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Volodymyr Zelenskyy and JD Vance among 150,000 present as Leo says he wants Catholic church to be ‘leaven of unity’Pope Leo XIV said he wanted the Catholic church to be a “small leaven of unity” in a time of “too much discord and too many wounds”, during his inaugural papal mass attended by world leaders including the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the US vice-president, JD Vance.Calling for more love and unity, Leo said the church’s “true authority” was the charity of Christ. He said: “It is never a question of capturing others by force, by religious propaganda or by

Some conservatives rejected Francis for his leftist leanings, but Leo could be able to realize his forerunner’s visionsRightwing Catholic Americans in positions of power – from the vice-president, JD Vance, to Leonardo Leo – may have breathed a brief sigh of relief when, after the white smoke cleared, Pope Leo XIV emerged on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica donning a traditional red mozzetta with a papal stole.It was, observers pointed out, a starkly different choice than his predecessor Pope Francis, a reviled figure among many staunch conservatives, who had worn all white on the same occasion in 2013 to

Reports in put death toll higher than 100 people with many children among those killed by Israeli attacksIsraeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, under pressure on both the domestic and international front, has been accused of manipulating Israel’s war on Gaza to ensure his own political survival.The Israeli leader is on trial for corruption charges and his opponents say he is deliberately finding reasons to prolong the assault so he can cling on to power as prime minister. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/may/18/gaza-israel-palestinian-bombing-war-latest-new-updates-live Author : Yohannes Lowe Publish date : 2025-05-18 08:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked

‘Perfect’ weather conditions produce berries that growers say are between 10% and 20% bigger than usualThe UK’s sunny spring weather has provided “perfect” conditions to produce strawberries so big you “cannot fit them in your mouth”, UK growers have said.With nearly 20 years’ experience, Bartosz Pinkosz, the operations director at the Summer Berry Company, has “never seen anything like it”. The strawberries being harvested this month by the leading grower are whoppers thanks to the combination of lots of sunshine and cool nights. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/may/18/giant-uk-strawberries-weather-growers Author : Zoe Wood Publish date : 2025-05-18 05:00:00 Copyright for

Three of the ship’s masts could be seen snapping and partially collapsing after they brushed the bridge in New York CityA Mexican navy sailing ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday during a promotional tour in New York City, the top of its mast brushing the iconic span as it sailed through the East River.The New York City mayor said 19 people were injured in the incident, four seriously. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/18/mexican-navy-ship-hits-brooklyn-bridge-during-promotional-tour Author : Associated Press Publish date : 2025-05-18 03:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Liberal senator also signalled that the Coalition’s support for nuclear may also be up for review. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberals must ‘build from the bottom up’ after election disaster – RustonAsked why the Liberals were now reviewing their embrace of the Paris climate agreement under the former government of Scott Morrison, Ruston says the walloping voters handed the party meant “absolutely everything” was up for review.To be quite frank, we have to build from the bottom up again because that election result was quite disastrous for the Liberal

Storms also kill seven in Missouri, spawn tornadoes in Wisconsin and bring a heatwave to TexasStorm systems sweeping across the midwestern US have left more than 25 dead in Missouri and Kentucky.Kentucky’s governor, Andy Beshear, said at a briefing in London, Kentucky, that “at least 18” of the dead were in his state. At least nine of those deaths were reported after a tornado sparked what authorities called a mass casualty event in south-eastern Kentucky. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/17/tornadoes-kentucky-missouri-16-dead Author : Associated Press and Guardian staff Publish date : 2025-05-17 21:59:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the

In social media posts, president also slammed Walmart for price increases and spread anti-Clinton conspiracy theoriesDonald Trump has said that he will speak to both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an effort to stop what he called the “bloodbath” war in Ukraine, in a barrage of new social media posts that included baseless conspiracy theories and a demand that Walmart not raise prices for customers because of tariffs he has imposed.Trump, posting on his Truth Social account on Saturday, wrote that he will speak to Putin on Monday morning. “THE SUBJECTS OF THE CALL WILL BE, STOPPING THE ‘BLOODBATH’

Man, 26, apprehended at Luton airport by counter-terrorism police in connection with fires that included damage to a carA second man has been arrested in connection with suspected arson attacks on two properties in London and a vehicle linked to Keir Starmer, police have said. The 26-year-old was arrested at about 1.45pm on Saturday at London Luton airport on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life, the Metropolitan police said. The arrest was made by counter-terrorism officers from the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit and the suspect has been taken into police custody in London, the

Comments at Cannes come after US president’s social media posts against Bruce Springsteen and Taylor SwiftPedro Pascal has sharply criticised Donald Trump’s attacks against artists, as the director of a conspiracy theory satire starring the actor said he feared the political messages of films could be weaponised by US border guards.“Fuck the people that try to make you scared,” the Game of Thrones and The Last of Us actor said at a press conference at the Cannes film festival, promoting Ari Aster’s new film Eddington. “And fight back. And don’t let them win.” Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/17/fight-back-and-dont-let-them-win-actor-pedro-pascal-decries-trumps-attacks-on-artists Author

Met police say the three charged under National Security Act for allegedly assisting Iranian foreign intelligence serviceThree men have been charged under the National Security Act on suspicion of assisting the Iranian foreign intelligence service.Scotland Yard said a counter-terrorism investigation had led to three Iranian men being charged for engaging in conduct likely to assist the foreign intelligence service between 14 August 2024 and 16 February 2025. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/may/17/three-iranians-charged-under-national-security-act Author : PA Media Publish date : 2025-05-17 12:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

UN high commissioner for human rights Volker Türk says ‘we must stop the clock on this madness’Israel launches major offensive in GazaAn Iraqi political official, speaking to the Associated Press (AP) on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment, said that Iran’s al-Quds force commander Esmail Ghaani had paid a visit to Baghdad prior to the Arab League summit and “conveyed messages of support for the Iranian-American negotiations” for a nuclear deal and a demand for the lifting of crippling sanctions on Iran.The Arab League is meeting in Baghdad on Saturday to discuss Gaza and other regional

The results of the election rerun could alter the future of the country, which is suffering under political divisionsCollecting her 10-year-old son from primary school in Bucharest’s crumbling Ferentari neighbourhood, Georgeta Petre was quite sure who she would be casting her ballot for on Sunday, and why.“I hope he will change things,” she said. “I hope he’ll do things better. Everyone before him just … lied. Look around – we can’t continue like this. I can’t afford food, or clothes for the children. I’m voting for George Simion. He will be different.” Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/17/between-a-mathematician-and-a-trump-loving-hooligan-romania-stark-presidential-choice Author :

The age of impunity is over for male violence against women, say campaigners after the actor was found guilty of sexual assaultWhen Gérard Depardieu, one of France’s biggest cinema stars, was placed on the sex offender register this week after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021, it was a historic moment for the #MeToo movement in the country.“It was a message to all men in power that they are answerable to the courts and can be convicted,” said Catherine Le Magueresse, who represented the European Association Against Violence Towards Women at Work

James Comey posted picture of shells arranged to say ‘8647’, using common slang for kicking a customer out of a barJames Comey is accused of calling for Trump’s death – but what does ‘86’ really mean?Donald Trump accused the former FBI director James Comey on Friday of calling for his assassination in a coded social media post written in seashells.Comey’s Instagram post – a photograph of seashells on a beach arranged to spell the numbers 8647, which he captioned “Cool shell formation on my beach walk” – was used by rightwing supporters of Trump to claim that it was a

Justices block Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants; judge frustrated by DoJ’s failure to detail efforts to return wrongly deported manSupreme court blocks Trump bid to resume deportations under 1798 lawAlso on Iran, AFP reports that Trump said earlier that Tehran should make a quick decision on an American proposal for a nuclear deal or “something bad will happen”.Speaking in Abu Dhabi as he finished his Gulf tour, Trump said his administration had handed Iran a proposal for a agreement, adding that “they know they have to move quickly or something bad is going to happen”. Continue reading... Source link

Administration’s appeal to quickly deport Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act rejected with two dissentingThe supreme court on Friday rejected the Trump administration’s appeal to quickly resume deportations of Venezuelans under an 18th-century wartime law.Over two dissenting votes, the justices acted on an emergency appeal from lawyers for Venezuelan men who have been accused of being gang members, a designation that the administration says makes them eligible for rapid removal from the United States under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/16/supreme-court-alien-enemies-act-trump Author : Associated Press Publish date : 2025-05-16 20:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs

Ice used warrant application as ‘pretext’ to try to arrest two students in order to deport themImmigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) effectively misled a judge in order to gain access to the homes of students it sought to arrest for their pro-Palestinian activism, attorneys say.A recently unsealed search warrant application shows that Ice told a judge it needed a warrant because the agency was investigating Columbia University for “harboring aliens”. In reality, attorneys say, Ice used the warrant application as a “pretext” to try to arrest two students, including one green card holder, in order to deport them. Continue reading...

US singer remanded until 13 June after appearing in UK court charged with grievous bodily harm in alleged 2023 assaultThe singer Chris Brown has been remanded in custody by a court in the UK, accused of attacking a music producer with a bottle in a nightclub.The 36-year-old American R&B singer, a former partner of Rihanna, was arrested at 2am on Thursday at the five-star Lowry hotel in Salford, after flying into the UK for a tour. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/may/16/court-orders-chris-brown-to-be-held-in-custody-on-nightclub-attack-charges Author : Mark Brown North of England correspondent Publish date : 2025-05-16 16:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs

US retailers being targeted after attacks on Britain’s Marks & Spencer, the Co-op and HarrodsBusiness live – latest updatesUK-based members of the Scattered Spider hacking community are actively “facilitating” cyber-attacks, according to Google, as disruption to British retailers spreads to the US.A group of hackers labelled “Scattered Spider” have been linked with attacks on UK retailers Marks & Spencer, the Co-op and Harrods, with Google cybersecurity experts warning this week that unnamed retailers across the Atlantic are being targeted as well. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/may/16/scattered-spider-hackers-uk-cyber-attacks-google-us-retailers Author : Dan Milmo Global technology editor Publish date : 2025-05-16 13:29:00 Copyright

Over the course of an illustrious career, Strouse composed music for Broadway shows such as Bye Bye Birdie and Applause but was best known for Annie’s evergreen songsThe composer Charles Strouse, a three-time Tony award-winner whose hits included Annie, has died at the age of 96. His death at home in New York on Thursday was announced by his four children.Over the course of a long and illustrious career, Strouse composed music for the Broadway shows Bye Bye Birdie, Golden Boy, Applause, Rags and Nick & Nora. But he was perhaps best known for his score for Annie which opened

Increased mental health support for young people will give them resilience, say education and health secretariesSchoolchildren will be helped to develop “much-needed grit” for life beyond school with increased mental health support, the education and health secretaries have said.Writing in the Telegraph, Bridget Phillipson and Wes Streeting said they would roll out mental health support in schools to a nearly 1 million extra children in England. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/may/16/much-needed-grit-to-be-fostered-in-englands-schoolchildren-say-ministers Author : Jamie Grierson Publish date : 2025-05-16 08:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Country hospital brought back from the ashes wins top heritage prizeAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA colonial country hospital almost totally destroyed by fire more than two decades ago has won the top prize in the National Trust of Australia (NSW) Heritage Awards.The recognition of heritage architecture and conservation projects in the built and natural environment takes place across each state annually. NSW staged its awards on Friday, announcing 20 winners across 10 categories. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/16/national-trust-of-australia-nsw-heritage-awards-2025-winners Author : Kelly Burke Publish date : 2025-05-16 05:48:00 Copyright

Police allege man menaced teacher and conveyed food was contaminated with lead acetate, which can cause irreversible neurological damageAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn 18-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly menacing a teacher and leading a school community to believe its food had been poisoned with lead acetate, while seeking a ransom of $2.59m.The man was arrested after a “complex investigation” by South Australian police on Wednesday night which involved assistance from federal units including the domestic spy agency, Asio. The man faced an Adelaide magistrates court on Thursday.Sign

West Coast Game Park Safari, popular attraction that has more than 450 animals, accused of multiple violations A dead tiger, left in a freezer for months. Starving lions and leopards. Animals dying without medical attention. One full-time staffer feeding over 300 animals. According to police and USDA inspection reports, that’s the state of affairs at Oregon’s West Coast Game Park Safari.State police served multiple search warrants at the south Oregon property on Thursday as part of a “lengthy” criminal investigation. The park is a regional attraction, with over 450 animals across 75 species, and has been in operation since 1969.