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The visit comes just weeks after Trump attacked Pope Leo over the Catholic leader’s anti-war rhetoric, calling him “Weak on Crime, Weak on Nuclear Weapons” and “terrible for Foreign Policy.” That came after Leo wrote on X that “God does not bless any conflict.” Trump also shared an AI-generated image of himself as a Christ-like figure. Following rebukes from religious circles and some of his political allies, Trump removed the image. Trump also dismissed Prime Minister Meloni — who has been one of his closest European allies — as lacking courage after she defended the pontiff. For his part, the pope…
Published on 03/05/2026 – 13:29 GMT+2 Russia fired a ballistic missile targeting the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv early on Sunday morning. Authorities responding to the scene say at least five people were injured, three men and two women, and were transported to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. It’s not clear what the severity of their injuries are. It’s the latest in a string of attacks which have targeted over 10 cities across the country. The Kremlin’s attacks over the past 24 hours, according to officials, have killed at least 10 people and injured over 70 others. Ukraine’s Air Force…
Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares accused Israel of conducting an “illegal detention in international waters” and called for the immediate release of an activist who was taken in for questioning by Israeli authorities. An aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted by Israeli authorities in international waters in the Mediterranean Sea, according to media reports on Friday. Following the interception, Saif Abukeshek, who is a Spanish-Swedish citizen, and Thiago Ávila, a Brazilian national, were brought to Israel, according a social media post by Israel’s foreign ministry.
So given his background, it’s not surprising that when it comes to regulating AI, Sacks favors a “let them cook” approach. He’s convinced the way for the United States to win the global AI race is to move fast with minimally disruptive regulation.But with that approach comes a lot of questions about disruption to the workforce, lawsuits around problems AI has created, increased energy grid demands, all set to the backdrop of public fears around AI — and even Musk, an estranged co-founder of OpenAI, has expressed grave concerns about its potential dangers. But Sacks is an AI optimist. Yes,…
Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius earlier Saturday sought to downplay the impact of Washington’s decision to scale back its troop presence in the country, casting the move as anticipated and using it to underline Europe’s need to take greater responsibility for its own security. NATO said it was “working with the U.S. to understand the details” of the Pentagon’s decision to pull the troops. The move “underscores the need for Europe to invest more in defense,” NATO spokesperson Allison Hart said in a statement. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the withdrawal in response to “conditions on the ground” after reviewing…
“I’ll let you know about it later,” Trump told reporters in Florida earlier Saturday. “They’re going to give me the exact wording now,” he said before boarding Air Force One. Trump rejected a previous Iranian proposal, but conversations have continued, and the three-week ceasefire appears to be holding. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi told diplomats in Tehran that “the ball is in the United States’ court to choose the path of diplomacy or the continuation of a confrontational approach,” according to media reports. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, meanwhile, briefed EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Tehran’s latest…
Published on 03/05/2026 – 8:29 GMT+2 US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new proposal from Iran to end the war but expressed early scepticism that it would lead to a deal. “I’ll let you know about it later,” he said before boarding Air Force One, adding that “they’re going to give me the exact wording now.” In a later post on Truth Social, the Republican president reiterated his initial stance, but did not provide more information about the proposal or any sticking points that may still be prevalent to block a potential deal from…
The findings reflect that the technology is a growing concern for Republicans heading into the midterm election, posing a potential obstacle to the White House’s plans to enact a federal AI framework that advances Trump’s pro-industry priorities — a proposal that already faces Democratic opposition.While Trump voters were generally more optimistic about AI and the Trump administration’s plans than those who voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris, they were still skeptical about letting the industry develop without government-imposed safeguards.“Republican voters by and large are not buying this idea that no regulation is the optimal outcome here,” Dean Ball, a…
The number of dollar billionaires is rising and shows no signs of slowing down.The global billionaire population has grown from 2,723 in 2021 to 3,110 in 2026, a 14% increase in just five years. The pace is expected to accelerate. According to Knight Frank’s Wealth Report from 2026, the number of billionaires will rise by 26% over the next five years, reaching 3,915 by 2031. Europe is set to be one of the key drivers of that growth. The number of European billionaires is projected to climb from 780 in 2026 to 994 by 2031, a rise of 27%. “We…
As the literary tourism trend continues to grow in 2026, more travellers are shaping trips around the books they read, whether that means retracing a character’s journey or simply finding inspiration for where to go next. From classic memoirs to modern fiction, travel writing has become essential holiday packing. Here are some of the best travel books to take with you on holiday this summer, across fiction and non-fiction. The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux A classic of modern travel writing first published in 1975, this book follows Paul Theroux on a four-month rail journey through Europe and Asia.…