Former Nato chief to say UK's national security 'in peril'
Lord George Robertson will use a speech to accuse “non-military experts in the Treasury” of “vandalism”. Source link
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How Trump’s Jesus-like image and Pope feud are sparking backlash
President Donald Trump is facing growing backlash after posting an image on Truth Social depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure. The AI-generated image, which has now been deleted, showed Trump appearing to heal a sick man in a hospital bed. The image post came hours after the president posted a lengthy message criticising Pope Leo…
Swalwell exit shakes up chaotic California governor’s race
Then on Sunday, their leading candidate, Representative Eric Swalwell, faced with allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, dropped out of the contest, even as he denied the accusations. His exit threw the Democrats into further chaos and left the party facing a previously unthinkable possibility: could Republicans shut them entirely out of the general election…
Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual misconduct claims
No clear leader has yet emerged in the highly-watched California governor’s race from the crowded Democratic field, which risks splitting the vote for the party’s candidates in the state’s primary in June. Among Democratic candidates, Swalwell had been projected to be one of the frontrunners, according to two opinion polls. Source link
Lebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to play
Since coming to power, President Aoun has defended a policy he calls the “state monopoly on arms”. As part of the ceasefire deal in 2024, Hezbollah had agreed to remove its fighters and weapons from southern Lebanon which, for decades, had effectively been under the group’s control. Hezbollah also holds sway over Beirut’s southern suburbs,…
Oasis among record number of Brits entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients. Source link
Pakistan hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in BBC film
“Even if they have attached a new needle, the back part, which we call the syringe body, has the virus in it, so it will transfer even with a new needle,” said Dr Altaf Ahmed, a consultant microbiologist and one of Pakistan’s leading infectious disease experts, after watching our undercover footage. Source link
Man charged with attempted murder in attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman
The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives. Source link
Americans react to President Trump’s feud with Pope Leo
Americans are reacting to President Donald Trump’s escalating feud with Pope Leo XIV and the backlash surrounding an AI-generated image depicting the president as a Jesus-like figure, which has since been deleted. Trump on Monday posted a lengthy Truth Social message attacking the pontiff, who has been a vocal critic of the US and Israeli…
Can Geordin Hill-Lewis broaden the appeal of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance?
“We have to make it clear to black South Africans that we are genuinely invested in their advancement, but we do not support the current system of BEE,” he said referring to the ANC’s policy of Black Economic Empowerment, an attempt to redress the racial imbalances in business, which the DA opposes. Source link