Election of an American pope a “shock to many”

found 2025 › May › 09 (Fri) @ 18:10 UTC

a story from Al Jazeera › Al Jazeera English

Cesar Baldelomar talks about the shock election of Pope Leo XIV from Chicago and its impact on the Catholic Church.

The art of dealing with Donald Trump? Don’t fight him alone | Jonathan Freedland

found 2025 › May › 09 (Fri) @ 17:45 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

This week’s trade deal is a boost for Keir Starmer. But a lasting win will only come by joining forces with other nations to resist the US president’s entire destructive agenda

Donald Trump wanted Thu…

John Textor launches plan for audacious takeover of Crystal Palace

found 2025 › May › 09 (Fri) @ 17:10 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

American looking to increase stake beyond 80%
NY Jets owner Woody Johnson also in frame to buy club

John Textor is attempting an audacious takeover of Crystal Palace but faces competition from the New …

The Guardian view on Pope Leo XIV: a different kind of American leader | Editorial

found 2025 › May › 09 (Fri) @ 17:10 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

The first pontiff from the United States can be a powerful countervailing voice in the Trump era, and help protect Francis’s legacy

Twelve years ago, in the words of the late Pope Francis, the Catholi…

Trump is 'deluded' if he thinks he can influence new American Pope Leo - as it's revealed he will shun official papal palace 'while renovation work continues'

found 2025 › May › 09 (Fri) @ 15:50 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Trump 'may be celebrating that an American is at the Vatican, but he's deluded if he thinks he will have Pope Leon's support or be able to influence him,' a source said

Trump's message to Putin and Xi: Largest US Air Force 'elephant walk' in modern history as Russian and Chinese dictators show of unity to undermine West in Moscow

found 2025 › May › 09 (Fri) @ 15:50 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

The procession at Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa showcased some of the most capable assets that American aviation has to offer including two dozen F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters

New pope will lead like Francis, “right down the middle”

found 2025 › May › 09 (Fri) @ 15:40 UTC

a story from Al Jazeera › Al Jazeera English

The brother of Pope Leo XIV explains why the world will be watching the first American to lead the Catholic Church.

How Singalong Starmer got his deal … and a bit part in Trump, the Musical | Marina Hyde

found 2025 › May › 09 (Fri) @ 13:55 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Finally, a British prime minister has landed a trade agreement with the US. It’s just a shame it’s not a very good one

A huge day in import-export yesterday, as even Rome’s billion-per-cent tariff on …

AAR: Rail Carloads and Intermodal Up in April

found 2025 › May › 09 (Fri) @ 13:50 UTC

a story from Calculated Risk › Calculated Risk

From the Association of American Railroads (AAR) AAR Data Center. Graph and excerpts reprinted with permission.

Recent shifts in U.S. policies on trade and immigration have introduced volatility i…

Why is Trump so fixated on toys for little girls? | Moira Donegan

found 2025 › May › 09 (Fri) @ 12:45 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Asked about his tariffs’ impact, the president has repeatedly pointed to dolls – because they’re seen as feminine, childlike and frivolous

Donald Trump has found a new target for his trademark mockery…