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German policeman held over gourmet food scam in Mafia raid

A German police officer was among those arrested in a large-scale swoop against the Mafia and organized crime. The officer allegedly supported the Calabrian 'ndrangheta in orchestrating a luxury food fencing racket.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Iceland volcano erupts, forcing tourists and residents to evacuate

Lava penetrates protective barriers near Grindavik, a fishing town on a southwestern peninsula also evacuated last year.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

OpenAI closes $40 billion funding round, largest private tech deal on record

OpenAI on Monday announced the close of its $40 billion financing, the most money raised in a single round by a private tech company.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Fossil fuel nations to see value of their economies shrink under new UN-agreed measure

Changes to how economies are measured will reflect the depletion of oil, gas and coal reserves, affecting big players like Saudi Arabia, Russia and Norway The post Fossil fuel nations to see value of their economies shrink under new UN-agreed measure appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Hooters, known for skimpy server outfits, files for bankruptcy protection

Hooters, the U.S.-based restaurant chain known for chicken wings and 'Hooters Girls' in skimpy wait-staff outfits, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Global warming is β€˜exposing’ new coastlines and islands as Arctic glaciers shrink

Retreating glaciers created 2,500km of β€œnew” coastline and 35 β€œnew” islands in the Arctic between... The post Global warming is β€˜exposing’ new coastlines and islands as Arctic glaciers shrink appeared first on Carbon Brief.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Carbon Brief favicon Carbon Brief

Philippine military chief warns troops to β€˜start planning’ in event of Taiwan conflict

Manila’s involvement β€˜inevitable’ given large presence of Filipino workers in Taiwan and Philippines-US defence ties, analysts say.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

What's behind Nigeria's increase in jailbreaks?

Thousands of inmates have escaped from correctional facilities across Nigeria in recent years. Why is it happening and what can be done to stop it?

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Mbalula warns GNU may have to be β€˜reconfigured’ over budget deadlock

The ANC secretary general also said there was no truth to rumours that it and the DA had reached an agreement

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Beijing moves drills closer to Taiwan, scientist’s AI plea to China: SCMP daily highlights

From the latest PLA drills around Taiwan to China and New Zealand’s historic ocean dives, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Finland joins other Russian neighbours exiting from landmine treaty

PM Orpo announces preemptive measures as President Stubb engages in balancing act between Moscow and Washington.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Africa: WHO Issues Its First-Ever Reports On Tests and Treatments For Fungal Infections

[WHO] Geneva -- The World Health Organization (WHO) today published its first-ever reports addressing the critical lack of medicines and diagnostic tools for invasive fungal diseases, showing the urgent need for innovative research and development (R&D) to close these gaps.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

The great tech race heading toward Greenland

Greenland’s β€œGreat Race” isn’t just a dog sled competition. It’s increasingly a hunt for critical minerals and AI data centers β€” two national security priorities for President Donald Trump and a business opportunity being pursued by some in his orbit. On POLITICO Tech, E&E News reporter Hannah Northey joins host Steven Overly in the wake […]

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Myanmar: Allow Immediate Aid to Quake-Stricken Areas

Click to expand Image Medical workers transport an earthquake casualty at a hospital in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, on March 28, 2025. 2025 SAI AUNG MAIN/AFP via Getty Images (Bangkok) –Myanmar’s military junta should allow immediate unfettered access to humanitarian aid for earthquake survivors and lift restrictions that impede the emergency response, Human Rights Watch said today. Since the earthquake struck at 12:50 p.m....

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Several killed as Israeli military bombs building in Beirut

The Israeli military bombed a residential building in the suburbs of Lebanon’s capital Beirut.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

China’s ZTE names Fang Rong as chairman amid AI pivot, revenue drop

The telecoms industry veteran’s ascension reflects ZTE’s efforts to revive its fortunes in 2025 via its AI strategy.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Brussels doubles amount of EU cash available for affordable housing

Member countries will be able to tap up to 15 billion of cohesion funds for homebuilding.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump’s healthcare cuts to eliminate 10,000 jobs, strip union rights, amid measles outbreak

The US Department of Health and Human Services aims to lay off up to 10,000 employees through agency consolidation, raising public health concerns.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Ukraine working on minerals deal as US ceasefire bid grinds on

Kyiv working to maintain US support as Trump warned against Russian stalling on ceasefire deal.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Video: Video shows trapped survivors calling for help after Myanmar quake

New video shows trapped survivors of the Myanmar earthquake calling for help from under rubble of a destroyed building.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Is China’s Peace Plan Still Relevant for Gaza?Β Β 

As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has spiraled into a renewed and devastating phase, Beijing’s early assertive role appears to have diminished.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Donald Trump’s Constant Threats Increase European Resentment

Citizens boycott U.S. products in protest of his foreign policy. Bo Albertus, a Danish school principal, has been boycotting U.S. products since January by canceling his subscriptions to major American streaming services, choosing local alternatives, and even revisiting his old DVD collection. RELATED: Nearly 2,000 U.S. Scientists Sound Alarm Over Trump’s Assault on Research Frustrated […]

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

How the EU’s competitiveness agenda ignores Europe’s true strength

We can’t boost our competitiveness without future-proofing our foundations. Securing a just transition to fair, sustainable societies is essential, but noticeably lacking in the EU Commission’s recent proposals.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Karakalpak Lawyer Imprisoned in Uzbekistan Alleges Torture, Again

Click to expand Image Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov in the defendants' cage on the last day of his trial on charges related to the July 2022 protests in Nukus, the main city in Karakalpakstan, at a court in Bukhara, Uzbekistan on January 31, 2023. 2023 Eurasianet New allegations of ill-treatment and torture by Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov, the wrongfully imprisoned Karakalpak blogger and lawyer, have emerged following a prison...

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Is Harvard Trump’s new target, after Columbia?

Harvard President Garber has said lifesaving research is at stake amid Trump's review of $9bn federal funding.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

East Asia’s Pop Culture in an Age of Protest

A single witty, scene-stealing figure amid a sea of demonstrators can become a spark -- amplifying the protest’s message and giving it a viral afterlife.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Devastating Myanmar earthquake seen as omen of military regime’s demise

Many view the earthquake as a sign that Myanmar's military regime and its chief Min Aung Hlaing are nearing an end.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Amid tariff wars, Chinese carmakers are dominating Russian market

The likes of Geely and Chery have filled the gap left by Western rivals. Even with higher duties now levied by Moscow, Chinese vehicles remain the most popular.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Thai man arrested after faking story about pregnant wife buried in quake rubble

The man reportedly collected around US$300 in donations before his lie was exposed.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Xiaomi to cooperate with police after fatal crash involving SU7 EV’s self-driving feature

Company says it submitted the driving data and relevant operational information to the police and deeply regrets the tragedy.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How Could Le Pen’s Conviction Impact the 2027 French Presidential Election?

The far-right was expected to make her fourth attempt to be the first female president of the French Republic in 2027. On Monday, the Paris Court found Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally (RN) party in the French parliament, guilty of embezzling public funds by paying ghost European parliamentary assistants. The ruling […]

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

How did Israel kill the Red Crescent medics in Gaza?

Israeli troops fired on several rescue vehicles, then buried the killed first responders and their vehicles.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Honduran Opposition Accused of Altering Primary Election Results

On November 30, the Central American country will carry out general elections. On Monday, Marlon Ochoa, a member of the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Honduras, accused the right-wing opposition of deliberately inflating the results of the primary elections held on March 9 to favor Nasry Asfura, the presidential candidate of the National Party (PN), […]

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Why is Southeast Asia turning to nuclear power?

Governments across Southeast Asia are eyeing nuclear energy to fuel rapid growth while also meeting ambitious climate goals. But critics say they should instead be focusing on exploiting abundant renewable sources.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hong Kong aims to ban flavoured smoking items next year, starting with non-menthol

Authorities will also propose banning smoking within three metres of entrances of sites such as schools and hospitals, source says.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post