- The Telegraph
It’s May in an election year. Time for a political show trial of ‘Big Oil and Gas’
It happens in or around May in any election year during which Democrats hold suitable positions in either house of Congress: heavily politicised show trial-style hearings targeting “Big Oil” begin. This has been an entirely predictable process across at least the last 30 years, and last week we found out this year will be no exception.
- SWNS
Majority of women care more about being healthy than beautiful
Eight in 10 women prioritize feeling healthy over looking beautiful, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 American women revealed that improving both their mental/emotional health (33%) and physical health (33%) makes them feel more beautiful than improving their physical appearance (22%). Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Doctor’s Best, the survey revealed that eight in 10 (79%) agree that if they feel healthy on the inside they will feel more beautiful on the outside. Women are also feeling an average of eight years younger than their actual age, according to the survey.
- Reuters
Iran registers presidential candidates for early vote after Raisi's death
Iran started on Thursday registration of candidates for an early election next month following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi told state TV. Once seen as a possible successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's ageing ultimate decision-maker, Raisi's sudden death has triggered a race among hardliners to influence the selection of Iran's next leader. After the five-day registration period, the Guardian Council, which oversees elections and legislation, will vet the candidates running for the presidency.
