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Latvian prime minister resigns amid row over drone incursions

Evika Siliņa stands down after coalition collapses following sacking of defence minister

The Guardian - UK

Paediatrician in Germany charged with 130 counts of sexual abuse

Doctor in Brandenburg state allegedly committed the crimes, including child rape, between 2013 and 2025

The Guardian - UK

Miami residents sue over land for Trump presidential library

US plaintiffs say waterfront site was improperly transferred for Trump’s personal gain

The Guardian - US

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First Thing: Xi warns Trump of ‘clashes and even conflicts’ with US over Taiwan

Xi’s comments published after two-hour meeting with Trump. Plus, Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the Voting Rights Act is ‘evil incarnate’

The Guardian - UK

Texas professor reinstated after firing over Palestine talk says ‘I didn’t do anything wrong’

Texas State ordered by judge to continue paying Idris Robinson after he was fired for talk he gave in another state

The Guardian - US

Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair in party-line vote amid Elizabeth Warren's 'sock puppet' criticism

Every Republican voted for Warsh on Wednesday, as did Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania.

Fortune

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for battleground Nebraska seat

Political activist Denise Powell has won the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s open 2nd District, a battleground seat that both parties say will be crucial to determining control of the House this fall. Powell was leading state Sen. John Cavanaugh, 39 percent to 37 percent, in a crowded primary when The…

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Trump and DeSantis sued over donation of Miami land for extravagant presidential library

Miami residents have sued President Trump, Miami Dade College, and Florida officials over plans to donate downtown Miami property for Trump's presidential library

The Independent UK

Macron announces Paris funding conference to support African peace efforts

A conference on financing the African Union's peace efforts will be held in Paris by the end of this year, French President Emmanuel Macron said while on a visit to Ethiopia.

Radio France Internationale

Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil, energy minister says, as US blockade pushes island to brink

Minister Vicente de la O Levy says ‘Cuba is open to anyone that wants to sell us fuel’ as rolling power blackouts increase

The Guardian - UK

New York man found guilty of acting as unregistered agent of China

Lu Jianwang was accused of operating a ‘secret police station’ in Manhattan’s Chinatown at the behest of Beijing

The Guardian - US

Ukraine war briefing: New Hungary PM signals shift away from Kremlin after massive drone attack on Ukraine

Péter Magyar says his government has summoned Russian ambassador over drone attack near Hungary’s border, to ask when Vladimir Putin plans ‘to finally end this bloody war’.

The Guardian - AU

Brigitte Macron breaks silence on claims she slapped Emmanuel after seeing texts from actress

An Elysée official said last year the president and his wife were only ‘having a laugh’ when she appeared to push him in the face

The Independent UK

Latvia’s Prime Minister resigns over Ukraine-Russia drone incidents

The resignation comes as the Defence ⁠Minister was fired after the Prime Minister stated anti-drone systems had not been deployed fast enough

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

One of the UK’s ‘most wanted’ fugitives arrested in Spain hours after appeal

UK law enforcement named the 12 most wanted individuals thought to be hiding in Spain on Thursday

Radio France Internationale

Paris Saint-Germain clinch a record-extending 14th French league title

Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title on Wednesday as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's strike set up a decisive 2-0 win away to nearest rivals Lens.

The Times of India

‘Letter in drawer’: Donald Trump left succession instructions for JD Vance in Oval Office

A senior White House official revealed President Trump has left detailed instructions for Vice President Vance in a letter at the Resolute Desk for emergencies. These remarks surfaced during Trump's China visit, with the official downplaying assassination fears despite Trump being called an "existential threat" to China. The article also…

The Independent UK

Denver runway fatality raises questions about airport security

Aviation and risk experts said the Denver runway collision represents a clear security failure

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The Independent UK

‘Miraculous’ survival after plane crash leaves 11 stranded off Florida coast

Huddled under a tarp for meager protection, their desperate wait ended when U.S. military search and rescue crews appeared

The Guardian - US

Rand Paul’s son apologizes for antisemitic and anti-gay rant after accosting lawmaker

In apology, William Paul said he had had ‘too much to drink’ and the things he said ‘don’t represent who I really am’

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president says not letting Iran have nuclear weapon ‘only thing that matters’

President’s remarks come as midterm elections looks to be defined by economic concerns sparked by the conflict. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 13 May at a glance

The Guardian - US

Canada court quashes bid by Alberta separatists for independence referendum

Alberta judge ruled provincial government must consult with First Nations before collecting signatures for a proposed referendum

The Guardian - UK

Six from hantavirus cruise ship leave Arrowe Park hospital to isolate at home

Passengers will remain in isolation for 45 days of isolation, with health officials confirming they remain asymptomatic

The Independent UK

California police chief charged with hit-and-run after allegedly clipping driver’s car and fleeing the scene

San Leandro Chief of Police Angela Averiett denied the allegations and said had not ‘knowingly’ left the scene of the collision, which occurred in May 2025

The Guardian - US

Howard Lutnick said he had three ‘inconsequential’ meetings with Epstein

In House committee transcript, commerce secretary denied any further contact with disgraced financier

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