Macron’s party falls behind Le Pen’s far right in EU election poll
The party of far-right leader Marine Le Pen will top the upcoming European Parliament elections with 22 percent of the vote, just ahead of President Emmanuel Macron’s REM party, an Ipsos poll released on Sunday.
Sudan’s ousted president Bashir questioned in corruption investigation: prosecutor
Sudan’s ousted President Omar al-Bashir has been questioned over suspected money laundering and financing of terrorism, the state prosecutor said in a statement on Sunday.
One killed when Russian Aeroflot plane lands with fire on board: agencies
One person was killed and at least five were injured when a Russian Aeroflot Sukhoi Superjet plane made an emergency landing at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport on Sunday due to fire on board, Russian news agencies said.
In abrupt turn, Trump vows higher U.S. tariffs on China goods
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday dramatically increased pressure on China to reach a long-sought trade deal by announcing he will markedly increase U.S. tariffs on certain Chinese goods.
U.N. calls for a week-long humanitarian truce in Libyan capital
The United Nations called on Sunday for a week-long humanitarian truce in Libya where forces loyal to the eastern-based military commander Khalifa Haftar have been waging an offensive to take control of Tripoli for four weeks.
Israel halts gas supplies from Tamar due to Gaza violence
Israel’s energy minister decided on Sunday to temporarily halt natural gas supplies from the offshore field Tamar due to a surge in violence with Gaza militants, the ministry said in a statement.
Sudan’s military council says it will present vision for country’s transition on Monday
Sudan’s Transitional Military Council said on Sunday it would publish its views for the country’s transitional period on Monday, its latest move in negotiations with opposition factions after the ouster of former President Omar al-Bashir.
Russia’s Sukhoi passenger plane makes emergency landing due to fire on board: agencies
A Russian Aeroflot Sukhoi Superjet plane made an emergency landing in Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport on Sunday due to fire on board, Russia’s Interfax news agency reported, citing a source.
Airbus considers legal action against Germany over Saudi ban: sources
Airbus is considering suing the German government as its freeze on arms exports to Saudi Arabia means the company is unable to complete a border security system for the Gulf state, two people familiar with the matter said.
Fake mews? Confusion over cat at Thai king’s coronation ceremony
Animal lovers in Thailand were thrown into confusion on Sunday over whether a Siamese cat presented to the newly crowned Thai king and his queen was a living feline – or not.
