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Commission to review ride-sharing rules across the EU

Rules for Uber, Bolt, Cabify, Heetch and other ride-hailing services could be unified at EU level - but the Commission warns this may still take some time.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU countries resist Spain on making Catalan official language

At least seven capitals have raised concerns over the costs and political implications of the move, which Sรกnchez links to defense spending.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Europe's defence: These Western European countries think World War III is imminent

As geopolitical stability continues to be undermined, the prospect of another global conflict haunts many Europeans.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Mahmoud Abbas agrees on roadmap to disarm Palestinian factions in Lebanon

Mahmoud Abbas agrees on roadmap to disarm Palestinian factions in Lebanon Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/23/2025 - 14:06 Lebanese media report that the process to disarm Palestinian factions across Lebanon will begin in mid-June Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun (R) welcomes Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at the Baabda presidential palace, east of the capital Beirut, on 21 May 2025 (Lebanese...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel bombs Gaza aid guards as they are attacked by looters

Israel bombs Gaza aid guards as they are attacked by looters Israelistrikes killed sixPalestinianguards protecting aid trucks on Friday, as they were being attacked by looters, in what appears to be the latest coordination between the army and local gangs. According toAnadolu Agency, the six were killed and others wounded in Deir al-Balah while attempting to "secure the arrival of aid trucks to international...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

France rejects Israeli accusations of anti-semitism as 'absurd'

France rejects Israeli accusations of anti-semitism as 'absurd' French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot dismissed as "absurd and slanderous" Israelโ€™s claim that European countries are fuelling antisemitism by criticising its actions in Gaza. "Accusing of encouraging anti-Semitism or [supporting] Hamas whoever defends the two-state solution is absurd and slanderous",Barrot wrote on X, reaffirming that France remains...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trumpโ€™s attack on Harvard wonโ€™t make America great again

Banning foreign students from US universities will hurt the economy and slow innovation

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Opinion: Israel's genocide in Gaza is a war on demographics

Opinion: Israel's genocide in Gaza is a war on demographics The ongoinggenocidein Gaza, which has killed nearly54,000Palestinians, along with various plans toexpelthe remaining survivors, has one primary goal: to safeguard the Jewish settler-colony ofIsraelby restoring the lost Jewish demographic majority, which had been achieved through mass killings andexpulsionssince 1948. Zionists understood early on that the only...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu debunks Trumpโ€™s โ€˜white genocideโ€™ claims in quarterly crime report

The statistics from the first three months of the year show an overall drop in crime but gender-based violence continued to be a concern

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

The case of the minister and the HIV activists: Are we entering denialism 2.0?

Activists say the health minister is in denial over the impact of US funding cuts and accusing them and the media of overblowing the crisis and spreading disinformation

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

FCA bans third ex-Credit Suisse banker over โ€˜tuna bondsโ€™ scandal

Detelina Subevaโ€™s decision to keep $200,000 in tainted funds revealed lack of โ€˜ethical compassโ€™, says regulator

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Africa: Six Public Health Champions Celebrated At the Seventy-Eighth World Health Assembly

[WHO] At an award ceremony taking place during a Plenary of the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly in Geneva on Friday, 23 May 2025, public health prizes and awards were presented to persons and institutions from around the world for their outstanding contributions to public health.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Singapore cabinet sworn in as PM Lawrence Wong vows to steer country through new world order

Speaking at the Istana, Wong pledges to review and update Singaporeโ€™s economic strategies to meet the challenges of the new global landscape.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US โ€˜gold cardโ€™ fails to lure rich Chinese, Shenzhen exports decline: SCMP daily highlights

From Trumpโ€™s attempt to entice wealthy Chinese to the US to Shenzhenโ€™s โ€˜volatileโ€™ trade in April, hereโ€™s a round-up from todayโ€™s coverage.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

After Trump crypto dinner, Justin Sun celebrates โ€˜strong signalโ€™ to the industry

The Tron founder, with the largest holding of the $TRUMP memecoin, tells the Post that he sees recent US crypto moves affecting China.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

What is Donald Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' missile defence system and how would it work?

US President Donald Trump announced the Iron Dome-like missile defence project this week. Euronews Next takes a look at what we know so far about it.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Global study debunks โ€˜lab leakโ€™ theory, finds Covid-19 virus didnโ€™t originate in Wuhan

Genetic analysis traces origins of coronavirus to bat populations in Laos and southwest China years before pandemic emerged.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

America cannot afford to sweep Bidenโ€™s blunders under the carpet

The Democratic party needs to accept its culpability

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump threatens EU with 50% tariff, Apple and other smartphone makers with 25%

U.S. President Donald Trump cranked up his trade threats on Friday, targeting both smartphone giant Apple and imports from the European Union, sending the global market roiling after weeks of de-escalation provided some reprieve.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Campaigning With a Bulletproof Vest: Political Violence and Polarization in South Korea

After surviving a stabbing and appearing on a coup arrest list, South Koreaโ€™s presidential frontrunner now campaigns behind bulletproof glass โ€“ exposing deeper political polarization and growing threats to democratic stability.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

'Tortured' Ugandan activist found at Tanzanian border

One of Agather Atuhaire's colleagues says she shows "indications of torture" after being detained in Tanzania.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Trump threatens EU with 50% tariffs over breakdown in talks as Apple stares at 25%

Sweeping levies targeting bloc would start June 1 as China continues charm offensive across continent to deepen engagement.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Africa: 12 African Countries Commit to Strengthen Cross-Border Collaboration for Improved Mpox and Health Emergency Response

[Africa CDC] Nairobi, Kenya -- Twelve African countries have joined hands to facilitate stronger cross-border collaboration to respond, prevent and control disease outbreaks. The continent has recorded over 16,398 confirmed mpox cases and 1,180 deaths in 22 countries as of February 10, 2025.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Abiola's Wife Praises Tinubu Over Nigeria's IMF Debt Settlement

[Vanguard] Prof. Zainab Duke-Abiola, wife of late Chief MKO Abiola, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his economic reforms, resulting in the repayment of $3.4 billion debt owed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Mauritius: Chagos Treaty Doesn't End Harm to Indigenous People

[HRW] The UK and Mauritius on May 22, 2025, announced they had agreed a treaty concerning the Chagos Archipelago. Over 50 years ago, the UK and US forcibly displaced the entire Chagossian Indigenous people, mostly to Mauritius, for a US military base on the island of Diego Garcia and have prevented their return to live in their homeland, an ongoing colonial crime against humanity.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Trump suggests 50% tariff on EU goods starting in June

US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union, as the trade war intensifies.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump calls for 50% tariffs on EU imports from June 1

Calling the trade talks a stalemate, US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 50% tariff on the EU on June 1. European markets took an immediate tumble following Trump's social media post.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Brazil seeks early deals on two stalled issues at Bonn climate talks

Moving forward work on just transition and implementing recommendations from the Global Stocktake of climate progress are key priorities for upcoming UN negotiations The post Brazil seeks early deals on two stalled issues at Bonn climate talks appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

After Protests Force a Shake-up, Who Would Become Mongoliaโ€™s Next Prime Minister?

Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene is expected to resign early next week amid public outrage over a lavish lifestyle. Who will succeed him?

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Villamizar Holds Massive Campaign Rally Ahead of Guayana Esequiba Elections

โ€˜Together we are building history from Guayana Esequiba,โ€™ said Admiral Villamizar at the close of his campaign. Neil Villamizar, the candidate for governor of the state of Guayana Esequiba backed by the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), led a festive and massive campaign closing event on Thursday. RELATED: Venezuelan Electoral Council Opens 12 Polling [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

US says Sudan used chemical weapons in war as it issues new sanctions

The state department is imposing new sanctions on the country's government because of the findings.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Ethnosport Festival opens in Istanbul with focus on family

The 7th Ethnosport Culture Festival has opened at Istanbul Atatรผrk Airport, bringing together traditional sports and cultural activities from a wide range of countries.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UNHCR underscores plight of Rohingya refugees amid alarming reports

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Friday released astatement expressing grave concern over reports that two boats carrying Rohingya refugees sank off the coast of Myanmar earlier this month, with an estimated 427 people dead.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Guterres calls on Israel to accept UNโ€™s โ€˜detailed, principledโ€™ aid plan for Gaza

The UN Secretary-General on Friday outlined a five-stage plan to provide lifesaving aid to the stricken population of Gaza, making clear the organization will not take part in any scheme that fails to respect international law or basic humanitarian principles.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

UN rights chief calls on South Sudanโ€™s warring parties to end renewed fighting

The UN on Friday warned of further deterioration in the human rights situation in South Sudan amid an uptick in hostilities, arbitrary arrests and hate speech since February.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News