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Chinese EV makers hunt for idled plants in Europe as they expand global influence

Chinese EV makers hunt for idled plants in Europe as they expand global influence

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers, from BYD to Leapmotor, are voraciously seeking out manufacturing assets in Europe as the global energy crisis cr…

May 15, 2026  •  South China Morning Post (SCMP)
Australia bans neo-Nazi network under new law that criminalises hate groups

Australia bans neo-Nazi network under new law that criminalises hate groups

The National Socialist Network, also known as White Australia, said it would disband after the government in January passed the law allowing certain o…

May 15, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Minister urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to ban bottom trawling

Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Minister urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to ban bottom trawling

“Hoping to travel to Tamil Nadu and meet the CM,” says Ramalingam Chandrasekar

May 15, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
Xi-Trump summit: The humble soybean at the heart of a trade dispute between the US and China

Xi-Trump summit: The humble soybean at the heart of a trade dispute between the US and China

It’s not just rare earths and AI. The humble soybean is also at the heart of a trade dispute between the US and China. For decades the US was China’s …

May 15, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
At least 24 killed in Kyiv in one of deadliest Russian attacks since start of war – Europe live

At least 24 killed in Kyiv in one of deadliest Russian attacks since start of war – Europe live

The death toll included three children, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy saidIn other news, let’s catch up with the last night’s second semi-fi…

May 15, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Deschamps unveils France’s star-studded World Cup squad

Deschamps unveils France’s star-studded World Cup squad

Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup after coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday announced his 26-man squad for this summer's tournament …

May 15, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Trump touts business wins as China airs Iran, Taiwan concerns

Trump touts business wins as China airs Iran, Taiwan concerns

US President Donald Trump entered his final talks with Xi ​Jinping on Friday touting economic wins that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing wa…

May 15, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
US seeks to indict Cuba's ex-president Raul Castro

US seeks to indict Cuba's ex-president Raul Castro

The United States is seeking to indict Raul Castro, the 94-year-old brother of late Cuban leader Fidel Castro, as Washington ramps up pressure on the …

May 15, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
At least 78 dead, 5,000 displaced in gang clashes in Haiti since Saturday

At least 78 dead, 5,000 displaced in gang clashes in Haiti since Saturday

Clashes between gangs in the suburbs of the Haitian capital have left at least 78 dead since Saturday, including 10 bystanders, according to a provisi…

May 15, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Starmer ally admits prime minister is ‘unpopular’ but warns of ‘chaos’ if leadership contest triggered – UK politics live

Starmer ally admits prime minister is ‘unpopular’ but warns of ‘chaos’ if leadership contest triggered – UK politics live

Pressure is intensifying on Keir Starmer after Andy Burnham was given a route back to parliamentIn today’s episode of Today in Focus, Guardian columni…

May 15, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Rising star of South African music Tyla to headline US World Cup opening

Rising star of South African music Tyla to headline US World Cup opening

She was a sensation at this year’s Met Gala — and will represent South Africa at two opening ceremonies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. …

May 15, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party's seat of power as China visit ends

Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party's seat of power as China visit ends

Trump and Xi toured Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded compound where China's top leaders live and work.

May 15, 2026  •  BBC World News
Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi

Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi

US President Donald Trump departed China on Friday ​touting business deals that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mi…

May 15, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
In Lebanon, the idea of peace with Israel continues to deeply divide opinion

In Lebanon, the idea of peace with Israel continues to deeply divide opinion

In Lebanon, the very idea of peace with Israel continues to deeply divide opinion. As unprecedented negotiations open today in Washington under US med…

May 15, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Israelis chant threats, anti-Palestinian slogans at Jerusalem Day march

Israelis chant threats, anti-Palestinian slogans at Jerusalem Day march

Israeli nationalists swept through the narrow streets of Jerusalem's Old City on Thursday, chanting "Death to Arabs" during the annual Jerusalem Day m…

May 15, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Heathrow could be forced to allow other firms to build third runway to cut costs

Heathrow could be forced to allow other firms to build third runway to cut costs

Under aviation regulator proposals rival companies would bid to design and build parts of airport expansionHeathrow could be forced to allow other com…

May 15, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Sanctioned by China, Rubio Enjoys a Trip to Beijing

Sanctioned by China, Rubio Enjoys a Trip to Beijing

There has been rampant speculation online about whether the Chinese government changed the transliteration of Marco Rubio’s name to overlook sanctions…

May 15, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Eurovision final lineup confirmed after 5 more countries are sent packing

Eurovision final lineup confirmed after 5 more countries are sent packing

The lineup for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest has been decided, with five more countries sent home after the second semifinal on Thursday. T…

May 15, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Trump China visit live: US president says a lot of problems ‘settled’, as he meets with Xi on final day of summit

Trump China visit live: US president says a lot of problems ‘settled’, as he meets with Xi on final day of summit

Trump says ‘a lot of good’ has come from summit and ‘we’ve made some fantastic trade deals for both countries’Xi warns Trump of ‘clashes and even conf…

May 15, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Rights group says M23, Rwandan army commit atrocities in DRC’s Uvira

Rights group says M23, Rwandan army commit atrocities in DRC’s Uvira

M23 rebels and ⁠the Rwandan ​army carried out killings, rapes and abductions during a ​month-long occupation of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic o…

May 15, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
India ready to extend all possible support for peace in West Asia: PM Modi in UAE

India ready to extend all possible support for peace in West Asia: PM Modi in UAE

We condemned the attacks on the UAE, Mr. Modi said in his opening remarks in the meeting with the UAE leader

May 15, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
China, Turkey eclipse France in Senegal as the country’s leading investors

China, Turkey eclipse France in Senegal as the country’s leading investors

Once dominant in Senegal’s economy, France is now being overtaken as China and Turkey emerge as the country’s leading investors, reshaping major infra…

May 15, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
London police brace for far-right march and rally marking Palestinian Nakba

London police brace for far-right march and rally marking Palestinian Nakba

More than 4,000 police officers will be deployed in London Saturday to prevent disorder when a Palestinian solidarity demonstration marking Nakba Day …

May 15, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
How a Drug Cartel Made a Mexican State Its Tool

How a Drug Cartel Made a Mexican State Its Tool

Cartel insiders say that in exchange for bribes and political support they were allowed to operate in Sinaloa state with near total freedom.

May 15, 2026  •  NYTimes World
North Korea slams U.K. over sanctions on children's camp

North Korea slams U.K. over sanctions on children's camp

Since Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022, human rights activists have raised concerns that Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied territories were subje…

May 15, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
Trump brought top CEOs to Beijing but few big deals emerge

Trump brought top CEOs to Beijing but few big deals emerge

There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no sweeping trade breakthroughs.

May 15, 2026  •  BBC World News
Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.

Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.

The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world’s largest aviation markets.

May 15, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Russia Pummels Kyiv in the Largest Drone Attack of the War

Russia Pummels Kyiv in the Largest Drone Attack of the War

At least 24 people were killed and dozens were wounded in a drone and missile assault, days after President Vladimir Putin of Russia said the war coul…

May 15, 2026  •  NYTimes World
New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo

New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo

Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.

May 15, 2026  •  BBC World News
War worsens Lebanon's economic crisis with job losses, slow business, soaring prices

War worsens Lebanon's economic crisis with job losses, slow business, soaring prices

Lebanon suffered some $70 billion in losses in its financial sector, further compounded by about $11 billion in the 2024 war between Israel and Hezbol…

May 15, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
Two killed as heavy rains batter Sri Lanka; thousands affected

Two killed as heavy rains batter Sri Lanka; thousands affected

More than 4,000 people have been affected, with more than 100 people from 29 families being placed in two temporary relief centres

May 15, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
Israelis mark capture of East Jerusalem with Old City parade, provocative chants

Israelis mark capture of East Jerusalem with Old City parade, provocative chants

Israel deployed thousands of police officers to keep order in Old ​City as Jewish nationalists celebrated the capture of East Jerusalem in 1967 war

May 15, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)

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