POLITICSAt a glance: Starmer fights to stay on as prime ministerThe prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.BBC News·May 14, 2026
POLITICSPalestinian President Abbas pledges elections, reform at Fatah conferencePalestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has been unanimously re-elected leader of the Fatah movement.Al Jazeera·May 14, 2026
POLITICSXi warns Trump of ‘clashes and even conflicts’ with US over Taiwan<p>Trump says China’s president also pledged ‘strongly’ not to send weapons to Iran, after two-hour meeting between the leaders</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/15/trump-china-visit-live-updates-xi-jinping-talks-meeting-summit-latest-news">Trump in Beijing – latThe Guardian·May 14, 2026
POLITICSA spyware investigator exposed Russian government hackers trying to hijack Signal accountsA group of likely Russian government hackers tried to hack a security researcher who investigates spyware attacks. He was then able to turn the tables on the hackers and reveal details of their espionage campaign.TechCrunch·May 14, 2026
POLITICSInside the Secret Mission to Fly Taiwan’s President to AfricaFrom satellite phone check-ins to a borrowed royal plane, new details show how Taiwan’s leader’s team outwitted China and pulled off an audacious journey to southern Africa.NY Times·May 14, 2026
POLITICSScepticism and tight security as Trump is welcomed by Xi to Beijing<p>US’s apparent decline has fuelled growing Chinese nationalism while US president has lost his novelty value</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/may/14/donald-trump-china-xi-jinping-live-updates-talks-meeting-summit-visit-beijing-latest-news">Trump in Beijing – latThe Guardian·May 14, 2026
POLITICSPhilippines authorities investigating reports lawmaker wanted by ICC has fled after taking refuge in senate<p>Senator Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the ICC for his alleged role in country’s deadly anti-drug crackdown that saw thousands killed </p><p>Philippine authorities are seeking to confirm reports that a lawmaker wanted by the international criminal court (ICC) secretly left the Senate premises wheThe Guardian·May 14, 2026
POLITICSEuropean markets to open higher as politics dominates the news agendaEuropean stocks are expected to open higher Thursday as investors keep an eye on developments in the U.K. and U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to China.CNBC·May 14, 2026
POLITICSXi asks Trump if U.S. and China can avoid 'Thucydides Trap' at high-stakes summitU.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday morning for the start of a high-stakes summit that runs through Friday.CNBC·May 14, 2026
POLITICSThe China Gambit: From Nixon to TrumpPresident Trump’s visit to Beijing comes as relations with China have become more combative.NY Times·May 14, 2026
POLITICSWhy Xi Doesn’t Need a Deal With TrumpPresident Xi Jinping of China is buying time for Beijing and may see an opening with a U.S. president weakened by the war in Iran.NY Times·May 14, 2026
POLITICSWho is Tammy Tyrrell, the former Jacqui Lambie senator who just defected to Labor?<p>Addition of Tasmanian crossbencher means Labor has gained a seat in the Senate – but still doesn’t have a majority</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/14/budget-reply-angus-taylor-anthony-albanese-jim-chalmers-tax-reform-property-investment-negative-geaThe Guardian·May 14, 2026
