Parliament is set to vote during its May 2026 plenary session on the provisional agreement on a regulation aimed at shielding the EU steel market from the effects of global over-capacity. For the products covered, the regulation introduces lower import quotas and doubles the customs duty applied to imports exceeding the agreed quota, increasing it from 25 % to 50 %. The regulation also introduces stricter product traceability requirements and provides for frequent reviews of its scope. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The United Kingdom's defence industry is being reshaped by Russia's war against Ukraine, intensifying strategic competition and resulting in a pledge to raise defence spending to 2.5 % of GDP. The UK 2025 Strategic Defence Review places industry at the centre of national security, linking nuclear renewal, munitions expansion and digital integration to procurement reform, innovation funding and an 'always on' mobilisation base. It reinforces a North Atlantic Treaty Organization-first posture, prioritises autonomy and artificial intelligence, and seeks to align economic growth with credible combat readiness. Expert assessments diverge on implementation. Some regard the review as a credible blueprint for restoring military strength through clearer prioritisation, industrial reform and technological acceleration. Others question whether funding at 2.5 % of GDP will suffice without harder trade-offs, structural procurement change and measurable benchmarks for technological adoption. Concerns focus on delivery risk, adapting force structures to modern warfare, recruitment constraints and the challenge of translating innovation rhetoric into scalable production at pace. European Union-UK defence cooperation reflects both strategic convergence and institutional friction. Deep industrial interdependence coexists with caps on third-country participation, which limit UK access to EU programmes, and unresolved questions of sovereignty and financial contribution. The 19 May 2025 Security and Defence Partnership established a structured political framework for dialogue and cooperation on Ukraine, cyber issues, hybrid threats and industrial collaboration, yet negotiations on fuller participation in EU programmes have stalled. The European Parliament has welcomed closer engagement and framed the UK as a key strategic partner, while many experts argue that pragmatic inclusion, regulatory alignment and strengthened industrial integration are essential to a credible European defence architecture in an era of heightened geopolitical turmoil. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Parliament and Council negotiators reached agreement on the revision of the 2012 Victims' Rights Directive on 10 December 2025. The revised text strengthens the rights, support and protection of victims of crime, in particular by facilitating the reporting of crimes and improving the support services to victims with specific needs. Parliament is due to vote on the formal adoption of the agreed text during the May plenary session. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

During its May 2026 plenary session, Parliament is due to vote on whether to give its consent to the conclusion of a new protocol to the existing EU fisheries partnership agreement with the government of the Cook Islands. The new protocol would grant fishing opportunities to EU vessels in the Cook Islands' waters while also promoting the country’s sustainable management of fisheries resources. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

President Donald Trump wants to resurface the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool by July 4. A D.C.-area foundation claims he failed to get federal reviews.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- French Emmanuel Macron briefly interrupted proceedings at a youth forum hosted at the University of Nairobi on Monday after calling out sections of the audience for disrupting a speaker during discussions at the Africa Forward Summit.

[Premium Times] The court issued the order after the prosecution sought to tender extra-judicial statements attributed to the coup suspects and accompanying video recordings as evidence.

The Malawi CSO-led Black Economic Empowerment Movement (MaBLEM) has come out strongly in defence of Pacific Limited, accusing sections of the public and stakeholders of unfairly targeting the Malawian-owned company over the electricity blackout that hit Limbe during the recent rainy season.   In a hard-hitting statement released Monday, MaBLEM said its independent investigations found […] The post MaBLEM Defends Pacific Limited Over Limbe Blackout, Warns Against “Economic Witch-Hunt” of Indigenous Investors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has made an impassioned call for Malawians and the corporate world to take a leading role in reviving and transforming football in the country, warning that raw talent continues to rot in villages because of neglect, poor infrastructure, and lack of investment. R repor Bushiri made the remarks on Sunday as the […] The post Bushiri Pumps Over K200 Million Into Malawi Football Talent Hunt, Calls on Citizens and Companies to Rescue the Game appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In the upcoming fourth round, Rublev will face the winner of the match between American Brandon Nakashima and Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili, the latter having secured his spot by winning the qualifying rounds

Previously, the Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated that negotiations must consider the concerns of not only Ukraine but also Russia

On Monday, an expanded meeting of the Georgian Church was held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi, where 39 members of the Synod voted for a new patriarch; 57-year-old Bishop Shio, who served as locum tenens for Patriarch Ilia II, who died on March 17, received 22 votes and was elected the new patriarch

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Though the era was deemed a somewhat golden generation, they failed to win a single trophy in the period, which also included the failure to qualify for Euro 2008 under Steve McClaren.

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The Culture Secretary said she wanted Sir Keir to 'succeed'. But in an interview to be broadcast tonight she said that view was shared only by 'a lot' of the Cabinet, rather than all of its members.

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Actions were taken against some 62 firms in 2025 for non-compliance with the Ministry of Manpower's enhanced measures to reduce heat stress for outdoor workers, said Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash on Monday (May 11).Dinesh, who is also Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, revealed this after visiting a Land Transport Authority (LTA) worksite in Tampines, currently occupied by homegrown construction firm Hwa Seng Builder (HSB).While the number represents a nearly 60 per cent drop from 2024, he cautioned against complacency, saying it is «still early» to see if this represents a downward trend.«We continue to put up our efforts and to be as proactive as we can be, to make sure that heat stress is not an issue that affects our workers and our businesses,» Dinesh said.

Several cars travelling along the Seletar Expressway (SLE) had a close call on Saturday (May 9) morning after some loose frames flew off the back of a tipper truck, narrowly missing the vehicles behind.A video of the incident, shared on Facebook page SGRV Admin the same day, showed the blue truck travelling in the middle lane before its load came loose and fell onto the road.The debris appeared to consist of metal and wooden frames.The incident occurred at around 6.35am near Mandai, according to the post caption, and the truck is believed to belong to waste recycling company Wah & Hua.  

An increasingly uncertain world — energy disruptions, supply shocks and extreme weather — has reinforced the age-old lessons for Singapore that resilience cannot be built overnight, and must be part of Singapore's long-term planning, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.DPM Gan, who is also Minister for Trade and Industry, made these points at the launch of this year's Go Green SG campaign at Naval Base Primary School on Monday (May 11).Now in its fourth edition, Go Green SG 2026, which runs from May 11 to June 28, features an array of sustainability-related activities, programmes and experiences.Coinciding with the Year of Climate Adaptation, this year's whole-of-nation movement is intended to rally Singaporeans to take climate action, said the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment in an earlier statement on May 4.

West Bengal's new BJP government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has launched the «Annapurna Bhandaar» scheme. Eligible women will receive ₹3,000 monthly, replacing the previous «Lakshmir Bhandar.» The cabinet also approved integrating the state with central schemes like Ayushman Bharat and addressing illegal immigration.

Forty-eight hours after he was relieved by the election commission as the special observer on May 7, Gupta was already appointed adviser to chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday. The appointment order came within hours after Adhikari took oath as CM at a ceremony at Brigade Parade Grounds. Gupta, a PhD from IIT-Kharagpur, served as DM of Jalpaiguri and Burdwan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged collective national efforts to reduce import dependence and strengthen India's global supply chain position. Amidst global uncertainty and Middle East conflict concerns, he appealed to citizens to minimize foreign currency spending and support domestic manufacturing. Modi drew parallels to past national crises, emphasizing historical citizen unity in response to government appeals.

Le village Kery Paga, situé dans le département de l'Ogooué et des Lacs, dispose désormais d'un centre de santé moderne. Entièrement réhabilité et équipé par l'ONG internationale Nouvelle Planète, ce dispensaire a été officiellement inauguré ce week-end lors d'une cérémonie solennelle présidée par les autorités locales. La structure sanitaire, composée de sept pièces, comprend notamment une pharmacie approvisionnée en médicaments et en équipements essentiels, une salle (...) - SOCIAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La Confédération africaine de football (Confédération africaine de football) a officiellement arrêté la date du tirage au sort des éliminatoires de la Coupe d'Afrique des nations 2027. L'opération se tiendra le 19 mai prochain et marquera le lancement du chemin vers une édition prévue du 19 juin au 17 juillet 2027 au Kenya, en Tanzanie et en Ouganda. Cette phase qualificative s'annonce déjà intense, avec un calendrier clairement défini par l'instance dirigeante du football africain. (...) - FOOTBALL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La célébration de la Fête du Travail a été marquée par une cérémonie de distinction organisée en l'honneur de plusieurs agents issus de différents secteurs d'activité. Dans cette dynamique, une dizaine d'agents du Centre Hospitalier Régional de Koula-Moutou ont été récompensés pour leur engagement et leur dévouement au service des populations. Cette cérémonie, riche en émotions, avait mis à l'honneur des travailleurs ayant fait preuve d'un engagement constant dans l'exercice de leurs (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A Romanian man has been arrested in his home country after approximately ISK 160 million was fraudulently taken from Arion Bank in late April.