The Guardian

Blond Bangladeshi buffalo nicknamed ‘Donald Trump’ saved from Eid sacrifice

Minister spares 700kg beast after security concerns around the unusual level of public interest in the animalA rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its distinctive blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention, according to a home ministry official.The nearly 700kg (1,543lb) animal had already been sold for ritual slaughter when authorities stepped in, citing security concerns after a surge of public interest before Th

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The Guardian

Feeding the future of France: Rollout of €1 meals an attempt to help struggling students

It’s a thumbs up from the country’s 3 million students, who can now buy cheap meals up to twice a dayWhere in France can you get a nutritious and balanced three-course meal for €1?If you are one of the country’s estimated 3 million students in higher education, the answer is: the university restaurant or cafe. Continue reading...

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The Guardian

US neo-Nazi plotted to kill journalist who reported on him, testimony reveals

Aiden Daniel Cuevas allegedly told undercover officer reporter ‘needed to be taken off the board’An Alabama neo-Nazi accused of trying to start a paramilitary unit to take out “high value targets” aimed to kill a journalist who once reported on him, according to law enforcement testimony obtained by the Guardian.Aiden Daniel Cuevas allegedly used “coded talk” to tell an undercover officer in November 2024 that the journalist was a “pawn” that “needed to be taken off the board”. Continue reading.

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BBC World

Man arrested after three injured in stabbing at Swiss train station

The suspect, a 31-year-old Swiss man, has been arrested, police say, as areas around the station are cordoned off.

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Washington Post World

At Cannes, a Russian director rebuked Putin’s war. Cue a Ukrainian eye roll.

Andrei Zvyagintsev urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the “bloodbath”  — but in Ukraine his remarks elicited ridicule and frustration.

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The Guardian

Trump refiles $10bn defamation suit against WSJ over report on Epstein ties – US politics live

The lawsuit is one of several that the president has brought in his personal capacity against news organizationsHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Donald Trump has refiled a defamation lawsuit seeking at least $10bn in damages against the Wall Street Journal over its reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, after a judge threw out an earlier version over legal deficiencies.In a new interview with CBS News, Jill Biden, the former first lady, said that she was “frightened” as she watc

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The Guardian

Trump refiles $10bn lawsuit against WSJ over report on alleged Epstein ties

Legal action claims newspaper tarnished reputation by describing card to Jeffrey Epstein as bearing his signatureDonald Trump has refiled a defamation lawsuit seeking at least $10bn in damages against the Wall Street Journal over its reporting on his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, after a judge threw out an earlier version over legal deficiencies.The lawsuit is one of several the US president has brought in his personal capacity against news organisations and is part of what critics say is a w

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BBC World

US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say

The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.

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The Guardian

Young first-time buyers face toughest time since financial crisis, says UK housebuilder

Barratt Redrow boss says rising interest rates, higher student debt and squeeze on wages hitting property dreamBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Britain’s largest housebuilder has warned that it is the most challenging time to be a first-time buyer since the financial crisis, as the dream of home ownership moves increasingly out of reach for many young people.A combination of rising interest rates, higher levels of student debt and the squeeze on wages is making it “challenging, very, ve

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The Guardian

Modelling shows 90% of young Australians will be better off under Labor’s tax reforms

The $1,000 tax deduction, $250 ‘working Australians tax offset’, and CGT and negative gearing changes will most benefit young people, Treasury secretary saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNinety per cent of young Australians will be better off under the Albanese government’s tax proposals, the Treasury claims, as Labor moves to pass its reforms into law.The government introduced the tax changes to parliament on Thursday before a heated question time in which the oppos

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NY Times World

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Further Threatening Negotiations

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said it had targeted an American military base, without saying where, in retaliation for strikes in the country’s south.

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NY Times World

Fire at School Dormitory in Kenya Kills at Least 16

About 79 other students were injured in the blaze, which was the latest in a series of deadly fires at schools in the country in recent years.

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NY Times World

The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords

The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.

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NY Times World

How Ukraine’s Street Style Is Shaped by the War

In Kyiv, military-inspired fashion can be seen everywhere. Soldiers and civilians alike say it’s a show of solidarity, not a fad.

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NY Times World

Cuba Loses Its Chance at Fuel After Russian Tanker Changes Route

A Russian tanker seemingly en route to Cuba with a lifeline of fuel has changed direction, a painful development for the island suffering under a U.S. oil blockade.

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The Guardian

Victorian greyhound trainer avoids ban despite dog being found with cocaine in system

Tribunal decision on Geoffrey Dalton comes as advocacy group releases data showing 30 greyhounds have died at or after Victorian races this yearGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA veteran greyhound trainer whose dog was found to have cocaine in its system at a race has avoided a temporary ban despite the industry regulator calling for one.The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Vcat) on Thursday decided not to impose tougher penalties on Geoffrey Dalton, who was

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NY Times World

Guatemala Agrees to Joint Strikes With U.S. Against Drug Gangs

The deal is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to press Latin American countries to agree to joint operations inside their borders.

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NY Times World

In Argentina, U.S. Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel Finds An Escape

The billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and a shared ideology with Argentina’s right-wing leader.

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Israel’s defence minister says large-scale Palestinian migration from Gaza will go ahead

Human rights groups and lawyers say policy amounts to ethnic cleansingIsrael’s defence minister has said he is committed to the ethnic cleansing of Gaza through large-scale migration of Palestinians as part of Israel’s long-term plans for the territory.Israel Katz said the government would implement a plan for large numbers of Palestinians to leave Gaza “at the right time and in the right manner”, in a statement on Wednesday marking the targeted killing of Mohammed Odeh, Hamas’s most recent mili

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The Guardian

BP boardroom turmoil deepens as ousted chair hits back at ‘lies’ over conduct

Albert Manifold disputes reports about his behaviour and says he always tried to set exampleThe boardroom turmoil at BP deepened after its ousted chair, Albert Manifold, claimed allegations about his conduct were “lies”.In a new and lengthy statement, Manifold disputed reports about his conduct, insisting “at no point in my tenure as chairman of BP has anyone raised with me any issue about my conduct or my relationship with my colleagues”. Continue reading...

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