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CNN  —  The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) said on Monday it would dissolve itself, according to media close to the militant separatist group, in what would be a historic move after decades of conflict with Turkey that have killed tens of thousands of people. “The 12th Congress of the PKK decided to dissolve the organizational structure of the PKK and to end the armed struggle method,” the group said in a statement, according to the pro-Kurdish news outlet Firat News Agency. It added that the “practical process” of dissolution would be managed by their imprisoned leader, Abdullah Ocalan, and that…

Recent aerial skirmishes over Kashmir saw India lose multiple combat aircraft, including prized French-made Rafale fighters, a Russian-made Su-30 MKI and MiG-29, and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)—an outcome that, if true, would challenge assumptions about India’s airpower superiority over Pakistan.The skirmishes may also have showcased the effectiveness of China’s fighter and missile technology over its Western and Russian counterparts, though the human element on each side obviously played a role in the outcomes. At the tactical level, Pakistan’s edge in missile and fighter aircraft may have been its decisive factor over India. Chief among these was the Chinese-made PL-15E beyond…

New Delhi CNN  —  Victory has a thousand fathers, as they say, but defeat is an orphan. And so it goes after the brief but bruising conflict between nuclear rivals India and Pakistan with both sides loudly talking up their successes while quietly down-playing losses. On India’s frantic television news channels, minutes after a US-brokered ceasefire came into force, the headline “Pakistan Surrenders” was splashed across the screens. India’s military action against Pakistan, sparked by the killing of tourists in India-administered Kashmir last month, sent a bold message to terrorists, India’s defense minister, Rajnath Singh, said later. Meanwhile, in Pakistan,…

CNN  —  For a fortnight every May, Cannes hosts more stars than there are in heaven (or the old MGM backlot). This year the French film festival will be even glitzier than usual as a who’s-who of Hollywood talent descends on the Côte d’Azur to rub shoulders with the great and good of the international film community. All signs point to a stellar year for Cannes, riding high off a strong showing at the Academy Awards, with filmmakers queuing up to hit the red carpet and risk the barbs of sleep-deprived critics. The US contingent at the festival, which begins…

Rome CNN  —  I met the man who would become Pope Leo XIV in October 2023. We were standing outside the Vatican’s Synod Hall, and from my short conversation with Cardinal Robert Prevost, I could tell he was a good listener, thoughtful and had a certain presence about him. Our conversation took place on the sidelines of a major Vatican assembly focused on church reform efforts. It was part of a multi-year process begun by the late Pope Francis – the synod – which he extended from his hospital bed as one of his final acts in power. Inside the…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As gold prices soar to record highs resulting from global economic jitters, hundreds of thousands of U.S. dollars’ worth of gold are circulating through the doors of the St. Vincent Jewelry Center in downtown Los Angeles on any given day. Many of the 500 independent merchants in the largest jewelry center in the United States say they have never seen such a surge in customers. People are flocking in to sell or melt down their old jewelry, while others are investing in gold blocks to keep as stable assets. Gold’s current rally comes as President Donald…

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — International aid agencies warn that plans presented by Israel to control aid distribution in Gaza will only increase suffering and death in the devastated Palestinian territory. They called on Friday for an end to Israel’s total blockade of Gaza that has blocked all food and other supplies from reaching its 2.3 million people for nearly 10 weeks. The U.S. ambassador to Israel said that a new aid distribution system was being launched with deliveries to begin “very soon.” But Ambassador Mike Huckabee gave few details. A U.S.-backed group has put forward an aid distribution…

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers…THE SUN Crystal Palace are chasing Chelsea-linked Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha – in case Jean-Philippe Mateta is sold.Isaac Sinclair, son of former England winger Trevor Sinclair, is set to sign for Accrington Stanley.DAILY MAIL Casemiro is set for a hefty pay rise if Manchester United win the Europa League this month, according to a report. Manchester United fans vented against Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos at Old Trafford on Sunday after a season of brutal ticket price hikes and controversy. Paul Scholes believes Tottenham Hotspur will be considered the favourites going into…

CNN  —  Stock futures rose Sunday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said “substantial progress” was made in trade negotiations with Chinese officials, potentially thawing tensions kickstarted by Trump’s aggressive tariff policy. Dow futures jumped 1.03%, or 427.66 points. S&P 500 futures rose 1.31%, or 75.8 points, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite futures went up 1.71%, or 348.19 points, as of 7:45 p.m. ET. Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joined other US officials in Geneva, Switzerland, to meet with Chinese officials about trade after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping 145% tariffs on most Chinese goods last month. China retaliated…

CNN  —  President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to resurrect a controversial policy from his first term that aims to reduce drug costs by basing payments for certain medicines on their prices in other countries. His prior rule, called “Most Favored Nation,” was finalized in late 2020 but blocked by federal courts and rescinded by then-President Joe Biden in 2021. It would have applied to Medicare payments for certain drugs administered in doctors’ offices. However, it is unclear what payments or drugs the new directive would apply to. In a Truth Social post Sunday evening, Trump said he…