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Deadly Cholera Outbreak in Sudan Worsens Amid Ongoing War

A cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed 172 people and infected over 2,500 in the past week, further straining the countryโ€™s collapsed healthcare system, according to Sudanese authorities. The majority of cases were reported in Khartoum and Omdurman, but cholera has also spread across multiple provinces, raising fears of a nationwide epidemic. Doctors Without Borders [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Amnesty International Accuses M23 Rebels of War Crimes in Eastern Congo

Amnesty International has accused the M23 rebel group fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of committing war crimes, including killings, torture, and forced disappearances of civilian detainees. In a report published Tuesday, the NGO revealed that Rwanda-backed militants were systematically carrying out serious abuses in areas under their control, violating international humanitarian law. [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Iran: Execution Spree Continues Unabated

Click to expand Image Shadows of an Iranian policeman and a noose are seen on the ground before an execution in Pakdasht, south of Tehran, March 2005. 2005 Reuters (Beirut) โ€“Iranian authorities are carrying out a horrific execution spree, with at least 113reported executions in the first 25 days of May 2025 alone, Human Rights Watch said today. The international community should urgently press Iranโ€™s authorities to...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

NPR sues Trump administration for cutting US federal funding

The lawsuit alleges the Trump administration's move to cut funding to public media violates the US's First Amendment.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Droves of Palestinians overwhelm new Gaza aid centre in Rafah as warning shots ring out

Chaos erupted on the second day of aid operations by a new U.S.-backed group in Gaza as desperate Palestinians overwhelmed a centre distributing food on Tuesday, breaking through fences. Nearby Israeli troops fired warning shots, sending people fleeing in panic.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after plowing into crowd at Liverpool soccer parade

The driver was also being held on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving on drugs, Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill said.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Netanyahu faces mounting international doubts over Gaza war

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces growing criticism from key allies. While support remains, statements from the United States and Europe signal a shift in tone and a more complex diplomatic landscape.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Brussels approves Poland's use of post-COVID funds for defence

Defence has become a key priority for the EU following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine with Brussels putting forward an 800 billion plan to boost military production.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | May 27th โ€“ 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 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

French police detain twenty suspects over cryptocurrency kidnappings

The arrests on Monday and Tuesday follow French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau's vow to ensure the safety of crypto industry leaders and their families.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ghanaโ€™s Embassy in Washington temporarily closed

Accra, May 27 (Prensa Latina) Ghana's Foreign Minister, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced the temporary closure of his embassy in Washington following a scandal involving alleged corrupt practices related to visa issuance, it was reported here. The post Ghanaโ€™s Embassy in Washington temporarily closed first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Russia and the UAE will develop an environmental protection plan

Moscow, May 27 (Prensa Latina) Russia and the United Arab Emirates agreed at a joint working group meeting to develop a roadmap for environmental cooperation, the UAE Ministry of Natural Resources reported. The post Russia and the UAE will develop an environmental protection plan first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

How common is Israelโ€™s use of human shields in Gaza and the West Bank?

Army under pressure to provide answers amid growing evidence that orders to use Palestinians as 'fodder' come from top.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Havana opens HostelCuba 2025 International Fair

Havana, May 27 (Prensa Latina) The 5th International Hospitality and Restaurant Fair (HostelCuba 2025) that was opened at Havanaโ€™s Pabexpo fairgrounds, will run through May 29. The post Havana opens HostelCuba 2025 International Fair first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Kenya: Hospital, Coffee Plantation Manager Disown Koimburi's Abduction Narrative

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Police Service (NPS) has cast doubt on claims surrounding the alleged abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi, revealing that neither the manager of the coffee plantation where he was allegedly found nor the hospital that treated him could provide any evidence to support the narrative.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Kenya's Major Non-Nato Ally Status Here to Stay - Langley

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States has reaffirmed Kenya's position as a key strategic partner, maintaining its designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) despite growing unease in Washington over Nairobi's deepening ties with Beijing.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Mpuuga Launches New Political Party, Democratic Front

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Former Leader of Opposition and NUP Deputy President Mathias Mpuuga has officially unveiled a new political party, the Democratic Front (DF).

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Senegal: Senegal Court Charges Fifth Former Minister Amadou Mansour Faye Over Graft

[RFI] A Senegalese court on Monday indicted a fifth minister from the country's former government on corruption charges as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps up an anti-graft campaign, defence lawyers said.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Associated Press reports tank and gunfire at Gaza distribution site

Associated Press reports tank and gunfire at Gaza distribution site The Associated Press is reporting tank and gunfire at the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's distribution site. The centre was surrounded by Israeli military checkpoints in Rafah, the southern Gaza border city. US military contractors guarding the food aid withdrew as starving Palestinians raced to get meagre food packages causing chaotic scenes.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Which European countries are achieving the highest levels of education?

Eurostatโ€™s latest figures reveal that Europeans are better educated than ever with women outperforming men in almost every country across the 27-member bloc.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Gaza media office says aid stampede a result of Israeli starvation policy

Gaza media office says aid stampede a result of Israeli starvation policy The Gaza media office has slammed Israel, calling the video footage of starving Palestinians overrunning a US-led aid centre an indictment against Israel and its policy of "starvation, siege, and bombing". โ€œThousands of starving civilians - besieged and cut off from food and medicine by the occupation for nearly 90 days - rushed to these areas in...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it had to 'dissipate' because of demand for aid

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it had to 'dissipate' because of demand for aid The US backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said on Tuesday it was overwhelmed with people seeking food aid and that its "team" decided to withdraw because of the crowd. In a statement the GHF said it pulled back to allow people to "take aid safely and dissipate" in order to avoid casualties. The GHF has come under intense scrutiny from...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Peace Feast: June 2025

Join us for a Syrian cooking class and dinner in London on June 17th 2025. Each ticket supports local peacebuilders bringing communities together around the world. The post Peace Feast: June 2025 appeared first on Peace Direct.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Peace Direct favicon Peace Direct

Africa: AfDB Kicks Off Annual Meeting, to Pick New Head On Thursday

[Leadership] The African Development Bank (AfDB) has on Monday kicked off its annual meeting that will see Africa's multilateral lender pick a new president at a time when the continent's biggest multilateral lender faces unprecedented challenges from funding cuts by the U.S. government.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Why are the US and EU struggling to reach a trade deal?

Trump's U-turn sees European leaders call for โ€˜lowest possibleโ€™ tariffs after levies postponed from June 1 to July 9.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

ASEAN-GCC Summit Paves Way for Enhanced Inter-Regional Collaboration

โ€˜I believe the ASEAN-GCC partnership has never been more important than it is today,โ€™ Malaysian PM Ibrahim said. On Tuesday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that enhancing inter-regional collaboration and building resilience to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape marked by economic uncertainty and geopolitical challenges will be high on the agenda of the [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Tariff Shockwaves: Indonesiaโ€™s Export Strategy Under Fire

While trade talks with the U.S. are still underway, Indonesia must reassess its non-tariff measures to address U.S. concerns while ensuring fair trade practices and maintaining economic stability.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Thousands of Palestinians storm new aid distribution site

Thousands of Palestinians storm new aid distribution site Thousands of Palestinians have stormed a new aid distribution site in Rafah. Israeli media reported that shots were fired at an aid distribution point in southern Gaza. Video footage revealed crowds rushing to receive the first aid packages from aid points in Israeli-cotrolled areas by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). The incident comes hours...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Controversial US-backed group says it has begun aid distribution in Gaza

Hundreds of Palestinians collect food from a site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, whose work the UN calls a "distraction".

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

How WeChat Users Perceive the China-US Trade War

Discussions on Chinaโ€™s most ubiquitous social media platform provide a unique window in Chinese public perceptions of the tariffs.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Australiaโ€™s youngest-ever senator Charlotte Walker has a lot to learn but says she is โ€˜not naiveโ€™

Walker unexpectedly took the sixth Senate spot for Labor in South Australia at the election on 3 May โ€“ her 21st birthdayAustralia news live: latest politics updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe median age of Australiaโ€™s federal parliamentarians is 50.On election night, as the...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

โ€˜Surge in angerโ€™ as grassroots Labor members urge Albanese to impose sanctions on Israel over Gaza blockade

Local branches to debate motion calling for sanctions after targeting of schools and killing of aid workers and journalists in GazaAustralia news live: latest politics updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPressure is building within Laborโ€™s grassroots membership for the government...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Starving Palestinians storm US aid facility as distribution operation breaks down

Starving Palestinians storm US aid facility as distribution operation breaks down Submitted by Maha Hussaini on Tue, 05/27/2025 - 15:26 The scandal-plagued scheme is a US-Israeli initiative designed to bypass UN infrastructure for aid delivery and distribution in the strip A Palestinian man receives GHF distributed aid in Gaza (AFP) Off Palestinians clamoured for aid and gunfire rang out in chaotic scenes, as a...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

NPR sues Trump over executive order to end funding

President Trump called to cut federal funding to NPR to the maximum extent allowed by law. A lawsuit brought by NPR alleges his executive order violates the First Amendment's protection of free speech and a free press.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The Peruvian farmer who has changed the climate litigation landscape foreverย 

A trailblazing lawsuit, whose ruling is now due, has set a global precedent by seeking to hold a fossil firm accountable for its role in accelerating glacial melt The post The Peruvian farmer who has changed the climate litigation landscape forever appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News