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Franceโ€™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: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

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 [โ€ฆ]

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

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: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

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: Euronews favicon Euronews

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 Yemenโ€™s Houthi movement for its latest missile strike targeting Tel Aviv, calling it a sign of โ€œongoing support and solidarityโ€ with Palestinians under Israeli assault. In a statement posted on Telegram, the Palestinian group said it โ€œhighly values and commendsโ€ the Houthisโ€™ launch aimed at Ben Gurion International Airport, describing...

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

Spain Proposes an Arms Embargo on Israel to Stop War in Gaza

Spanish Foreign Minister, Josรฉ Manuel Albares, called on Sunday for an โ€œarms embargoโ€ 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 [โ€ฆ]

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

These are the latest child victims of Israelโ€™s genocide in Gaza

Children are bearing the brunt of Israelโ€™s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

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

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: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

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: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

The U.S. House Cuts Funding for Low-Income People Programs

President Trumpโ€™s โ€˜One, Big, Beautiful Bill Actโ€™ 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, [โ€ฆ]

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

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: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

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: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Latest news bulletin | May 25th โ€“ Evening

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 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Oil chiefs warn of end to US shale boom

Companies cut spending and idle their drilling rigs despite Donald Trumpโ€™s pledge to โ€˜unleashโ€™ production

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

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: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Africa can be a strategic player in the world, says Joรฃo Lourenรงo

Luanda, May 25 (Prensa Latina) Africa can become a strategic player in the world, said the acting president of the African Union, Joรฃo Lourenรงo, in remarks on the occasion of Africa Day. The post Africa can be a strategic player in the world, says Joรฃo Lourenรงo first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

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: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

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: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

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 studentsโ€™ personal data with his administration. RELATED: Trump Threatens EU with 50 Percent Tariffs: A Blow to Workers on Both Sides of [โ€ฆ]

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

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

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: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Malta to recognise Palestine next month

Malta to recognise Palestine next month Maltaโ€™s Prime Minister Robert Abela says his country will officially recognise the State of Palestine next monthโ€”ending more than four decades of hesitationโ€”while Gazaโ€™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. โ€œWe cannot close our eyes to this...

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

Gazaโ€™s youngest influencer among children killed by Israel in last two days

More than a dozen children, aged between seven months and 12 years, were killed in Israeli attacks in the last 48 hours.

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

Bodies of five skiers found near Swiss resort

Mountain rescue recovered the five bodies a day after they were alerted to multiple pairs of abandoned skis.

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

Savers is a thrift store โ€“ and weโ€™re in a cost-of-living crisis. So why is the US chain dividing Australian shoppers?

There are questions around the retailerโ€™s relationships to nonprofit partners โ€“ but those eschewing fast fashion say itโ€™s still more sustainableGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThrifting was made for times like these.A prolonged period of high living costs and consumer pushback against the excesses of fast fashion has led to soaring interest in buying secondhand clothes and pre-owned...

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

Laborโ€™s super tweak affects only the wealthiest Australians. To argue against it is misguided | Patrick Commins

A ferocious campaign is trying to discredit the policy, which addresses a real problem. No wonder reform is so hard in this countryAustralia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIf youโ€™re wondering why reform in this country is so hard, look no further than the criticism of Laborโ€™s plan to trim tax breaks for people with more than $3m in superannuation.An...

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

Two Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes in central Gaza

Two Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes in central Gaza Two more Palestinian civilians have been killed and others wounded on Sunday evening in Israeli air strikes on central Gaza. One civilian was killed and several otherswounded after Israeli warplanes targeted the al-Karama neighbourhood, northwestof Gaza City. Some of those wounded were critically injured. Another civilian was killed and others wounded after an...

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

Switzerland may investigate US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

Switzerland may investigate US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 05/25/2025 - 14:35 GHF's contentious plan for food distribution has been rejected by the UN and the broader NGO community Palestinian children collect food aid at Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza Strip, on 6 November 2024 (Eyad Baba/AFP) Off Switzerland is considering whether to open a legal investigation into the...

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

Polandโ€™s presidential race goes down to the wire

Rafaล‚ Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki hold rival rallies as polls show them tied ahead of June 1 vote

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

Israeli strikes kill six in Khan Younis and Beit Lahia

Israeli strikes kill six in Khan Younis and Beit Lahia Six civilians have been killed and others wounded asIsraeli forces launched multiple attacks across the Gaza Strip on Sunday afternoon. An Israeli drone targeted a motorcycle in the town of Bani Suheila, east of Khan Yunis, killing two civilians, Wafa news agency reported. Elsewhere in Khan Younis, another civilian was killed by an Israeli airstrike on the town of...

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

Switzerland: Five skiers found dead near Zermatt

The bodies of the five skiers were found by rescue workers in the mountains near Zermatt, a luxury resort in southwestern Switzerland. Investigators are working to identify them.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Austrian leader pushes EU asylum overhaul under far-right pressure

The bloc's asylum laws "no longer correspond to their original intention," Austriaโ€™s Chancellor Christian Stocker says in FT interview.

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

Africa Day: celebrating the continentโ€™s heritage and future every May 25

Every 25 May, the world comes together to commemorate Africa Day, a date that transcends geographical boundaries to celebrate not only the cultural diversity and natural wealth of the world's most diverse continent, but also its determination to build a prosperous and united future.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Russia and Ukraine complete prisoner swap hours after Moscow launches major aerial assault

Russiaโ€™s Defence Ministry said each side exchanged 303 soldiers. Hours earlier, at least 12 people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine.

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

US public media shutdown hits harder in Turkey

President Trump's shutdown of Voice of America is particularly tough on countries like Turkey, where press freedom is decreasing. It was one of the only places to get balanced coverage of Turkish-US relations, users say.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)