The EU’s commission chief is increasingly seen as too powerful
Sources say Ursula von der Leyen’s working style is leading her broader campaign to revive the EU project to falter.
Thunder eke out sweep-sealing win over Lakers
Austin Reaves put up 27 points while Rui Hachimura added 25 points and eight rebounds for the Lakers, who head into the offseason with major changes possibly in store.
Devers helps Giants pull away for victory over Dodgers
Rafael Devers opened the scoring with his fifth homer of the season, a leadoff shot the second inning against Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki.
Europe exported spyware to human rights abusers, watchdog says
Human Rights Watch’s findings indicate that European Union regulations introduced in 2021 to rein in exports of the technology are not being properly enforced.
Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘on life support’ as hopes for a deal fade
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have forced oil producers to cut exports, and OPEC output dropped to the lowest in more than two decades.
Hantavirus-hit ship sets sail for Netherlands as final passengers evacuated in Tenerife
Three people — a Dutch couple and a German national — have died since the start of the outbreak on the ship of the virus.
Three major Japan shipping firms forecast profit falls for fiscal 2026
Nippon Yusen estimates that the situation in the Middle East could reduce its ordinary profit by nearly ¥20 billion.
Takaichi to debate with six opposition party heads May 20
Opposition parties with 10 or more seats in either the House of Representatives or the House of Councilors are eligible to participate.
Panel urges BOJ to take cautious approach to rate hikes
Gov. Kazuo Ueda may face pushback if he seeks to raise the benchmark rate next month.
Duterte outflanks Marcos with surprise plot to sink impeachment
The maneuver sends a strong signal that the trial at the Senate could be stalled or lead to an acquittal.