australians’ on tax as Albanese says government could not ‘sit back’; two Liberal MPs booted from question time

PM defends changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, which Bill Shorten says will give young people a ‘fighting chance’. Follow today’s news liveSee all our Australia budget 2026 coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia to send military plane to strait of Hormuz reopening missionAustralia will join an international mission to reopen the strait of Hormuz, with plans to contribute a hi-tech surveillance plane to the effort.Our intention is to contribute Australia’s world-leading E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to this defensive effort.While this platform [the

Трамп опубликовал карту Венесуэлы в виде 51-го штата США