Power Players ➜ Five lesser-known actors have been driving flashpoints — from deportation orders in Europe to alleged drone transfers, extraditions and secret diplomatic offers in the Arctic.

Who's New ➜ We have launched a five-part series profiling lesser-known but powerful figures who are driving recent global stories.

Who Holds Power? ➜ A cluster of crises has emerged across five continents: military collapse in Mali, an Iron Dome battery has been stationed in the UAE, Uganda has fast-tracked a sovereignty bill, Everest’s route has been blocked by a serac, and Narges Mohammadi has been moved to a Tehran hospital.

Five threads to watch ➜ Five headline stories have been selected: continuing Israel‑Lebanon strikes during US‑mediated talks; a 60‑day Hormuz ceasefire draft linking sanctions relief to oil flows; a US president’s remark on忽

Tensions, Trust, and Tech ➜ Europe has faced jet fuel supply disruptions since late February due to the Iran war closing the Strait of Hormuz.

Five Outsiders ➜ Five lesser-known actors have been driving recent headlines: a diaspora organiser, an online provocateur, a CIA director in Havana, an acting ICE boss and a president facing mass protests.

Frontlines Unravel ➜ Insurgent coalitions have mounted coordinated offensives in Mali and Nigeria and drone strikes have continued to hit civilians in Sudan while Gaza’s ceasefire has failed to stop deadly violations.

Institutions Wobble ➜ High‑profile legal fights, courtroom pauses and battlefield gains have produced sudden disruptions in law, security and public life.

Faces of 2026 ➜ Five rising figures have emerged on the global stage, influencing politics, sport, and society in unexpected ways.

Seven to Watch ➜ US–Iran indirect talks and regional strikes have reached a fragile phase: a US paper has been returned to Tehran, attacks have widened and Iran has paused negotiations while signalling control over se

What can an apex predator teach us about global biodiversity? In Central Asia, camera trap footage of leopards helps reveal the health of entire ecosystems and the biodiversity they sustain. Discover more this #BiodiversityDay: www.conservationxlabs.com/blog/what-an...

Happy birthday Robert Zemeckis, born May 14, 1951. Full Post www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... . #TodayInNerdHistory #May14 #robertzemeckis #backtothefuture #RomancingTheStone #WhoFramedRogerRabbit #DeathBecomesHer #ForrestGump #birthday #History #News #OTD #FYP #nerd .

Registration is open... There is still time to do a science fair project and share it at the QRSTF.. No cost to enter. @qrstf www.qrstf.ca

This time it’s "good for thee but not me." I’m so disgusted by this entire administration and the cowards who let this continue. #WhiteHouseDown #RenterFromHell #EvictionTime #PeoplesHouse #FDT OG @dgcomedy

‘what we do…’ 🎶 #theTAKEOVER 👊🏽💥 #KNICKS #KnicksSky #KnicksBlueSkies

Let's talk inside, not over the radio 😂

People in Glasgow have been given a sneak peek at the ongoing work on George Square as boards have come down at one side. Full story: www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottis...

Thousands of Israeli nationalists took to the streets on May 14, marching through the Muslim quarter of Jerusalem's walled Old City under heavy security, in an annual event marking Israel's capture of the city's east in a war nearly six decades ago.

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This morning, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an unprecedented state effort to fill potholes and repave roads across New York State. Learn more: www.governor.ny.gov/news/smoothe...

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Semaine spéciale "La littérature de l'anthropocène" episode 4 : l'hypotypose future. En voilà une notion passionnante à découvrir avec Manon Tardy et qui nous intéresse particulièrement en science-fiction. L'entretien est à retrouver sur toutes les plateformes de podcasts ! #sciencefiction

#Peel police say 17 arrests are linked to an alleged international extortion network targeting South Asian businesses, with dozens of related incidents under investigation. #Crime #PRP Read more below ⬇️🔗 nowtoronto.com/news/peel-po...

Y’all I’m just seeing Quanell X and Dr. Matthews confront this man about saying the N word and mane was Too SPOOKED 😅🤣

#OTD in 2013, Jupp Heynckes' Bayern achieved glory at Wembley by beating Jürgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Champions League final. Mario Mandzukic opened the scoring for Bayern, before Arjen Robben won it in the 89th minute. 🇩🇪 Bayern 2-1 Dortmund 🇩🇪 #UCL #FCBBVB | May 25, 2013

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Aprovechando que en blanco y negro se notan menos los detalles, utilizaron otros elementos en las maquetas como cochechitos de juguete y similares para escenificar las escenas de terror. Mi favorito es este momento en el que se puede apreciar como el cochecito se cae de la mesa:

PART 2/2 JKT 4 Alaska Govenor, I pt out, this guy= career politician, from broken career politician body of Alaska Legislature #akleg #akgov ... He talks like tom begich of working with em, he was 1 of em= gotta be able to solve shit! ideas? what? where? #alaska #breaking #akleg #alaskasky #akgov

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This is pretty representative of the reactionary ‘critical thinking’ podcasting circuit - for people who are dangerously ignorant and gullible yet somehow equally smug and confrontational.

Many thanks to all the Canucks that came out last night for our silver medal against the Americans. We had folks from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, St. Johns, Halifax and more from across the country. Great time, bad result but congrats to USA for winning a very tough game. 🍸🍹 130B

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There was just another horrible car crash on 33rd St, the latest in a long list. Astoria is demanding action, yet the city simply won't help us.

Tutor vs Learning Coach: What Does Your GCSE Child Need? During the GCSE years, many parents ask the same question: Should my child work with a tutor or a learning coach? Book a Free Trial zurl.co/94E5U

Audio Director Dominic Vega takes us through how we’re adding a needle-drop moments to the game experience. Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition upgrade. bit.ly/007FirstLigh... #EarnTheNumber #007FirstLight

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Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield reveals how artisans custom-mold each Soyuz seat from a plaster cast of the crew member's body to survive 4G reentry forces

all it was missing was Pac yelling Fore! after launching Darby #aew #fairwaytohell #darbyallin #pac

Catsuka 25th anniversary shikishi by Lester Chan ♡ instagram.com/lstrchn 🎉 catsuka.com/25years 🎉 #Catsuka25years

Good Morning Tony! Thank you so much! I wish you a nice Monday and a successful start into the new week, too! Enjoy the day, take care of you and have fun! Cheers my dear friend! 🙂🫴🫖☕☕💊💊💊💊🥪🥨🥐🥐🧈🍯🍒🍓🥣🍫🍫🍫🍊🍊🍊

I don't like when people say "we are all the same & we all have the SAME opportunities." No, TF we DON'T. We are NOT the same.

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The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, main purpose is to investigate deaths and serious injuries during the Troubles, has burned through around £60m, and the hosts say it has produced “not a single report.” #GovernmentSpending #NorthernIreland #Politics

50,000 Chuck Norris Vs 1,000,000 Us Army. I think 1 Chuck Norris would have been enough 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Credit: epicwarzyt

S3E12 is dropping on Thursday 12th March 2026 - Set your reminder. This one's coming soon. 🎙️ My guest is Ursula Brendling. Her story is going to give you goosebumps and maybe a nudge to finally take that first step you've been putting off. 👇 Drop a 🌊 in the comments if you're ready!

Safety comes first at Doug’s Shoot’n Sports! Whether you’re new or experienced, the five golden rules make every visit safe and enjoyable. Practice these habits at the most trusted shooting range Salt Lake City Utah! Learn more at www.dougsgunstore.com/utah-shootin... #FirearmSafety #SafeShooting

It’s not Pride month without this icon!

An Israeli airstrike killed a Palestinian man riding a bicycle in central Gaza’s Al-Bureij camp.

The key distinction is between nominal wages and real wages. Nominal wages are the dollars on your paycheck. Real wages are what those dollars can actually buy.⁣ ⁣ If prices rise faster than pay, you’re going backwards.

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Not that this is news we didn’t know. Still funny lol

[Gonzalo Palafox] Marc Pubill on whether he's spoken to Marc Cucurella about joining Atlético Madrid: “Yes, of course. I've already told him.”

"Fosse, Fosse, Fosse!" Mike Nichols' THE BIRDCAGE starring Nathan Lane, Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, and Dianne Wiest celebrates its 30th Anniversary back on the big screen from Friday 🎟 https://www.lighthousecinema.ie/film/the-birdcage-30th-anniversary

Black Lives Matter Month is a reminder that the fight for justice is not history. It is the work in front of us. We honor the voices that demanded change and remain committed to safer, fairer communities across New York.

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Even the most amoral and #corrupt president in US history once in a while has to back off a scheme so outrageous that his own party howls with rare indignation.

That is, this is what they believed: it could never happen, because they are very strong, very powerful, and everyone is afraid of them. But it turns out to be different," he added.

"When I reported my rape, I never imagined not having a day in court. I've received no justice. The man who did this to me is still out there." This note was given to me at Queen's Park last week by a sexual assault survivor who didn't want to be identified. #onpoli #LydiasLaw