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Ethiopian Nigussie breaks Belfast Marathon record

Ethiopian Tilahun Nigussie wins the Belfast Marathon in a new event record of two hours, 13 minutes and 37 seconds after dominating the race.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Nearly 290,000 Gaza children on ‘the brink of death’ amid Israeli blockade

Gaza Media Office says some 3,500 children below five ‘face imminent death by starvation' amid Israel’s total blockade.

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

Asian-American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month’s growth over 5 decades

Celebration of US minority groups has evolved into a month-long event since Jimmy Carter established it in 1978. How, and why it’s important.

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

French PM considering referendum on budget plans

“The question is serious enough, with far-reaching consequences for the country’s future, that it should be put directly to the people," Bayrou tells Journal du Dimanche.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says

It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Why African traders are looking beyond the US dollar to China’s yuan

Buyers in Africa favour doing business in the Chinese currency as geopolitical tensions heat up.

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

Burned-out China influencer duo with 15 million fans, quit after 1,000 live-streams in 5 years

Hugely popular couple who sell products online seek to find work-life balance, enjoy themselves with family, and stop being ‘greedy’.

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

Latest news bulletin | May 4th – 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 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany updates: Almost 50% of Germans back AfD ban — poll

Forty-percent of respondents to an INSA survey were in favor of banning the far-right party. Meanwhile, Germany's incoming interior minister has vowed tighter border controls.

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

High buildings, loose morals: Art Deco movement celebrates its centenary

Deriving from a Parisian design fair 100 years ago, "Art Deco" rose up out of the ashes of World War One, bringing confidence, prosperity, very big parties and new, instantly recognisable bold buildings.

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

Brazilian police arrest two over alleged bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga concert

Police in Brazil have detained two people over an alleged plan to set off explosives at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro that attracted more than two million fans.

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

China congratulates Australia’s Labor Party on federal election win

Beijing and Canberra are still apart on major strategic issues and no big changes expected, analyst says.

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

Putin hopes he will not have to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

In November, Putin signed a revamped nuclear doctrine outlining the circumstances that allow him to use Russia’s atomic arsenal.

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

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces attack airport in Port Sudan

Videos show the moment Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out a drone attack on an airbase

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

Sudan's RSF rebels strike Port Sudan, army says

The military said an air base and warehouse were hit by drones. While no casualties were reported, the attack marks the first time RSF paramilitaries have struck the government's temporary seat of power.

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

Healing petals: Why spring flower season in Europe is the natural therapy you didn’t know you needed

Studies have revealed that time spent in nature can reduce stress, anxiety and blood pressure.

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

The Malayan Tiger Is at a Tipping Point, With Increasing Deaths of Both Native Populations and Big Cats

Travel funding for this project was provided by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. On a late afternoon in early October 2023, Pisie Amud, 25, took his blowpipe and left his house in the Indigenous Temiar settlement of Pos Pasik, in Malaysia. Amud’s two brothers had declined his invitation to accompany him, so he struck […]

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Blaming Donald Trump for conservative losses in both Canada and Australia is being too kind to Peter Dutton

The Coalition should resist seeing Trump as a natural disaster over which they had no control. Peter Dutton made many other missteps that doomed his party’s chances.

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

Scientists Map Where Orphan Wells Pose Threats to Aquifers

For the first time, scientists have mapped groundwater variables nationally to understand which aquifers are most vulnerable to contamination from orphan wells. Oil and gas wells with no active owner that are no longer producing and have not been plugged are considered orphan wells. These unplugged wells can create pathways for contaminants like hydrocarbons and […]

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Counterterrorism police arrest Iranian nationals in raids across England

Five individuals were detained on suspicion of preparing terrorist act, police say

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

Are Yemen’s non-Houthi groups seeking US support to attack the Houthis?

Anti-Houthi forces have lobbied for US support to fight the group. Will they be getting it?

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

UK police arrest Iranians in terrorism probes

U.K. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper called the arrests “serious events that demonstrate the ongoing requirement to adapt our response to national security threats.”

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

The 2025 Met Gala preview: Everything you need to know about fashion's biggest night out

The Met Gala, often dubbed "fashion's biggest night out" is just around the corner. So what’s the deal with this extravagant New York bash? And why does it send the internet into a frenzy every single year?

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

In its soul-searching, the Coalition should examine its relationship with the media

Voters wanted to hear the details of policies that matter to them, such as housing and cost of living. Instead, the Coalition gave them culture wars.

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

Messi, Inter Miami crush New York Red Bulls in MLS

Lionel Messi scores his first goal in five matches as Miami end their three-game losing streak across all competitions.

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

Is Hong Kong’s economic strategy fit for a changing world?

The city doesn’t need slogans with ephemeral lifespans but, instead, carefully thought-out long-term strategies.

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

British police arrest 7 Iranians over alleged terrorism plot, national security threat

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said investigation is ‘immensely important’ to determine whether arrests were connected to the Iranian state.

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

Saved from extinction, the Iberian lynx now faces an uncertain future in Spain

The Iberian lynx was saved by a breeding programme and a ‘hearts and minds’ campaign in rural Spain. But the feline again faces rising opposition.

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

Hong Kong ‘golden week’ tourist hits and misses: nicer workers, e-payment poor

Mainland tourists praise more welcoming attitude of restaurant staff but say e-payment services in Hong Kong are still not convenient.

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

Leah Dou, daughter of Hong Kong Cantopop queen Faye Wong, faces controversies at young age

Entertainer with signature unusual style is said to defy norms of modern celebrity, while reports say she is ‘sensible’, ‘family oriented’.

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

Children face starvation in Gaza as Israel's blockade of food, medication reaches 2 months

Roughly 60,000 children in Gaza are showing signs of malnutrition, the territory's Health Ministry said, as a two-month blockade on the besieged Palestinian territory remains in place, with aid groups saying the humanitarian response is on the verge of total collapse.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

When Canada was a place of refuge for European royals

Several members of European royal families spent time in Canada during the Second World War, with their stays here becoming a foundation for lasting relations between their home countries and Canada.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Canadian travel to Cuba on a double-digit downturn in early 2025

Cuba sawa multi-month,double-digit drop in the number of Canadians visiting the island nation this past winter, raising questions about what's behind the slide.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Second-term Albanese will face policy pressure, devastated Liberals have only bad options

Despite Labor’s resounding win, long-standing policy pressure will haunt them. Meanwhile, the Liberals attempt to regroup facing few options.

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

Simon Birmingham calls out ‘broken’ Liberal party model as Sussan Ley says Coalition reflecting on results ‘with humility’ – as it happened

This blog has now closedElection 2025 results LIVE: Australia votes tracker and federal seat countsAnthony Albanese secures ‘win for the ages’ for Labor at federal electionGlum and glummer: Liberal faithful reel as Peter Dutton loses seat of Dickson after 24 yearsFull coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLittleproud on Labor: ‘They’re a slick machine’Finally,...

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