Update: World Leaders Urged To Protect Sudan City El-Obeid From Rapid Support Forces Attack A week after Vanity Fair published her special report on the civil war in Sudan, conflict correspondent Janine di Giovanni returns with news from century old city Sudanese El-Obeid, where UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk warns “another human rights catastrophe is unfolding." #Update #World #Leaders #Urged #Protect

MPs call on foreign secretary to sanction Netanyahu over 'torture' of Palestinian civilians Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his justice minister should be sanctioned by the British government, dozens of MPs have urged the UK foreign secretary. #MPs #call #foreign #secretary #sanction

MPs call on foreign secretary to sanction Netanyahu over 'torture' of Palestinian civilians Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his justice minister should be sanctioned by the British government, dozens of MPs have urged the UK foreign secretary. #MPs #call #foreign #secretary #sanction

Public warned to avoid polluted water at Scottish beach Members of the public are being urged to avoid a burn that flows onto a beach in Fife after the water was found to be polluted. #Public #warned #avoid #polluted #water

How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed President Trump earlier to cripple Iran. But as Iran asserted its power, the prince urged a cease-fire, and is now pursuing his security priorities. #How #the #Iran #War #Ignited

'Critical point': Europe's airports demand urgent action to avoid summer border delays European airport and airline associations have once again urged the European Commission to take immediate action as they warn the new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) risks travel mayhem and misery for millions this summer. #Critical #point #Europes #airports #demand

Can solar power help Cuba survive the US oil blockade? As US restrictions on oil shipments have left Cuba struggling to secure fuel, China is helping the communist island accelerate one of the world's fastest solar transitions. Imports of solar panels and batteries have surged over the past year, allowing Cuba to build dozens of new solar parks. #Can #solar #power #help #Cuba

Which countries have come to Venezuela's aid? | DW News Authorities in Venezuela say the death toll from devastating twin earthquakes has surged past 900, with thousands injured and many more missing. Foreign rescue workers are arriving to assist local teams, many of whom have few tools to help them move rubble blocking access to thousands of trapped victims. #Which #countries #have #come #Venezuelas

'Graz is your city': Tens of thousands of foreigners urged to vote in Austrian election Graz is heading for city elections. But did you know that the 40,000 foreign residents who live there have an opportunity to have their say, too? #Graz #your #city #Tens #thousands

Reeves aide urged big business to lobby Burnham | Mark Kleinman blog #hrefhttpsnewsskycomstorymark #kleinman #blog #see #the

After New York’s Primary Elections, Democrats Face Five Big Questions The anti-establishment left surged. How shaken are party leaders? #After #New #Yorks #Primary #Elections

'People are at risk': Europe urged to invest in healthcare as heatwaves intensify The heatwave gripping Europe is putting people's health at risk, and the continent's leaders must invest in making their health services more climate-resilient, the WHO chief said Wednesday. #People #are #risk #Europe #urged

Quantum computing stocks surge after Trump signed executive orders backing the sector While the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell more than 2%, some quantum computing stocks surged by double digits. #Quantum #computing #stocks #surge #after

America’s Thirst for Gasoline May Not Recover After Iran War People drove less and bought more-efficient cars when fuel prices surged, habits that could stick over the long term. #Americas #Thirst #for #Gasoline #May

CFO pay surged 8% last year—and long-term incentives now account for 63% of the average package Most CFOs still earn only about a third of the top job’s package. #CFO #pay #surged #last #yearand

SpaceX surge further boosts Saudi billionaire prince’s fortune Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s investment firm Kingdom Holding Co. surged after SpaceX’s share gains on its first day of trading drove the value of the firm’s holding to almost $7 billion. #SpaceX #surge #further #boosts #Saudi

‘Off Campus’ Issues Warning Against Harassment Ahead of Season 2 The official ‘Off Campus’ social media accounts urged fans to have "respect for the real people" on the Prime Video series as the cast and crew begin production of season two. #Off #Campus #Issues #Warning #Against

The Interview David Hockney Never Gave For years, Dodie Kazanjian urged her husband, Calvin Tomkins, to profile David Hockney. “Why not just have a conversation—two old guys shooting the breeze, talking about art and life and life and art and life in the art world over the last 60 or more years? #The #Interview #David #Hockney #Never

Israeli strikes kill 12 in Lebanon as Netanyahu urges fight against Hezbollah Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 12 people on Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Lebanese citizens to join Israel's fight against Hezbollah. A border town said two municipal employees detained by Israeli forces were later released. #Israeli #strikes #kill #Lebanon #Netanyahu

Pope warns of growing mental health crisis, domestic violence at Barcelona Vigil Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday urged greater attention to mental health after hearing emotional testimonies from young people at a prayer vigil in Barcelona, including a woman who described surviving a suicide attempt. He called on public health systems to address the "invisible and widespread malaise" of depression and warned that mental well-being is increasingly under threat. #Pope #warns #growing #mental #health

Iran and Israel exchange airstrikes, putting US-backed ceasefire in jeopardy – POLITICO U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday told Fox News that he had urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate. Israel’s decision to ignore him and carry out a retaliatory attack on Iran points to growing tension between the two countries’ leaders. ... #Iran #and #Israel #exchange #airstrikes

Democrats in Congress Grapple With Concerns Over Platner Allegations Representative Ro Khanna said that he believed the account of a woman who accused Graham Platner of physically threatening behavior, and urged his campaign not to criticize her. #Democrats #Congress #Grapple #With #Concerns

Blackstone caps withdrawals from flagship private credit fund Redemption requests surged to $4.5bn in the second quarter amid mounting fears in sector #Blackstone #caps #withdrawals #from #flagship

Former victims minister urges PM to meet Epstein survivors Former victims minister Alex Davies-Jones has urged Sir Keir Starmer to meet survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, warning they risk being forgotten as MPs debate the latest files relating to Peter Mandelson. #Former #victims #minister #urges #meet

How to boost your credit score FT #shorts Are you obsessed with your credit score? According to Experian, the number of people checking their score has surged by 18% in the past year. #How #boost #your #credit #score

WHO chief says deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be stopped Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, said Thursday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has killed more than 200 people, can still be contained despite conflict in the country's east. He also urged armed groups to declare a ceasefire as aid and medical support continue to arrive. #WHO #chief #says #deadly #Ebola

Kyiv braces for renewed attack, European allies condemn Moscow's call to abandon embassies Russia fired more than 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine between May 25 and May 26 as the country’s foreign ministry noted that Moscow’s recent threat to hit Kyiv especially hard from the air brought nothing new. This comes after Russia urged foreign citizens, including diplomats, to leave Kyiv and told residents to steer clear of military and government facilities. #Kyiv #braces #for #renewed #attack

Apple has an innovation gap. Will its new CEO fill it? The tech titan that once urged consumers to ‘think different’ may itself be ripe for disruption in the AI age #Apple #has #innovation #gap #Will

Russia threatens fresh Kyiv strikes, warns foreigners to leave Russia said Monday it would intensify strikes on Kyiv, targeting what it called Ukraine’s “decision-making centres”, and urged foreign diplomats and civilians to evacuate the capital. The warning followed a weekend barrage of drones, missiles and hypersonic weapons that killed four people, as Moscow vowed retaliation for an alleged Ukrainian attack in occupied Lugansk. #Russia #threatens #fresh #Kyiv #strikes

Could Alberta really leave Canada? That question is now at the centre of a political storm after the province announced a referendum vote for October 19 on whether to explore a path toward independence. Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged unity, saying his government is “working with Alberta on making it better,” while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith insists she still supports remaining in Canada. #Could #Alberta #really #leave #Canada

How Prediction Markets and Crypto Firms Steamrolled a Watchdog Agency The Commodity Futures Trading Commission purged its ranks, dialed back its enforcement and boosted industries in which President Trump’s family is heavily invested. #How #Prediction #Markets #and #Crypto

Rubio urges more support from NATO allies to help end Iran war US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged more support for US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, relaying Trump's "disappointment" at NATO allies and European partners for failing to step up their efforts to end the Iran war.  Rubio made the comments ahead of the arrival of Pakistan’s army chief in Tehran on Friday to advance mediation between Iran and Washington. #Rubio #urges #more #support #from

Business Travel Show Europe data reveals drop in support for minority travellers Buyers urged to prioritise inclusive duty of care as year‑on‑year progress stalls. Business Travel Show Europe – 24-25 June 2026, Excel London #Business #Travel #Show #Europe #data

China-Russia trade and business ties flourish | FT #shorts Trade between China and Russia has surged to record levels since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, helped by Chinese businesses taking the place of exiting western suppliers to Russia. #chinarussia #chinarussiarelations #china #russia #xijinping #vladimirputin #chinaeconomy #russiaeconomy #shorts #shortsvideo #shortfeed #shortsviral #shortsyoutube #shortsvideos ► Enjoying FT content? #China #Russia #trade #and #business

French star Bruel urged to cancel concerts amid rape claims Here in France, political figures, including the Mayor of Paris, are calling for the singer Patrick Bruel to cancel his upcoming concerts as the number of cases and claims of sexual abuse and rape by the singer are increasing. #French #star #Bruel #urged #cancel

Can Gulf nations close the gap between Iran and the US? | DW News After threatening Iran and then abruptly pulling back again, Donald Trump says Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE urged him to hold off on military strikes, believing a deal with Tehran is still within reach. So are Gulf nations emerging as key mediators between Iran and the US — and what do they stand to gain from bridging the gulf? #Can #Gulf #nations #close #the

Cisco’s AI orders forecast just hit $9 billion—and the stock surged The networking giant's stock just hit an all-time high on its AI pivot. #Ciscos #orders #forecast #just #hit

Middle East live: Trump says he won’t 'be much more patient’ with Iran US President Donald Trump ​said he would not be ​much ‌more ⁠patient with ‌Iran as he urged Tehran ⁠to reach a deal ​with Washington. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the Middle East. #Middle #East #live #Trump #says

China issues warning over British Steel nationalisation plan China has urged Britain to "make decisions prudently" over ‌plans to nationalise British Steel and warned that it would protect Chinese businesses. #China #issues #warning #over #British

Debbie Gibson, Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath want you to adopt a beagle rescued from an experimental lab in Wisconsin The "War Pigs" lyricist and '80s pop star Debbie Gibson urged a safe home for the rescued pups. #Debbie #Gibson #Geezer #Butler #Black

Gunshots fired in standoff at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect Gunshots broke out at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday and people ran for cover after a top politician wanted by the International Criminal Court said his arrest was imminent and security forces entered the building. Senator Ronald ​dela Rosa, a former ‌police chief who was the main enforcer of ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody "war on drugs", had earlier urged people to mobilise to prevent his ⁠arrest and handover to the ICC. #Gunshots #fired #standoff #Philippine #Senate

Cabinet ministers urge Starmer to consider his position as leadership crisis escalates More than 70 Labour MPs have urged the UK prime minister to quit or set out plans for his departure #Cabinet #ministers #urge #Starmer #consider

Fraud risk as World Cup frenzy begins, fans warned Football fans are being urged to be alert to fraud ahead of the World Cup, with victims of ticket scams losing £215 on average. #Fraud #risk #World #Cup #frenzy

Fraud risk as World Cup frenzy begins, fans warned Football fans are being urged to be alert to fraud ahead of the World Cup, with victims of ticket scams losing £215 on average. #Fraud #risk #World #Cup #frenzy

Labour suffers losses across the UK as Reform surges: “Starmer’s survival depends on improvement” Britain’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under growing pressure after Labour’s bruising local election results. The party lost hundreds of council seats in England, fell behind Plaid Cymru in Wales as Reform UK surged, and continued to struggle in Scotland where the Scottish National Party remains dominant. #Labour #suffers #losses #across #the

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

Did Pakistan's solar boom insulate it against the energy shock of the US-Iran war? | DW News Pakistan imported more solar panels than any country in recent years. Not because of a government plan, but because the electricity bills surged. #Did #Pakistans #solar #boom #insulate

Powell to remain on Fed board after term ends, preventing Trump appointment US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday urged central bank independence as he nears the end of his term on May 15. He said he would remain a Fed governor, drawing criticism from President Donald Trump, who mocked the decision. #Powell #remain #Fed #board #after

Government urged to close 'loophole' allowing mini fracking Plans for a "mini fracking" site in Burniston near Scarborough have been rejected by North Yorkshire Council following local outcry. #Government #urged #close #loophole #allowing

UN peacekeeper dies of wounds suffered in Lebanon The UN mission in Lebanon said Friday that an Indonesian peacekeeper has died from wounds sustained in a March 29 attack on his base. Arriving at an EU summit in Cyprus, French President Emmanuel Macron urged the European Union to “intensify its efforts” to help restore stability in the Middle East. #peacekeeper #dies #wounds #suffered #Lebanon

Pope Leo condemns inmate conditions on tour of infamous Equatorial Guinea prison Pope Leo XIV visited a notorious prison in Bata on the last leg of his Africa tour Wednesday, delivering a rare public critique of inmate conditions in Equatorial Guinea. In his address, the pontiff urged respect for human dignity, highlighting concerns about overcrowding and justice in a country long accused of rights abuses. #Pope #Leo #condemns #inmate #conditions

Ukraine to restart oil flows via Druzhba pipeline, potentially unblocking EU's loan Ukraine ​will resume pumping oil through the Druzhba pipeline on Wednesday, an industry source said, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said repairs were complete and urged the EU to unblock a 90-billion-euro loan halted by an argument over the pipe. A lengthy suspension of oil flows through the pipeline following a Russian attack on a pumping facility in Ukraine in January ​sparked an angry backlash ‌from European Union members Hungary and Slovakia, which remain reliant on Russian oil imports via Druzhba. #Ukraine #restart #oil #flows #via