Salvadoran lawyer and Bukele critic Ruth López arrested Rights group have condemned the move and have expressed concern that the attorney's whereabouts are still not known. Euronews · May 20, 2025
Don’t be fooled. Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is typically ugly and typically misnamed Republicans love to make the most harmful laws sound sensible or even noble. This pretty-sounding package of tax breaks and spending cuts is just the latest example, writes Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
‘The usual narcisstic ‘Me! Me! Me!’: Donald Trump uses his one super power to make Joe Biden’s cancer all about himself After all, even feigning sincerity is too much work for the president. We Got This Covered · May 20, 2025
Zelensky Accuses Russia Of Buying Time To Stall Peace Talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday accused Russia of delaying peace talks in a bid to press on with its three-year invasion, even as US President Donald Trump pushes for an immediate ceasefire. International Business Times · May 20, 2025
War hero forced to hide during Jan 6 chaos condemns $5 million payout to rioter’s family Rep. Jason Crow said politicians can’t just ‘ignore that entire part of history because it‘s inconvenient to Donald Trump’ The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Abandoning trans people ‘a mistake’ for Democrats, says Tim Walz Kamala Harris running mate says ‘your cost of eggs ... has nothing to do with someone’s gender.’ The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Government targets ‘warmonger’ Putin with 100 new sanctions The measures will target the supply chains of Russian weapons, including missiles which have been fired into civilian areas. Evening Standard · May 20, 2025
Russia is playing for time in Ukraine peace negotiations, Germany says Europe needs to increase pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine through more targeted sanctions, said German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. Euronews · May 20, 2025
‘A radicalized terrorist’: Trump admin to pay out $5 million of public money to family of shot Jan. 6 rioter Your tax money to be sent to Jan 6. rioter's family. We Got This Covered · May 20, 2025
Elon Musk appears as Microsoft’s special guest despite suing company Elon Musk made a virtual video appearance at Microsoft’s annual developer conference, despite being in a legal dispute with the software giant. The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Ron DeSantis’s fall from grace: ‘He’s completely crashed to the ground’ Florida governor stands isolated from Trump and is feuding with Republicans at home – is he drifting to irrelevance? The Guardian - US · May 20, 2025
‘I have to worry each month’: social security cuts incite fears of payment disruptions Agency has been significant target of Doge while nearly 69 million Americans receive benefits The Guardian - US · May 20, 2025
Mother of three US citizens hit with $1.8m ICE fine over her failure to leave the country Lawyer brands $500 per day fine issued to Honduran woman for ignorning deportation order two decades ago ‘absolutely nuts’ and promises appeal The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
UK and Europe target Russia with major sanctions after Putin-Trump call Sanctions are aimed at entities supporting Russia’s military machine after call failed to deliver meaningful concessions The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
Fortune · May 20, 2025 U.S. economy is experiencing 'death by a thousand cuts', says Deutsche Bank Deutsche Bank's Jim Reid says Moody's recent debt downgrade continues a drip of bad fiscal news for the American economic outlook.
Euronews · May 20, 2025 WHO chief says budget plea is 'extremely modest' compared to 'costs of war' or tobacco advertising The UN health agency is asking for the equivalent of €3.7 billion for the next two years to fill a funding shortfall.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 Netanyahu is turning Israel into a global pariah – the world has finally run out of patience ANALYSIS: The joint statement by the UK, France and Canada – combined with UK sanctions and suspension of trade talks – shows the international community has finally run out of patience with Israel, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew
Radio France Internationale · May 20, 2025 Cannes surprises US actor Denzel Washington with honorary Palme d'Or Denzel Washington received a surprise lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday. Despite his many career accolades, it was the 70-year-old American actor's first appearance on the red carpet at Cannes, for the premiere of Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest in which he stars.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 Trump live: President has blunt words for Republicans on Medicaid as he pushes his ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Trump tells GOP lawmakers not to 'f*** around with Medicaid' as he tries to convince House to move ahead with his spending bill
We Got This Covered · May 20, 2025 ‘He’s finished, done, gone’: Republicans give Elon Musk the boot: ‘People hate him’ Even they're sick of him.
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025 First Thing: UN says 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in next 48 hours under Israeli aid blockade UK, France and Canada warn Israel of action if ‘egregious’ conduct in Gaza continues. Plus, Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine
The Guardian - US · May 20, 2025 Trump can complain all he wants – but he can’t stop his own economic mess Between his tariffs and his regressive ‘big, beautiful bill’, the president is wreaking havoc – and he never learns
International Business Times · May 20, 2025 Gazan Twins In Cannes Warn 'Nothing Left' Of Homeland Twin Gazan filmmakers Arab and Tarzan Nasser said they never thought the title of their new film "Once Upon A Time In Gaza" would have such heartbreaking resonance.
International Business Times UK · May 20, 2025 Gary Lineker's Instagram Post Explained: Why The Social Media Post Ended His 30-year Career Gary Lineker is departing BBC early after social media post causes controversy, raising questions about personal opinions and professional impartiality.
We Got This Covered · May 20, 2025 Keep it in your pants folks, because the Trump admin just let STIs run wild Americans are in for a very itchy and sore four years.