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Turn Out in Portugal’s Legislative Elections Is 48.28% Until Mid-Afternoon
Participation in the legislative elections in Portugal this Sunday was 48.28% until 4:00 PM local time (3:00 PM GMT), according to data released by the Ministry of Internal Administration (Interior Ministry). RELATED: Portugal’s Ruling Conservative Coalition Leads Polls The rate is lower than that recorded in the legislative elections of March 2024, when it was […]
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Russia launched war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call, Ukraine says
The barrage comes ahead of a planned call between Presidents Trump and Putin on Monday, as the US pushes for a ceasefire.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Venezuela To Hold Popular Consultation for Youth on July 27
The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, announced this Saturday that next July 27 will be held a popular consultation aimed at young people in the country, in a democratic event that “will allow young people to lead community projects.” RELATED: “The People Are Unstoppable”: Maduro Drives Second 2025 Popular Consultation as Pillar of Communal Democracy […]
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:FBI investigates explosion at California fertility clinic as an act of terrorism
A 25-year-old man the FBI believes was responsible for an explosion that ripped through a Southern California fertility clinic left behind “anti-pro-life” writings before carrying out an attack investigators are calling an act of terrorism, authorities said Sunday.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:French interior minister wins leadership of top conservative party
Bruno Retailleau has become a well-known figure in French politics since joining the government in September.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity so that Catholic Church becomes symbol of peace
Pope Leo XIV,history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world, offering a message of communion duringan inaugural Massin St. Peter’s Square before an estimated 200,000 pilgrims, presidents, patriarchs and princes.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Israeli strike kills two in northern Gaza
Israeli strike kills two in northern Gaza An Israeli strike has killed two peoplein al-Faluja area ofJabalia camp in northern Gaza, according to local media. Israeli aircraft reportedly bombed the home of the Labad family, killing two relatives and wounding others. At least 140Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air attacks on the Gaza Strip since dawn, Al Jazeera has reported.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Italian PM Meloni hosts EU-US talks on trade, Ukraine and defence
Leaders from the EU, Italy and the US met in Rome on Sunday to discuss trade, defence, and Ukraine. Ursula von der Leyen called for increased defence investments in the EU.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Russia deploys 273 drones in biggest attack on Ukraine yet
Russia launched 273 drones at Ukraine overnight into Sunday, marking the largest such attack yet since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 18th – Evening
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Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Bessent warns of maximum tariffs as US takes tougher line on trade talks
Treasury secretary says rates will jump to the high levels set on ‘liberation day’ if countries do not negotiate
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:South Korea’s presidential candidates hold first heated debate
Candidates Lee Jae-myung, the frontrunner, and his opponent Kim Moon-soo clash in the first of three televised debates.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, but with unusual restrictions on its use
In its Friday approval letter, the FDA didn’t explain the restrictions although they reflectskepticism about vaccinesfromHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.and other Trump officials.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Thousands of Serbians join Subotica protest demanding justice for Novi Sad victims
As their protests over the deadly Novi Sad train station disaster continue, the university students in Serbia have found surprising allies.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Richard Goodman obituary
My brother Richard Goodman, who has died aged 87, played a leading role in introducing New Zealand wine to Britain, beginning in the early 1980s.At that time, New Zealand wine was practically unobtainable in the UK and was certainly not to be found on supermarket shelves. Today, it is top of the league table in Britain in terms of sales of white wines by value. Continue reading...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV Begins His Pontificate With a Grand Eucharistic Celebration
This past Sunday marked a significant moment in the history of the Catholic Church as Papa León XIV officially commenced his pontificate. Following his election as the 267th pope by the cardinal conclave on May 8, 2023, León XIV takes the mantle from his predecessor, the late Pope Francisco, who passed away on April 21. […]
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:EU, UK leaders speak with Trump before his Putin call as Ukraine hit
Leaders discuss an unconditional ceasefire and more sanctions on Russia as Ukraine laments 'record' drone barrage.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Junk science, vaccine refusers and the return of smallpox: what worries one of Australia’s top epidemiologists
More than five years into the Covid pandemic, Guardian Australia asks Raina MacIntyre: what’s the next big threat to public health, and are we up to the challenge?Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best readsDuring the first years of the Covid-19 crisis, the University of New South Wales professor of global biosecurity Raina MacIntyre was a fixture on Australian TVs and news feeds, a voice of authority and...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Andrew Leigh says Australia one generation from ‘US-style inequality’ as Productivity Commission targets corporate tax
Of all Andrew Leigh’s many portfolios, he considers productivity the most important. But can the government’s reforms bear fruit by the next election?Australia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Harvard-educated economist and MP tapped to help Jim Chalmers lift Australia out of its productivity funk says the nation is a generation away from “US-style...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:‘Don’t be fooled’: Victorian Labor is spruiking feel-good budget policies, but there are hints of cuts to come
The premier has been upbeat but one analyst warns the state’s financial strategy needs a ‘course correction’Australia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere’s no denying the mood within the Victorian government is unusually upbeat ahead of Tuesday’s state budget.Instead of the usual warnings of “tough” or “challenging” decisions in the lead-up – as has been...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Travels in the Pilbara, the land of ‘Aunty Gina’ – in pictures
In January I journeyed to the iron ore-rich region of Western Australia with Guardian Australia senior correspondent Sarah Martin and senior audio producer Joe Koning to provide the visuals for our series on Gina Rinehart, Gina: power, privilege and influence. Here’s a selection of my shotsListen to the final episode of Guardian Australia’s podcast series Gina Continue reading...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Gina: What does she want? – episode 7 - podcast
At 13 years old, a young Gina Rinehart read a book that would help shape her worldview – Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged, which is having a moment around the world. The novel’s capitalist underpinnings promote the idea that people should strive to be their best industrial selves.In this episode, we explore how these values are playing out in Rinehart’s life today, including her proposal to build a coalmine in Canada’s Rocky...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Chinese firm launches ‘unhackable’ quantum cryptography system
China Telecom says its network has proved its worth with a 1,000km quantum-encrypted phone call.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Israeli military launches major ground assault across Gaza Strip
Israeli military launches major ground assault across Gaza Strip Israel has announced a large-scale ground invasion across Gaza, deepening fears of further mass civilian casualties in the battered territory. According to the military, troops from its Southern Command are now conducting operations on the ground in both northern and southern areas of the enclave, backed by intense aerial bombardment. The escalation marks...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Cuba and China strengthen strategic collaboration in informatization
Beijing, May 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuba and China reaffirmed strategic collaboration in informatization and cybersecurity during the China-Celac (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Internet Development and Cooperation Forum, diplomatic sources said. The post Cuba and China strengthen strategic collaboration in informatization first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Two dead and 20 injured after accident of Mexican ship in the US
Mexico City, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The Mexican Ministry of the Navy reported 11 injured and nine in stable condition, as well as two dead crew members, following the collision of the training ship Cuauhtémoc against the Brooklyn Bridge, in the United States. The post Two dead and 20 injured after accident of Mexican ship in the US first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Italian lawmakers demand urgent Gaza aid at Rafah border protest
Italian lawmakers demand urgent Gaza aid at Rafah border protest A delegation of Italian lawmakers and members of the European Parliament(MEP) travelled to the Rafah crossing on Egypt’s border with Gaza on Sunday, calling for the immediate delivery of humanitarian aid and denouncing Europe’s inaction as Israel’s war continues to devastate the enclave. “Europe is not doing enough - nothing to stop the massacre,” said...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:India restricts imports from Bangladesh as ‘reciprocal measure’
At the start of April, India cancelled a 2020 deal that allowed Bangladesh to export cargo to third countries via Indian land borders.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV meets Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after his inaugural Mass
Pontiff calls for peace and unity at the service, which attracts dignitaries from around the world.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Israel announces new ground operation in Gaza
The IDF said the "extensive" operation began over the past day, involving both active duty and reservists. Meanwhile, Israel said it is open to a deal on stopping the Gaza fighting as negotiators meet in Doha. Follow DW.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Saudi airline restarts Hajj flights with Iran for first time since 2015
Saudi airline restarts Hajj flights with Iran for first time since 2015 Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 05/18/2025 - 13:56 Saudi Arabia and Iran continue to thaw relations with the launch of new flights for pilgrims heading to Mecca Saudi Arabia's low-cost carrier Flynas Airbus A320 sits on the tarmac at Cairo International Airport on 27 September 2021 (Khaled Desouki/AFP) Off A Saudi airline has resumed flights for...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Early voting surpasses previous elections in Portugal's legislative race
Party leaders voted in the morning, with the majority emphasising the importance of voting and electoral participation. By 12 pm local time, around 25.56% of voters had cast their ballots.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Trade war fallout: Chinese e-commerce firms intensify push for Europe’s shoppers
Temu and Shein launch aggressive campaigns in European market amid US trade uncertainty – with ad spending up by as much as 70 per cent.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:France to build supermax prison in jungle of South American territory
The facility in French Guiana, a territory north of Brazil, is intended for high-profile criminals such as drug kingpins and Islamist radicals.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Hamas condemns Israel for killing five journalists in Gaza air strikes
Hamas condemns Israel for killing five journalists in Gaza air strikes Hamas has strongly condemned Israel for what it called as a deliberate and coordinated attack on Palestinian journalists, calling it part of an “ongoing campaign of persecution and killing” aimed at silencing media voices in Gaza. The group identified the five journalists killed in Israel’s latest round of air strikes as Aziz al-Hajjar, Nour Qandil,...
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