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Pope Leo XIV completes formalities to become bishop of Rome, declaring ‘I am Roman!’
One of the many titles that Leo assumed when he was elected May 8 was bishop of Rome. Given his responsibilities running the 1.4-billion strong universal Catholic Church, popes delegate the day-to-day governance of running of the diocese of Roman to a vicar.
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Venezuelans vote in regional and parliamentary elections as opposition calls for boycott
Voters in Venezuela are choosing lawmakers, governors and other officials on Sunday in polling being held against a backdrop of heightened government repression and opposition calls to boycott the election.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Tens of thousands protest in Madrid against healthcare privatisation
More than 30,000 people took to the streets of the Spanish capital on Sunday in protest against the health policy of the Community of Madrid's government.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Venezuelan Elections Update: Zulia Gubernatorial Candidates Urge Citizens to Vote
For the first time, citizens in the state of Guayana Esequiba will elect their governor and legislators. On Sunday, over 10 million Venezuelans are expected to elect 285 national legislators, 260 members of state legislative councils, and 24 governors. For the first time, citizens in the state of Guayana Esequiba will elect their governor, seven […]
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Japan invests big in LNG despite climate-friendly promises
Japan is a world leader in funding natural gas projects, while at the same time leading a forum in Asia calling for a fossil fuel phase-out.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:6 die in weekend mountain accidents in Swiss Alps, authorities working to identify victims
Rescuers found bodies of 5 people near luxury resort of Zermatt; climber killed in an avalanche on the Morgenhorn in Bern, police said.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Houthi strikes on Israeli airport expose economic fallout
Houthi strikes on Israeli airport expose economic fallout The economic impact of repeated Houthi attacks on Israel’s main airport is growing, with Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International facing mounting disruptions that have grounded international travel and exposed deepening financial strains. According to Israel’s Channel 12 broadcaster, around 20 global airlines have halted operations to and from Israel following the...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Tage Thompson scores in OT to give the U.S. its 1st men's hockey world title in 92 years
The United States beat Switzerland 1-0 in the final of the ice hockey world championship on Sunday to win the trophy again after 92 years. Tage Thompson scored the winner 2:02 into overtime. It is the second trophy at the tournament for the U.S. after winning in 1933.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:UNHCR Urges to Protect Refugees After 11 Sudanese Die in Libyan Desert
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) urged on Sunday to protect refugees after the discovery of 11 bodies of Sudanese in the Kufra desert, in southeastern Libya, while trying to flee the war in Sudan. RELATED: RSF Drone Strike Kills Nine, Injures 14 in Attack on Sudan Shield Forces Camp UNHCR expressed in a statement its […]
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:South Africa hosts G20 meeting on research and innovation
Pretoria, May 25 (Prensa Latina) Under South Africa's pro tempore presidency, the second meeting of the G20 Research and Innovation Working Groups and the Bioeconomy Initiative began today in the eastern South African province of Mpumalanga. The post South Africa hosts G20 meeting on research and innovation first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:WATCH LIVE: 2025 PBS National Memorial Day Concert
PBS is broadcasting the 36th annual National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C., this Sunday.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Rival marches draw thousands before pivotal Polish presidential election
Rafal Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki are locked in a tight contest in next weekend's run-off.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Romanian president-elect visits Poland's Tusk and endorses Trzaskowski ahead of election runoff
Romanian President-elect Nicușor Dan met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw on Sunday morning before joining a march in support of Civic Coalition presidential election candidate Rafał Trzaskowski.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:France’s President Macron arrives in Vietnam, kicking off Southeast Asia tour
Macron, who is also to visit Indonesia and Singapore, will pitch his country as a reliable alternative partner to the US and China.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Suriname Heads to the Polling Stations On Decisive General Elections
Surinamese people began voting this Sunday close general elections, in which the two main parties in the country come very close, with negotiations to form a government coalition being envisaged. RELATED: Suriname To Send Military to Haiti To Ensure Transition Process Voting began in 674 polling stations across the country, where nearly 400,000 people have […]
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Father of 9 children killed in Israeli strike on Gaza being treated in intensive care
Hamdi Al-Najjar was at home with his family in KhanYounis when an Israeli airstrike hit Friday,killing all but one of his 10 children.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV declares himself Roman, completing ceremonial steps as Bishop of Rome
Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman, the last step in the process of establishing himself as the supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church. He also prayed for Chinese Catholics, emphasising unity with the Holy See.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Hamas hails Houthi strike on Israel, urges global action on Gaza
Hamas hails Houthi strike on Israel, urges global action on Gaza Hamas has praised Yemen’s Houthi movement for its latest missile strike targeting Tel Aviv, calling it a sign of “ongoing support and solidarity” with Palestinians under Israeli assault. In a statement posted on Telegram, the Palestinian group said it “highly values and commends” the Houthis’ launch aimed at Ben Gurion International Airport, describing...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Spain Proposes an Arms Embargo on Israel to Stop War in Gaza
Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, called on Sunday for an “arms embargo” on Israel to put pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and stop the war in Gaza. RELATED: Germany Condemns Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Albares raised this proposal at the beginning of the summit of the Madrid Group, which this Sunday […]
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:These are the latest child victims of Israel’s genocide in Gaza
Children are bearing the brunt of Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Sudan: RSF Fighters Turn Darfur Camp Into Barracks, Displacing Thousands
[Dabanga] El Fasher -- Prepared by Sudan Tribune for Sudan Media Forum
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Mozambique: Thousands Flee Homes in Mozambique As Conflict and Disasters Fuel Worsening Crisis
[UN News] More than 25,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in northern Mozambique in recent weeks, as conflict and a series of disasters fuel a worsening humanitarian crisis - one that risks deepening as vital relief operations face a severe funding shortfall.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:The U.S. House Cuts Funding for Low-Income People Programs
President Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act’ was approved with 215 votes in favor and 214 against. On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly passed a large-scale tax and spending bill, which have drawn strong outcry from observers and the public for what they say will be heightening the already record-high national debt, […]
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:West Africa: Funding Terror - How West Africa's Deadly Jihadists Get the Money They Need to Survive
[The Conversation Africa] The west Africa-Sahel region has seen a proliferation of militant Islamist groups since the 1990s.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Sudan: U.S. Accuses Sudan Govt of Chemical Weapons Use and Announces Sanctions
[Dabanga] Washington D.C. / Port Sudan -- The US has formally accused Sudan's government of using chemical weapons during its ongoing war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), in what it says is a clear breach of international law. In a statement issued on Thursday, the US State Department said sanctions will follow, citing evidence of chemical weapons use in 2024.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 25th – Evening
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Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Oil chiefs warn of end to US shale boom
Companies cut spending and idle their drilling rigs despite Donald Trump’s pledge to ‘unleash’ production
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:An Israeli military convoy enters a Syrian province
Damascus, May 25 (Prensa Latina) An Israeli military convoy entered the province of Quneitra, located about 60 kilometers southwest of Damascus, the Syrian capital. The post An Israeli military convoy enters a Syrian province first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Africa can be a strategic player in the world, says João Lourenço
Luanda, May 25 (Prensa Latina) Africa can become a strategic player in the world, said the acting president of the African Union, João Lourenço, in remarks on the occasion of Africa Day. The post Africa can be a strategic player in the world, says João Lourenço first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Ukraine and Russia complete 3rd prisoner swap hours after major Russian aerial assault
Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds more prisonerson Sunday, the third and last part of a major exchange that reflected a rare moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire in the more than three years of war.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Russia and Ukraine complete prisoners swap agreed in Turkey
Moscow, May 25 (Prensa Latina) Russia and Ukraine exchanged 303 prisoners of war, thus completing the figure agreed in Istanbul talks under the "one thousand-for-one thousand" formula, the Ministry of Defense reported. The post Russia and Ukraine complete prisoners swap agreed in Turkey first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Trump Renews Attacks on Harvard Over Student Data Dispute
His administration asked Harvard to provide information on students who have participated in pro-Palestinian rallies. On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump once again lashed out at Harvard University for refusing to share its students’ personal data with his administration. RELATED: Trump Threatens EU with 50 Percent Tariffs: A Blow to Workers on Both Sides of […]
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Gaza: Dozens of people killed in Israeli strikes
Israeli military strikes continued to pound Gaza, killing scores of Palestinians. Meanwhile, media reports indicate that Israel plans to intensify its offensive in the enclave.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Lamine Yamal: Barcelona football star inspires youth in hometown Rocafonda
Yamal finishes the Barca season on Sunday with his hometown Rocafonda community proudly watching their teenage prodigy.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Malta to recognise Palestine next month
Malta to recognise Palestine next month Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela says his country will officially recognise the State of Palestine next month—ending more than four decades of hesitation—while Gaza’s death toll continues to soar. Speaking at a political event on Sunday, Abela condemned the deepening catastrophe in Gaza, where, he said, over 50,000 people have been killed. “We cannot close our eyes to this...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: