The EU’s sanctions fever: From Russia to China, a crisis expands 
Mercedes-Benz ‘willing’ to move into defense production – CEO 
War in the Middle East: Israel targets top Hamas leader in Gaza 
Putin to visit China – Kremlin 
Steve Rosenberg: This year’s Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different
The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases...
Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet
Catherine West tells the BBC if a leadership hopeful does not put themselves forward she will try to trigger a...
Obama met with the Canadian prime minister Mark Carney and Trump’s MAGA allies flipped out
Obama shook hands with the Canadian prime minister after delivering the keynote speech at a think-tank gala in Toronto
Stanley closing US plant that made its famed yellow tape measures – because its foreign model is more popular
The factory’s closure is expected to impact about 300 jobs
California farmers to destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte collapses
Officials say cutting 50,000 tons of peaches from production could prevent $30m in losses for farmers
Bahamas-bound cruise ships to face temporary alcohol ban
Royal Caribbean guests who booked May 12 passes for Royal Beach Club Paradise Island will get a 50 percent onboard...
Norovirus outbreak on Florida-bound cruise ship sickens 115 passengers and crew
The ship is scheduled to arrive at Port Canaveral, Florida Monday
Companies blame AI for deep job cuts for second month in a row
In April, American employers announced 83,387 layoffs — a 38 percent increase from March
Plaid Cymru wants to run minority Welsh government, leader says
Rhun ap Iorwerth confirms he will try to govern alone after his party's Senedd election triumph.
How Reform won votes from Swansea to Sunderland
Many voters have turned to Reform UK with devastating consequences for the main two parties, Labour and the Conservatives.