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Trump’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 hasn’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

Romania’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 Japan’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 Continent’s Cultural Wonders

African World Heritage Day, proclaimed by UNESCO in 2015, serves as an opportunity for global and African communities to celebrate the continent’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, […]

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 JosΓ© Manuel Albares. β€œWith the aim of ending these violations of international law and ensuring accountability, we will support the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in […]

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: Brazil’s Supreme Court […]

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 […]

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

Buffett’s legacy: fantastic returns and a troubling precedent

Emulators will no doubt use the Oracle of Omaha’s success to argue that great leaders justify special treatment

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

SADC troops to complete withdrawal from DRC by end of May

South African troops participating under the umbrella of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will complete their withdrawal by the end of May. This was announced by the South African National Defense Force Chief Gen. Rudzani Maphwanya in Pretoria, who also confirmed that a total of 13 trucks […]

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

Trump hails β€˜productive’ call with Turkiye’s Erdogan as visits planned

US President Donald Trump says he wants to work with his Turkish counterpart to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

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

Ghana protesters accuse president of power grab after chief justice's suspension

Opposition supporters say the constitution has been flouted. The president says allegations must be investigated.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Protests erupt in Israel after government announces plans to seize all of Gaza Strip

Police had to disperse hundreds of demonstrators outside Israel's parliament on Monday. They're demanding a deal with Hamas to secure the release of the hostages still being held in Gaza.

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

Israeli general says there should be a time limit on Gaza war expansion plans

Israeli general says there should be a time limit on Gaza war expansion plans The former commander of Israel’s ground forces Major General Yiftach Ron-Tal has called for a time limit to be put on the government’s upcoming Gaza offensive, reported Al Jazeera on Monday. β€œA time limit must be set for the continuation of the war,” Ron-Tal said in comments carried by Israel’s 103FM radio station. β€œEither we launch a...

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

Top UN court dismisses Sudan’s genocide case against UAE

The International Court of Justice dismissed Sudan’s case accusing the UAE of enabling genocide in Darfur.

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

Cyprus and Israel seek swift electricity link via undersea cable but Turkey objects

The shared commitment for an electricity cable link was affirmed on Sunday when Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a daylong visit to Israel and Ramallah in the West Bank.

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

Romania’s presidential election pits Maga-style nationalist against pro-EU centrist

Far-right Eurosceptic George Simion is in pole position ahead of second round against Nato supporter NicuΘ™or Dan

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

Irish foreign minister condemns Israel's plans to expand military operation in Gaza

Irish foreign minister condemns Israel's plans to expand military operation in Gaza The Irish minister for foreign affairs and trade, as well as for defence, is the latest European official to condemn Israel’s plans to expand its war on Gaza in a statement released on X on Monday. Simon Harris said the expansion of Israeli operations in Gaza was β€œalarming” and β€œwould result in further deaths, casualties and untold...

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

Trump eyes Turkish leader Erdogan’s help to end Ukraine war

β€˜I look forward to working with President Erdogan on getting the ridiculous, but deadly, War ... ended - NOW!’ Trump posted on social media.

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

Trump set to raise millions from crypto and meme coin this month

About 80% of the $TRUMP token supply is controlled by the Trump Organization and affiliates, according to the project's website.

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

Cable thefts leave thousands stranded on Spanish trains

Copper thieves halt services from Madrid to the southern region of Andalusia.

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

Every Student Deserves High-Quality Computer Science Education

Imagine you’re a ninth grader navigating a world where generative AI, agentic AI and other emerging technologies dominate the headlines. The future ...

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

Jury selection starts in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

US prosecutors claim Combs used violence and intimidation to coerce his victims into sexual acts. If convicted, the US hip-hop mogul could spend life in prison.

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

48 Migrants Die in a Shipwreck in the Mediterranean

Previously, Alarm Phone alerted authorities that about 50 people had gone missing after setting sail from the coast of Libya. On Monday, Alarm Phone, a telephone alert organization for maritime rescues, reported that 48 out of 50 migrants died in a shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea. RELATED: Nearly 3,500 Children Have Died in the Mediterranean […]

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

US bill to ban Israel boycotts faces right-wing backlash over free speech

Allies of Donald Trump voice opposition to bipartisan proposal that would expand a law that punishes boycotting Israel.

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

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is awaiting three million artillery shells from allies

During his visit to the Czech Republic, the Ukrainian president also said training schools for F-16 fighter jet pilots outside Ukraine are being discussed.

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

Trump administration offers US$1,000 to migrants who self-deport to home country

Department of Homeland Security said the average cost currently to arrest, detain and remove an undocumented migrant is about US$17,000.

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

Romanian prime minister resigns as Simion eyes presidency

Pro-EU PM Marcel Ciolacu said his ruling coalition had "no legitimacy" after populist George Simion secured the most votes in the first round of the presidential election in Romania.

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