Germany has failed to win a seat on the UN Security Council, losing out to Portugal and Austria for the two European spots starting in 2027.

On today’s #EuropeToday: NATO stages military drills near Russia’s border, pressure grows on Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez over corruption scandals, and IEA chief Fatih Birol joins us for an exclusive interview.

Albanians are back on the streets for a third day — protesting a luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner. Demonstrators are calling for the project to be cancelled, citing its threat to the Vjosa-Narta Protected Landscape, a key habitat for migratory birds.

Albania is on the right path for EU accession but the country should still step up efforts in fighting corruption and organized crime, European Council President Antonio Costa said during his visit to Albania's capital on Tuesday.

"The United States scares me." Asked about what keeps her up at night, former EU Commissioner Věra Jourová says the US — not Russia or China — is what worries her most. Watch the full interview on #EuropeToday.

The Special Tribunal to prosecute Russia's leadership for their actions in the Ukraine war will be “key for Ukraine’s stability after the war," Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset tells #EuropeToday. Watch in full: ➡️ https://l.euronews.com/4eKP

European health officials said Wednesday that the risk to residents in the EU from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa remained "very low," despite growing concern over the spread of a rare strain of the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda.

Donald Trump says that countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait "owe it" to the US to sign the Abraham Accords during a Cabinet meeting Wednesday. Trump added that he was "not sure we should make a deal" with Iran until other countries joined the Accords.

Israel has seized Beaufort Castle in Lebanon, a move Israeli PM Netanyanhu says is "a dramatic turning point." It has prompted France to call for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. Jane Witherspoon reports on the story for #EuropeToday.

Kuwait International Airport has been hit in an Iranian attack, killing at least one person and forcing flights to be suspended.

This Week on NERD NEWS 3/27 - 4/2. What are you most excited for? What news did we miss? #nerdnews #supergirl #comicbooks #scream

Sean Hannity claimed Trump's recent feud with the Pope is the reason he's leaving the Catholic Church. He publicly declared he was no longer Catholic in 2019. He also said the Pope's reading of the Bible wasn't accurate. Hannity's David vs. Goliath example was awkward at best.

What did you think of Song Sung Blue? Personally it’s my favorite love story of all time! Why? Because they were equal partners that had something deeply in common that carried their love story BEYOND just getting together! You don’t see that often! #songsungblue #nieldiamond #heartdiseaseawareness

🇷🇺Putin: “We understand making statements is not enough, the Ministry of Defense will also be making its Response.” 🇺🇦(Ukrainian forces struck Russian troop quarters in occupied Starobilsk, Luhansk region.)

The Star Trek Deep Space Nine episode "Family Business" aired May 15, 1995. Full Post www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... . #TodayInNerdHistory #May15 #StarTrek #FamilyBusiness #StarTrekDeepSpaceNine #Episode #TV #History #Aired #AirDate #News #OTD #FYP #Nerd .

I wish they knew where the farmer lives that feeds the Orange Pig With a Wig. I suppose that's against the rules of war though... (unless you are the Orange Pig With a Wig). Sigh. Apologies to real Pigs all over the world - it's extremely insulting to you all.

The DEI conversation got exhausting because it kept getting trotted out by companies that didn't feel bad about who wasn't there. They felt bad about where they landed in the distribution. fallthrough.fm/65 #Diversity #TechCulture

🤔Smells like success; feels like innocence wrapped in fine Corinthian leather. It's a handful too. Requires Cheerios at my advanced age. I will get into it shortly. 😀

Near as I can tell, American press are still claiming that it’s unclear what’s causing these explosions. Meanwhile BBC is calling it out. You have to know by now, our press is shit. I put stock in the BBC before CNN or WA PO or <insert major US news outlet here> www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Three things on May 1st: Don't go to work. Don't go to school. Don't spend a dollar. Find your local event at maydaystrong.org  #MayDay2026 #GeneralStrike

My Big Beautiful Flag only TRIGGERS 3 types of people.

New at Cinématographe Films: A labyrinthine, erotically charged neo-noir from Academy Award nominated writer/director Mike Figgis, LIEBESTRAUM is presented in its uncensored director’s cut, in a new 2K restoration from its original negatives for a world Blu-ray debut 🫀 Pre-order link in comments 🫀

Today, in every state in the country, we say loudly and proudly that as Americans, we will never accept authoritarianism. We will never accept government policy that gives massive tax breaks to billionaires and throw 15 million Americans off health care. - @sanders.senate.gov #NoKings

Matt Able's NC State to UNC move grabs headlines, while Duke reloads | Carolina Panthers NFL Drat primer w/ @mikekayefootball.bsky.social | Tom "El Cheapo" Dundon only cares about winning, but Brind'Amour is what makes it work | OG Sports Phone! linktr.ee/ogtriangleme...

Today, Thursday 14th of May on Cape Town News… 🔥 Car Over Cliff Drama As Search Continues Near George 🌍 Starlink Hits A Determined Political Wall In South Africa ✊ Cape Traders Reveal The Hidden Cost Of Surviving Winter 📍 Catch the full story… today at 12PM!

@dansynth54.bsky.social No truer words spoken: “Freedom is not a spectator sport” Dad was on the Wisconsin during the Korean War

Rapist Primate Trump "blinked" for a long time during Pete Kegsbreath Memorial Day speech

Should Canada Join the EU? Could Canada actually join the European Union? While some find the idea intriguing, the real conversation centers on why Canada’s current resource management falls so short. Watch the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgiO...

Myser med Cléo på balkongen. När hon ser sig över axeln vill hon ha en kli. #finncleo #catsofmastodon #blackcats #FediPets

I'm not usually nesh about these things but it's fucking freezing out there.

Deux choses sont sûres dans la vie : une sieste féline et la perplexité face à l'art moderne.

Completed "The Sanada's Resolve." #Nioh #PS5Share

One day, we’ll be able to tell our kids and our grandkids - when the future of our country was on the line, we fought for it. And we won. That means getting involved TODAY. Hear it from @chrismurphyct.bsky.social

Gomberg & Hennessy aren’t resting on their laurels — the best detective team I’ve seen ever! Here @kaitlynhennessy.bsky.social lays out how @tomsteyerhq.bsky.social founded Galvanized Energy in 2021, after he lost to Joe Biden in 2020. Steyer courted PG&E for the next 3 years — LISTEN!

He yearns for the outdoors‼️ 🤣🤣

Please come watch the WNBA with us, it's fun

From a Cold War Spy to Joseph’s Dream: Adopting the Christ Child in a Kairos Moment. To see the complete post go to: https://youtu.be/plZS1NM19Fc?si=uPkeX0LPLB50Ztlx

Hi guys! Last time we sent a newsletter we were starting our move to a new location. After 5 weeks we’re back to “business as usual”! 🎉 We made a quick video showing the new space, why we moved, and the advantages of it. Full video🎥: https://youtu.be/gQ--zrwcgSk

As U.S. District Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. heard arguments in federal court yesterday, Rev Ryan Stoess prayed for SNAP benefits to continue. Today, Judge McConnell’s order says they must under US law. open.substack.com/pub/ourmoral...

I only discriminate against misogynists, especially the ones with weak ankles. It’s hot as fuck outside.

THANK YOU, Senator Maria Cantwell for skewering RFK Jr.: MEDICARE (TRADITIONAL OR ADVANTAGE OR ANY HEALTH CARE FOR THAT MATTER) should NOT be decided by Artificial Intelligence.

Daily Briefing: Europe ‘shatter[s]’ heat records | India’s killer heat | ‘Eternity glaciers’ disappear ➡️ Read today's briefing here: buff.ly/ihih0qT ➡️ Sign up to our email briefings: buff.ly/3kFciAO

Scott Bessent says Americans have paid nearly $200 more for gas since the war with Iran started. He also says it "isn't much" money. $200 isn't much for billionaires like Bessent and Trump, but for the average retiree whose Social Security check is $1400/month, it's a crisis.

With Unity book two on the way, check out book one, Greater Than Us, to get a feel for this suspenseful, riveting duet that I have so loved writing!💜 #unityseries #greaterthanus #smalltownromance #romancesuspensebooks #booktok #booksky #mustread

CryptidBoyz - Wordplay Jokes #jokes #cryptidboyz

Smiling, laughing and smug as he pats his court jester on the back while he shares Republican Congressman Neal Dunn’s terminal diagnosis — just to make himself feel important. This man is incapable of empathy. A true psychopath. JFC.

Working on a help screen. #screenshotsaturday #godot #gamedev #indiegame #solodev

i actually came on here to talk about the phillies releasing casty but that news got me sidetracked lol anyway, RIP to his time here. we’ll always have this.

The parry mechanic a long time to get used to, but damn does it feel good when you get good at it ⚔️🔥 👾: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (2025) 🎮: PC / Steam Deck (Not pictured: the dozens of times I attempted this and didn't make it past a single round 💀)

Clocking in for voluntary paid overtime Saturday shift because I need money

The opportunity for mischief here... "This Prego tastes awful. What's happening to my stomach?" "There's some strange pain... in my chest.... AGAAAAH"

Pence: "This talk of a weaponization fund, the idea of creating a fund that could compensate people that assaulted police officers and vandalized the Capitol that day is totally unacceptable. My hope is the administration will drop it. Drop the idea entirely."

Draft this kid now.

The total injured in Kyiv city is now 65, Mayor Vitaliy Klychko announced in his new post. He adds that in various districts of the city, FOUR medical facilities were damaged, as well as apartment and non-residential premises. A reminder four people died in Kyiv.

🚨 UK riots. Iran & Israel. Turkey warnings. Global institutions under pressure. What's really happening? Watch today's FULL Charlie Ward Daily News. 🌐 www.charlieward.com #CharlieWard #BreakingNews #UKNews #Iran #Israel #Turkey #WorldNews #DailyNews #News #LinkInBio

Tá géarchéim tithíochta i gCorca Dhuibhne agus tá sé ag cur brú ar an gcoláiste samhraidh i mBaile an Fheirtéaraigh toisc nach bhfuil na leapacha ann chun scoláirí a choiméad i rith an tsamhraidh. jrnl.ie/7053211

⛔ The #Trümp administration openly admits to a massive government 'purge'. 👁️ Top officials confirm a new executive order designed to systematically fire any federal workers who resist their extreme agenda. #Washington is actively destroying all institutional oversight‼️

Can Spencer Pratt become LA mayor?