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Meet George Simion, the hard-right Romanian election winner … who’s banned from Ukraine

The nationalist chief vociferously supports Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni — and he leads the presidential race ahead of May 18's critical second round.

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

32 injured in Missouri shuttle bus crash: Authorities

Thirty-two people were hurt when a shuttle bus carrying dozens crashed Saturday morning near Hermann, Missouri, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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

US launches three air strikes south of Yemen’s capital, say Houthis

US launches three air strikes south of Yemen’s capital, say Houthis Houthi-linked outlets say US forces have carried out three air strikes near Yemen’s capital. According to the reports, “American aggression” struck the Al-Sawad region, located just south of Sana’a. No further details have been released on casualties or damage.

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

Russia says willing to help resolve India-Pakistan differences over Kashmir

Muslim-majority Kashmir is claimed by both countries and has been the focus of several wars, an insurgency and diplomatic stand-offs.

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

Red bleeds through in LNP's Queensland stronghold

The Coalition lost a seat in Queensland's far north and suffered a swing against it in almost every seat it retained in the state.

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

Brazilian police arrest two people over alleged Lady Gaga bomb plot

Brazilian police say a free concert on Rio's Copacabana Beach that drew millions of fans was the target of a bomb plot.

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

Foreign Minister announces Nicaragua’s withdrawal from Unesco

Managua, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's Foreign Minister, Valdrack Jaentschke, today announced his country's sovereign and irrevocable decision to withdraw itself from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco). The post Foreign Minister announces Nicaragua’s withdrawal from Unesco first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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

Psaki pushes back on idea there was a Biden mental 'cover-up' 

Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki says she didn’t see evidence of a “cover-up” of former President Biden’s mental acuity in the lead-up to the 2024 election, and she doesn't believe her former colleagues would have participated in one. Psaki, who served as Biden's press secretary from 2021 to 2022 and is now a...

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

Dutton's successor labels work-from-home stance 'crazy' as voters weigh in

The voters of Dickson made history when they cast their ballots in 2025, causing Peter Dutton to become the first federal opposition leader to lose their seat.

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

Starving under Israel’s siege – what is next for the people of Gaza?

Dozens of people are already dead from starvation as Israel bars trucks with food and aid.

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

Cuban President arrives in Russia to attend Victory Day celebrations

St. Petersburg, Russia, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel arrived in Russia today at the head of the delegation of the Caribbean nation that will attend the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the Victory over Fascism. The post Cuban President arrives in Russia to attend Victory Day celebrations first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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

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 ‘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 ‘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 ‘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 “their 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 “hundreds 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 Predicament 

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 “Face 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 ‘Star Wars’ service

Wielding a lightsaber and dressed like a Jedi, pastor marked unofficial ‘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)