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China: May holiday tourist boats capsize, killing 10

A tourist boat tragedy in southwestern China has claimed the lives of 10 people, with dozens more hospitalized. A sudden storm caused several vessels to capsize, with dozens of people rescued amid treacherous conditions.

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

Late counting continues in several seats, with Goldstein and Melbourne among those too close to call

Some contests are so close it may be some time before a result is confirmed.

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

How the 'Shetland Bus' helped Norway resist Nazi Germany

The innocent-looking fishing boats delivered valuable cargo and special agents to coves and fishing ports.

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

Albanese win opens the way for a Trump bromance

It took an election win, but Anthony Albanese on Monday finally received that much-awaited phone call from US President Donald Trump. The conversation was โ€œwarm and positive,โ€ the prime minister told a news conference, thanking the president for โ€œreaching out.โ€ โ€œI wonโ€™t go into all of the personal comments that he made, but he was [โ€ฆ] The post Albanese win opens the way for a Trump bromance appeared first on Asia...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Bullish case for Hong Kong student housing should be treated with caution

Student accommodation can help alleviate the cityโ€™s property market woes, but itโ€™s far from a cure-all solution on its own.

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

Does Trump have the authority to impose 100% movie tariffs?

Donald Trump has said he will target films made outside of the US as part of his ongoing tariff war. He posted that Hollywood and other areas are "being devastated" due to "a concerted effort by other Nations," which constitutes a "National Security threat."

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

Israel plans to capture all of Gaza and move โ€˜most of the populationโ€™, officials say

Israeli ministers approved plan in an early morning vote, hours after military announced it was calling up tens of thousands of reservists.

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

Trump says he wants to reopen and expand infamous Alcatraz prison

The notorious jail on a hard-to-reach island off San Francisco has been closed for more than 60 years.

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

Private hospital in limbo after Hong Kong clinicโ€™s HK$400,000 debt: lawmaker

Chan Hoi-yan also says legal โ€˜loopholesโ€™ need to be addressed as Alliance Medical Groupโ€™s suspected shutdown could be โ€˜tip of icebergโ€™.

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

Star Wars fans flock to Santiago to celebrate 'May the Fourth'

The Force was strong in Santiago on Sunday as fans gathered to celebrate Star Wars Day, the annual tribute to the legendary film series.

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

Ticking all the boxes: The GWM Haval Jolion Pro

After the successful entry of the Jolion in 2021, the Pro offers a more stylish exterior with all the technology needed to keep consumers happy

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

Germany updates: Conservative-led coalition signs agreement

The CDU, CSU and SPD have signed their coalition agreement. Meanwhile, the conservative CDU/CSU faction in the Bundestag has elected Jens Spahn as its new leader. Follow DW for more.

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

Discounts, jobs and better services: Can community engagement create real support for renewables?

Most Europeans support the shift to renewable energy, but translating that into support for actual projects on the ground isnโ€™t easy.

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

Chinaโ€™s offshore yuan jumps to 6-month high as rollback of โ€˜egregiousโ€™ tariffs seen likely

Washingtonโ€™s weaponisation of tariffs casts doubt on US asset safety, and some say this makes yuan assets more attractive.

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

OPINION: Calling all California education leaders: This is no time to sit back and watch our world-class systems be demolished

As the nation plunges deeper into chaos, this moment is testing the values, fortitude and courage of Californiaโ€™s leaders. Our stateโ€™s rich diversity, which has transformed and powered Californiaโ€™s economy, is under attack. The world-class universities that have made California home to innovation are caught in the crosshairs of the Trump administrationโ€™s agenda. The very [โ€ฆ] The post OPINION: Calling all California...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Hechinger Report favicon The Hechinger Report

Goldstein on knife edge as 16 seats still in doubt; Murray Watt says Labor not given credit for โ€˜ambitiousโ€™ agenda โ€“ as it happened

This blog has now closed. Follow our Tuesday Australia federal election 2025 live blog here for the latest results and reactionAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election 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 podcastShare of borrowers falling behind on debt slips to 1.36%,...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Meet the MEP who wants to bring Canada into the European Union

Almost half of Canadians want to join the European Union and one German MEP is doing his best to make it possible. For him, geography is relative.

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

Africa: What Is The State of Global Press Freedom in 2025?

[AI London] Around the world, journalists are being silenced, jailed, and disappeared - simply for doing their jobs. From Guatemala to the USA, Russia to Pakistan, governments are increasingly resorting to authoritarian practices, weaponizing vague laws, judicial systems, and brute force to suppress press freedom.

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

Is ancient Chinese astronomer Shi Shenโ€™s stellar catalogue the worldโ€™s first star log?

Using algorithmic analysis, scientists say they have shown that astronomer Shi Shenโ€™s records predate previously recognised Greek catalogue.

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

We are looking for 2,500 new members to ensure EUobserver's next 25 years

Today, we kick off an anniversary campaign to convince new supporting members to join EUobserver's mission of providing the information citizens need to safeguard EU democracy.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Asiaโ€™s fossil-free future demands real transformation โ€“ not a false transition

As it meets this week, the Asian Development Bank should stop supporting fossil gas as a "bridge" fuel and back renewable energy The post Asiaโ€™s fossil-free future demands real transformation โ€“ not a false transition appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

View from The Hill: a budding Trump-Albanese bromance?

Albanese has received congratulations from leaders across the world on his election win, with Donald Trump comments, like in the campaign, being notable.

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

Ten dead after tourist boats capsize in China

Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged "all-out efforts" in the search and rescue mission.

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

Look out! Australia has decided to undutton its culture war pantaloons and give Albo a historic mandate | First Dog on the Moon

Far-right Trumpists โ€“ not this weekSign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are publishedGet all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Who is Ali France? The Labor candidate who defeated Peter Dutton to win Dickson โ€“ video

Ali France, the Labor candidate who is the first person to unseat an opposition leader at an election, is a disability advocate, former journalist and world champion para-athlete. She defeated Liberal leader Peter Dutton in her third effort in the seat of Dickson in Brisbaneโ€™s west. France lost her eldest son, Henry, to leukaemia last year.Who is Ali France, the Labor candidate who has unseated Peter Dutton in...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Middle East updates: Israel hits Yemen port city of Hodeida

The Israeli military says it was targeting Houthi rebels after they launched a missile that hit the Ben-Gurion airport near Tel Aviv. Israel has also approved plans to expand attacks on the Gaza Strip. DW has more.

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

Is it dangerous to kiss someone whoโ€™s eaten gluten if you have coeliac disease?

A very small amount of gluten can be harmful to people with coeliac disease, so you may worry about cross-contamination through saliva.

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

Peru: 13 abducted people found dead in gold mine

Authorities said the victims were security guards and miners. The region the mine is located in is under a state of emergency due to ongoing instability.

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

US fires hot shot in hypersonic sea race with China

The US Navy fired a major shot in the race for sea-based hypersonic dominance, aiming to turn a long-troubled stealth destroyer into tomorrowโ€™s fastest naval strike platform. This month, the US Navy successfully conducted an end-to-end flight test of a conventional hypersonic missile, marking a pivotal step toward its first sea-based hypersonic capability. The test, [โ€ฆ] The post US fires hot shot in hypersonic sea race...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times