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β€˜A surprising debasement’: Trump administration sues four states over climate lawsuits and laws

The β€˜highly unusual’ lawsuits have raised concern over states’ abilities to retain the power to take climate action.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Drone strike hits 'Freedom Flotilla' Gaza aid ship off Malta, organisers blame Israel

The attack comes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which has been under a full blockade since March, with Israel halting all imports, including food and medicine.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Syria denounces Israeli shelling of Presidential Palace

Damascus, May 2 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Presidency today condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli bombing of the Presidential Palace in this capital and considered it a dangerous escalation against the country's institutions and sovereignty. The post Syria denounces Israeli shelling of Presidential Palace first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

While Farage surges, Labour prays its plan will work

Downing Street insists nothing has changed despite both main parties getting a drubbing from Nigel Farage's Reform UK. That line may not hold forever.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Where and how to watch and follow live Australian election coverage tonight

From election needles to satirical commentators and Antony Green’s ABC swansong, here’s your guide on how to watch the results roll inAustralia federal election 2025 LIVE – latest news, updates and resultsSee our full coverage of the Australian electionPolls tracker; Election day guide; Party policies explainedMicro parties explained; Interactive seat explorer Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Why is election day a cause for celebration? | Fiona Katauskas

After Saturday, things will be a lot less campaignfulSee more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons hereElection 2025 results LIVE: Australia votes tracker and federal seat countsAustralian federal election 2025 LIVE – latest Australia news and updates Continue reading...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Sting operation: the fight against fire ants and allegations of threats, harassment and stalking

Australian police are routinely escorting biosecurity officers onto private properties after they reported being threatened with dogs and gunsGet our afternoon email, free app or daily news podcastOn a stormy Friday night in Samford, in Brisbane’s north-west, more than 200 people attended a meeting keen to learn how they could stop the government from eradicating a dangerous pest.A two-sided sheet of paper placed on...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

A false start and spinning wheels: embarrassing bus fiasco may haunt Dutton’s election dreams | Josh Butler

The opposition leader’s campaign covered a lot of ground in the final week – but it’s unclear if he did enough to convince undecided votersAustralian federal election 2025 LIVE – latest Australia news and updatesElection 2025 results LIVE: Australia votes tracker and federal seat countsSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOn Sunday, Peter Dutton...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

The great Australian election campaign quiz – week five

We made it! YOU made it. But did you follow the hate media closely enough all the way to the end?Australia federal election 2025 LIVE – latest news, updates and resultsSee our full coverage of the Australian election Continue reading...

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Lebanon warns Hamas against attacks threatening nation’s security

President Joseph Aoun says Lebanon must not be used as a launchpad for instability or be dragged into unnecessary wars.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What is behind Mumbai's crackdown on artists' free speech?

Mumbai, the hub of India's performance and entertainment industry, is arguably also the country's most liberal city. But even here, the battle over free speech is being felt.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump administration’s funding freeze for foreign medical research to hit European scientists

In 2023, there were 4,800 NIH-funded projects with partners in Europe.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump calls on Fed once again to lower rates after solid April jobs report

President Donald Trump issued his latest call for the U.S. Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, following a better-than-expected jobs report for April.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

ATM 2025 highlights AI, accessibility and sustainability as key definers of the future of travel

The 32nd edition of the annual travel trade show is expected to have drawn record-breaking numbers of participants.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Sudanese paramilitary RSF kills 19 after taking city of al-Nahud: Sources

Control over city gives RSF strategic advantage in its bid to take Darfur capital el-Fasher, 400km west.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

China softens stance on US tariff talks, spy claims condemned: SCMP daily highlights

From China looking at US proposals to ease trade war to factory orders being cancelled in Vietnam, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Wall Street gains on tariff optimism, strong jobs data

The gains also come amid signs of a de-escalation in the US’ trade war with China.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

One hundred days into Trump 2.0, is the opposition failing?

Donald Trump faces rising political opposition amid a growing backlash on key policies.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Brussels sticks to €650bn defence spending estimate despite slow uptake of offered fiscal leeway

The 650 billion estimate it put forward in March, the Commission's spokesperson said on Friday, "is a ballpark figure, it's based on a set of assumptions".

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China says it's evaluating the possibility of trade talks with the U.S.

As Beijing signals its readiness to engage in talks with the Trump administration, reaching a comprehensive deal will be a complex and time-consuming endeavor.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Nigeria: Autistic teenager sets world painting record

With a canvas the size of a football field, the Nigerian teenager's painting features a multicolored ribbon, the symbol for autism. The world painting record aims to raise awareness of autism.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Unemployment in the eurozone remains at a record low in March

The amount of citizens out of a job remains historically low, although the eurozone is bracing itself for the effect of US tariffs.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Thunderbolts*, Kneecap and Jon Hamm: Here’s what not to miss in culture this week

Marvel’s latest movie Thunderbolts* is grabbing attention; Kneecap’s gig behaviour is sparking debate; and Berlin’s Hamburger Bahnhof is serving up a must-see contemporary art show. Culture this week? We've got you covered.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Donald Trump’s Long Shadow Over Australia’s Election

Trump’s return to power in the United States was always going to have some impact on the Australian federal election. Will it prove decisive?

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

EU and India double down on December trade deadline

The EU and India have doubled down on their self-imposed December deadline to conclude talks on a trade deal β€” following the latest round of discussions in Brussels.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Chile lifts tsunami alert after 7.4 Drake Passage earthquake

The powerful earthquake was recorded in the Drake Passage, a maritime zone between the tip of South America and Antarctica.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How the political consensus on climate change has shattered

In 2019, the UK committed in law to reducing its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. Now the political climate has changed.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

What Hongkongers should expect with official end of β€˜de minimis’ exemption by US

The Post unpacks consequences of end of rule that allowed products valued at US$800 or below to be shipped to United States duty-free.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Summer holidays: What are Europeans saving on to finance their dreams?

Travel and tourism top the bucket list of experiences, as family activities are preferred over live music events.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Namibia: Electoral Commission Budget Presented for Upcoming Elections

[Namibian] Statement by the speaker of the national assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, delivered on 29 April 2025 in Windhoek, Namibia.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Matiangi Declares 2027 Presidential Bid

[Capital FM] Kisii -- Former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi has declared he is ready to run for the presidency come 2027.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Parliament Moves to Consolidate Education Funds to Enable Free Basic Education

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Parliament has initiated a landmark process to consolidate all existing education bursaries and funding streams in a bid to pave the way for free and compulsory basic education in Kenya.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica