Key FactsImpeachment Committee Established for Ramaphosa Probe
9 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news24.com
- Parliament will form a committee to investigate President Ramaphosa using an independent panel’s report on the Phala Phala incident.
- This action follows a Constitutional Court ruling that invalidated prior parliamentary rules blocking impeachment proceedings.
- The case involves allegations of hiding a 2020 burglary involving $580,000 stolen from Ramaphosa’s farm.
- Speaker Thoko Didiza outlined six procedural steps including referral of the report and amending assembly rules for the inquiry.
Parliament reaffirms its respect for the judgment of the Constitutional Court and will act in full compliance with the order and directions of the court.— Statement by Thoko Didiza, National Assembly Speaker, following the Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala matter
Pressure grows on U.K.’s Starmer to quit as PM: Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday vowed to prove his doubters wrong and stem mounting calls for him ...
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Key FactsLabour MPs Demand Starmer's Exit Amid Crisis
13 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: inews.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: inews.co.uk
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting is reportedly preparing to publicly address Starmer’s leadership viability.
- Four parliamentary private secretaries have resigned, intensifying pressure on Starmer to step down.
- Support for Starmer is dwindling within Cabinet and among MPs, with calls for a leadership change growing.
- Labour’s soft-left faction urges a transparent leadership contest to ensure party unity and renewal.
EU High Representative Kallas rejects Schröder as mediator: EU High Representative Kaja Kallas has rejected Putin's proposal to appoint former Chancellor ...
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Key FactsPutin's Schröder Mediation Proposal Faces Strong Rejection
7 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejects Gerhard Schröder’s role as mediator due to his longstanding ties to Russian state companies.
- Ukraine's ambassador Oleksii Makeiev argues Schröder lacks the moral and political legitimacy to serve as a peace negotiator.
- The German government calls Putin’s offer insincere, demanding an extension of the ceasefire as proof of credibility.
- While AfD and BSW support Schröder’s mediation, parties like the Greens, Left, and FDP strongly oppose the idea.
Philippine Vice President Impeached, Again: It’s a historic second impeachment for Sara Duterte, who is accused of misusing state funds, unexplained wealth ...
time.com/article/2026/05/11/philippines-vice-president-sara-duterte-impeachment/
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Nigel Farage “took Britain for a ride”, over Brexit.
Follow live updates: Cabinet split as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood among ministers calling for Starmer to set out timetable for resignation
Keir Starmer surprise announcement as British Steel to be nationalised - Britain will be at the 'heart of Europe'
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Philstar Life 15h
SOTTO RESPONDS AFTER SENATE OUSTER
Tito Sotto affirmed his commitment to the Constitution and Filipinos after losing the Senate presidency to Alan Peter ... Show more
Tito Sotto ousted as Senate President, Alan Peter Cayetano takes over
Tito Sotto ousted as Senate President, Alan Peter Cayetano takes over
The War Zone 5h
Possibility Of Operation To Retrieve Iran’s Enriched Uranium Appears To Rise As Negotiations Sputter
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PM Modi to embark on five-nation trip to UAE and four European countries this week
deccanherald.com/india/pm-modi-to-embark-on-five-nation-trip-to-uae-and-four-european-countries-this-week-3999174
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has given a major speech as he tries to see off a leadership challenge following Thursday's election results ... Show more
I will prove doubters wrong, Starmer says as he tries to convince Labour MPs after election losses
I will prove doubters wrong, Starmer says as he tries to convince Labour MPs after election losses
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is among ministers calling for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to set out a timetable for his resignation, the BBC understands ... Show more
Four ministerial aides quit as 70 Labour MPs call for Starmer to resign
Four ministerial aides quit as 70 Labour MPs call for Starmer to resign
Rugby Observer 13h
Starmer Vows to “Reset” Government as Pressure Mounts Over Labour Losses – NATIONAL NEWS
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Netanyahu Says War on Iran “Not Over” as Long as Iran Has Uranium: Netanyahu claimed in a CBS interview on Sunday that Israel will not end the war as long as ...
truthout.org/articles/netanyahu-says-war-on-iran-not-over-as-long-as-iran-has-uranium/
Kallas does not want to see Schröder at the negotiating table: The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs reacted very cautiously to the proposal from Moscow ...
n-tv.de/politik/Kallas-will-Schroeder-nicht-am-Verhandlungstisch-sehen-id30808483.html
Modi Urges Austerity on Indians While Jetting Across States, Addressing BJP Rallies, Doing Roadshows - The Wire
thewire.in/politics/modi-urges-austerity-on-indians-while-jetting-across-states-addressing-bjp-rallies-doing-roadshows
Two ministerial aides quit and call on Keir Starmer to set timetable to step down as UK prime minister.
Follow live: Two Labour MPs quit as ministerial aides and call for Keir Starmer to resign
Netanyahu Says He Wants To 'Drawn Down To Zero' The Military Aid Israel Receives From The U.S.
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Jeffries vows Democrats will win House majority in 2026 and 'bury' Republicans in 2028 redistricting
reuters.com/legal/government/jeffries-vows-democrats-will-win-house-majority-2026-bury-republicans-2028-2026-05-11/
Fees-free university scheme was 'quite a failure', Luxon says: The fees-free university scheme did not achieve any of its goals, the Prime Minister ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/fees-free-university-scheme-was-quite-failure-luxon-says-rnz
Impeachment process against Cyril Ramaphosa officially under way: Speaker Thoko Didiza set to table Phala Phala panel’s report before National Assembly
timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-05-11-impeachment-process-against-cyril-ramaphosa-officially-under-way/
A French passenger from hantavirus-hit ship has tested positive for the virus: Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu will hold a meeting on the hantavirus crisis ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/a-french-passenger-from-hantavirus-hit-ship-has-tested-positive-for-the-virus
Key FactsHantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Under Control
2 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Eighteen MV Hondius passengers are under medical observation in the US, with 16 asymptomatic in Nebraska and two in Atlanta including one symptomatic case.
- The WHO acknowledges possible human-to-human transmission but maintains low risk to the general public.
- The MV Hondius is en route to Rotterdam for crew disembarkation and ship disinfection following evacuation.
- Health experts advocate strict quarantine and testing while US officials develop personalized monitoring plans for exposed individuals.
The risk of hantavirus to the general public remains very, very low.— Dr. Brian Christine, DHHS Assistant Secretary for Health, in CNN live updates
End of bonuses brings back memories: The penultimate nail in the coffin for the Black-Red coalition has been hammered in
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Key FactsCoalition Crisis Deepens Over Energy Bonus Dispute
8 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- The Bundesrat’s veto on the 1000-euro energy bonus exposes significant rifts within the governing coalition and embarrasses the federal government.
- Unlike the previous Ampel coalition, Schwarz-Rot’s troubles stem more from opposition by CDU-led state governments than court rulings.
- The bonus was announced without consulting states or businesses, triggering widespread dissatisfaction among regional leaders.
- Both coalitions suffer from short-sightedness and strategic disunity, contributing to severe governmental instability.
British PM Reportedly Urged to Resign by His Own Cabinet Members After Suffering Devastating Electoral Los ...
mediaite.com/politics/british-pm-reportedly-urged-to-resign-by-his-own-cabinet-members-after-suffering-devastating-electoral-losses-report/
Historians have welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to rename Nelson Island. READ HERE: Support for Nelson name change
EU to approve sanctions on Israeli settlers, says Kallas: The breakthrough comes days after Péter Magyar replaced Viktor Orbán as Hungary’s prime minister.
politico.eu/article/eu-expected-to-approve-sanctions-on-israeli-settlers-says-kaja-kallas/
sabcnews.com 5h
WATCH | Nqabayomzi Kwankwa of the United Democratic Movement says there is nothing wrong with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to take the Section 89 ... Show more
Labour MP Catherine West backs down from leadership challenge against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer but calls on him to go by September.
Follow live: Cabinet split as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood among ministers calling for Starmer to set out timetable for resignation
Conscription school strike needs more courage than Fridays for Future: In the morning on the S-Bahn, he eavesdropped on two arms managers, then he spoke on the ...
freitag.de/autoren/ingar-solty/wehrpflicht-schulstreik-braucht-mehr-mut-als-fridays-for-future-ein-ortstermin
Vijay Takes Oath With 9 TVK Leaders, Actor Trisha, Rahul Gandhi Present
Starmer attempts to save premiership with reset speech
telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/05/11/keir-starmer-reset-speech-labour-defeat-local-elections/
sabcnews.com 5h
WATCH | Inkatha Freedom Party spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa says the party will not support a no-confidence motion against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Söder and Wüst back in the running? Half of all CDU/CSU voters lack confidence in Merz
fr.de/politik/umfrage-zeigt-unionswaehler-haben-kaum-noch-vertrauen-in-merz-zr-94300790.html
Key FactsUnion Voters Doubt Merz's Leadership
20 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: op-online.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: op-online.de
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces significant loss of support after one year, especially among Union voters.
- Markus Söder is preferred by 57% of Union supporters as a better Chancellor candidate, with Hendrik Wüst favored by 40%.
- Merz ranks 20th in a broader political survey, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with his leadership.
- Merz rejects snap elections and calls for greater compromise from the SPD within the coalition government.
Does anyone seriously believe that a country in the middle of such an economic crisis, during a campaign, can make the necessary decisions we need right now?— Friedrich Merz, as reported by Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR)
Mail Online 10h
Starmer rebel floodgates open as government ministerial aides QUIT to join scores of Labour MPs telling PM he must go
dailymail.com/news/article-15807279/Keir-Starmer-mutiny-Labour-MPs-Brexit-speech-elections.html
Amal Clooney Revives an Archival Gold McQueen Dress for the King’s Trust Celebration
elle.com/culture/celebrities/a71273381/amal-clooney-gold-dress-kings-trust-anniversary-photos/
International law/war: There is no “law of the jungle,” unless we conjure it up: Example Iran War: Anyone who doesn't follow Pedro Sánchez and accepts the ...
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Starmer: If we don't get this right, our country will go down a very dark pathStarmer: If we don't get this right, our country will go down a very dark path
EU to blacklist West Bank settlers, amid Israel’s wider ‘war of terror’: "We have moved on from the political deadlock ... Violence and extremism carry ...
euobserver.com/216078/eu-to-blacklist-west-bank-settlers-amid-israels-wider-war-of-terror/
EWN 9h
Parliament initiates impeachment probe against Ramaphosa following Apex Court ruling
ewn.co.za/2026/05/11/parliament-initiates-impeachment-probe-against-ramaphosa-following-apex-court-ruling
Kapa-Kingi breaks from Te Pāti Māori, launches new party: Te Tai Tokerau Party will contest the election on "kaupapa grounded in tino rangatiratanga ...
1news.co.nz/2026/05/11/kapa-kingi-breaks-from-te-pati-maori-launches-new-party/
Under the slogan “Freedom Instead of Socialism,” the opposition at the time (CDU/CSU) launched its 1976 election campaign against Chancellor Helmut Schmidt and ... Show more
His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), visited the Eastern Military Region Command on Monday ... Show more
Newzroom Afrika 17h
[WATCH] IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa says his party will not support opportunistic calls for a vote of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa ... Show more
PM Modi holds grand roadshow in Gujarat’s Vadodara; CM Bhupendra Patel present#PMModi #NarendraModi #Vadodara #Gujarat #BhupendraPatel #Roadshow #BJP #PoliticalNews #BreakingNews #IndiaNews #GujaratPolitics #PublicEvent
Teacher on sick leave worked for his father's AfD: A teacher on sick leave is alleged to have also worked for the AfD parliamentary group in Saarland ...
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OpinionColonies in Collision: What Some Allied Leaders Get Wrong About Trump: President Donald Trump probes the limits of what is permissible, pressing forward to test ...
time.com/article/2026/05/11/what-allied-leaders-get-wrong-about-trump/
JD Vance on wife Usha: 'I will marry this girl or be a lifelong bachelor': JD Vance's writes about an "unhealthy" obsession with future wife Usha Vance while ...
dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2026/05/11/jd-vance-wife-obsession-usha-new-book-communion/90026882007/
Philstar Life 13h
HOW THE SENATORS VOTED
The Senate has a new leadership—with Alan Peter Cayetano now taking the helm after replacing Tito Sotto ... Show more
Tito Sotto ousted as Senate President, Alan Peter Cayetano takes over
Tito Sotto ousted as Senate President, Alan Peter Cayetano takes over
Gujarat के Vadodara पहुंचे PM Modi, Sardardham Hostel परिसर का किया उद्घाटन#PMModi #Modi #Somnath #SardardhamHostel #Vadodara
Key FactsSpain Faces Allegations of Misusing EU Pandemic Funds
8 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Spanish media accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s administration of redirecting over €10 billion intended for pandemic relief to cover budget gaps.
- By the end of 2024, €2.39 billion was allocated to civil servant pensions and minimum social security pensions, with €8.5 billion more in 2025.
- The European Taxpayers Association calls for full disclosure, fund recovery, and legal action over the alleged misappropriation of EU money.
- Spanish officials defend the legality of the fund usage despite sharp criticism from EU lawmakers demanding protection for taxpayers.
We demand clarification, full disclosure, the recovery of the funds, and criminal consequences.— Michael Jäger, president of the European Taxpayers' Federation, told Bild newspaper about the reports of the misappropriation of EU funds in Spain.
PM Modi attends thrilling IAF Surya Kiran Flypast at Somnath Temple #PMModi #SomnathTemple #Suryakiran #IAF #Flypast #IndianAirForce #AerialDisplay #GujaratNews #IndiaNews #DefenceNews #AirShow #BreakingNews
The Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to prove his ‘doubters’ wrong as he took responsibility for Labour’s electoral mauling across England ... Show more
Storm after Zbigniew Ziobro's departure. Internet users slam Donald Tusk's government
polanddaily24.com/storm-after-zbigniew-ziobros-departure-internet-users-slam-donald-tusks-government/poland-today/69642
Collar unbuttoned, sleeves rolled up, Starmer says nothing again: After Labour’s local election drubbing we were promised ‘the speech of his life’ as the PM ...
thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/collar-unbuttoned-sleeves-rolled-up-starmer-says-nothing-again-95jr8vw2k
Paid articlePaywallUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to promise bolder action to tackle "big challenges" facing the country, as he battles to persuade his MPs not ... Show more
Starmer to give major speech as he tries to convince Labour MPs to back him
Starmer to give major speech as he tries to convince Labour MPs to back him
Starmer to give major speech as he tries to convince Labour MPs to back him
Starmer to give major speech as he tries to convince Labour MPs to back him
Netanyahu pushes ahead with settlement construction: "There will be no Palestinian state"
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