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UN Commisioner Warns of Extinction Risk for Indigenous Groups in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada
Their physical and cultural extinction risk is a tragedy that we can and must prevent, Campbell said. On Tuesday, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights representative in Colombia, Scott Campbell, warned of the risk of extinction facing five Indigenous peoples of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta due to the presence of illegal armed […]
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Mother of Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah resumes full hunger strike
Mother of Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah resumes full hunger strike Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 14:34 Laila Soueif says she's stopping her intake of 300 calories a day after months of inaction by the UK government to secure her son's release Laila Soueif sits in front of a protest against Israel's war on Gaza outside the Houses of Parliament in London on 20 May 2025 (MEE/Hossam...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Canadian defender Vanessa Gilles joins Bayern Munich after soccer success in France
Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles, who spent the last three seasons with France's Lyon on loan from Angel City FC of the NWSL, has been sold to Bayern Munich.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:More than 120 countries back treaty to share vaccines in pandemics
WHO agreement aims to close resource gaps that undermined Covid response
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Global health organisation calls on UK to suspend arms transfers to Israel
Global health organisation calls on UK to suspend arms transfers to Israel Medical Aid for Palestinians welcomed the UK's decision on Tuesday to suspend trade talks with Israel, but called for more action amid Israel's assault on Gaza. "These long overdue actions by the UK government are an important step in opposing Israel's abuses against Palestinians. However, they don't go far enough to end what international human...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Haiti’s Prime Minister Calls for National Unity Amid Deepening Crisis
Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé urged national unity and collective action to pave the way for a constitutional referendum and free, inclusive, and credible elections, as the country grapples with a prolonged political and security crisis. Haiti has gone ten years without elections, while escalating armed violence and institutional collapse threaten prospects for stability. […]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Thousands of Gaza’s children face imminent death under Israeli siege: UN
Food security group says more than 93 percent of children in Gaza, about 930,000, are at risk of famine.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Limited Aid Enters Gaza Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
After 11 weeks of blockade, Israel has allowed a small number of aid trucks to enter the Gaza Strip, delivering baby food and essential supplies, according to COGAT, the Israeli defense body overseeing aid coordination. The decision came after growing diplomatic pressure, particularly from the United States, Britain, and the European Union, with leaders condemning […]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Gaza is an open graveyard, yet the West still debates whether Israel has gone 'too far'
Gaza is an open graveyard, yet the West still debates whether Israel has gone 'too far' Submitted by Ahmed Najar on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 15:08 Five aid trucks for two million starving Palestinians is little more than humiliation - a smokescreen to enable the ongoing slaughter Italian and European parliament members hold placards during a protest in front of the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing, calling for an...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Nigeria’s Food Crisis Deepens as Climate Change and Policy Failures Take Toll
The once-thriving rivers of northern Nigeria now lie dry and cracked, exposing the country’s deepening food insecurity as climate change intensifies and government solutions fall short. Nigeria—Africa’s most populous nation—declared a food security emergency in mid-2023, yet nearly a year later, the crisis has worsened: Dr. Fatima Garba, an agricultural economist, criticized the lack of […]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Brussels seeks easier exits of asylum seekers from the EU
The European Commission proposed a revision of the “third safe country” concept, paving the way for agreements similar to the UK-Rwanda asylum partnership.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Portugal's far-right Chega makes historic election gains. Some are comparing it to Trump's rise
Portugal’s third general election in three years has failed to deliver the result that could break the worst spell of political instability for decades in the European Union country of 10.6 million people.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UK sanctions 'godmother' of Israel's settler movement Daniella Weiss
The foreign secretary said the move "demonstrates our determination to hold extremist settlers to account".
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Brazil urges China to limit chicken import ban to city with bird flu outbreak
China, a major consumer of Brazilian poultry, immediately suspended imports after the country reported a bird flu outbreak last week.
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Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:EU reviews TikTok’s ‘SkinnyTok’ content for risks to minors
The Commission’s next move could reshape tech accountability.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Walid Jumblatt says Arab leaders must wake up to Israeli expansionism
Walid Jumblatt says Arab leaders must wake up to Israeli expansionism Submitted by David Hearst on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 12:22 Veteran Lebanese Druze leader fears that destruction of Gaza heralds plans for a 'greater Israel', and discusses Hezbollah's disarmament and Syria's new leader " class="video-embed-field-lazy container-element"> Walid Jumblatt said that making peace with Israel could be more dangerous for...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UK imposes sanctions on British accountant over Russia shadow fleet deals
John Michael Ormerod was allegedly involved in the procurement of oil tankers
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Venezuela and India Reaffirm Political, Energy, and Trade Cooperation
Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil met with Ashok Babu, the Indian ambassador to Venezuela. On Monday, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil and Indian Ambassador to Venezuela Ashok Babu held a meeting in Caracas to reaffirm the cooperative ties both countries have developed over 65 years of diplomatic relations. RELATED: Venezuela Denounces UN Inaction on […]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Trump officials say yearly COVID shots will no longer be approved for healthy adults and children
The FDA said Tuesday annual COVID shots will still be regularly approved for seniors and younger people with increased health risks from the virus.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UK halts Israel trade talks, summons ambassador over Gaza
UK Foreign Minister David Lammy called Israeli operations in Gaza an "affront" and suspended talks on a free trade deal. Meanwhile, the UN said Israel had allowed more aid trucks into the enclave. DW has more.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:EU elections Super Sunday shows centre-left parties remain in freefall
Experts told Euronews that centre-left parties are losing connection to voters across the continent in a period of time when social issues are pressing.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Palestinians attacked, injured, by Israeli settlers west of Ramallah
Palestinians attacked, injured, by Israeli settlers west of Ramallah Israeli settlers fired guns at several Palestinians in the occupied West Bank in the village of Beit Lilo, west of Ramallah, Al Jazeera Arabic reported. The settler gunfire injured several Palestinians, according to the report. Israel has been ramping up its attacks on Palestinians across the occupied West Bank.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Eurozone confidence lifts slightly in May but remains fragile
Eurozone consumer confidence rose by 1.4 points in May, partly reversing April’s drop, but remains well below average. Sentiment is still fragile amid inflation and trade uncertainty.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Sussan Ley knew she faced a challenge. Then the Nationals went nuclear
David Littleproud brings mutually assured destruction to both parties’ electoral ambitionsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat does the ‘monumental’ Coalition split mean for day-to-day politics?When David Littleproud travelled to Sussan Ley’s home base of Albury for Coalition talks last week, the Nationals leader arrived with a list of impossible...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:The great Coalition split: how Littleproud’s irresistible force met Ley’s immovable object
Some Liberals thought the Nationals were bluffing, but the junior Coalition partner insisted on four policy commitments – and the freedom to break ranksAustralia news live: latest politics updatesWhat does the Nationals’ split from the Coalition mean for Australian politics? – Full Story podcastFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:From ‘convict stain’ to badge of honour: Tasmania’s early criminals inspire celebrated musical
In Vandemonian Lags, Mick Thomas, Tim Rogers and a cast of musicians bring Lutruwita/Tasmania’s past to life with songs and ‘ripping yarns’Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIn 1802 Martha Hayes was transported from England to what was then called Van Diemen’s Land, accompanying her convict mother. The teenager was the first white female to set foot in the new colony and, having become pregnant on the voyage,...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:ABC and SBS gender pay gaps revealed as public sector wage data released for the first time
Commonwealth employees had significantly smaller pay gap than private sector average, while ABC ahead of national median but behind other news outlets, including SBSAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe gender pay gap at more than 100 commonwealth public sector employers, including the ABC, has been laid bare for the first time, with the national...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Ryanair tells flight attendants to repay salary rises
The Irish airline is pursuing members of a Spanish union to hand back up to 3,000 following a ruling.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Director-General’s Award for Global Health given to Professor Awa Marie Coll Seck and Professor Sir Brian Greenwood
In recognition of their lifetime achievements in global health, specifically in malaria elimination and beyond, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has given his Award for Global Health this year to Professor Awa Marie Coll Seck and Professor Sir Brian Greenwood. The Director-General’s Award for Global Health, established in 2019, was conferred during the High-Level segment on Tuesday, 20 May, at the...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UK suspends trade talks with Israel and sanctions West Bank settlers
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Tuesday the suspension of free trade negotiations with Israel and new sanctions on West Bank settlements.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Battery giant expects China truck market to be 50% electric by 2028
CATL founder Robin Zeng’s forecast heralds sweeping disruption of global market in heavy goods vehicles
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UEFA Europa League final: Man Utd vs Tottenham – Start, team news, lineups
Manchester United play Tottenham Hotspur in Europa League final as both teams look to end an awful season on a high.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Can the EU do enough to attract scientists to work in its countries?
Europe is home to more thantwomillion researchers and the bloc wants to attract many more, especially after restrictions imposed by the US government on the scientific community. Will the "Choose Europe" initiative be enough to make the EU a world leader in science?
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Hungary Withdrawals From International Criminal Court Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
Previously, only Burundi and the Philippines had withdrawn from this tribunal. On Tuesday, Hungary’s Parliament approved the country’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), in response to the tribunal’s decision to charge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with war crimes in Gaza. RELATED: Thousands Protest in Jerusalem Against Netanyahu’s “Anti-Democratic” Decision to Oust Shin […]
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