Why has the UK economy grown and what impact do tariffs have? Here, the PA news agency looks at why GDP has increased and what’s next for the UK economy. The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Vladimir Medinsky: Russia's History Hawk Leading Talks With Kyiv Russia's former culture minister and Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky took part in failed talks with Ukraine at the start of Moscow's invasion in 2022 and has built a career promoting an ultra-patriotic version of Russian history. International Business Times · May 15, 2025
Tom Cruise returns to Cannes with Mission Impossible finale The eighth – and perhaps last – iteration of the Mission: Impossible film franchise made its big premiere on the first day of the Cannes film festival Wednesday, with producer and star Tom Cruise taking to the red carpet alongside fellow cast members. Radio France Internationale · May 15, 2025
Keep calm (but delete your nudes): the new rules for travelling to and from Trump’s America Many people have decided a trip to the US isn’t worth the risk after recent border detentions. But if you are going, what do you need to know? Immigration lawyers explain it all The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025
Pete Rose returns to the Hall conversation as baseball embraces his original sin MLB’s all-time hits leader was exiled from the sport he loved because of his gambling. Now the game is embracing betting at every opportunity The Guardian - US · May 15, 2025
Democrats Shift Focus Away From Immigration And To The Economy To Capitalize Trump's Plunge With Latinos President Trump is seeing declining approval ratings among Latinos. Now, strategists and lawmakers are urging Democrats to court them through the economy rather than immigration Latin Times · May 15, 2025
Watch live: Zelensky holds press conference after Putin shuns Russia Ukraine peace talks in Turkey Watch live as Volodymyr Zelensky holds a press conference after Vladimir Putin shuned Russia Ukraine peace talks in Turkey on Thursday (15 May). The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
At least 54 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza's Khan Younis, hospital says The second consecutive night of heavy bombing coincided with US President Trump's Middle East tour, aiming for regional talks. Euronews · May 15, 2025
Trade deal on UK car exports to US ‘a floor rather than a ceiling’ Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), described the agreement as ‘absolutely vital’. Evening Standard · May 15, 2025
Mapped: Frontline in Ukraine as Kyiv and Moscow set to begin first direct talks since 2022 Russia has rejected Ukraine’s repeated offer of a comprehensive, unconditional 30-day ceasefire which Mr Zelensky says would allow for proper peace negotiations to take place The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
US reportedly plans to slash bank rules imposed to prevent 2008-style crash Watchdogs could cut capital rules as Trump’s deregulation drive opens door to rollback of post-crisis protections The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025
Watch live: Trump addresses troops at Qatari air base after skipping Ukraine Russia peace talks Watch live as Donald Trump speaks from a Qatari air base after skipping the Ukraine Russia peace talks in Turkey on Thursday (15 May). The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
ITV set for ad sales fall but does not expect hit from Trump film tariff threat The group said it was still assessing the ‘possibility of trade tariffs in the US’. Evening Standard · May 15, 2025
The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2025 Larissa Waters urges Labor to be bold while Liberals in ‘electoral wilderness’ and says Greens hurt by ‘Trump effect’ New federal Greens leader says current political climate an opportunity for ‘real reform’ on environmental protections
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 Trump boasts about changing engines on new luxury jet after striking Qatar Boeing deal Donald Trump boasted about changing the engines on his new luxury jet after striking a deal with Qatar Airways.
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025 GDP rise and a less scary outlook offer Rachel Reeves some rare cheer After two sickly quarters, upbeat growth data and UK trade deal with US paint brighter picture
Euronews · May 15, 2025 Bruce Springsteen slams Trump in three powerful speeches at EU tour kick-off in Manchester Bruce Springsteen kicked off his EU tour last night and did not spare his thoughts regarding Donald Trump: “In my country they’re taking sadistic pleasure in the pain they inflict on loyal American workers. (...) Raise your voices against authoritarianism."
BANG Premier · May 15, 2025 Bruce Springsteen rants at US President Donald Trump during Manchester concert Bruce Springsteen launched several scathing attacks against US President Donald Trump and his "corrupt" and "treasonous" administration during his show in Manchester on Wednesday (14.05.25).
International Business Times · May 15, 2025 UK Economy Grows Above Forecasts, But Tariffs Threaten Progress Britain's economy grew more than expected in the first quarter, official data showed Thursday, covering the period before business tax hikes and US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz took effect.
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 NATO weighs a US demand to massively hike defense spending as some struggle to meet the current goal NATO foreign ministers are debating a U.S. demand to massively ramp up defense investment to 5% of gross domestic product over the next 7 years
The Conversation · May 15, 2025 Trump is pushing the EU and China closer. Is this a full reset, or just strategic readjustment? The EU and China have, historically, had a complex relationship. This was encapsulated in the European Commission’s 2019 EU-China strategic outlook, which referred to China as both a “strategic partner”, but also an “economic competitor” and “systemic rival promoting alternative models of governance”.
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 Tiny lizard thought to be extinct rediscovered after 34 years The ‘lost’ species was first located in 1991 but hadn’t been seen since
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 UN watchdog says no radiation leak detected after claims India hit Pakistan nuclear facility India says it struck Pakistan’s Mushaf air base in Sargodha
The Conversation · May 15, 2025 ‘I will not eat the bugs’: examining a right-wing narrative about scarcity and insect consumption Noor Bin Ladin, a right-wing influencer, stridently declares “I don’t want to eat the bugs” on a talk show hosted by a former adviser to US President Donald Trump. Laurent Duplomb, a senator from the conservative Les Républicains party in France, informs his colleagues that the French would be eating…