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Greece launches state app to limit children's screen time

The app "Kids Wallet," developed by the Greek government, allows parents to monitor their children's online activities. The parents are also asked to verify the children's age when they are using the internet.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Employment equity quotas will shred jobs, DA says

The Democratic Alliance is challenging the Employment Equity Amendment Act in court, saying it violates constitutional protections against unfair racial quotas

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Maliโ€™s Return to Democracy Suffers New Blow

Click to expand Image People protesting the junta's decision to ban political parties at the Palais de la Culture in Bamako, Mali, April 29, 2025. 2025 Private In yet another blow to democracy in Mali, the countryโ€™s Council of Ministers on April 30, 2025, effectivelybanned all political parties. The previous day, a national conference organized by Maliโ€™s military junta hadrecommended that Gen. Assimi Goรฏta remain as...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Israeli warplanes strike Houthi targets in Yemen

Israel Defense Forces retaliate after militant groupโ€™s missile attack on Ben Gurion international airport

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

U.S. crude oil closes at lowest level since 2021 after OPEC+ agrees to production surge in June

OPEC+ is bringing more than 800,000 barrels per day of additional supply to the market over the course of two months.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Pope Francis donates popemobile to serve as mobile health unit for children in Gaza

The donation, which Pope Francis made before his death, was announced on the same day that Israel approved plans to seize the entire Gaza Strip and to stay in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Film industry reels as Trump threatens 100% tariffs

Levies on overseas movies going into the US would damage production hubs in countries including the UK, Canada and Australia

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Portugal to expel 18,000 foreigners. Its PM says it's not about the election โ€” or Trump

Portugal's caretaker government plans to expel some 18,000 foreigners living in the country without authorization, a minister said on Saturday in the buildup to a national election.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

โ€˜I got sent something of people shooting themselvesโ€™ โ€“ research shows young people canโ€™t avoid harmful content online

Young people are viewing harmful content unintentionally, according to new research from the Classification Office. But parents need to resist simply taking away devices.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Romania in chaos as prime minister resigns

The hard right cruised to victory in Sunday's presidential election first round, sparking the stunning announcement from socialist PM Marcel Ciolacu.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

How George Simion became a right-wing โ€˜messiahโ€™ for Romanians abroad

TikTok and ultranationalism propels hard-right chief to cult status among Romania's diaspora.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Azoulay regrets Nicaraguaโ€™s decision to withdraw from Unesco

Paris, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The Director General of Unesco, Audrey Azoulay, today regretted the decision of the Nicaraguan government to withdraw from the organization after the awarding of the World Press Freedom Prize to the Nicaraguan newspaper La Prensa. The post Azoulay regrets Nicaraguaโ€™s decision to withdraw from Unesco first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Extremists attack a Christian locality in Syria

Havana, May 5 (Prensa Latina) Masked armed men dressed in military uniforms attacked today a liquor store in the locality of Rablah in the Syrian province of Homs, where they also launched threats against the Christian population, media reported today. The post Extremists attack a Christian locality in Syria first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Argentinian metalworkers are ready to go on strike

Buenos Aires, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The Union of Metalworkers (UOM) of Argentina is today preparing a one-day strike for this coming Wednesday to demand a wage increase and labor stability in the face of the rising cost of living. The post Argentinian metalworkers are ready to go on strike first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Operation Storm in its second phase in Jamaica

Kingston, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The Jamaica Constabulary Force today launched Operation Storm, which in its second phase is aimed at dismantling 13 criminal gangs that threaten the citizens' peace. The post Operation Storm in its second phase in Jamaica first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Centrist Nicuศ™or Dan faces uphill battle to beat Simion in Romanian presidential runoff

Mayor of Bucharest has a daunting deficit to bridge with hard-right opponent.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Venezuela Commemorates the 80th Anniversary of the Red Armyโ€™s Victory Over Nazism

Anti-fascism and the desire for freedom, independence, and justice unite our countries today, said the Russian ambassador. On Saturday, Venezuelans took part in a march in Caracas to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Armyโ€™s victory over Nazi Germany, which took place on May 9, 1945. RELATED: Russian FSB Declassifies Hitlerโ€™s Final Days: New [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Warren Buffett will remain Berkshire Hathaway chairman after Greg Abel takes over as CEO in 2026

Billionaire Warren Buffett will remain chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after Greg Abel takes over as CEO at the start of the new year.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Cambodian court finds opposition MP guilty of incitement, bars him from political office

The US Embassy, which has been critical of Cambodia's human rights record, had an observer at the hearing but did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What could decide the election of the next pope?

A conclave meets in Rome to pick the successor to Pope Francis.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trumpโ€™s movie tariff threat puzzles Europe

As U.S. productions flock overseas, Trump wants to target foreign moviemakers, opening a new front in the transatlantic trade war.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

WATCH: Washington to host 2027 NFL draft on the National Mall

The NFL draft is coming to Washington in 2027. The plan is to hold the event on the National Mall with the Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol and other landmarks part of the backdrop.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Ahead of conclave, this Italian tailor is making 3 different sizes of cassocks

The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 years for which the Vatican hasnโ€™t ordered a set of cassocks for the new head of the Catholic Church. But that isn't stopping one papal tailor.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Iran watches US reshuffle Patriot air defence system from Israel to Ukraine, officials say

Iran watches US reshuffle Patriot air defence system from Israel to Ukraine, officials say Submitted by Sean Mathews on Mon, 05/05/2025 - 17:55 Trump's approval of Patriot pullout from Israel could signal de-escalation to Iran, current and former US officials say A US-made Patriot surface-to-air missile is launched during a live fire exercise at Chiupeng missile base in Pingtung county, Taiwan, on 20 August 2024 (Sam...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli military storm West Bank city and shoot and injure Palestinian man

Israeli military storm West Bank city and shoot and injure Palestinian man The Israeli military shot and injured a Palestinian man after they stormed the eastern part of the city of Nablus, reported Wafa news agency on Monday. Israeli military stormed Nablus's al-Masakin al-Sha'biya area on Monday night, firing live bullets, using tear gas canisters, and stun grenades. Sources reported that a young man was shot in the...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Pope Francis donated a Popemobile to serve as mobile clinic for Gazan children

The car, a converted Mitsubishi, was used by the pope during 2014 visit to Bethlehem and had since been on display, gathering dust and rust.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Romaniaโ€™s PM resigns after far right wins first round of presidential vote

Move comes after Marcel Ciolacu's pro-EU coalition candidate fails to advance to the presidential run-off.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli military destroy homes and solar panels in villages in Jordan Valley

Israeli military destroy homes and solar panels in villages in Jordan Valley Israeli military demolished homes and solar panels that provided electricity to the entire community in the village of Khirbet al-Deir in the northern Jordan Valley, reported Wafa news agency. Mutaz Bsharat, who monitors Israeli occupation in the Jordan Valley, said the demolitions targeted homes, structures, and residential and agricultural...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Bodies of Belgian mother and son found in south Jordan after weekend flash flooding

Sunday's flooding in southern Jordan also led to the evacuation of hundreds of tourists from the Petra archaeological site, the country's main tourist attraction.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

In First, China Coast Guard Helicopter Enters Japanโ€™s Airspace Near Disputed Islands, Escalating Tensions

The incident near the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands has developed into a heated diplomatic verbal battle between Tokyo and Beijing.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

African World Heritage Day: A Call to Protect the Continentโ€™s Cultural Wonders

African World Heritage Day, proclaimed by UNESCO in 2015, serves as an opportunity for global and African communities to celebrate the continentโ€™s rich cultural and natural legacy. However, while Africa boasts breathtaking heritage sites, the threats to their survival are mounting. Despite being home to remarkable landmarks, Africa remains underrepresented on the World Heritage List, [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Spain Pledges Additional Funding for UN War Crimes Investigation in Gaza

Spain has announced an additional 500,000 in funding to support United Nations investigations into human rights violations and possible war crimes committed in Gaza, according to Foreign Minister Josรฉ Manuel Albares. โ€œWith the aim of ending these violations of international law and ensuring accountability, we will support the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Brazilian Police Foil Bombing at Lady Gaga Concert

The suspects were recruiting teenagers online to carry out attacks using improvised explosives. On Sunday, Rio de Janeiro police arrested two members of a group that was planning to carry out an attack using homemade explosives at the free concert Lady Gaga held for 2.1 million Brazilians gathered on Copacabana Beach. RELATED: Brazilโ€™s Supreme Court [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Israel launches strikes on Yemen in retaliation for attacks on airport

Israel launches strikes on Yemen in retaliation for attacks on airport The Houthi-affiliated media outlet al-Masirah has said a total of nine sites have been struck in Hodeidah in western Yemen by the US, Al Jazeera reported on Monday. Apparently, 30 Israeli fighter jets were involved in strikes on Yemen, according to Israeli media, which comes a day after the Houthis attacked the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, with a...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli colonists set fire to Palestinian agricultural land northwest of Nablus

Extremist Israeli colonists set fire Monday evening to Palestinian-owned agricultural land in the Burqa Plain area, northwest of Nablus, according to local sources. Witnesses reported that a group of colonists deliberately ignited fields planted with wheat, resulting in significant damage to the crops. Samir Rashid, the landowner, stated that this is the third arson attack [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English