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Whose finger on the switch? The case for energy sovereignty in Africa
Energy insecurity turns treatable illness into financial crisis. Health resilience depends on energy sovereignty. Health systems cannot function reliably when they depend on volatile global fuel markets.
News24 | China’s Xi Jinping honours Trump as high-stakes talks on Iran, trade, Taiwan get under way
US President Donald Trump told China’s Xi Jinping their countries would have “a fantastic future together”, as they began a superpower summit in Beijing on thorny issues including Iran, trade and Taiwan.
Demolition of Kharada shacks put on hold as excavators fail to arrive
The failure of excavators to arrive as well as suspected tip off to residents are believed to be the reason City of Johannesburg’s plans to demolish shacks at an informal settlement in Newclare failed.
Ukrainian capital Kyiv under attack from Russian drones, missiles, officials say
May 14 (Reuters) – Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with drones and missiles early on Thursday, officials said, damaging several buildings, including one which partially collapsed with residents likely trapped under rubble.
Coppa Italia fireworks trigger surreal smoke delay at Italian Open
May 13 (Reuters) – The Italian Open quarter-final between Italy’s Luciano Darderi and Spain’s Rafael Jodar was interrupted in bizarre circumstances on Wednesday when smoke from fireworks at the neighbouring Stadio Olimpico drifted across the Foro Italico.
New York man found guilty in Chinese ‘secret police station’ case
NEW YORK, May 13 (Reuters) – A New York man was found guilty on Wednesday of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government after a trial over federal prosecutors’ allegations that he operated a “secret police station” on behalf of Beijing in Manhattan’s Chinatown neighborhood.
Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil amid US oil blockade
HAVANA, May 13 (Reuters) – Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, the country’s energy and mines minister said on Wednesday, as the capital Havana faces its worst rolling blackouts in decades amid a U.S. blockade that has strangled the island of fuel.
US commerce secretary details ‘off-putting’ interaction with Epstein in testimony
The commerce secretary spoke of three interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, including a visit to the financier’s home and his island in the Caribbean.
Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling’ rise in antisemitism in UK
The Duke of Sussex says “legitimate protest” is important but people must be more “clear” about where they are aiming their anger.
The Papers: ‘Wes, prime minister?’ and ‘My flare lady’
Health Secretary Wes Streeting dominates the front pages on Thursday, as Sir Keir Starmer tries to retain his premiership.
Penalty pandemonium sets up Hearts & Celtic showdown for the ages
On a night of bewilderment, there was one unarguable truth. Hearts still have this in their own hands. Only Celtic can stop them, writes Tom English.
Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel
Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.
Behind the scenes on Rivals season two: ‘It’s bigger, bolder, bonkier!’
Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show as it returns.
Higher Europe air fares ‘inevitable’, says industry head
Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high after the US and Israel’s conflict with Iran.
Hearts’ McInnes rages at ‘disgusting’ Celtic penalty
Hearts head coach Derek McInnes says his side are “up against everybody” after a “disgusting” 99th-minute penalty winner for Celtic ensured the Scottish Premiership title race goes to a final-day decider on Saturday.
Assist of the season? Mesmerising Foden keeps title hopes alive
Phil Foden’s magical first-half assist proves the catalyst that Manchester City needed to maintain their challenge in this season’s fascinating Premier League title race.
Mass sex abuse allegations force closure of boarding school in Indonesia
The school’s caretaker is thought to have abused as many as 50 female students, many of them orphans.
Why is Donald Trump in China? BBC explains
Laura Bicker breaks down what could be on the agenda for the US president and China’s leader as they meet in Beijing.