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Coral gardens and volcano vents: See what scientists found in the icy depths of the Southern Ocean

The mission was so remote that often the closest humans to the vessel were on the International Space Station.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Watch: Saunas, espresso and zero points: A look back at Eurovision 2025

A nail-biting finish saw Austrian singer JJ win the contest in Switzerland at the very last minute.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

The unspoken debt: How South Africa benefited from Zimbabwe’s collapse

History and data shows people from Zimbabwe, who are not asking for handouts, have given a great deal to South Africa

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Let’s dispel any doubts now over Hong Kong’s post-2047 future

The city would do well to bring forward the draft of 2047 lease extension legislation and assuage the business community’s fears.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Researchers: Extremism in Germany's military remains threat

An internal survey about extremist attitudes in the German military now found that it does not have "systemic" extremism in the ranks. But some researchers are skeptical of the safeguards in place.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

International Museum Day: Discover Europe’s most eccentric museums

Witchcraft, sex machines and crabs... If you’re looking to get off the beaten track when it comes to museums, Europe has plenty of quirky alternatives. On International Museum Day, Euronews Culture selects six unique galleries that offer eccentric replacements to the traditional museum experience.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nobel physicist Giorgio Parisi takes up complexity sciences post in China

The Italian researcher will be based at Beihang University’s Hangzhou campus in Zhejiang province.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The CIA is openly calling on Chinese officials to spy for the U.S. Will they listen?

American spies are saying the quiet part out loud to Chinese officials via a series of videos published online: Their knowledge of Beijing's secrets would be welcome in Washington. Some experts laud the CIA's brazen attempt to recruit Chinese sources, but other observers say it's unlikely to work.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Zelenskyy calls for pressure on Russia during 1st face-to-face meeting with Carney

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday to add Canada’s weight behind global pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to sit at the negotiating table and agree to “an unconditional ceasefire."

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Divisions on net zero and nuclear power ‘no secret’, senior Liberal frontbencher admits as party braces for internal brawl

Anne Ruston says policy positions should be thrashed out in Liberal and National party rooms rather than enshrined in Coalition agreementsFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe divisions within the Liberals on climate and energy policy are “no secret”, senior frontbencher Anne Ruston...

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

EV battery maker CATL seeks new growth in clean tech ahead of Hong Kong listing

The company is exploring overseas expansion opportunities and revving up its charging robot initiative through its subsidiary CharGo.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Victory for free speech in Indonesia as court curbs defamation law

Public officials and corporations can no longer sue critics for defamation under the Electronic Information and Transaction (ITE) Law.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Will Romania vote take country away from European mainstream?

Voters are choosing between hard-right Euro-sceptic George Simion and liberal mayor Nicusor Dan in a presidential run-off.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

China turns to PPPs as a ‘yellow brick road’ solution to fund big projects in Africa

Chinese companies will team up with African governments to fund infrastructure while reducing financial risk and easing debt pressure.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Canada has ‘nearly zero’ tariffs on US goods? Not true, finance minister says

Francois-Philippe Champagne said 70 per cent of March’s counter-tariffs were still being enforced, despite pause on certain categories.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Germany eyes strongest EU army by 2031

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to make the Bundeswehr the "strongest conventional army in Europe." Other EU countries also have ambitious plans for their armed forces. DW takes a closer look.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany and other EU countries are bulking up militaries

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to make the Bundeswehr the "strongest conventional army in Europe." Other EU countries also have ambitious plans for their armed forces. DW takes a closer look.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Albanese to meet von der Leyen in Rome amid hopes EU free-trade deal can be revived – as it happened

This blog is now closedLiberals must ‘build from the bottom up’ after election disaster – RustonAsked why the Liberals were now reviewing their embrace of the Paris climate agreement under the former government of Scott Morrison, Ruston says the walloping voters handed the party meant “absolutely everything” was up for review.To be quite frank, we have to build from the bottom up again because that election result was...

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Latest news bulletin | May 18th – Morning

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 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

A nation of slackers? Why Friedrich Merz wants Germans to work more

Bleak demographics and short average work weeks could come to haunt Europe’s largest economy

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Five spectacular hotel revamps

Stunning renovations that guarantee the greatest escapes

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Statistics wrestles with the rising probability of dud data

Bigger samples are not enough when survey bias goes unchecked

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Global supply chains threatened by lack of Chinese rare earths

Licensing delays under new regime put at risk shipments of materials crucial for products from EVs to fighter jets

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

As Philippines ‘bristles’ with foreign-made missiles, is it a deterrent or a danger?

Once wholly reliant on the United States for defence, Manila now has missiles of its own. Some see them as a dangerous escalation.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Entrepreneurship key to solving SA’s youth unemployment crisis

Business leaders call for more investment to help youths start businesses and to tackle joblessness

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Mainland bank in Hong Kong investigates unauthorised transactions on FPS platform

China Construction Bank (Asia) client says she lost HK$20,000 through FPS transfers, with experts suggesting hacking may be involved.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

2 killed, others injured after Mexican navy ship sails into Brooklyn Bridge

A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday night, snapping its three masts, fatally injuring two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for help.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Zelenskyy to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be happy to meet with other leaders as he did at Pope Francis' funeral.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

‘Absolutely no evidence’: how NSW police backflipped on unlawful strip-search

Shortly before court hearing class action involving 3,000 people, force admitted to unlawfully strip-searching Raya Meredith and withdrew all its witnessesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRaya Meredith was at one of Australia’s biggest music festivals when a drug detection dog sniffed in her direction.The dog then walked on, the New South Wakes supreme court recently heard, but police officers...

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Sound it out: Victorian children improve reading ‘leaps and bounds’ thanks to phonics

Academics have been divided on its efficacy but the teaching method is being widely adopted – and one principal calls it a ‘great equaliser’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt Spring Parks Primary School, there’s usually a steady proportion of prep students who lag far behind their peers in reading comprehension. But this year, every student has scored more than 80% in their tests.The answer,...

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

In Japan, 6 in 10 admit being addicted to their phones: ‘definitely an issue’

A new survey reveals a surge in smartphone addiction in Japan post-pandemic, undermining well-being – especially among the young.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

We left the U.S. for Italy and pay $1,850 a month for our 3-bedroom apartment—we couldn't be happier

Doing Italy founder Thea Duncan Prando shares a look inside her home in Milan, Italy. "I feel incredibly blessed, and I couldn't be happier to be here."

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Maher slams Trump over Qatar jet, Middle East trip: ‘Bromance diplomacy’

Comedian Bill Maher slammed President Trump for accepting a luxury Boeing jet from the Qatari royal family and characterized the president's foreign trip to the Middle East, with stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, as “bromance diplomacy.” “He was in the Middle East this week. A lot of stuff happened. He’s...

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Prisoners leave message telling guards escape was 'too easy'

Accused murderers are on the run after escaping prison with help from people on the inside, authorities say.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Can Australia make clothes again? The fashion council wants to find out

It has been decades since garment manufacturing flourished in Australia, but with rising pressures on the domestic fibre and fashion industry, a strategy is being developed to bring it back.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia