EU capitals push for proposal to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements Also in this newsletter: G7 summit kicks off with Trump touting peace deal in Iran #capitals #push #for #proposal #ban

Homes in illegal Israeli settlements promoted at London property show Sky News has obtained exclusive images that demonstrate illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank were being advertised at a controversial property show that attracted large protests in London on Sunday. #Homes #illegal #Israeli #settlements #promoted

Homes in illegal Israeli settlements promoted at London property show Sky News has obtained exclusive images that demonstrate illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank were being advertised at a controversial property show that attracted large protests in London on Sunday. #Homes #illegal #Israeli #settlements #promoted

Trump settles for a truce of convenience with Iran The US president promised ‘unconditional surrender’, but the Islamic republic survived with its leverage enhanced #Trump #settles #for #truce #convenience

Israeli and Palestinian groups urge world not to abandon two-state solution Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups appealed to the international community in France on Friday to keep pursuing a two-state solution, warning that the window for peace is narrowing. The call came as world powers gathered amid mounting concern over settlement expansion and violence in the occupied West Bank. #Israeli #and #Palestinian #groups #urge

Trump says Iran war has ended. Tehran isn’t so sure. – POLITICO According to Trump, the “great settlement” would lead to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while also obliging Iran to forgo pursuing nuclear capabilities. “They will not have a nuclear weapon, they’ve agreed to that,” Trump said. “They will not only not have, they will not purchase, develop in any way, any shape, in any way, shape or form a nuclear weapon.” In Iran, however, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei disputed that an agreement to end the war had been reached. ... #Trump #says #Iran #war #has

Trump says the US has reached a 'great settlement' with Iran | FT #shorts Donald Trump said the final points of a deal with Tehran had been approved by 'all parties' in what he called 'a great settlement of the war with Iran', adding he would call off new planned strikes against the Islamic republic.⁠ ⁠ The US president’s comments were the clearest signal that Washington and Tehran were close to a preliminary deal that would extend a fragile ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of tortuous talks and false dawns. #Trump #says #the #has #reached

South Africa: Refugees affected by xenophobic attacks forced to sleep outside police station Xenophobic violence and displacement are escalating across South Africa as tensions over foreign nationals boil over. In Mossel Bay, two Mozambicans were killed and dozens of homes torched in informal settlements, in attacks residents have linked to ethnic targeting – leaving hundreds displaced and entire areas in ruins. #South #Africa #Refugees #affected #xenophobic

World Cup: France settle in Boston ahead of 2026 campaign The French national team arrived in Boston on Wednesday, where they have established their base camp for the 2026 World Cup. Didier Deschamps' 26-man squad checked into the Four Seasons hotel before moving to their training facilities at Bentley University. #World #Cup #France #settle #Boston

Occupied West Bank: Palestinian rock climbing hindered by Israeli settlements Rock climbing has exploded in popularity in recent years, and it has happened in the occupied West Bank, too. But Palestinian climbers face numerous obstacles, largely fueled by the expansion of Israeli settlements. #Occupied #West #Bank #Palestinian #rock

LENNY PEARCE STEPS INTO THE HEADLINER SPOT AT BEACHES® RESORTS’ FALL FAM JAM 2026 Beaches Resorts is unveiling the 2026 lineup for its annual Fall Fam Jam, returning this autumn with live performances by toddler techno sensation Lenny Pearce, and a new wave of Sesame Street® experiences. Running September through October across Jamaica and Turks & Caicos, the Fall Fam Jam brings forward a vibrant, all-inclusive, festival-style experience designed for families to connect and soak up the sun as fall begins to settle in. #LENNY #PEARCE #STEPS #INTO #THE

France bans Israeli minister Smotrich in coordinated sanctions push France Tuesday banned Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, as part of coordinated sanctions with other countries over settler violence against Palestinians. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem. #France #bans #Israeli #minister #Smotrich

France bans Israel’s finance minister, slams him for promoting ‘recolonisation’ of Gaza France on Tuesday banned Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry, slamming the far-right politician’s calls for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, new settlements in the area and the “recolonisation” of Gaza. Smotrich was among dozens of Israelis who were slapped with sanctions by France, Britain, Canada, ​Australia, New Zealand and Norway. #France #bans #Israels #finance #minister

IATA Expands Cargo Services in Brazil, Mexico, and Paraguay The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is expanding the presence of its cargo offerings in Latin America, including the Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems (CASS). Cargo tonne kilometers for carriers based in the region grew an average 3. #IATA #Expands #Cargo #Services #Brazil

Wisconsin governor hails ‘historic’ $10m settlement over forever chemicals but a mayor sees ‘drop in the bucket’ “The word of the day is underwhelming from our perspective,” said Doug Oitzinger, a former mayor of Marinette and president of the Save Our Water group. #Wisconsin #governor #hails #historic #10m

Franklin’s Western Asset Management agrees $100mn settlement with SEC Agreement with Wall Street watchdog resolves investigation into one of fund manager’s star traders #Franklins #Western #Asset #Management #agrees

Is Russia losing the war in Ukraine? | FT #shorts Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, the war has settled into a grinding stalemate. Moscow has yet to achieve its central objective of seizing the entire Donbas region. #Russia #losing #the #war #Ukraine

Superdrug removes skincare brand amid concerns over Israeli settlement products Superdrug, the UK's second-largest beauty and health retailer, has blocked a skincare brand from its website after suspected cosmetic ingredients were seen at an Israeli settlement in the West Bank. #Superdrug #removes #skincare #brand #amid

Superdrug removes skincare brand amid concerns over Israeli settlement products Superdrug, the UK's second-largest beauty and health retailer, has blocked a skincare brand from its website after suspected cosmetic ingredients were seen at an Israeli settlement in the West Bank. #Superdrug #removes #skincare #brand #amid

Superdrug removes skincare brand amid concerns over Israeli settlement products Superdrug, the UK's second-largest beauty and health retailer, has blocked a skincare brand from its website after suspected cosmetic ingredients were seen at an Israeli settlement in the West Bank. #Superdrug #removes #skincare #brand #amid

Trump Administration Turns to a New Rationale to Justify Old Tariffs The administration has settled on a more legally and politically durable way to impose tariffs, but some say the focus on forced labor is merely a pretext for protectionism. #Trump #Administration #Turns #New #Rationale

Should you treat AI agents as colleagues? Fortune 500 executives can’t settle the debate Okta's COO named his agents and put them in business reviews. Lattice's CEO says that's exactly the wrong move — and new research backs her up. #Should #you #treat #agents #colleagues

Trump reconsiders $1.8 billion ally compensation fund amid Republican backlash President Donald Trump was said to be reconsidering a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund on Monday, created as part of a settlement with the IRS, amid legal challenges and growing opposition from Republicans. #Trump #reconsiders #billion #ally #compensation

Is JD Vance the 2028 Front Runner? Trump Has Questions. President Trump appears to see the matter of his heir as unsettled, adding a layer of tension to his relationship with Vice President JD Vance. #Vance #the #2028 #Front #Runner

California sues 23andMe over alleged ‘lax’ data security that failed to protect nearly 7 million users’ data in 2023 breach 23andMe agreed to pay a $50 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of failing to protect customers whose personal information was exposed in the breach. #California #sues #23andMe #over #alleged

Settler violence in the West Bank intensifies against Palestinians In the occupied West Bank, illegal Israeli settlements are dramatically increasing, encouraged by the Israeli government and protected by the army. Meanwhile, Palestinians are suffering greater numbers of violent attacks by extremist settlers, for which they almost always receive no justice. #Settler #violence #the #West #Bank

Will US inflation pressures unsettle the Fed? Market Questions are the FT’s guide to the week ahead #Will #inflation #pressures #unsettle #the

The Risks of Iran’s Threat to Control the Strait of Hormuz Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the shipping industry. #The #Risks #Irans #Threat #Control

A school district’s lawsuit against Meta for mental health costs was set for trial next month. Zuckerberg settled The school district had sought more than $60 million to create a 15-year program it said would help counteract mental health and learning issues. #school #districts #lawsuit #against #Meta

With Trump’s Settlement, a Possible $100 Million I.R.S. Penalty Melts Away The tax service argued that the Trump Organization tried to claim the same losses twice. The president said the audit was a “disgrace. #With #Trumps #Settlement #Possible #100

IRS will not pursue Trump for back taxes under settlement agreement The US Internal Revenue Service will not pursue President Donald Trump, his family or the Trump Organisation for back taxes under an agreement announced by the Justice Department on Tuesday. Trump, his sons Eric and Donald Jr. #IRS #will #not #pursue #Trump

Israel, Lebanon extending ceasefire, US says, despite new Israeli strikes Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the US announced days before the April 17 ceasefire was set to expire. The announcement came even as Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon that it insists are not subject to the truce. #Israel #Lebanon #extending #ceasefire #says

Middle East war live: Israel, Lebanon extend shaky ceasefire Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire, which was set to expire Sunday, and to hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the US announced after two days of talks in Washington. The April 17 ceasefire, which did not end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, will be extended for 45 days, said the US. #Middle #East #war #live #Israel

PayPal reaches $30 million DOJ settlement over 2020 program for Black-owned businesses The agreement comes just one month after IBM agreed to pay $17 million in damages to the DOJ over its DEI programming. #PayPal #reaches #million #DOJ #settlement

Russia-Ukraine War Shows Cease-Fires Have Lost Meaning Under Trump Temporary truces have become a tool of performative diplomacy, an end in themselves rather than a prelude to a lasting settlement, analysts say. #Russia #Ukraine #War #Shows #Cease

Justice Dept. Officials Consider Settling Trump Suit Against I.R.S. One of the settlement terms under review is for the I.R. #Justice #Dept #Officials #Consider #Settling

European Union adopts new sanctions Israeli settlers over violence in West Bank European Union foreign ministers on May 12 agreed new sanctions on Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians, as a change of government in Hungary ended months of blockage. The bloc also moved to sanction leaders from the Palestinian militant group Hamas. #European #Union #adopts #new #sanctions

EU finally sanctions West Bank settlers – and Israel is furious | DW News The European Union has taken aim at Israeli settlers for the first time in years - blacklisting individuals and organizations accused of violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The move had been blocked for months, but Hungary's new government just ended the deadlock. #finally #sanctions #West #Bank #settlers

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Celebrate Mother's Day With Stylish NYC Date Night Blake Lively—who recently settled her lawsuit against It Ends With Us' Justin Baldoni—reacted to Ryan Reynolds' Mother's Day tribute to her and kids James, 11, Inez, 9, Betty, 6, and Olin, 3. #Rihanna #and #AAP #Rocky #Celebrate

EU approves new sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence The European Union on Monday approved new sanctions on Israeli settlers "guilty of supporting the extremist and violent colonisation of the West Bank", French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on social media. Israel called the sanctions “arbitrary and political” and vowed to stand '”for the right of Jews” to settle in the West Bank. #approves #new #sanctions #Israeli #settlers

A weakened Trump arrives at Xi’s court China holds the cards — and might settle for flashy but empty announcements while playing a long game #weakened #Trump #arrives #Xis #court

EU to approve sanctions on Israeli settlers, says Kallas – POLITICO “I expect political agreement on the sanctions of violent settlers,” Kallas said ahead of the meeting. “I really do hope that we have a political agreement regarding the violent settler sanctions that has been on the table for quite some time.” “There are proposals put forward by the member states,” she added. “Let’s see whether member states are willing to move there.” Kallas acknowledged that broader measures against Israel still lack support inside the bloc. ... #approve #sanctions #Israeli #settlers #says

'Killing Palestinians in broad daylight': Settlers attack villages with 'full support of military' Jean-Emile Jammine is joined by Eid Hathaleen, a Palestinian human rights activist, cousin of slain teacher, activist and journalist Awdah Hathaleen and lifelong resident of the Bedouin village of Umm al-Khair in the occupied West Bank. He describes the settler violence devastating his community as systematic, insisting these are not random acts of brutality, but calculated attacks. #Killing #Palestinians #broad #daylight #Settlers

UK election mauling leaves Keir Starmer promising hope — but little change – POLITICO Yet his words show that Starmer is caught in a dilemma of his own making. Dismissed by many on his own side as a weak leader, he is determined to signal to the country – and his party – that things will improve, while declining to make big adjustments to his overall policy direction. Next week, he will set out Britain’s legislative agenda for the coming year via the King’s Speech, including tighter settlement rules for migrants, a rollout of digital ID, and votes for 16-year-olds. ... #election #mauling #leaves #Keir #Starmer

How the Israeli government is funding illegal settlement expansion in the West Bank The Israeli government continues to accelerate the expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank, which most countries consider a violation of international law. A UN report says the policy has displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians over the past year and a half. #How #the #Israeli #government #funding

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Reach Settlement After 'It Ends With Us' Lawsuit After a long legal battle, the stars of 'It Ends with Us' have reached an undisclosed settlement. #Blake #Lively #and #Justin #Baldoni

Blake Lively, Fresh Off Her Justin Baldoni Settlement, Hits the 2026 Met Gala Carpet In Archival Versace The actress, who ended her battle with her It Ends With Us costar Monday, carried a Judith Leiber purse featuring art by her four children #Blake #Lively #Fresh #Off #Her

Landlords who were barred from evicting tenants during COVID are in settlement talks with DOJ to recoup as much as $1.5 billion Housing advocates maintain the policy kept families housed, noting a significant spike in evictions after the moratorium ended. #Landlords #who #were #barred #from

Apple’s Steve Jobs told students to never ‘settle’ in their careers: ‘If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking’ The late Steve Jobs spent decades scaling Apple into the $4 trillion tech behemoth it is today. Even during turbulent times, he said, “the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. #Apples #Steve #Jobs #told #students

Funeral of father shot dead during West Bank settler attack The grieving family of a man reportedly shot dead by Israeli settlers held his twin daughters aloft at his funeral procession on Thursday. #Funeral #father #shot #dead #during

2028 Ferrari Luce EV Will Sit Atop the Lineup and Cost a Fortune The Prancing Horse brand has reportedly settled on a preliminary starting price for its first EV ahead of the car's May reveal. #2028 #Ferrari #Luce #Will #Sit

Monkeys eating soil to 'settle upset stomachs from junk food' Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests. #Monkeys #eating #soil #settle #upset