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Houthis declare total air blockade on Israel

Houthis declare total air blockade on Israel Yemen’s Houthi group has announced it is enforcing a full air blockade on Israel. The group’s military spokesperson said in a statement that the Houthis are now preventing any Israeli air traffic from passing through.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Suaalii adds more intrigue to Wallabies' selection quandary for Lions series

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been outstanding at fullback in the Super Rugby Pacific season, but it remains to be seen if he's done enough to force the talented Tom Wright out of the position for the Wallabies.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

This artist asked a nurse 'Who cares for you?' She was struck by the reply

When artist Lauren Brincat began to speak with care workers in Sydney, amazing stories emerged. Months later, the conversations culminated in a huge public performance designed to connect carers and the community with each other.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

We talk a lot about being β€˜resilient’. But what does it actually mean?

We need to feel some stress to achieve our best, but if we feel too much, we can flounder. That’s where resilience comes in.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Truth and lies, trust and doubt: how should we be navigating the misinformation crisis?

We’re facing a crisis in public trust –in institutions and the information they feed us.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Newly discovered tropical oyster reefs are thriving across northern Australia – they deserve protection

The first detailed study of Australian tropical oyster reefs reveals the main species, yet to be named, is related to the Sydney rock oyster – and is just as delicious.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Chinese exporters β€˜wash’ products in third countries to avoid Trump tariffs

Asian neighbours wary of becoming staging posts for trade actually destined for US

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Let’s make β€˜No Tax on Tips’ fair for all tipped workers

Congress is drafting the "No Tax On Tips" legislation, but it would only apply to certain employees, leaving out independent contractors, including delivery drivers, who rely on app-based platforms to earn extra income.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Netanyahu vows to respond to Houthis and 'their Iranian terror masters' after airport strike

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed to respond against the Houthi rebels and β€œtheir Iranian terror masters" after the group fired a missile at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. President Trump said in a post on Truth Social in mid-March that β€œhundreds of attacks being made by Houthi, the sinister mobsters and thugs...

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Russia warns of consequences for Ukraine if it attacks Moscow

Moscow, May 4 (Prensa Latina) The vice-president of the Russian Security Council, Dmitri Medvedev, reacted harshly today to the refusal of the Ukrainian leader, Vladimir Zelenski, to accept a truce, and threaten the guests at the parade in Moscow. The post Russia warns of consequences for Ukraine if it attacks Moscow first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Protests in Syria against Israeli attacks

Damascus, May 4 (Prensa Latina) The provinces of Latakia, Tartous and Hama witnessed today popular protests to denounce the repeated Israeli attacks against the Syrian territory and to reject the plans to divide the Arab country, promoted from abroad. The post Protests in Syria against Israeli attacks first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Nicaragua Expresses Its Decision of Withdraw From UNESCO

Nicaragua notified the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) of its withdrawal from the organization after condemning the recognition given to the newspaper La Prensa, describing it as an affront to the cultural and historical values of the country. RELATED: Venezuela Congratulates Nicaragua on the Day of National Dignity Co-presidents Daniel Ortega and […]

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Rapid Support Forces launch first attack on Sudan Port

Khartoum, May 4 (Prensa Latina) The army confirmed today that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked Port Sudan for the first time, marking a turning point in the armed conflict that has been plaguing the country since 2023. The post Rapid Support Forces launch first attack on Sudan Port first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Tenth save for Cuban Martinez in Japanese baseball

Tokyo, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban closer Raidel Martinez reached today his tenth Save Game in the current season of the Japanese baseball league. The post Tenth save for Cuban Martinez in Japanese baseball first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Cuba recalls the internationalists killed in Cassinga

Havana, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez today evoked the internationalists of the island who fell in the Cassinga massacre. The post Cuba recalls the internationalists killed in Cassinga first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Eminent intensive care specialist passed away in Cuba

Santa Clara, Cuba, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Dr. Armando Caballero, founder of the second intensive care service in Cuba and eminent professor of the specialty, died today at the age of 77, after heart complications. The post Eminent intensive care specialist passed away in Cuba first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Syria and Azerbaijan review bilateral cooperation

Damascus, May 4 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry, Mohammad Nidal Al-Shaar, and the Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister, Samir Sharifov, reviewed today in this capital, the prospects for cooperation in multiple fields. The post Syria and Azerbaijan review bilateral cooperation first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Nuclear Weapons Are No Silver Bullet for Australia’s Strategic PredicamentΒ 

The acquisition of a nuclear deterrent is neither as easy nor as beneficial to the country’s security as some would have us think.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Japan has no plan to threaten US Treasuries sale in trade talks: finance minister

Katsunobu Kato had said Japan’s US Treasury holdings could be a card in trade negotiations, raising its leverage as a massive creditor to US.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Gov. Abbott signs Texas school choice bill into law

Gov. Greg Abbott will sign school choice legislation into law, ending a years-long battle to pass the controversial proposal.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

PBS CEO: New children's programming will 'skid to a halt' under Trump order

PBS CEO Paula Kerger said new children’s programming will "skid to a halt" if the government moves ahead with President Trump's attempt to cut federal funding for public broadcasting. Kerger and NPR CEO Katherine Maher joined β€œFace the Nation” on Sunday, where they spoke about Trump’s order from Friday that seeks to cut funding from...

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Exclusive: Abbas to visit Lebanon with plan to disarm Palestinian factions

Exclusive: Abbas to visit Lebanon with plan to disarm Palestinian factions Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sun, 05/04/2025 - 18:46 In Beirut, the Palestinian president is expected to push for the disarmament of Palestinian factions in Lebanon’s refugee camps, as part of a coordinated regional effort to reshape the country Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the 32nd Palestinian Liberation...

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

May the 4th be with you: church in Germany stages cosplay β€˜Star Wars’ service

Wielding a lightsaber and dressed like a Jedi, pastor marked unofficial β€˜Star Wars Day’ of May 4 with a galactic-themed service in Bensburg.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Freedom Flotilla in talks with Malta to repair Gaza aid ship

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition said it would like the vessel to be repaired on the island before continuing on to its original destination: Gaza. The group has blamed Israel for the drone attack on the ship.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Israeli far-right minister urges bombing Gaza’s food and power supplies

Israeli far-right minister urges bombing Gaza’s food and power supplies Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for the bombing of Gaza’s food and electricity supplies, as the security cabinet prepares to debate the next stage of the war. Speaking to Israeli Army Radio, Ben-Gvir said: β€œWe need to increase the intensity and continue until we achieve total victory. We must win a total...

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Bessent defends Trump's 'economic rebalancing'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended what he called President Trump’s β€œeconomic rebalancing” in an opinion piece released Sunday amid growing concerns regarding his handling of the economy. In The Wall Street Journal, Bessent said that the president β€œwants to ensure working families aren’t left behind in the next era of economic growth β€” as many...

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Some of Warren Buffett’s best and worst investments in his 60 years at Berkshire Hathaway

Buffett, one of theworld's richest peopleand most accomplished investors, took control of Berkshire Hathaway in 1965 when it was a textiles manufacturer. He turned the company into a conglomerate by finding other businesses and stocks to buy that were selling for less than they were worth.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Judo: Golden Finishes and Heavyweight Heroes in Dushanbe

The final day of the 2025 Dushanbe Grand Slam saw thrilling ippons, home glory for Rakhimov, and breakout golds for Hajiyev, Reid, Kostoev, and Jia. Tajikistan closed the event with power, pride, and passion on the tatami.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump’s Art of the TikTok Deal Should be Carefully Scrutinized by CongressΒ 

Democratic and Republican lawmakers who drafted the billon TikTok knew that Trump might try to wiggle his way out of its statutory requirements, as he is doing now.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Sovereignty wins 151st Kentucky Derby, outdueling 3-1 favorite on rain-soaked track

Sovereignty gave trainer Bill Mott a second Kentucky Derby victory. This time there was no doubt about it and no asterisk.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Congress can improve postpartum care

Pelvic floor physical therapy can be effective in treating postpartum disorders such as urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction, and should be covered by Medicaid for 12 months to ensure new mothers receive the appropriate care.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Found Dead the 13 Gold Miners Who Were Kidnapped in Peru

The 13 workers from the Poderosa gold mine who were kidnapped were found dead this Sunday, allegedly executed by hitmen in a mine shaft located in northern Peru, according to local media citing sources from the Executive branch and relatives of the victims. RELATED: Sudan: 15 Miners Killed After a Gold Mine Collapses Due to […]

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

$95M settlement over Siri eavesdropping accusations approved: How to make a claim

Apple previously agreed to the $95 million settlement over claims that Siri had eavesdropped on users.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Iran vows retaliation if attacked by US or Israel

Iran vows retaliation if attacked by US or Israel Iran has warned it will launch a military response if the United States or Israel initiates an attack. Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said on state television that Tehran would not hesitate to retaliate against American and Israeli targets globally. β€œIf this war is initiated by the US or the Zionist regime [Israel], Iran will target their interests, bases and forces –...

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Simion's Romanian presidential election win sets stage for runoff thriller

AUR party leader George Simion is ahead in Romania's presidential election, with 40.1% of votes in his favour, according to preliminary results. He will now have to face an independent pro-Western candidate, NicuΘ™or Dan β€” another surprise choice β€” in the second round in two weeks' time.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews