Nomura Chief Apologises after Exemployee Charged with Clients Attempted Murder

Family and friends kept abuse by French doctor a secret, but his crimes spanned decades

Joël Le Scouarnec, a once highly respected surgeon, is now standing trial after being charged with raping and sexual abusing 299 people, many of whom were children.

NBC News - 3d

7 people charged in death of Sam Nordquist plead not guilty to torture, killing of the transgender man

Seven people pleaded not guilty to charges in the killing of Sam Nordquist, a Black transgender 24-year-old man who was allegedly held captive and tortured in an upstate New York hotel room for ...

NBC News - 10h

Deterrence is a key issue as army chiefs from 30-plus countries talk about a Ukraine force

Ukraine has key questions it wants answered as army chiefs from over 30 countries meet in Paris for talks on creating an international force to deter future Russian aggression once a ceasefire is ...

ABC News - 17h

Inquiry into murder of MP David Amess rejected by home secretary

The family of Sir David Amess say the decision is "unacceptable" and "insulting".

BBC News - 1d

Takeaways from U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the ball is in Russia's court after Ukraine agreed Tuesday to a 30-day ceasefire proposal. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins ...

CBS News - 8h

Trump Administration Sends Politically Charged Survey to Researchers

Scientists on overseas projects must say whether they work with communist governments and help combat “Christian persecution.”

The New York Times - 4d

Yung Filly pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

The rapper and YouTuber appeared before Perth Magistrates Court in Australia on Tuesday.

BBC News - 21h

Trump vows to help oust Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky

President Trump is leading the charge to oust Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky after he said he would not support the GOP-led short-term funding bill to keep the government open. Brakkton ...

CBS News - 7h

Liga MX chief Arriola named federation president

Liga MX president Mikel Arriola will now be assuming the role of Mexican Football Federation interim president for upcoming events sanctioned by Concacaf and FIFA, given the absence of a permanent ...

ESPN - 1d

Army chiefs meet in Paris to discuss peacekeeping for Ukraine

Yahoo News - 23h

Rubio says Ukraine partial ceasefire plan 'has promise' ahead of talks

Russia has previously rejected a temporary ceasefire, calling it an attempt to buy time.

BBC News - 21h

Lawyer Appointed in Adams Case Says Charges Should Be Dropped

Paul D. Clement also said a judge should not allow the Trump administration to use the court’s authority to compel Mr. Adams’s support in the White House’s mass deportation efforts.

The New York Times - 4d

Southwest Airlines Will Begin Charging for Checked Bags, Ending a Beloved Policy

Customers with the highest loyalty status will be spared from the fee, but others will have to pay for checked bags for flights booked from May 28.

The New York Times - 12h

Trump’s Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance Program

Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, has long held anti-surveillance views. Now she oversees a key surveillance program she once tried to dismantle.

Wired - 5d

France’s Ex-Intelligence Chief Convicted in Influence Peddling Trial Involving LVMH

Bernard Squarcini was found guilty of organizing a bizarre illegal surveillance operation on a gadfly journalist at the request of the luxury company, among other offenses.

The New York Times - 4d

German intelligence chief says Russia wants to test West

Yahoo News - 3d

DOJ drug, organized crime task force chief fired

The head of a Justice Department task force dealing with organized crime and drug trafficking was fired by the Trump administration Friday, and he indicated he believes politics may have played a ...

The Hill - 1d

NASA Eliminates Chief Scientist and Other Jobs at Its Headquarters

About 19 positions will be cut, including those in offices focused on technology policy and diversity, equity and inclusion.

The New York Times - 1d

'Time of illusions' on European defence is over, says EU chief

Yahoo News - 21h

Thousands celebrate a chief who will only rule for eight years

Yahoo News - 6h

Could a dating app for games help smaller developers?

Ludocene is taking a cue from Tinder in an attempt to address a big problem for smaller developers.

BBC News - 21h

‘Etched in my mind’: witness to South Carolina firing squad execution describes killing

Brad Sigmon was executed on Friday for the murders of his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 2001. A reporter for the Associated Press who watched as South Carolina executed a convicted murderer by firing ...

The Guardian - 3d

Senate Republicans tell Musk to send his cuts to Congress

The DOGE chief was told that legislative action could enshrine his slashing.

Politico - 6d

Why Poland is still pushing for more EU-wide defence funding ideas

Also in this newsletter: A fresh push to charge Europe’s chip industry

Financial Times - 46m

Court in tears as John Hunt reads powerful statement to family’s killer

The racing commentator directs his victim statement to the man who murdered his wife and two daughters.

BBC News - 13h

Texas man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight to D.C.

The FBI arrested a Texas man, Asterius Rulamka, for allegedly beating one passenger, attempting to strike another, injuring a second passenger and vulgarly berating a flight attendant.

CBS News - 1d

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to miss 2025 season following elbow surgery

Elbow surgery will sideline Yankees ace Gerrit Cole in 2025, an injury that presents an enormous challenge for his team as it attempts to return to the World Series.

NBC News - 1d

Protests grow over Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist's arrest

A judge is slamming the brakes on the Trump administration's attempt to deport a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University's 2024 student encampment protests.

CBS News - 1d

The Biggest Winners and Losers After the N.H.L. Trade Deadline

Two trades have reshaped the Stanley Cup race after a wild week.

The New York Times - 2d

Pitt student missing after traveling to the Dominican Republic

A University of Pittsburgh student went missing after traveling abroad to the Dominican Republic.

CBS News - 2d

In AI Agent Battle, Meta Seeks Total Dominance as OpenAI Plans to Charge $20K for Some Models

If your company isn’t already using AI, the arrival of “agent” tools may change your mind. Meta wants this to happen, and OpenAI is planning on hefty prices for some advanced systems.

Inc. - 4d

Five years on from the pandemic, the right’s fake Covid narrative has been turbo-charged into the mainstream | Laura Spinney

Before the next outbreak, we need a serious conversation about how to cope, but first, the more strident, misguided voices must be muted. Laura Spinney is a science journalist and the author of ...

The Guardian - 2d

Nomura Chief Apologises after Exemployee Charged with Clients Attempted Murder

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