Mediobanca launches €6.3bn deal to acquire Banca Generali

SummaryAmid the destruction from Israeli strikes in south Lebanon, Hezbollah is campaigning for elections, seeking to maintain its political influence despite significant losses in the recent war. The local elections are critical for Hezbollah as it faces calls for disarmament and ongoing airstrikes, while many Shi'ite constituents endure the aftermath of conflict. Although the group has experienced diminished influence, election results suggest that Hezbollah's popularity remains intact within the community, with reconstruction efforts hindered by...

The murder of a 22-year-old model, university student, and social media influencer, María José Estupiñán, has sparked outrage in Colombia after she was shot outside her home in Cúcuta on May 15. Women's rights advocates criticize authorities for failing to protect her, as she had reported her ex-partner for domestic violence and had recently won a court case against him, making him the prime suspect. Her murder, alongside that of another influencer, has raised alarms...

Prisoner Swap Between Russia and UkraineRussia and Ukraine are set to conduct a significant prisoner swap, exchanging 1,000 prisoners each, the largest since the 2022 invasion, following a meeting in Istanbul that failed to yield progress on peace talks. US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the swap's potential to lead to negotiations, although confirmation from either side remains pending. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov indicated future talks, questioning Ukrainian President Zelensky's legitimacy and...

Harvard Challenges Trump Administration's Ban on Foreign StudentsHarvard University is suing the Trump administration for barring it from enrolling foreign students, claiming the action is unconstitutional retaliation for the school's defiance of political demands. The lawsuit asserts that the ban violates the First Amendment and threatens to remove a significant portion of Harvard's student body, which includes nearly 6,800 international students. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that the ban serves as a warning to...

Essendon secured a 23-point victory over Richmond in a challenging match at the MCG, despite deepening their injury crisis. The Bombers, who won 11.15 (81) to 8.10 (58), were led by debutant Angus Clarke, who scored three goals, while Nic Martin earned the Yiooken Medal for his 35-possession game. However, Essendon lost key players Kyle Langford and Zach Reid to injuries, with Langford already missing six games this season, as the team temporarily entered the...

Three men, aged 19, 21, and 23, tragically died in a two-car crash on Cotgrave Road in Tollerton, Nottinghamshire, around 11pm. Two individuals from the other vehicle, a 26-year-old driver and a passenger, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving, while the driver sustained life-threatening injuries. Sergeant Mark Baker confirmed a thorough investigation is underway, expressing condolences to the victims' families and indicating that speed may have been a factor in the...