After nearly a year of delays, Trump Mobile’s CEO says the gold-plated Trump phone will begin shipping to buyers this week “Those delays were worth it in our minds as we are delivering an amazing product,” said Trump Mobile CEO Pat O’Brien. #After #nearly #year #delays #Trump

German lawmaker downplays Trump troop withdrawal – POLITICO Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Romania are now jockeying to host those troops, POLITICO reported. Kiesewetter, a former general staff officer in the German armed forces, said he was concerned about U.S. plans to halt the deployment of long-range Tomahawk missiles as part of the troop withdrawal. ... #German #lawmaker #downplays #Trump #troop

Farmer-owned supermarket sets example for better remuneration model Here in France, wholesale prices for grocery products are typically negotiated at the start of the year between the agricultural and supermarket sectors. This year, those negotiations wrapped up just as the war in Iran was getting underway. #Farmer #owned #supermarket #sets #example

European Order of Merit: Honouring Those Who Shape Europe Europe was built step by step, by people willing to work together and take responsibility for something bigger than themselves. The European Order of Merit pays tribute to those contributions, past and present, and to the idea that Europe moves forward through the efforts of its people. #European #Order #Merit #Honouring #Those

The H Dubai Sets the Scene for a Month of Relaxed City Living and Festive Eid Gatherings Conveniently located on Sheikh Zayed Road and shaped by the world-class hospitality of the STORY Hotels & Resorts family, The H Dubai is the ultimate destination for those looking to unwind, celebrate, or simply experience Dubai from a different perspective. This month, the property introduces a fresh line-up of staycations, dining experiences, wellness rituals, and a new work hub pass designed to suit every kind of guest, mood, and moment. #The #Dubai #Sets #the #Scene

Starmer under pressure: “Swapping leaders won’t fix problems,” says former Labour adviser British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under growing pressure following disappointing local election results, which saw Labour lose a significant number of council seats and marked a strong advance for Reform UK. The outcome has reignited questions about his leadership and fuelled speculation about a potential challenge from within the party, with backbench MP Catherine West among those suggesting she could move to trigger a leadership contest if no Cabinet figure steps forward first. #Starmer #under #pressure #Swapping #leaders

All Aboard! A Star-Studded Night in London on Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin’s Belmond Train Carriage Tom Ford, Roger Federer, and Stella McCartney were among those who boarded the Belmond British Pullman on Saturday night for the Celia carriage’s maiden voyage. #All #Aboard #Star #Studded #Night

In full: Angela Rayner's statement after devastating Labour election results Our party has suffered a historic defeat. Many good Labour colleagues have lost their seats despite working hard for those they represented. #full #Angela #Rayners #statement #after

Lebanese Mourn Eight Members of One Family Killed in Israeli Strike Israel has escalated attacks on Lebanon since Thursday, further unraveling a truce in its war with Hezbollah. Among those killed on Saturday was a 6-month-old infant, relatives said. #Lebanese #Mourn #Eight #Members #One

Lebanese Mourn Eight Members of One Family Killed in Israeli Strike Israel has escalated attacks on Lebanon since Thursday, further unraveling a truce in its war with Hezbollah. Among those killed on Saturday was a 6-month-old infant, relatives said. #Lebanese #Mourn #Eight #Members #One

Pentagon releases new files on UFOs Bright lights and mysterious objects, those are what could be found in a new batch of files on UFOs that the Pentagon began releasing on Friday as President Donald Trump taps into the public's long-held curiosities about "unidentified anomalous phenomena” in the broader universe. #Pentagon #releases #new #files #UFOs

Is Kari Lake Leaving Voice of America, Seeking Another Trump Administration Job? The MAGA diehard denies that she's flamed out at Voice of America like she once flamed out of Arizona political campaigns. (She also denied losing those elections. #Kari #Lake #Leaving #Voice #America

Independent journalist Estelle Ndjandjo on the lack of diversity in French newsrooms Black journalists remain underrepresented in French media and for those who do break in, the barriers don't end there. From elite journalism schools to newsroom hiring, many describe a system shaped by exclusion, stereotypes and unequal opportunity. #Independent #journalist #Estelle #Ndjandjo #the

Iran War is hitting low-income Americans the hardest at the gas pump, New York Fed says Poorer households, defined as those earning less than $40,000, cut their gas consumption by 7%, the report found, but still spent 12% more on gas in March. #Iran #War #hitting #low #income

AI adoption is creating travel’s highest‑value customers, new Phocuswright study shows Travelers who use artificial intelligence for trip planning and in‑destination support are emerging as the industry’s most valuable customer segment, according to new research from Phocuswright.  The findings show that AI‑using travelers take more trips, spend significantly more per year and engage more deeply with digital travel tools than those who have not adopted AI. #adoption #creating #travels #highestvalue #customers

What happened during the last plenary session?? Last week, the European Parliament - urged the Commission to propose a common EU definition of r@pe based on the absence of consent, - adopted the first EU rules to protect cats and dogs from abuse, - set out its position on the EU’s long-term budget, - called for stronger action against online bullying, - condemned Russia’s attacks on civilians and called for those responsible to be held accountable. #What #happened #during #the #last

Dozens killed, scores injured in explosion at Chinese fireworks factory A giant explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan province in Central China has killed 26 people and injured 61 others, officials said Tuesday. Liuyang is a major fireworks hub, producing around 60 percent of the fireworks sold in China and 70 percent of those exported. #Dozens #killed #scores #injured #explosion

Can drones stop school shootings in the US? | DW News School shootings have become a grim reality for American students and parents. Now, one startup thinks swarms of small, armed drones could change what happens in those critical minutes — but not everyone is convinced. #Can #drones #stop #school #shootings

Eric Swalwell Was Proficient in Social Media. So Were His Accusers. Eric Swalwell used social media to boost his image and meet women, accusers said. Some of those same women used apps and influencers to join forces years later. #Eric #Swalwell #Was #Proficient #Social

US warns Europe of delays to arms shipments as Iran war drains stocks Deferred shipments could include those used in Ukraine war against Russia #warns #Europe #delays #arms #shipments

Hezbollah Using Fiber-Optic Drones Against Israeli Targets The Lebanese militant group is attacking Israeli troops with explosive drones controlled by fiber-optic cables, like those commonly used in the war in Ukraine. #Hezbollah #Using #Fiber #Optic #Drones

The 23 Best Hairstyles That Play Up Silver Hair Embracing the gray? Here, experts break down 23 ways to show off those silver strands. #The #Best #Hairstyles #That #Play

Mali junta leader vows crackdown after insurgent attacks shake Bamako and north Mali's military ruler Assimi Goita made his first public appearance since coordinated insurgent assaults over the weekend, pledging to “neutralise” those responsible as jihadist and separatist groups escalated attacks across the country. #Mali #junta #leader #vows #crackdown

Rivian CEO’s $403mn pay package dwarfs those of top US car bosses Founder of electric-truck maker earns about 13 times more than next best-paid American auto executive #Rivian #CEOs #403mn #pay #package

How The Times Covers Attackers, Suspects and Victims of Violence Reporting on the people who upend life and those whose lives are upended can bring surprising and uncomfortable details to light. #How #The #Times #Covers #Attackers

Inside Europe's bid to build world's most powerful optical telescope Chile's Atacama desert has become a hub of world-class astronomy, with some of the clearest views of our universe. A new project from the European Southern Observatory, the Extremely Large Telescope, will bring those stunning views even closer to the human eye. #Inside #Europes #bid #build #worlds

Crunch time for Swedish citizenship campaigners as crucial vote draws near It's the start of a crucial week for a lot of foreigners in Sweden, especially those 100,000 people waiting for a decision on their citizenship application. #Crunch #time #for #Swedish #citizenship

What’s known about the man charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner He was nice, quiet, and intelligent, those who knew him said. #Whats #known #about #the #man

Spain PM brushes of reported Pentagon email on punishing NATO members Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday refused to be drawn into a dispute with the United States over reports that the Pentagon is weighing whether to punish members of NATO that fail to support American operations in the Iran war. Among those in the firing line is Spain, which has refused to allow US forces involved in the war to use bases on its territory or airspace. #Spain #brushes #reported #Pentagon #email

Can the Lib Dem tortoise outrun the populist hare? For those around Sir Ed Davey, the answer is yes. #Can #the #Lib #Dem #tortoise

US weighs punishing NATO allies. Ex-NATO military chief responds | DW News A reported internal Pentagon email suggests the United States considered punishing NATO allies that did not support operations during the Iran war, including proposals targeting countries like Spain and even questioning longstanding positions on UK-linked territories. In this DW News interview, the former chair of NATO's Military Committee, Rob Bauer, responds to those reports, warning that while such signals can fuel fears of division inside NATO, the real issue is not rhetoric, but whether allies are actually delivering on defense commitments. #weighs #punishing #NATO #allies #NATO

Benfica player handed six-game ban for homophobic conduct towards Real star Vinicius Junior Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been banned for six matches by UEFA for homophobic conduct towards Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match, with three of those suspended for a two-year period. #Benfica #player #handed #six #game

Why is the Iran conflict proving so difficult to end | FT #shorts Despite being framed as different from previous conflicts, the war in Iran mirrors the patterns of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and how those became endless wars.⁠ In this episode of the Rachman Review, Gideon Rachman speaks to Michael Singh of The Washington Institute for Near East Policy. #Why #the #Iran #conflict #proving

Off the Cuff: A Q&A with Bergdorf Goodman’s Tracy Margolies The interview series explores the career paths, current projects and next steps of those shaping the world’s best luxury brands. #Off #the #Cuff #with #Bergdorf

9 Meals to Bring to Friends Who Need a Boost What are your favorite TLC meals? You know, those “can-I-bring-over” recipes you make for loved ones who need a little support. #Meals #Bring #Friends #Who #Need

Brazil's Ava-Guarani fight for justice In Brazil, the government has purchased land for Indigenous communities as part of historic reparations for human rights abuses linked to the construction of a hydroelectric dam in the 1970s. The newly acquired property covers 107 hectares—a small portion of the 3,000 hectares the government has agreed to buy for those whose land was flooded by the Itaipu dam. #Brazils #Ava #Guarani #fight #for

Lebanon’s Christians support displaced amid ceasefire uncertainty As Lebanese authorities work to extend the ceasefire, many people on the ground continue to live in deep uncertainty. The country’s Christian community is supporting those displaced by the conflict while also coping with its own grief and disappointment. #Lebanons #Christians #support #displaced #amid

As wars throttle gas, Japan is embracing nuclear This week, Japan will open its 16th reactor since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident — at a nuclear plant run by the same utility that oversaw Daiichi during the meltdown.Toyoshi Fuketa, former chair of Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority, said the debate over whether to go back to nuclear power took years.“After the accident, we had furious discussions,” Fuketa said in an interview. “One of the most influential issues was the war in Ukraine. This country heavily relied on the natural gas imported from Russia, and all the energy sources are coming from the outside.”Japan stopped expanding its use of Russian gas when the country invaded Ukraine, and aims to become less reliant on those imports. ... #wars #throttle #gas #Japan #embracing

Primary Becomes Purity Test for a State G.O.P.: ‘You Can’t Serve Two Masters’ For years, Republican state legislators in Montana have been willing to team up with Democrats, but in nearly two dozen races on June 2, a nationally attuned right has those lawmakers in its sights. #Primary #Becomes #Purity #Test #for

Erling Haaland & Vinicius Júnior Front New Marriott Bonvoy and Visa ‘For Fans, Everywhere’ Campaign As the FIFA World Cup™ returns to North America for the first time in more than three decades, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award‑winning travel platform, and Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced their joint global campaign: For Fans, Everywhere. Anchored by two iconic football stars known for their strong connection to fans, the campaign pays tribute to the passion of those who cross borders, never miss a kickoff, and live and breathe the beautiful game. #Erling #Haaland #amp #Vinicius #Júnior

The white-collar defence lawyers with nothing to do The Trump administration’s approach to justice has made life quieter for those who defend alleged financial criminals #The #white #collar #defence #lawyers

This is the hidden reason your AI investments are failing, according to Brené Brown A new BetterUp report finds that leaders who pair AI investments with trust-building and coaching see 17% greater team performance — while those who don't can actually see results decline. #This #the #hidden #reason #your

Leo and "the tyrants": Does new pope's defiant message resonate? A new U-S-born Pope on a first-ever visit to Cameroon’s restive English-speaking northwest, and who’s not turning the other cheek: “Blessed are the peacemakers! But woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic and political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth. #Leo #and #the #tyrants #Does

Pope Leo, Amid Standoff With Trump, Says ‘Woe to Those Who Manipulate Religion’ For days, Pope Leo XIV has attracted criticism from President Trump and his allies for refusing to back the war in Iran. On Thursday, he reiterated his calls for peace. #Pope #Leo #Amid #Standoff #With

Introducing: The Story of Money | FT #shorts Those who do not study history may be destined to repeat it . . #Introducing #The #Story #Money #shorts

Vance Says Pope Leo Should Be More Careful When Talking About Theology The vice president, who is Catholic, took issue with Pope Leo XIV’s statement that disciples of Christ are “never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs.” #Vance #Says #Pope #Leo #Should

Argentina: South America’s Rising Star for 2026 and Beyond There are destinations that flirt with your imagination—and then there are those that completely capture it. Argentina, long celebrated for its passion and personality, is stepping confidently into a new era of global tourism. #Argentina #South #Americas #Rising #Star

Why ‘glue work’ can finally shine in the age of AI Automating technical skills will transform the value of those who can build relationships and hold projects together #Why #glue #work #can #finally

First 'Resident Evil' Trailer Revealed for Zach Cregger's Reboot at CinemaCon Zach Cregger's take on 'Resident Evil' has been revealed to those attending the Sony Pictures panel at CinemaCon. #First #Resident #Evil #Trailer #Revealed

Percy Jackson Star Walker Scobell Slams Fans Sending Death Threats to Potential Prom Dates Percy Jackson star Walker Scobell confirmed he is not attending prom while slamming those sending death threats to “EVERY teenage girl” who could possibly be his date to the high school milestone. #Percy #Jackson #Star #Walker #Scobell

Trump Attack on Pope and Posting of Jesus Image Draws Widespread Criticism A prominent conservative bishop who serves on President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission was among those who called on the president to apologize. #Trump #Attack #Pope #and #Posting

Chihuahua uncovered: Mexico’s best-kept travel secret Vast, rugged and quietly spectacular, Chihuahua remains a largely undiscovered treasure within Mexico. Those who venture north are rewarded with a place that feels almost untouched, where epic landscapes, living traditions and a sense of discovery still define the journey. #Chihuahua #uncovered #Mexicos #best #kept