Spent by Alison Bechdel review – the graphic novelist faces up to midlife In this playfully fictionalised memoir, Alison runs a pygmy goat sanctuary while making a name for herself on stage and screen The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025
New US Senate bill could wreck Russia, but also damage the EU economy In a bid to isolate Moscow, a new bill in the US Senate threatens to impose 500% tariffs on any country that buys Russian fossil fuels. If implemented as intended, the plan could ravage several EU countries. Euronews · May 28, 2025
Trump halts US student visa applications in White House's escalating war on top universities The move is the latest in the Trump administration's crackdown on universities Evening Standard · May 28, 2025
Germany's DAX hits a new high as Trump expresses optimism on US-EU trade talks Germany’s DAX hit a fresh record amid easing trade tensions between the US and the EU, with defence and banking stocks leading the gains. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the progress of trade talks. Euronews · May 28, 2025
State Department accuses Cindy McCain of complaining about Gaza famine after World Food Programme chief’s interview Tammy Bruce appeared confused about Gaza aid crossings as she blamed Cindy McCain for shortages The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
‘Nonsense and stupid’: Trump’s tariff war will cause global damage, says Grosvenor boss Policy will eventually right itself, adds Mark Preston, who heads Duke of Westminster’s property group The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025
Trump Media eyes Bitcoin reserve with €2.3 billion investor backing US President Donald Trump's media company said on Tuesday that institutional investors will buy $2.5 billion (around €2.3bn) in the company's stock with the proceeds going to build up a bitcoin reserve. Euronews · May 28, 2025
Democrats argue they should be trying to win back middle America by using less ‘elite, highly educated’ catchphrases ‘Democrats have begun to speak like professors and started using advocacy-speak that was meant to reduce stigma,’ Kentucky governor says The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
Turkey says it's ready to host Russia-Ukraine talks as Trump warns Putin against further escalations US President Donald Trump warns his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he’s “playing with fire” as the Kremlin intensifies its attacks on Ukraine and peace efforts appear to stall. Euronews · May 28, 2025
Trump says Canada will pay $61bn for Golden Dome, or become 51st state US leader’s latest comments come as China, North Korea, Russia say the Golden Dome will create a ‘space arms race’. Al Jazeera · May 28, 2025
NATO set to commit to five percent defense spending goal amid threats from Trump ‘I assume that in The Hague we will agree on a higher defense spending target of in total five percent,’ said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
Arizona's rural groundwater deal stalls as legislative session nears end Attempts to regulate groundwater in rural Arizona have stalled in the Legislature The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
Outrage erupts after Trump’s Chrisley pardon as critics condemn what it says about president’s regard for the law ‘In Trump’s America, crimes are celebrated and prison sentences are cut short,’ says Democratic influencer The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
5-year forecast sees more killer heat, fires and temperature records Top weather agencies warn that the world should get ready for several years of even more record-breaking heat that pushes the globe to more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extremes The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
The Independent UK · May 28, 2025 Asian shares are mostly higher after S&P 500 rallies 2% Asian shares have opened mostly higher after President Donald Trump's decision to delay a 50% tariff on goods coming from the European Union sparked a rally on Wall Street
International Business Times · May 28, 2025 Women's Role in Security and Peace: A Look at Recent Developments in the Women, Peace and Security Agenda The U.S. Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda faces new challenges under shifting defense and diplomatic leadership. Explore the impact of recent policy changes and why WPS remains vital to national and global security.
The Independent UK · May 28, 2025 ‘I have no criminal record’: Harvard grad brought to US as child self-deports to Mexico U.S. announced its first government-funded self-deportation flight last week
The Independent UK · May 28, 2025 Trump is finally getting his military parade the Pentagon blocked last time When the Army turned 200 in 1975, no parade was held amid the recent Vietnam War and Kent State shootings
International Business Times · May 28, 2025 Trump Media to Raise $2.5 Billion With Plans to Buy Crypto, Create 'Bitcoin Treasury' The Trump Media and Technology Group is raising $2.5 billion for buying crypto and creating its so-called Bitcoin Treasury.
AAP · May 28, 2025 Australian shares retreat as inflation comes in hot The ASX has handed back its early gains with interest, after an overnight Wall Street rally wasn't enough to outweigh losses in materials and financials stocks.
International Business Times · May 28, 2025 Macron In Indonesia Seeks To Deepen Trade, Defence Ties Emmanuel Macron will seek to deepen trade and defence ties on a visit to Indonesia Wednesday, the second leg of a three-country Southeast Asia tour promoting France as a balancing power between the US and China.
Al Jazeera · May 28, 2025 War of words: Russia’s Medvedev rebukes Trump over Putin social media post Trump says Russia’s Vladimir Putin is ‘playing with fire’ and Russia has so far been shielded from ‘really bad things’.
The Conversation · May 28, 2025 Is Vladimir Putin’s indiscriminate bombing of Ukrainian civilians ‘crazy’? It’s more a sign of impatience United States President Donald Trump was “not happy” with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, this week.
International Business Times · May 28, 2025 Trump's Drive For Ocean Bed Mining Threatens Law Of The Sea US President Donald Trump's move to sidestep global regulations and begin pushing for seabed mining in international waters could pose a wider threat of competing countries claiming sovereignty over the ocean, experts say.
The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Drones target Moscow forcing suspension of some flights Air raid alerts in Ukrainian regions; Zelenskyy visits Berlin amid promising noises about long-range strikes. What we know on day 1,190