The first UK-EU summit since Brexit takes place on Monday – but is it a “surrender summit” as the Conservatives fear, or could it be, as Starmer puts it, an example of “serious pragmatism”?
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US Supreme Court divided over judges’ power in citizenship case
The case centres on whether lower courts have the power to block Trump’s orders nationwide, including his proposal to end birthright citizenship.
Seventeen arrest warrants issued over Bangkok skyscraper collapse
The State Audit Office tower collapsed when Bangkok felt tremors of a massive earthquake in Myanmar.
13 injured as car crashes into crowd at Espanyol-Barcelona match
Thirteen people are injured when a car crashed into fans outside the Espanyol-Barcelona derby match on Thursday night.
Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protests
Israel’s Yuval Raphael makes it to the final, alongside acts from Austria and Malta.
Chris Brown charged over alleged London nightclub assault
The 36-year-old remains in custody and is due to appear before Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks, Rubio says
The US secretary of state says he does not have high expectations for Ukraine-Russia peace talks due to be held in Turkey.
House Democrats Warn of ‘Shocking’ Corruption, Demand Trump Crypto SARs by May 30
House Democrats have asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unseal suspicious activity reports dating from January 2023 that involve Trump-branded crypto tokens, World Liberty Financial, WinRed and America PAC, saying transparency is needed to assess influence-peddling and national-security concerns.
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Ukraine Drafts Bill to Add Bitcoin to War Chest – Is a National Reserve Next?
Ukraine has edged closer to adopting Bitcoin as part of its national reserves, with MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak confirming a near‑ready bill. Binance has voiced support, yet open issues on tax, compliance and oversight suggest full crypto legislation may not be finalised until 2025.
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Wintermute Plants Flag in New York, Betting on Softer US Crypto Rules
Wintermute has expanded to New York, reflecting the shift in U.S. crypto policy. The trading firm has hired Ron Hammond, once senior director at the Blockchain Association, to lead advocacy as President Trump’s SEC pick Paul Atkins proposes clearer rules for digital assets.
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