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Pope Leo XIV's election met with surprise, warmth and applause in St Peter's Square

Euronews was in St Peter's Square along with 150,000 people who flocked to greet the first-ever pope to hail from the US.

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

Pope Leo XIV vows to bring light to world’s ‘dark nights’ after historic election

America’s first pope gives first homily after he was chosen as the successor to Pope Francis.

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

Watch: Pope Leo XIV's first Mass as pontiff

Cardinals joined the newly appointed pope in the Sistine Chapel, in a service that began with a prayer.

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

South China Morning Post collects 12 prizes at Hong Kong News Awards ceremony

Chief Executive John Lee also urges journalists to uphold professionalism amid increased protectionism and hegemony globally.

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

Cisse's plan to revive Libya's footballing fortunes

Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse says he is a "man of a project" as he bids to take Libya to the tournament in 2027.

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

Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea in Talks to Take U.S.-Deported Migrants

[allAfrica] Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue confirmed on X that the U.S. proposed deporting African migrants to the country, though no final agreement was reached.

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

Survey finds European companies in China less confident in business outlook

Chamber of commerce president says firms have been able to mitigate direct impact of increased tariffs.

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

CoreWeave seeks new $1.5bn debt deal after downsized IPO

AI data centre provider returns to investors with potential bond offerings that could reduce cost of borrowing

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

Starmer wins Trump deal race

Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy preview how the day will play out in British politics. Overnight, reports emerged of a UK-US trade announcement being hours away. Sam and Anne discuss the significance of this political win for Sir Keir Starmer “at a time he needs it most”. The pair discuss what detail […]

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

Russia holds Victory Day parade in Moscow amid its war in Ukraine

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was the lone EU leader to attend the Moscow military parade on Friday despite Brussels' warnings not to do so.

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

Merz to Trump: Give us ‘zero’ tariffs

German chancellor says as a first step existing levies should be lowered.

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

Pandora to Puma: Retailers warn tariffs will push up prices

Household brands including Pandora, Puma and Hugo Boss have all said they are evaluating their pricing strategies in the U.S.

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

Xi in Moscow: China's role in Russia's economic survival

China made a deal to buy Russian oil and gas after Europe cut supplies during the Ukraine war. As China takes a major hit from Trump's tariffs, Beijing's ties with the Kremlin increasingly intertwine.

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

The aluminum sector isn't moving to the U.S. despite tariffs — due to one key reason

Tariffs are reshaping global trade flows and inflating costs for American consumers, but are falling to revive domestic aluminum production.

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

US wobbles ahead of China trade talks in Geneva

TOKYO — This week, US President Donald Trump subjected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to an Oval Office economics lesson. It did not go well. There Trump was, telling a former central banker who studied at Harvard and Oxford that America’s annual trade deficit with Canada is really a “subsidy.” That deeply confused — Say, […] The post US wobbles ahead of China trade talks in Geneva appeared first on Asia Times.

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

‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ and Fifty Shades of Grey’ director James Foley dies aged 71

The filmmaker, best known for directing 'Who's That Girl' with Madonna, the cult classic 'Glengarry Glen Ross', two 'Fifty Shades of Grey' sequels and several TV episodes including Twin Peaks and House Of Cards, has died after a "years-long struggle" with brain cancer.

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

2 men found guilty of ‘moronic mission’ of felling UK’s famous tree

The tree, estimated to be almost 200 years old, had featured in a 1991 Hollywood film. The men will be sentenced on July 15.

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

Hong Kong launches bay area’s first industry-focused AI research institute

HKUST’s Von Neumann Institute is step towards advancing Hong Kong as a ‘global leader in AI innovation’, finance chief Paul Chan says.

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

Philippines to probe claims of sand dredging for Beijing’s South China Sea expansion

A Philippine intelligence official says sand from Manila Bay and elsewhere may have been used as landfill for Chinese military outposts.

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

DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng ‘takes no short cuts’, Li Auto CEO says

That assessment reflects how Liang, an ‘extremely self-disciplined person’, led DeepSeek to become a true innovator in AI.

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

Are we witnessing the end of US exceptionalism — and the beginning of European renaissance?

Say hello to the multipolar world in which China is rapidly becoming a pole of economic and military power. Meanwhile, the old continent is struggling to speak with one voice and remain relevant, Philippe Gijsels writes.

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

Russia marks 80th anniversary of Nazi defeat with Moscow military parade

Russia is marking the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat with a military parade on Red Square, attended by President Vladimir Putin and foreign leaders.

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

Cricket: IPL suspended amid India-Pakistan tensions

The Indian Premier League, one of sport's richest competitions, has been suspended while the Pakistan Super League has moved. Cricket is significant for both nations, but what does the conflict mean for the sport?

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

Cricket: IPL and PSL to resume after India-Pakistan tensions

The Indian Premier League, one of sport's richest competitions, and the Pakistan Super League were suspended for over a week. Cricket is significant for both nations, but what does the conflict mean for the sport?

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

Cricket: IPL and PSL resume after India-Pakistan tensions

The Indian Premier League, one of sport's richest competitions, and the Pakistan Super League were suspended for over a week. Cricket is significant for both nations, but what does the conflict mean for the sport?

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

India and Pakistan trade heavy fire in Kashmir as tensions escalate

Intense artillery and gunfire exchanges have erupted along the Line of Control in the wake of an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.

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

James Bond franchise has 'nothing to worry about' when it comes to tariffs, Trump says

Donald Trump even attempted an impression of late actor Sean Connery while discussing the impact of US tariffs on the UK film industry following the announcement of a UK-US trade deal.

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

Germany’s new economy boss has a plan — and it starts with risk, speed and big bets

The German economy has long been sluggish, and little reprieve is in sight.

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

German Counterintelligence Temporarily Freezes AfD’s Classification as Far-Right Extremist Party

Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution suspends the official designation of the AfD party as extremist pending a court ruling. This decision highlights political tensions and debates over surveillance and democracy in Germany. Related: Germany’s AfD Labeled “Far-Right Extremist”: What the Intelligence Ruling Means for Democracy Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection […]

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

China’s military calls for post-war order to be upheld, not ‘law of the jungle’

PLA Daily says ‘all forms of hegemonism and power politics’ should be opposed, in editorial marking 80th anniversary of end of WWII.

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

China dad marries late son’s partner to avoid nursing home, causing daughter’s angry protest

86-year-old man insists relationship with dead son’s girlfriend is one of ‘true love’, says she ‘voluntarily’ cares for him.

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

Latest news bulletin | May 9th – Midday

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

Kenya: Is Kenya's President Safe in a Crowd? Security Expert Scans VIP Protection Checklist

[The Conversation Africa] Protecting any president requires multiple layers of intelligence, physical security and rapid response security protocols. Exact operational details are classified, but there are global best practices in VIP protection.

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

Will private Hong Kong hospitals set high fee estimates to avoid explaining bill?

Lawmakers worry that hospitals will presume worst-case scenario under government proposals aimed at improving price transparency.

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

Ukraine security service exposes suspected Hungarian military intelligence spy network

The Ukrainian Security Service announced that it had uncovered a suspected Hungarian military intelligence network aimed at obtaining confidential information on Ukraine’s defence and military capabilities.

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