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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanCroatian singer Marko Perković to break record for most tickets sold for a single concert in history
Have you heard of Marko Perković Thompson? Well, the Croatian musician at the centre of many a fascist controversy will dwarf the likes of The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and Tina Turner in July when it comes to ticket sales.
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Union calls on Commission to reassess EU public contracts amid trade war
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hinted at a “strong plan to retaliate” to US tariffs.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:UK minister says risk Israel is not acting in 'legitimate self defence'
UK minister says risk Israel is not acting in 'legitimate self defence' The United Kingdom does not support the Israeli army's expansion of its military offensive in Gaza, the UK's Middle East minister Hamish Falconer told parliament on Wednesday as Israeli officials declared a plan to seize "large areas" of Gaza. "We are deeply concerned about the resumption of hostilities inGaza. The UK does not support an expansion...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Netflix series 'Adolescence': Teen masculinity in crisis
The popular Netflix series "Adolescence" is causing a stir in the UK and beyond. It explores bullying, misogyny, gender-based violence and the effect of toxic masculinity influencers on today's youth.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong rescue team pulls survivor from rubble of Myanmar earthquake
Commander of the city’s search team said they “will grasp every opportunity, never give up, and do its best to find the remaining survivors”.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:The Amazon rainforest emerges as the new global oil frontier
Half a century of oil drilling has left the world’s largest rainforest scarred by deforestation and pollution. Now it is bracing for a new wave of fossil fuel extraction The post The Amazon rainforest emerges as the new global oil frontier appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Mahsa Amini protests exposed the failures of Iranian regime and its opposition
Mahsa Amini protests exposed the failures of Iranian regime and its opposition Submitted by Hamid Dabashi on Wed, 04/02/2025 - 05:17 Hamid Dabashi charts Iran's revolutionary history and interrogates the promise of freedom claimed by the Islamic Republic and pro-western expats A demonstrator flashes the victory sign next to a placard of Mahsa Amini and the slogan 'Woman, Life, Freedom' outside Iran's consulate in...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Over 90% of student suicides in Hong Kong were aged 12 and above
Education Bureau says 131 suicides among primary and secondary students related to negative interpersonal relationships, learning issues and poor mental health.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Lawmakers seek clarity on patents withdrawal from EU Industry Commissioner
After the European Commission abruptly withdrew its proposal on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), several MEPs demand explanations. A discussion with Industry Commissioner Séjourné is planned for the end of April.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Dead hedgehogs reveal PCB pollution still haunts the environment decades after ban
Researchers have found hedgehog bodies are full of environmental pollutants, including some of the most hazardous to human health.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Commission denies singling out NGOs in green funding row
After right-wing parties in the European Parliament narrowly lost a symbolic vote on blocking funding for non-profit groups through the LIFE Programme, the European Commission issued a detailed statement that has done little to reassure critics who see the affair as an attack on civil society.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:AI vs Art: Studio Ghibli Edition
The challenges posed by AI-generated art necessitate a multifaceted approach that includes revising existing laws, implementing safeguards, and encouraging ethical practices.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Europe braces for Trump’s tariffs: What could the economic damage be?
Trump’s tariffs on EU goods could slash exports by at least 85 billion, hitting autos and pharmaceuticals hardest. Germany, Denmark and Central Europe face sharp fallout, raising recession risks and forcing the ECB to consider rate cuts.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Germany: Sinti and Roma children suffer discrimination
A study on antiziganism in Germany's education sector shows that Sinti and Roma experience hostility from teachers and other children.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Eurostar rivals given ‘green signal’ for cross-Channel trains: What could it mean for passengers?
Breaking Eurostar’s monopoly was never going to be easy, but a handful of courageous rail companies are keen to make it happen.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Young Sicilian woman killed in broad daylight by stalker
A 27-year-old man has confessed to the murder of university student Sara Campanella but has not said why.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Shoring up Ukraine and EU's defence
Faced with the potential disengagement of the United States from European defence and Russia's drastic conditions for a truth, let alone peace with Ukraine, the European Union is under pressure.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:US cyber expert Wang Xiaofeng ‘is safe’ after FBI raids, source says
Unverified statement circulating among Wang’s colleagues says case linked to research grant in China from about seven years ago.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:You never know what you’re gonna get: Australians will have to wait until after the election to see if there’s an interest rate cut | Greg Jericho
The Reserve Bank says they are cautious about the outlook. Caution is fine, but indolence in the face of a challenging world is notElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:US trade office lays out Trump’s case against China as ‘Liberation Day’ nears
US’ annual report on global trade barriers, with a lengthy China section, presages reciprocal tariffs – and suggests stronger action down the line.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:What Australians flying to the US need to know about phone and device searches at the border
Can immigration deny you entry if you refuse to hand over your phone? What can officials look at or download, and how can you protect your devices?Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastIf you are an Australian travelling to the United States, recent reports of travellers having their devices searched at the border and being refused...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:In the event of a hung parliament, one wildcard has been largely overlooked – the Nationals
If Peter Dutton needs to court the crossbench to form minority government after the election, he would risk putting his Coalition partner offside on climate and environment policyElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignInteractive guide to electorates in the Australian electionListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Australia’s major parties have lost ‘courage’ on Indigenous affairs, Mick Gooda says
After making the voice a centrepiece of 2022 election, Labor and Coalition instead push ‘practical action’Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastA...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Rednote used to spread false claims about ‘wicked’ policy on Chinese Australians and citizenship
Exclusive: Posts that falsely claim Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are targeting Chinese Australians are cited by experts as examples of disinformationElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:New Poll Shows Americans View Water That’s Safe to Drink and Reliably Supplied as Top Issues
New polling shows Americans view ensuring a reliable water supply as their top issue, beating out inflation, healthcare reform and others. The polling comes from the US Water Alliance’s Value of Water Campaign, an effort to raise awareness of the need to support water infrastructure, and is the first time a reliable water supply topped […]
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Poppy’s debut: Baby pygmy hippo makes her first appearance at Virginia Zoo
With fewer than 2,500 pygmy hippos remaining in the wild, Poppy’s birth is a valuable boost to the species' population.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Tesla sales drop 13% in first quarter as Musk backlash hurts demand
Tesla sales declined 13% in the first three months of the year, another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Which EU countries have the most job vacancies?
The year 2024 saw a slowdown in the COVID-19 recovery on EU job vacancies following the 2023 trend.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Wrongful deportation of man to El Salvador “threat to everybody”
Al Sharpton examines Trump’s wrongful deportation of a Maryland man and asks how this could happen in the US.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Companies invited to develop 3 new tourism and recreation areas in Hong Kong
One government plan calls for turning disused quarry on Lamma Island into high-end coastal and hillside resort, complemented by yacht marina.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Is Zimbabwe's political crisis likely to escalate?
Tensions inside Zimbabwe’s ruling party have the potential to destabilize the southern African country. Analysts warn civil war could follow if party infighting is not resolved.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:UK ETA travel permit: British dual nationals flag issues with application system
Confusion has arisen for UK citizens who don’t have a British passport because theirs is expired, lost, or they were never issued with one.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:EU must be 'firm but smart' against Trump's 'big mistake' on tariffs, says António Costa
A trade war between the European Union and the United States will "affect everyone," António Costa has warned in an exclusive interview with Euronews.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Capitalizing on PLA Vulnerabilities: Taiwan’s Opportunities for Enhanced Defense
Over the past few decades, the world has seen the military balance shift in China’s favor. Yet, Taiwan is not without its opportunities.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:These activists are pushing for an ICC war crimes case against Biden
Lawyers from a US activist group are pushing for the International Criminal Court to take up a case against Biden.
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