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U.S. Supreme Court grapples with nationwide injunctions stopping presidential directives in citizenship case

The U.S. Supreme Court began hearing arguments Thursday in Donald Trump's attempt to broadly enforce his executive order to limit birthright citizenship, a move that would affect thousands of babies born each year.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

RSF Drone Strikes Mark Escalation in Sudanโ€™s Civil War

Sudanโ€™s conflict has entered a new phase, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched unprecedented drone strikes on Port Sudan, weeks after being driven from Khartoum by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Sudanese political analysts describe the escalation as a โ€œshock and aweโ€ campaign, aiming to demonstrate RSFโ€™s ability to wage war remotely, even after [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

EY delays start dates for consulting recruits for third year in a row

Decision comes as Big Four group grapples with โ€˜uncertainโ€™ market conditions

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Budget Shortfall Threatens Key Health Programs, HIV/AIDS Services at Risk

A document submitted to the National Assembly has revealed an alarming budget shortfall, putting essential health programs at risk. Among the most affected sectors are HIV/AIDS services, family planning initiatives, and immunization programs, according to senior health officials. With U.S. funding cuts already crippling HIV/AIDS programs, analysts warn that further reductions in government spending will [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

George Simion seeks diaspora support in final days of Romanian presidential race

Ahead of Sunday's election, Romanian hard-right presidential candidate George Simion campaigns abroad, targeting the Romanian diaspora vote. Euronews spoke to him at the European Parliament in Brussels.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Tripoli Erupts in Clashes as Rival Militias Battle for Control

Violent clashes between two of Libyaโ€™s most powerful armed factionsโ€”the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) and the 444th Brigadeโ€”turned Tripoli into a war zone once again, following the assassination of militia commander Abdul Ghani al-Kikli (โ€œGhaniwaโ€). Within hours of the attack, Tripoliโ€™s Abu Salim and Salah Eddin neighborhoods were consumed by heavy gunfire, RPG attacks, and [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Everything you need to know about Romaniaโ€™s presidential run-off

Far-right frontrunner faces pro-EU centrist after last yearโ€™s vote cancellation over alleged Russian meddling

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Blank questions, power cuts and a suicide: Nigeria's exams fiasco

Nearly 80% of the 1.9 million students who sat the exams did not get high enough marks to get into university.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Starmer says UK in talks with โ€˜returns hubsโ€™ to take failed asylum seekers

Britain will work with other countries to remove migrants, PM confirms during Albania trip

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

China to Allow Visa-Free Entry for Tourists from Five South American Countries

This decision had already been hinted at the CELAC-China ministerial forum. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Thursday that visitors from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay will now be exempt from visa requirements when traveling to China. RELATED: Largest China-Russia Land Port Reinvents Itself as Industrial Hub โ€œWe aim to further facilitate [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

EU unlikely to get rid of all US tariffs - Commission

As the negotiations with the US gather pace, doubts are raised about the extent of concessions achievable.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Death Toll in Gaza Rises to 82 Amid Relentless Israeli Airstrikes

The number of Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip has climbed to 82, with women and children making up the majority of the victims, following relentless attacks that began at dawn on Thursday. According to WAFA journalist reports, Israeli warplanes targeted homes and makeshift shops sheltering displaced individuals across Gaza, particularly in [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

US DOJ investigates UnitedHealth for alleged Medicare fraud: Report

The investigation comes amidst months of turmoil for the company, sending its stock plunging.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

South Sudan quashes Salva Kiir 'death' reports

The country's Foreign Ministry dismissed rumors spreading on social media that President Salva Kiir had passed away.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Rising Food Prices Deepen Nigeriaโ€™s Poverty Crisis

Click to expand Image Vendors display tomatoes for sell at Mile 12 market in Lagos, Nigeria, July 7, 2021. 2021 Olukayode Jaiyeola/NurPhoto via AP Photo Several West African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and Gambia, proudly compete over who makes the best โ€œjollof rice,โ€ rice cooked in spicy tomato sauce. But in Nigeria, this cultural staple is becoming a luxury because of soaring inflation, while...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to obstructing immigration arrest

Federal authorities allege that Judge Hannah Dugan helped an undocumented man evade arrest by immigration agents.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Tourists watch as a massive chunk of ice breaks off Argentinian glacier

The deep cracking sound bursting from within the ice signals the dramatic fall about to happen. Seconds later, a block of ice some 70 metrestall โ€” the size of a 20-storey building โ€” collapses from the face of the Perito Moreno glacier into the aquamarine water below.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Israel will not fund US-formed Gaza aid group, UN will not participate

Israel will not fund US-formed Gaza aid group, UN will not participate Israel's United Nations ambassador, Danny Danon, said on Thursday that his state will not fund the US-formed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, but will facilitate and enable it. The move bypasses the decades-long UN infrastructure in place to receive and distribute aid across Gaza. UN officials have slammed the US and Israeli decision, and on Thursday,...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Could border flare-ups threaten India investments?

Investors have strong confidence in India's strong economic fundamentals, yet they may be overlooking the risk from political willingness to escalate conflict.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

South Africa: Decision to Confer Refugee Status to 49 Afrikaners Misinformed - Cabinet

[SAnews.gov.za] Cabinet says the decision by the United States to confer refugee status to a group of Afrikaner South Africans is misinformed, as they do not fit the definition of refugees as set out in the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Diddy's lawyers focus on Cassie's texts, try to portray her as willing participant in 'freak-offs'

R&B singer Cassie was forced under cross-examination Thursday to read aloud explicit messages with her former boyfriend Sean (Diddy)Combs, some of which expressed enthusiasm for sex with other men at Combs's behest that she previously testified she "hated doing."

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

South Africa: Cabinet Approves 90-Day Programme to Intensify GBVF Response

[SAnews.gov.za] Cabinet has approved a 90-day intensification programme aimed at urgently addressing the surge in Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) across the country.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Iran using criminal gangs for hit jobs abroad, court papers show

Organised gangs are paid to carry out attacks and kidnappings, evidence uncovered by the BBC reveals.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Undertake Working Visit to the U.S.

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a working visit to the United States of America from 19 to 22 May 2025, the Presidency has announced.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft plunges 18% as outlook fails to impress

Ubisoft, which is behind the "Assassin's Creed" franchise, said it sees net bookings for the current fiscal year being "stable" year-on-year.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Czechia's Eurovision entry Adonxs singing to get Slovakia back in the contest

Adonxs said "Kiss Kiss Goodbye" to his native Slovakia for Prague many years ago but the candidate for Czechia tells Euronews Culture that he wants his Eurovision song to help make the contest much more popular with the government in the country of his birth.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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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 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hamas praises Trump vision, urges him to use influence

Hamas praises Trump vision, urges him to use influence A statement from Hamas on Thursday has praised US President Donald Trump's vision for peace in the region, and urged him to use his influence to stop Israel's renewed war on Gaza. "Hamas has conveyed through all its communications, including with the US administration, its willingness to engage constructively with all international stakeholders to achieve this...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Lesotho: Parliamentary Committee Reveals Corruption at M12 Billion Pension Fund

[Lesotho Times] ...Names corrupt trustees who have received kickbacks

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Gambia: Ex President Jammeh's Assets and Its Controversies and Outcome

[Foroyaa] The moral authority to change a government could only be enhanced by preventing recurrence of its mistakes. A report by Mustapha Darboe alleges lack of transparency, accountability and impropriety in handling the forfeited assets of Ex-President Jammeh led to a public outcry. Attempts by concerned persons to amplify the allegations and motivate the government to take speedy action ensued, giving rise to...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Namibia: Former President Pohamba Calls for End to Angolan Child Labour in Namibia

[Namibian] Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba has expressed concern over Angolan children missing out on an education as they are employed as cattle herders in Namibia.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire Opposition Figure Reclaims Party Leadership Ahead of Court Ruling

[RFI] Tidjane Thiam was re-elected as head of Cรดte d'Ivoire's main opposition party on Wednesday, just days after resigning from the role - and despite being barred from running in the country's presidential election.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Billions Cut as Health Ministry Warns of Derailed Universal Health Plan, Stalled Reforms

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The implementation of Universal Health Coverage plan is staring at a major crisis after the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards suffered a massive Sh38.7 billion budget cut, threatening the implementation of key health programmes.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Creation of Forest Guards to Curb Insecurity

[Premium Times] Armed personnel known as park rangers under the National Park Service already carry out similar duties that the forest guards are expected to handle.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: World Press Freedom Index 2025 - Over Half the World's Population in Red Zones

[RSF] The 2025 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) found that more than half of the world's population lives in a country where press freedom is in a "very serious" situation -- that's 4.25 billion people in 42 countries now marked bright red on the Index's map. RSF has released a map of the Index where countries appear in proportion to their population to show the scale of attacks on the right...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica