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Ukraine: Merz, Macron, Starmer and Tusk en route to Kyiv

The leaders of Germany, France, the UK and Poland are traveling to the Ukrainian capital for a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" on Saturday. DW has the latest.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Urgence Palestine challenges shutdown order in French court

Urgence Palestine challenges shutdown order in French court A French pro-Palestinian protest group is contesting a government decision to shut it down, saying the move was politically motivated and based on "false" arguments as part of a wider crackdown on the movement for Palestinian rights. Urgence Palestine (Emergency Palestine), created in 2023 to protest against Israel's military offensive inGaza, filed its...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Pope Leo XIV holds first Mass

Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, called his election a β€œcross” and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Can India and Pakistan avoid a fourth war over Kashmir?

India and Pakistan exchange deadly fire as tensions escalate over Kashmir.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Preachers and players: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Fashionistas and flippers: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Royal Navy head stepped back after probe into relationship with subordinate

First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key was replaced earlier this week

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Tariffs won’t make Hollywood great again

Duties on foreign film productions would weaken the US movie industry

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

U.S. says Israel won't be involved in Gaza aid distribution

A U.S.-backed mechanism for distributing aid intoGazashould take effect soon, Washington's ambassador to Israel said on Friday ahead of PresidentDonald Trump's visit to the Middle East, but he gave few details.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

New chancellor, new hopes: Friedrich Merz debuts in Brussels

Six hours, four meetings, one message: Berlin is back on the global stage. But can the newly elected German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, deliver where the traffic-light coalition fell short?

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

β€˜I will run right over you’: New FEMA head issues warning to Trump critics

Acting director David Richardson addressed FEMA after congressional testimony led to the removal of his predecessor.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Jeanine Pirro picked by Trump as interim top federal prosecutor in DC

Ed Martin was the second Trump nominee in as many days to be pulled after it appeared they would not have the Senate votes to be confirmed.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Turkey backs Pakistan, Israel supports India and Gulf states look to mediate

Turkey backs Pakistan, Israel supports India and Gulf states look to mediate Submitted by Imran Mulla on Fri, 05/09/2025 - 16:00 Saudi Arabia's foreign minister visits India and Pakistan, as regional powers stake out their diplomatic positions Indian Army personnel stand guard at the India Gate in New Delhi on 8 May 2025 (Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters) Off Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Adel al-Jubeir, arrived in...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump heads to the Middle East with oil, trade and nuclear ambitions on the table

Trump's agenda will likely include Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks, oil, trade, investment deals, and potential announcements on chip exports and nuclear energy.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Church must bring light to world’s β€˜dark nights’: Pope Leo at first mass

The new head of the Catholic Church will be formally installed as pope at a mass on May 18, the Vatican says.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Macron, Tusk slam leaders attending Putin’s Victory Day parade

The two leaders were in Nancy to sign a bilateral treaty, aimed at strengthening defense ties in the wake of Russia aggression against Ukraine.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

India's attack on Pakistan is a declaration of Israel-style expansionism

India's attack on Pakistan is a declaration of Israel-style expansionism Submitted by Azad Essa on Wed, 05/07/2025 - 13:46 Delhi has modelled its assault on Pakistan on Israel's aggression in Palestine - testing the world's tolerance for Hindu nationalist militarism and the erasure of international law An Indian soldier patrols near the Wagah border following India's air strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UK statistics chief Ian Diamond quits

Head of Britain’s official data agency cites β€˜ongoing health issues’

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Sweden’s new national security adviser resigns within 24 hours amid Grindr photo scandal

And you thought Mike Waltz didn't last long as national security adviser.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Canadian unemployment rate hits six-month high amid US-imposed tariffs

Statistics Canada showed an unemployment rate of 6.9 percent, with most cuts in the manufacturing sector.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel kills commander of Jenin battalion

Israel kills commander of Jenin battalion The Israeli military on Friday said it had killedNour Abdel Karim al-Bitawi, the commander of the Jenin battalion in the West Bank. Bitawi "maintained connections with Hamas in Gaza and abroad", the Israeli military said. He had been among the most wanted on Israeli intelligence lists.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

The U.S. Insists on Dividing the Venezuelan Family: Minister Cabello

β€˜The problem is the lack of seriousness on the part of the U.S. government. They don’t know what they’re doing,’ he said. On Friday, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced that 4,192 Venezuelan migrants have returned to their country so far this year through the humanitarian plan β€œReturn to the Homeland.” RELATED: Arrive In Venezuela […]

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Brace for disorder as the great power shifts begin

With three or even four significant wars raging, who can doubt the dangers of this period?

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

β€˜Mindless’ damage: Two convicted of cutting down historic Sycamore Gap tree

In 2023, the pair cut down the almost 200-year-old tree on Hadrian's Wall in northern England.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Scientists develop AI tool to predict biological age and cancer survival using just a selfie

The tool has some limitations, but could eventually be used to help predict health outcomes, the researchers said.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Are we seeing the end of the UK's political duopoly?

Labour and the Conservatives have had a stranglehold on political power for decades β€” but as Reform UK's victory in last week's election shows, this now appears to changing.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

New German Chancellor Merz aims for stronger EU ties with France and Poland

Visiting Paris and Warsaw, Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke about defence and European unity, marking a shift from his predecessor's policies and aiming for a stronger EU.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | May 9th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump's deal with the UK sends a clear message: 10% tariffs are here to stay

Tariffs of 10% at the very minimum could be the best deal other countries and trading blocs will achieve, according to analysts.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

David Souter, former US Supreme Court justice, dies aged 85

Republican-appointed judge surprised many by siding with liberals during his 19 years on the bench of top court

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

β€˜Good start’ by new Macau administration, Beijing’s point man says on visit

Xia Baolong also praises Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai’s maiden policy address last month as embodying the β€˜spirit of courage’.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Entrepreneurs left in limbo by UK-US trade deal

Small businesses carrying out β€˜damage control’ following Trump’s tariffs

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Watching the Kremlin’s new Putin documentary so you don’t have to

As the chances of President Donald Trump’s peace deal in Ukraine seemingly recede, attention turns back to the question of Vladimir Putin and his war aims. What does the Russian president want to achieve from the conflict? And when – and under what conditions – will he be willing to make peace? Thousands of lives […] The post Watching the Kremlin’s new Putin documentary so you don’t have to appeared first on Asia...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Cargo thieves are attacking the U.S. supply chain at alarming rates

Numerous experts who spoke to CNBC estimate losses from cargo theft are close to $1 billion or more a year.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

German stocks hit record high as trade optimism buoys markets

Dax index becomes first major European benchmark to recover all losses sparked by US tariff threats

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World