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Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif requires gender test to continue fighting

World Boxing says Algerian gold medallist must get genetic screening to compete in future events, including Olympics.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

250 million bees escape after truck overturns in US

Millions of bees escaped when a truck carrying a load of hives overturned. Authorities warn people to stay away from the area to avoid swarms of the stinging insects.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

A least 10 dead, several missing after stone quarry collapses in Indonesia

Rescuers have already pulled a dozen injured people from the debris during a gruelling search effort at the site.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump says China โ€˜violatedโ€™ Geneva deal with US on tariffs, minerals

US President Donald Trump suggested China was in a 'very bad situation' until he agreed to cut them a deal on tariffs.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

President Maduro Highlights Investment Security and Hydrocarbon Sector Strength in Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro assures investors of strong guarantees and a committed workforce, highlighting the nationโ€™s hydrocarbon sector growth and sovereign development despite imperialist sanctions. Related: Venezuela Receives Over 2.4 Million Vaccines from Iran to Boost Public Health Caracas, May 30, 2025 โ€” In a powerful message to the international community and potential investors, President [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff, crediting him with โ€˜colossal changeโ€™

Musk, who wore all black, including a T-shirt that said โ€œThe Dogefather,โ€ nodded along as the president listed contracts that had been cut under his watch.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Shakira cancels second concert over production issues

The Colombian pop star says she is "devastated", after also cancelling her previous show in Boston.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

โ€˜Unfriendly and meddlingโ€™: Cuba reprimands US diplomat amid rising tensions

US President Donald Trump has signalled a return to his 'maximum pressure' campaign against Cuba, prompting a backlash.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,192

These are the key events on day 1,192 of Russiaโ€™s war on Ukraine.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Alaska man survives being pinned face-down in a glacier creek by a massive boulder for 3 hours

An Alaska man who was pinned face-down in an icy creek by a 318-kilogramboulder for three hours survived the ordeal with no major injuries, thanks in part to his wife's quick thinking and lots of luck.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

How controversial US-Israeli backed Gaza aid plan turned to chaos

Touted as a vital lifeline for Gazans facing starvation, the first week of the new plan has been beset by chaos.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

She defended drug lord El Chapo - now, she's running for office

On Sunday, Mexico will become the first country to elect all its judges, following a major reform.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Tehran Demands Washington End Threats and Sanctions to Enable Genuine Dialogue on Nuclear Issue

Iran warns U.S. President Donald Trump that threats to attack nuclear facilities cross a โ€œred lineโ€ with severe consequences, urging the U.S. to abandon hostile rhetoric and honor international commitments to advance diplomatic negotiations. Related: Venezuela Receives Over 2.4 Million Vaccines from Iran to Boost Public Health In a firm response to escalating threats from [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump says US will raise steel tariffs to 50 percent at Pennsylvania rally

In his campaign-style speech, Trump also hailed a 'blockbuster agreement' between Japan's Nippon Steel and US Steel.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

WATCH: ‘We are all going to die,’ Sen. Ernst says after addressing Medicaid changes in combative town hall

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is facing backlash after saying that โ€œwe all are going to dieโ€ while talking about potential changes to Medicaid eligibility at a town hall in north-central Iowa.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump says U.S. will double steel tariffs to 50%

President Trump will hold a rally Friday at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh, one week after signaling he had cleared a merger with Japan's Nippon Steel.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

France's Macron calls on Europe and Asia to unite as U.S.-China tensions flare

Macron's speech comes amid a regional tour that has also taken him to Vietnam and Indonesia.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Astronauts in space for nine months didn't know if they would 'be able to make it back'

Nasa pair Butch and Suni tell the BBC they feared being unable to get home when they failed to dock on the ISS.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

The Jewish dealer who bought art hated by the Nazis โ€“ and created one of the greatest collections ever seen

A new National Gallery of Australia show draws on Heinz Berggruenโ€™s collection to celebrate the spread of modernism around the world, despite the Nazisโ€™ best effortsWhen Heinz Berggruen left Germany for America in 1936, he was not allowed more than 10 marks in his pocket. As a young journalist in Berlin, Berggruen had been forced to publish under the pseudonym โ€œh.b.โ€ in order to hide his Jewish heritage and evade the...

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

โ€˜Itโ€™s a shockโ€™: if you think Adelaide housing is affordable, think again

According to a new report, the South Australian capital is now Australiaโ€™s second-least affordable city after the perennially expensive SydneyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen people think of Adelaide, they may ponder its good food and wine or its many churches. Historically, it was viewed as a well-priced place to live and work.But years of surging property prices have made it less...

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

A guide to greener banking: I divested my personal finances and you can too โ€“ย hereโ€™s how

Your money is powerful and you can actively choose whether it props up harmful industries or helps build a better futureChange by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your householdโ€™s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comWhat if your money was quietly fuelling the climate crisis โ€“ and you had no...

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

โ€˜Donโ€™t tell them ... theyโ€™ll all comeโ€™: why are so many sea-changers moving to Geelong?

Coastal town, an hour from Melbourne, overtakes the Sunshine Coast in popularity. Cait Kelly asks locals what makes it such an appealing place to liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast For the first time, Victoriaโ€™s Greater Geelong has become Australiaโ€™s most popular regional town, ending a two-year winning streak from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.The latest Regional Movers Index report...

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

โ€˜I hurt so terriblyโ€™: after weeks of detail, Bondi Junction inquest ends with reminder of familiesโ€™ anguish

The inquest into Joel Cauchiโ€™s murderous rampage raked over CCTV footage and systemic weaknesses with โ€˜careful objectivityโ€™ โ€“ but on the final morning, the courtroom was a space for raw emotionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastElizabeth Young has had her daughterโ€™s Chinese name, Meh Yuk, tattooed onto her left arm.โ€œBeautiful Jade, the name her grandparents gave her,โ€ the heartbroken mother told...

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

10 albums we couldn't stop listening to in May

A British pop star takes us to the 2000s, while some Aussie punks make a glorious racket.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Graham, Blumenthal meet with Zelensky in Ukraine

Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday after a wave of Kremlin attacks last weekend. The three leaders discussed a legislative initiative to strengthen U.S. sanctions against Russia and ongoing peace negotiations according to Zelenskyโ€™s office. โ€œUkraine's fight is our fight. Our national security is at...

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

PBS sues Trump for stripping its funds

The lawsuit came three days after a similar case by NPR, which also saw its funds cut.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump Administrationโ€™s Ban on Harvardโ€™s International Students in Defense of Academic Freedom

A federal judge in Boston has issued an injunction halting the Trump administrationโ€™s attempt to ban Harvard University from enrolling international students, protecting over 6,800 foreign students and challenging politically motivated government actions. Related: Trump Administration Escalates Attack on Harvard by Ordering Federal Contract Terminations On May 29, 2025, U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

River of tears now brims with hope as traditions pass to new generation

Decades after Aboriginal families were forcibly relocated from their homes on the banks of the Murray River at Robinvale, the community is working to reclaim the site through an annual cultural event.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

State Department scraps office dedicated to relocating Afghan allies

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense & National Security Defense & National Security The Big Story State Department scraps office dedicated to relocating Afghan allies A proposed reorganization of the State Department would cut an office dedicated to helping Afghan allies escape the country. Photo Credit The Thursday notification...

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Macron warns US and the Indo-Pacific not to abandon Ukraine at the expense of focusing on China

Macron said that any shifts to developing a more hard-line deterrent stance in the Indo-Pacific is still tied to how the world โ€” and particularly the West โ€” treats other critical issues.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

U.S. Steel Is a Major Source of Pollution in Pennsylvania. Will Its Sale Lock in Emissions for Another Generation?

President Donald Trump returned to western Pennsylvania Friday to announce an ending to the months-long saga to decide who would own the Pittsburgh-based steelmaking company U.S. Steel. But even as the deal moves toward a resolution, questions about what it will mean for public health, local economies and climate change linger. U.S. Steelโ€™s coal-based steelmaking [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

School leavers party for weeks on midnight buses, and Norway says it's gone too far

Traditions have changed over the years and now teenagers are spending fortunes on hiring party buses.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Feral goats chew though native vegetation on Great Barrier Reef island

The Queensland government is yet to address a feral goat problem on Great Keppel (Woppa) Island, two years after it took back the leases to the old resort.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump administration unveils more detailed proposal for steep 2026 spending cuts

The Trump administration on Friday unveiled more details of the president's vision for how to fund the government in fiscal year 2026, expanding on its request earlier this month for steep spending cuts. The lengthy budget appendix, which stretches to more than 1,200 pages, comes as Republicans in both chambers have pressed the administration for...

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Stablecoins stole the show at Bitcoin 2025 โ€” here's what the major players said

Stablecoins stole the spotlight at Bitcoin 2025, as U.S. officials backed new legislation to enshrine digital dollars.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International