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Slain Mexican TikTok influencer remembered at funeral
A funeral was held for 23-year-old Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez, who was shot dead during TikTok livestream.
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Group of European leaders demands Israel lift Gaza blockade
Group of European leaders demands Israel lift Gaza blockade A statement issued by the leaders of Spain, Norway, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, and Slovenia on Friday is demanding that Israel lift its total blockade of Gaza, which was imposed in early March. "We call on the Israeli government to immediately reverse its current policy and fully lift the blockade on Gaza," the statement read."We will not remain...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Attacker who stabbed author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison
Lawyers for New Jersey man Hadi Matar said they planned to appeal the sentence, which was the maximum possible.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:ICC prosecutor to step aside until probe into alleged misconduct ends
ICC says Karim Khan will take a leave of absence pending the conclusion of UN-led investigation.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Charter Communications to buy rival Cox for $21.9bn
The proposed merger, which would create the largest cable provider in the US, could face antitrust hurdles.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:BBC Question Time: Social media erupts over panel response to 'Gaza genocide' question
BBC Question Time: Social media erupts over panel response to 'Gaza genocide' question Submitted by Ayah El-Khaldi on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 13:28 Viewers criticised BBCβs flagship political debate show after panelists insisted on Israel's 'right to defend itself' Fiona Bruce, host of BBC Question Time, speaks during the 15 May episode (Screengrab) Off Social media users have accused several of the panellists that featured...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Salman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison
Salman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 16:27 Hadi Matar was found guilty of attempted murder and assault for his 2022 attack on the author, which left Rushdie partially blind Left to right: Hadi Matar, the man sentenced for the attempted murder of author Salman Rushdie, in court for a procedural hearing at Chautauqua County courthouse in Mayville, New York,...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:In Istanbul, Russia plays chess while the West is stuck in make-believe
The war can only end on Moscowβs terms. The Westβs inability to accept this harsh reality keeps Ukraine bleeding.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Houthi official: 'America has abandoned' Israel
Houthi official: 'America has abandoned' Israel In response to Friday's Israeli air strikes on two Yemeni ports, the media office for the Houthis issued a statement calling the attack "weak", and a signal that "America has abandoned" Israel. "Israel confirms today that it is weak and that America has abandoned it, and we will confront any aggression that attempts to halt our support for Gaza," the statement said. "We...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Chemical spill turns Brazilian lake blue and kills fish
A chemical spill in the city of JundiaΓ has turned a lake bright blue, killing fish and dyeing local wildlife.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Pakistani influencer on India, partition, and the language of βdehumanisationβ | Bilal Hassan
Pakistani influencer on India, partition, and the language of βdehumanisationβ | Bilal Hassan Submitted by Mohamed Hashem on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 17:26 Bilal Hassan is a Pakistani doctor who also happens to be one of the most popular travel storytellers from his country. He is a content creator whose work captures the people, the cultures, the food and the human connections across Pakistan. But then, conflict erupts and...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Israeli air strikes hit two Yemeni ports
Israeli air strikes hit two Yemeni ports Israel air strikes hit two ports in Yemen on Friday, in a bid to target sites controlled by the Houthis, the Associated Press has reported. The ports were identified as those inHodeidah and al-Salif, according to an unnamed Israeli official cited in The Jerusalem Post.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Nearly 100 people killed in Israeli attack on north Gaza, rescuers say
It marks the largest ground assault on north Gaza since Israel resumed its offensive in March.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Russia-Ukraine talks yield few results in Istanbul
Russia-Ukraine talks yield few results in Istanbul Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 15:56 Moscow reportedly threatened to occupy more areas if Ukraine does not give up control of annexed territories Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov (sixth-right) and First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergiy Kyslytsya (seventh-right) attend a Ukraine-Russia peace talks meeting at the Turkish presidential...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:UK Middle East minister dismissed Gaza genocide concerns as 'obnoxious'
UK Middle East minister dismissed Gaza genocide concerns as 'obnoxious' Submitted by Dania Akkad on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 14:59 Andrew Mitchell's reaction in 2024 meeting just one example of how British doctors say their first-hand testimony about Gaza has been ignored by successive UK governments Andrew Mitchell, seen in 2022, was the UK's MIddle East minister when a prominent doctor says he dismissed concerns about a...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:UK: Labour MP warns Starmer's immigration rhetoric could incite race riots
UK: Labour MP warns Starmer's immigration rhetoric could incite race riots Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 15:35 Bell Ribeiro-Addy tells MEE Live that the UK prime minister's rhetoric on immigration could incite civil unrest and repeat the injustice of the Windrush scandal A demonstrator drapes themselves in a flag during an anti-immigration protest in Rotherham, UK, on 4 August 2024 (Reuters) Off A former...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:In surprise move Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk ousts CEO amid sagging sales
Days earlier, Novo Nordisk cut its sales and profitforecastfor first time since the launch of Wegovy four years ago.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Russia, Ukraine agree prisoner swap as talks end without major breakthrough
Kyiv and Moscow agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, heads of delegations say.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Sudanβs army and RSF militia enter bone-breaking phase in Nyala and Port Sudan
Sudanβs army and RSF militia enter bone-breaking phase in Nyala and Port Sudan Submitted by Mohammed Amin on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 14:01 Air and ground assaults intensify as the RSF pushes to establish parallel government while civilians bear the brunt of violence Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan speaks during a civil service conference in Port Sudan on 29 April 2025 (AFP) Off After more than two years of...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Istanbul talks highlight Turkiyeβs balancing act between Russia and Ukraine
Since the outbreak of the war, Turkiye has weighed its support for Ukraine against maintaining its ties to Russia.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Trump acknowledges starvation in Gaza, Hamas calls for blockade lift
Trump acknowledges starvation in Gaza, Hamas calls for blockade lift US President Donald Trump said Friday that "a lot of people are starving" in the besiegedGazaStrip. Trump's brief comments onGazacame as he capped the first foreign tour of his second term, which saw him visit several Gulf countries but excluded key ally Israel. "We're looking atGaza. And we're going to get that taken care of. A lot of people are...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Israeli leaflets order Jabalia residents to flee south
Israeli leaflets order Jabalia residents to flee south The Israeli military dropped leaflets over Jabalia refugee camp, ordering residents to evacuate south as it intensifies airstrikes across Gaza, according to an Al-Jazeera reporter on the ground. In Khan Younis, at least 11 civilians, including three children, were killed in recent Israeli attacks. Gaza health officials say over 120 people remain missing in the...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:US 'troubled' by humanitarian situation in Gaza, Rubio tells BBC
The secretary of state's comments come as Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 114 people, according to hospitals and rescuers
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:US judge dismisses case against migrants caught in new military zone
The magistrate ruled that apprehended migrants may not have been aware they were crossing into a military zone.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:What do the Gulf states gain from the US presidentβs historic visit?
US President Donald Trump hails deals during his three-country tour of the Gulf region.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Yamal helps Barcelona seal La Liga title at rivals Espanyol
Barcelona win back the La Liga title from rivals Real Madrid with a 2-0 win at neighbours Espanyol.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Israel qualifies for Eurovision final after protests disrupt rehearsal
Israel's Yuval Raphael makes it to the final, alongside acts from Austria and Malta.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protests
Israel's Yuval Raphael makes it to the final, alongside acts from Austria and Malta.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Israel kills 127 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn on Thursday
Israel kills 127 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn on Thursday Thursday has proved to be the deadliest day yet for Palestinians in Gaza since Israel resumed its war on the Strip on 18 March. Health officials have said that 127 people have been killed since dawn on Thursday. Local reports indicate there is ongoing heavy bombardment in Jabalia, Beit Lahia, and Khan Younis in the very early hours of Friday.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:'Taxpayers Against Genocide' files legal complaint against US government
'Taxpayers Against Genocide' files legal complaint against US government A group of US citizens, many of whom were directly impacted by Israel's 19-month-long war on Gaza, have filed a legal complaint in Washington, DC in the hopes of eventually seeing the US referred to the International Criminal Court. The group, Taxpayers Against Genocide, was joined by theNational Lawyers Guild International Committee in filing the...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Trump hails growing ties with UAE on last leg of Gulf tour
US president claims he has sealed deals worth $10 trillion during visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Gaza European hospital entirely out of service: Health ministry
Gaza European hospital entirely out of service: Health ministry Health officials in Gaza said on Thursday that the European hospital in Khan Younis is now entirely out of service after heavy Israeli bombardment earlier in the week. "The hospital includes 28 intensive care beds, 12 nurseries, 260 overnight beds, 25 emergency beds, and 60 oncology beds that are now out of service," the health ministry said in a...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Watch: UK surgeon shares footage from Gaza hospital after deadly Israeli strike
Tuesday's strike killed 28 people, the Hamas-run civil defence said. Israel says it was a precise strike on Hamas.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Israel's blockade of Gaza is 'tool of extermination'
Israel's blockade of Gaza is 'tool of extermination' Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/15/2025 - 20:44 Human Rights Watch says countries like the US, UK, France, and Germany could be 'liable' for 'genocide' for failing to act Palestinians struggle to get food rations outside a crowded distribution centre in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, on 15 May 15 2025 (Bashar Taleb/AFP) Off Israelβs eight-week food, water...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:A US airline faces backlash as it begins deportation flights
The financially struggling budget airline Avelo took a contract with the Trump administration that began this week.
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