US deepens European uncertainty with deployment of 5,000 troops to Poland
Erratic US policy moves leave European NATO partners increasingly unclear about which areas they should prioritise.
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Top UN court rules workers’ right to strike ‘protected’ in key treaty
The nonbinding ruling is expected to be hailed as a victory by workers’ groups and influence global labour relations.
French Open rejects prize money change despite tennis stars’ boycott threat
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and No 4 Coco Gauff have led player complaints about reduced pay at French Open.
From: Counting the Cost
Is the West de-risking from China or containing its economy?
As the US and Europe push to reduce reliance on China, Beijing tightens control over supply chains.
Published On 21 May 2026
Putin and Lukashenko monitor joint Russia-Belarus nuclear exercises
Moscow and Minsk hold strategic nuclear drills with the two countries’ leaders participating via video conference.
Afghan women’s refugee team returns to world cricket post Taliban exclusion
Afghanistan women’s refugee team will tour United Kingdom in June and be guests at July’s World Cup final at Lord’s.
From: NewsFeed
Russia rehearses ‘use of nuclear forces’ in drills with Belarus
Russia delivered nuclear warheads to sites in Belarus as part of a three-day military exercise involving both countries.
Published On 21 May 2026
Arteta ‘built a fire’ instead of watching Arsenal’s Premier League crowning
Arsenal will lift the Premier League trophy for the first time since 2004 after Sunday’s match at Crystal Palace.
French court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of manslaughter in 2009 crash
Airbus says it plans to appeal the ruling, which overturned 2023 acquittal of both companies.
Germany make Neuer first-choice World Cup keeper to cap retirement U-turn
Manuel Neuer to start for Germany in World Cup on his return, despite Oliver Baumann long being labelled first choice.
How Ben-Gvir’s flotilla video shattered Israel’s multimillion ‘Hasbara’
The Israeli minister’s taunting of abducted activists triggers a global condemnation forcing Israel into damage control.
