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Homicide detectives investigate death in Melbourne's north

Police say a man was found dead at a property in Glenroy on Sunday. It's believed an altercation took place at the property the previous evening.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

President Nicolás Maduro Exercises His Right to Vote in Venezuela’s Regional and Legislative Elections

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro participated in a historic electoral process, reaffirming the country’s democratic sovereignty. President Maduro extended respect and cooperation to all elected officials, regardless of party affiliation. Related: Historic Elections Mark Birth of Guayana Esequiba’s Political Structure In a display of civic duty and national sovereignty, President Nicolás Maduro Moros, alongside First...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Iran summons French envoy over 'insulting' Cannes remarks

Iranian officials say the remarks are “blatant interference” in the country’s internal affairs.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Australia: Children Suffering Under Criminal Legal System

Click to expand Image A concrete exercise yard at the Cairns watch-house in which authorities detained children, in Queensland, Australia, 2024. 2024 Inspector of Detention Services, Office of the Queensland Ombudsman (Sydney, May 26, 2025) - Australia’s reelected Labor government should show national leadership by raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility and ending the incarceration of children as young as...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

The disturbing practice of 'human zoos' happened right under our noses

The strange and disturbing phenomenon of exhibiting humans in zoos was once considered a European thing, but a boomerang found under topsoil in a Melbourne park contradicts that.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Inside NSW river community as it emerges from flood isolation

Emotions ran high but community grit and spirit prevailed in the five days that Port Macquarie's North Shore was isolated during the record-breaking NSW floods.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque ahead of 'Jerusalem flag' march

Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque ahead of 'Jerusalem flag' march Israeli settlers entered Al-Buraq Square, part of the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex, on Sunday evening, waving Israeli flags ahead of Monday’s controversial Flag March. The Palestinian Jerusalem Governorate said large groups of settlers gathered to mark the anniversary of Israel’s occupation of the city. Earlier today, Israeli forces set up iron barricades...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

George Floyd’s uncertain legacy marked in US 5 years on

Floyd’s deadly 2020 arrest helped launch Black Lives Matter but movement now lacking support as Trump backtracks on reforms to tackle racism.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

GOP senators say Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' needs spending cuts

Two conservative GOP senators on Sunday said the “big, beautiful bill” passed at President Trump’s behest by House Republicans needs to be cut down to size, signaling huge challenges in enacting Trump’s plans in the Senate. The two GOP senators, Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, are both Trump allies, but...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

How a government has gone 'all in' on a remote island mine with shares and loans

A struggling tungsten mine couldn't pay back a $10 million loan as it sat on the brink of administration. So a state government became a shareholder — and issued a new loan.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza, including rescue service official and local journalist

Gaza media office said Israeli forces were in control of 77% of Gaza, either through ground forces or evacuation orders and bombardments.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Venezuelan Defense Minister Praises Conduct of Elections in Guayana Esequiba

For the first time, citizens in this Bolivarian territory elect their governor and legislators. On Sunday, Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez expressed satisfaction with how the regional and legislative elections were unfolding in the state of Guayana Esequiba. RELATED: Venezuelan Elections Update: Zulia Gubernatorial Candidates Urge Citizens to Vote For the first time, approximately […]

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Congress can decrease opioid deaths, but it will require more investment 

Congress must commit to a smarter approach to combat opioid addiction, empowering local communities and insisting on measurable results, to prevent the devastating loss of lives to preventable overdoses.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump blasts Harvard, wants 'names and countries' of international students

President Trump has accused Harvard University of not being forthcoming with the names and countries of its international students and has threatened to withhold federal grant dollars from the university, which has a $52 billion endowment.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Historic Elections Mark Birth of Guayana Esequiba’s Political Structure

The people of Guayana Esequiba are making history today as they cast their votes to elect their first governor and eight deputies for the Legislative Council, a pivotal moment in the establishment of this new constitutional state within the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. RELATED:President Maduro Urges Voter Turnout for Peace and Life in Venezuela This […]

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Red Cross mourns staff killed in Israeli strike on Gaza home

Red Cross mourns staff killed in Israeli strike on Gaza home The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it is grieving the loss of two of its workers killed in an Israeli air raid on Gaza. “We are heartbroken by the death of two of our dear colleagues, Ibrahim Eid and Ahmad Abu Hilal, who were killed in a strike on their home in Khan Younis on the 24th of May, 2025,” the organisation wrote on X. Ibrahim...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UN food chief rebuts Israeli claims: No sign Hamas is stealing Gaza aid

UN food chief rebuts Israeli claims: No sign Hamas is stealing Gaza aid The head of the UN’s World Food Programme has dismissed claims that Hamas is diverting humanitarian aid, saying she’s seen no evidence of theft. “No, not at all,” said Cindy McCain, when asked by US network CBS whether Hamas was stealing supplies. “Listen, these people are desperate, and they see a World Food Programme truck coming in and they run...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Fed’s Powell urges US university students to protect democracy

US central banker praises American colleges as Trump steps up attacks on Ivy League

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Armed Groups Loot Humanitarian Aid in Gaza Amid Israeli Blockade

As Gaza suffers under an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe, armed criminal gangs affiliated with ISIS (Daesh) continue to loot scarce humanitarian aid, allegedly operating under the protection of Israeli forces. The central figure behind these organized raids is Yasser Abu Shabab, a known criminal and extremist collaborator, leading a violent militia responsible for stealing vital supplies […]

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

5th anniversary of George Floyd’s murder marked with nationwide remembrances

Police reform and civil rights activists joined thousands of ordinary people Sunday to mark the fifth anniversary ofGeorge Floyd’s murderat religious services, concerts and vigils nationwide and decry the Trump administration for setting their efforts back decades.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Man United end season ranked 15th after controversial win over Aston Villa

United finish with their lowest football standing in the Premier League era as Newcastle confirm Champions League spot.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'Israel fighting the UK’s proxy war' says Kemi Badenoch

'Israel fighting the UK’s proxy war' says Kemi Badenoch Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sun, 05/25/2025 - 18:57 The Tory leaders comments have been branded 'morally bankrupt, dangerously disingenuous' Britain's main opposition Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch (AFP) Off British opposition leader Kemi Badenoch has defended Israel’s continuing war on Gaza, describing it as a "proxy war on behalf of the UK." In an...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

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.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

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: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

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: Euronews favicon Euronews

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: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

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: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

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: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

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: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

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: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

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: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

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: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

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: Euronews favicon Euronews