Polish foreign minister takes aim at Musk after Trump clashNew Foto - Polish foreign minister takes aim at Musk after Trump clash

WARSAW (Reuters) -Poland's foreign minister poked fun at Elon Musk late on Thursday, returning to a social media spat from March after theTeslaand SpaceX boss spectacularly fell out with U.S. President Donald Trump. Warsaw's top diplomat Radoslaw Sikorski found himself embroiled in an extraordinarily public clash with Musk and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in March after he said Ukraine may need an alternative to the Starlink satellite service. Amid a flurry of posts on his social media platform X, Musk had told Sikorski to "Be quiet, small man". On Thursday simmering tensions between Musk and Trump exploded into a public feud, as the president threatened to cut off government contracts to companies run by the world's richest man. Musk suggested Trump should be impeached. Sikorski took aim at Musk in a post on X, saying "See, big man, politics is harder than you thought." There was no immediate response to the post from Musk. (Reporting by Alan Charlish; Editing by Aidan Lewis)

Polish foreign minister takes aim at Musk after Trump clash

Polish foreign minister takes aim at Musk after Trump clash WARSAW (Reuters) -Poland's foreign minister poked fun at Elon Musk late on T...
Russia sees bleak prospects for expiring nuclear arms pact given 'ruined' ties with USNew Foto - Russia sees bleak prospects for expiring nuclear arms pact given 'ruined' ties with US

By Mark Trevelyan (Reuters) -Russia sees little chance of saving its last nuclear accord with the United States, due to expire in eight months, given the "ruined" state of relations with Washington, its top arms control official said in an interview published on Friday. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov also told TASS news agency that President Donald Trump's proposed Golden Dome missile defence project was a "deeply destabilising" factor creating formidable new obstacles to arms control. His comments were among Moscow's bleakest yet about the prospects for the New START agreement, the last remaining nuclear arms treaty between the two countries, which caps the number of strategic warheads that each side can deploy. President Vladimir Putin in 2023 suspended Russian participation in New START, blaming U.S. support for Ukraine, although he said that Russia would remain within the treaty's limits on warheads, missiles and heavy bomber planes. But if the treaty is not extended or replaced after it expires on February 5 next year, security experts fear it could fuel a new arms race at a time of acute international tension over the conflict in Ukraine, which both Putin and Trump have said could lead to World War Three. The Federation of American Scientists, an authoritative source on arms control, says that if Russia decided to abandon the treaty limits, it could theoretically increase its deployed nuclear arsenal by up to 60% by uploading hundreds of additional warheads. Ryabkov described Russia-U.S. ties as "simply in ruins". "There are no grounds for a full-scale resumption of New START in the current circumstances. And given that the treaty ends its life cycle in about eight months, talking about the realism of such a scenario is increasingly losing its meaning," Ryabkov told TASS. "Of course, deeply destabilising programmes like the Golden Dome - and the U.S. is implementing a number of them - create additional, hard-to-overcome obstacles to the constructive consideration of any potential initiatives in the field of nuclear missile arms control, when and if it comes to that." Trump said last month he had selected a design for the $175-billion Golden Dome project, which aims to block threats from China and Russia by creating a network of satellites, perhaps numbering in the hundreds, to detect, track and potentially intercept incoming missiles. Analysts say the initiative could sharply escalate the militarisation of space, prompting other countries to place similar systems there or to develop more advanced weapons to evade the missile shield. Ryabkov's comments came in the same week that Ukraine stunned Moscow by launching drone strikes on air bases deep inside Russia that house the heavy bomber planes that form part of its nuclear deterrent. Russia has said it will retaliate as and when its military sees fit. (Reporting by Mark TrevelyanEditing by Gareth Jones)

Russia sees bleak prospects for expiring nuclear arms pact given 'ruined' ties with US

Russia sees bleak prospects for expiring nuclear arms pact given 'ruined' ties with US By Mark Trevelyan (Reuters) -Russia sees lit...
Satellite firm SES taps aerospace veteran as new finance chiefNew Foto - Satellite firm SES taps aerospace veteran as new finance chief

(Reuters) -SES has appointed Elisabeth Pataki as its new finance chief, the European satellite company said on Friday. Pataki, a veteran of the aerospace and defence industry, is currently the chief financial officer of L3Harris unit Aerojet Rocketdyne. She will take on the role at SES from Sandeep Jalan on June 16. (Reporting by Gianluca Lo Nostro in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)

Satellite firm SES taps aerospace veteran as new finance chief

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Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Sports NutritionNew Foto - Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Sports Nutrition

There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solvetoday's puzzlebefore reading further!Sports Nutrition Constructor:Ryan Mathiason Editor:Anna Gundlach JON (29A: "Napoleon Dynamite" star Heder)Napoleon Dynamiteis a 2004 movie whose title character is a socially awkward high school student who lives in Idaho. JON Heder portrays the title character. KOREA (42A: Country Buldak Ramen is from)Buldak Ramenis a brand of spicy instant noodles from South KOREA. The company's website says, "We fearlessly push limits, bringing bold, next-level heat to the table." STEPH CURRY (17A: NBA star who has won four championships with the Warriors) STEPH Curry has played basketball for NBA'sGolden State Warriorssince 2009. The Warriors were NBA champions in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022. STEPH CURRY holds theNBA career recordfor three-pointers (3117) and the record for themost three-pointers in a single season(402 in 2015-16). MIKE TROUT (24A: MLB star who has won three AL MVPs with the Angels) MIKE TROUT has played baseball for MLB'sLos Angeles Angelssince 2011. He was the American League MVP in 2014, 2016, and 2019. SERBIA (26A: Belgrade's country) Belgrade is the capital and largest city of SERBIA, a landlocked country in Europe. Belgrade is located at the juncture of the Danube and Sava rivers. ASIA (28A: Largest continent) ASIA is nearly 1.5 times larger than Africa, the second largest continent. Our crossword friend ASIA is making its first appearance of June today, and its ninth appearance this year. KATE (44A: Musician/comedian Micucci)KATE Micucciis the Oates half of the musical comedic-folk duoGarfunkel and Oates. (Riki Lindhome is Garfunkel.) The duo's name is derived from "two famous rock-and-roll second bananas," Art Garfunkel and John Oates. Kate Micucci also performs as a solo act and has acted in a number of movies and TV shows. JERRY RICE (52A: 49ers star who has the most receptions in NFL history) JERRY RICE is a former professional football player. He played for NFL'sSan Francisco 49ersfrom 1985-2000. He also played for the OaklandRaiders(2001-2004) and theSeattle Seahawks(2004). He has 1,549 career receptions (covering 22,895 yards), an NFL record. Here's a fun thing. In addition to his NFL accomplishments, JERRY RICE has a name that is crossword-theme friendly. In the five years I have been blogging about theUSA Todaycrossword, this is the fifth time JERRY RICE has been a theme answer. We also saw his name as a theme answer onJune 28, 2020,June 23, 2021,September 26, 2021, andMarch 6, 2022. ONO (58A: Hawaiian fish that's a palindrome) ONO is the Hawaiian name for the wahoo, a fish found in tropical and subtropical areas. In Hawaiian, "ONO" means "delicious," or "good to eat." IOWA (61A: Corn Belt state) Hello from IOWA! I wrote about the Corn Beltthree days agowhen we saw IOWA clued as [State in the Corn Belt]. KELSEY PLUM (62A: WNBA star who has won two championships with the Aces) KELSEY PLUM played basketball for WNBA's Los Angeles Aces from 2017-2024. The Aces won the WNBA championship in 2022 and 2023. Beginning with the 2025 season, KELSEY PLUM is playing for WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks. SKYE (68A: ___ terrier) The Scottish dog breed known as theSKYE terrieris named for Scotland's Isle of SKYE, where the breed was discovered. POPLAR (4D: Tree in the willow family) POPLAR trees are fast-growing, making them valuable for timber production and shade. POPLAR trees are in the same family (Salicaceae) as willow trees. My cat, Willow, says, "Did someone say my name?" (I know this isn't actually a cat reference, but the opportunity was too good to pass up.) CINEMA (49D: Bollywood business) Bollywood is a term used to refer to Hindi CINEMA. The word is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (the former name of Mumbai) and "Hollywood." MLS (64D: Seattle Sounders FC org.) Seattle Sounders FC is a Major League Soccer (MLS) team in Seattle, Washington. The Seattles were an MLS expansion team in 2009. STEPH CURRY (17A: NBA star who has won four championships with the Warriors) MIKE TROUT (24A: MLB star who has won three AL MVPs with the Angels) JERRY RICE (52A: 49ers star who has the most receptions in NFL history) KELSEY PLUM (62A: WNBA star who has won two championships with the Aces) SPORTS NUTRITION: Each theme answer is the name of a SPORTS figure whose last name is a food. This is a fun theme. I'd say that a meal of CURRY, TROUT, RICE, and a PLUM would be fairly nutritious. I appreciate that the four theme answers represent four different SPORTS leagues: the NBA, the MLB, the NFL, and the WNBA. And it was a fun choice to clue them all in a parallel fashion, mentioning some of their accomplishments. Thank you, Ryan, for this excellent puzzle. USA TODAY's Daily Crossword Puzzles Sudoku & Crossword Puzzle Answers This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Crossword Blog & Answers for June 6, 2025 by Sally Hoelscher

Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Sports Nutrition

Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Sports Nutrition There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solveto...
Beyoncé Flawlessly Recovers from Wardrobe Malfunction During Cowboy Carter Tour Stop in LondonNew Foto - Beyoncé Flawlessly Recovers from Wardrobe Malfunction During Cowboy Carter Tour Stop in London

Andrew White via PictureGroup/Shutterstock Beyoncé continued her Cowboy Carter tour, with her first night of six shows in London on Thursday, June 5 During her performance, she encountered a brief chaps mishap while singingRenaissancehit, "I'm That Girl" After her chaps fell straight to the floor, she effortlessly picked them up with a huge grin Beyoncéproved she really is "that girl." During her first night of sixCowboy Carter tourperformances in London, the superstar, 43, performed through a moment when her chaps fell to the floor. As the 35-time Grammy winner was singing "I'm That Girl," and just after she lifted her foot to stomp in sync with her dancers, her chaps slipped off, as seen in aTikTok videoposted on Thursday, June 5. But as the music break continued, she effortlessly slid her hands down and picked them up. As she stood back up, she smiled and swayed her hips, creating seamless choreography as fans cheered her on. One of her dancers came over and quickly fastened her back into the chaps, making sure they were secure as the pop star kept singing. Julian Dakdouk via PictureGroup/Shutterstock Several TikTok users commented on the unexpected fashion mishap, crediting her dancers for their quick thinking and professionalism. "THE DANCERS DESERVE THEIR 10s!!! The way they fell back in line effortlessly! Wow," one user wrote. "The show must go on! And the dancers be on it and fall right back in line!! 🔥," another added. Another remarked on the timing of the malfunction, "The pants did their own choreography matched with the beat." One commented, "Even the pants are on beat like Beyonce always is!" "Honestly this doesn't even look like a mistake. I love her lol," one TikTok user wrote. Beyoncé's wardrobe malfunction follows her daughterBlue Ivy Carter's mishap at the tour's stop in Chicago on May 15. During the 13-year-old and her younger sister Rumi Carter's appearance on stage for "Protector," Blue Ivy's gold hoop earring was stuck in her mother's hair, as seen ina TikTok video. As Beyoncé hit the chorus for the sentimental song, Blue Ivy performed choreography that saw her bowing her head down above her mother, who sat beneath her in steps on the stage. But once she picked up her head, her eyes went wide as she realized her left earring was tangled in a long lock of her mother's highlighted blonde hair. Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup/Shutterstock Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. She carefully and professionally extracted the hair from her earring as swiftly as possible, even hitting a few moves with her while sorting out the wardrobe malfunction. The budding star managed to remove the earring in just seconds, with her mother and sister appearing to be unaware that the mishap even occurred. The European leg of Beyoncé's Cowboy Cartertourwill end in Paris on June 26. She'll head back to the U.S. to make stops in Houston, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta before wrapping the tour in Las Vegas on July 26. Read the original article onPeople

Beyoncé Flawlessly Recovers from Wardrobe Malfunction During Cowboy Carter Tour Stop in London

Beyoncé Flawlessly Recovers from Wardrobe Malfunction During Cowboy Carter Tour Stop in London Andrew White via PictureGroup/Shutterstock Be...
Dakota Johnson Admits She Once Sent Gorilla Poop to a Friend's Ex: 'Yes, I Did Do That'New Foto - Dakota Johnson Admits She Once Sent Gorilla Poop to a Friend's Ex: 'Yes, I Did Do That'

ANDREA RENAULT/AFP via Getty Dakota Johnson prides herself on being a good friend, even if that means getting messy The50 Shades of Greyalum confessed to sending gorilla poop to a friend's ex following a breakup The actress, who recently split from Chris Martin, did not share who was involved in the smelly situation If you doDakota Johnson's friends dirty, she'll do you dirtier. On Thursday, June 5, theMaterialistsactress, 35, tookanother lie detector testwithVanity Fairafter previously taking onesix years ago. In her most recent sit-down with the outlet's polygrapher, Johnson admitted to an unusual way of getting back at a person who caused a close friend heartache. After being questioned about her loyalty, which included lying to cops about "lifelong" friendRiley Keough's alibi if need be, she was asked to confirm whether or not she "once sent a man who broke your friend's heart a gallon of gorilla s---." "I mean, there's no way that he would watch this, so, yes, I did do that," Johnson said. Seemingly realizing how bizarre the act seemed, she added, "And it's been quite a while. It's been some years." "How would one order something like that? Asking for a friend," the interrogator asked, off-camera. For Johnson, her go-to website for finding fecal matter is S---Senders.com. "You can order any kind, any size," theMadame Webstar said of the site. The person administering the polygraph said her answer was "truthful." Vanity Fair/Youtube The actress also giggled when asked about knowing how to "order public crabs online," but denied that she had ever made that type of purchase. "No! Good Lord, I'm not a monster," she said. The50 Shades of Greystar, who recently split fromChris Martinafter a nearly eight-year on-again, off-again relationship, didn't disclose which of her friends she fiercely defended by mailing their ex gorilla poop. Johnson and the Coldplay frontman, 48, were first romantically linked in 2017. "It feels final this time," an insidertold PEOPLEof the breakup. Reps for the stars did not respond to PEOPLE's requests for comment. Lionel Hahn/Getty The now-former longtime couple were photographed together two weeks ago as they stepped out in Malibu together on May 16. Before that, in January, the pair held hands in India, while the singer was there touring with his band. A source previously told PEOPLE in March that Johnson and Martin hadactually been engaged for "years"after first sparking engagement rumors in 2020, though they were "in no rush to get married" at the time. After news broke about their latest split, theDaddiostar was seen in New York City without her engagement ring on two occasions — Monday, June 2 and Wednesday, June 4. LAGOSSIPTV / BACKGRID Throughout the years, Johnson has been known to keep quiet about her love life. In May 2018 during the Global Gift Foundation USA Women's Empowerment Luncheon, her mother,Melanie Griffithspoke highly of the musician, saying "I adore him!" But when asked about her daughter's relationship, theWorking Girlstar, 67, replied, "She is very private about her life and I respect that." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Later that year, Johnson seemingly acknowledged her relationship with Martin during a September 2018 interview withTatler, while also remaining tight-lipped. "I'm not going to talk about it, butI am very happy," Johnson said, perE! News. Read the original article onPeople

Dakota Johnson Admits She Once Sent Gorilla Poop to a Friend’s Ex: 'Yes, I Did Do That'

Dakota Johnson Admits She Once Sent Gorilla Poop to a Friend's Ex: 'Yes, I Did Do That' ANDREA RENAULT/AFP via Getty Dakota John...
Thai military prepared for 'high-level operation' if Cambodia border row escalatesNew Foto - Thai military prepared for 'high-level operation' if Cambodia border row escalates

By Juarawee Kittisilpa, Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's military said it is ready to launch a "high-level operation" to counter any violation of its sovereignty, in the strongest words yet in a simmering border dispute with Cambodia that re-erupted with a deadly clash last week. The army said in a statement late on Thursday that its intelligence gathering indicated Cambodia had stepped up its military readiness at their border while diplomatic efforts were ongoing, describing that as "worrisome". The statement was in sharp contrast with one from the government just hours earlier, when it urged Cambodia to positively engage in dialogue via an existing mechanism between them. "The army is now ready for a high-level military operation in case it is necessary to retaliate against the violation of sovereignty," it said, ahead of a meeting of its armed forces top brass scheduled for Friday. "Operations of units at the border have been conducted carefully, calmly and based on an understanding of the situation to prevent losses on all sides, but at the same time, are ready to defend the country's sovereignty to the fullest extent if the situation is called for." Cambodia's government did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the Thai military statement on Friday. The governments of the two countries had for days exchanged carefully worded statements committing to dialogue after a brief skirmish in an undemarcated border area on May 28 in which a Cambodian soldier was killed. Although the two countries have a historic rivalry, their governments enjoy friendly ties, partly due to the close relationship between their influential former leaders, Thailand's Thaksin Shinawatra and Cambodia's Hun Sen, whose daughter and son respectively are now the prime ministers in their countries. The issue comes at a tricky time for the Pheu Thai Party-led administration in Thailand as it battles to revive a flagging economy that could be hit by steep U.S. tariffs, while facing a challenge to its popularity having paused a signature cash handout to tens of millions of people. The party of the billionaire Shinawatra family has a troubled history with the Thai military, which twice toppled its governments in 2006 and 2014 coups. Deadly clashes between Cambodia and Thailand last erupted in 2011 over the Preah Vihear, a 900-year-old temple at the heart of a decades-long row that has stirred nationalist sentiment on both sides. The International Court of Justice in 2013 ruled in favour of Cambodia in clarifying a 1962 decision to award it jurisdiction over the temple, saying part of the land around it was Cambodia's and Thai troops must withdraw from the area. Cambodia said this week it is committed to peace and plans to resolve the issue by referring disputes over four parts of their border to the ICJ and has asked Thailand to cooperate. Thailand says it does not recognise the court's jurisdiction. (Reporting Juarawee Kittisilpa; Writing by Martin Petty; Editing by John Mair)

Thai military prepared for 'high-level operation' if Cambodia border row escalates

Thai military prepared for 'high-level operation' if Cambodia border row escalates By Juarawee Kittisilpa, Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK ...

 

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