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Putin, Trump won't be in Turkey for proposed direct talks between Russia-Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will not attend what could be the first direct peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv in three years on Thursday.

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

Meet the 'invisible crew' who have 35 seconds to prevent a Eurovision blunder

Find out how Eurovision gets one act off the stage and another one in place in under a minute.

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

Patsy finally gets a birth certificate after 75 years of 'not existing'

Patsy Bedford and hundreds of others across the Kimberley were not formally registered at birth, which authorities are now working to change later in life.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump's critics and supporters unite against Qatar plane deal

The White House has doubled down on the proposed deal which has been criticised by some of the president's top supporters.

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

Builder picked for new WA maternity hospital goes into administration

One of the joint venture partners chosen to build Perth's new maternity hospital enters voluntary administration after months of uncertainty, but the WA government is adamant the project remains on track.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

The Trump Administration Plans to Undo Standards on Toxic β€˜Forever Chemicals’ in the U.S. Drinking Water Supply

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced plans to rescind and postpone rules limiting β€œforever chemicals” in drinking water that were enacted under the Biden administration and designed to prevent millions of people from exposure to these persistent and dangerous contaminants. Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, said the agency plans to issue […]

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Breaking: Manhunt after Australian Border Force workers stabbed, assaulted

A Tongan national is on the run after an early morning border force operation saw one official assaulted and another stabbed in the neck.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Postecoglou's Spurs suffer major injury blow ahead of Europe League final

Ange Postecoglou has been dealt a huge blow in his bid to steer Tottenham to the Europa League crown with star man Dejan Kulusevski ruled out of the final against Manchester United following surgery on his right knee.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Mosquito-borne killer disease threatens blackbirds

The disease has spread great distances, with scientists racing to understand the risks.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

TikTok star's outback reno side hustle boosts father-daughter bond

A social media star who purchased her first home during a road trip to outback NSW says renovating it and two other properties with her dad helps her unwind from her busy life.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

After an autocratic leader was toppled in Bangladesh, democratic renewal remains a work in progress

Urgent and sustainable reforms are needed, but it’s unclear if the interim government has the time, authority or support to deliver them.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Depression in Hong Kong’s LGBTQ community shows no signs of improving: survey

Researchers attribute the lack of improvement in mental health outcomes to continued discrimination.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

French PM Bayrou denies covering up Catholic school abuse scandal during parliamentary hearing

French Prime Minister FranΓ§ois Bayrou faced a high-stakes parliamentary hearing on Wednesday evening, testifying under oath about what he knew or didn't know regarding decades of alleged abuse at a Catholic school in southwestern France.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Qatar Airways Expands Flights to North and South America

Thierry Antinori, Chief Commercial Officer of Qatar Airways, emphasized the remarkable performance of the Toronto route, launched in December 2024, while highlighting SΓ£o Paulo’s strategic role as South America’s gateway. Qatar Airways has announced to enhance its services to the Americas, increasing flight frequencies to Toronto and SΓ£o Paulo. RELATED: Venezuelan VP Rodriguez Meets With […]

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump move to end Syria sanctions catches his own administration by surprise

The very officials who’d be responsible for implementing the policy change were not warned before the US president made his announcement.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How will the lifting of US sanctions help Syrians rebuild their country?

US President Donald Trump has announced he's lifting years of sanctions on Syria.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Uruguay Honors JosΓ© Mujica: A Leader Who Praised Equality Above All

As thousands mourn, President Orsi praises JosΓ© Mujica’s legacyβ€”treating all as equals, from world leaders to laborers. Uruguay loses a moral compass. Related: Uruguayans Accompany Pepe Mujica’s Funeral Procession Uruguayan President YamandΓΊ Orsi paid tribute this Wednesday to the late former president JosΓ© β€œPepe” Mujica, who passed away at 89, during his wake at the […]

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trade wars and AI drive demand for critical mineral unearthed in WA

As the world faces an AI revolution, demand for gallium β€” used to make "lightning speed" computer chips β€” is expected to skyrocket.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Mike Lynch’s sunken yacht had β€˜vulnerabilities’, UK probe finds

Bayesian capsized last year when strong winds knocked it over, killing British tycoon and six others

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump’s new surgeon general nominee praises unproven psychedelic therapy

Dr. Casey Means’ recommendation to consider guided psilocybin-assisted therapy is notable because psilocybin is illegal under federal law.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Vladimir Putin to skip Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey

Ceasefire negotiations in doubt after Russian president shuns trip

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

How Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new leader is a turning point for the war-torn nation

Day two of President Trump's tour of the Mideast brought with it the prospect of a new future for Syria. The president announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria following the fall of the Assad regime. Trump also met with Syria's interim president, a former jihadist who until recently had a $10 million U.S. bounty. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Mouaz Mustafa of the Syrian Emergency Task Force.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Critically-endangered Mary River cod found feasting on invasive tilapia

A routine survey confirms conservationists' hope that the apex predator will take care of its pest fish problems when big enough.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

News Wrap: Duffy blames aviation problems on previous administration and years of neglect

In our news wrap Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed ongoing aviation problems on the previous administration and years of neglect, Tulsi Gabbard fired the top two officials leading the National Intelligence Council and California Gov. Newsom proposed freezing health care benefits for undocumented immigrants to help offset a $12 billion budget deficit.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Venezuela and Colombia Forge Stronger Economic Ties with Strategic Support from China and Russia

Venezuelan President NicolΓ‘s Maduro announces plans for enhanced bilateral economic integration with Colombia, backed by China and Russia, aiming to boost regional production, trade, and industrial development through joint investments and a Binational Economic Zone. Related: Venezuela Achieves a Moral Victory: Maikelys Espinoza, a Toddler Kidnapped by the U.S., Returns Home In a significant move […]

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Qatar says recent Israeli Gaza attacks show lack of interest in ceasefire

Qatari prime minister adds that the UN should be allowed to resume aid distribution inside Gaza.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

EPA rolls back Biden-era rules against ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency announced a rollback of Biden-era regulations on PFAS chemicals in drinking water systems. The EPA estimates more than 158 million Americans are exposed to these "forever chemicals" through water. John Yang discussed the move with Amudalat Ajasa of The Washington Post.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Georgetown scholar released from immigration detention after federal judge’s ruling

A Georgetown University scholar from India who was arrested in the Trump administration’s crackdown on foreign college students was released from immigration detention Wednesday after a federal judge's ruling.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Israel agrees to resume Gaza aid through US foundation

Israel agrees to resume Gaza aid through US foundation Israel has agreed to resume aid to Gaza, but only through the US-formedGaza Humanitarian Foundation, a statement from the organisation said on Wednesday. The effort would bypass the decades-old infrastructure put in place by the United Nations and its agencies, despite protests by the international body and several world leaders. "The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation...

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

How RFK Jr. is shaping the conversation about autism and why advocates are pushing back

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda has won praise from some whose loved ones have severe complications from autism. But others say his rhetoric fails to accurately portray people on the spectrum and the contributions they make. We have perspectives from people with autism and their caregivers and Ali Rogin looks at how leaders in the community are advocating for themselves.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Cassie testifies Sean β€˜Diddy’ Combs raped her near end of their relationship

After hours of questioning, the singer was in tears as she recounted β€˜horrible flashbacks’ of her time with the hip hop mogul.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Wisconsin judge says no legal basis to charge her with helping man evade immigration agents

A Wisconsin judge charged with helping a man who is in the country illegallyevade U.S. immigration agentswho were trying to detain him at her courthouse filed a motion to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing that there's no legal basis for it.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

SES members hope controversial funding path will pass

A bill aimed to raise money for Victoria's emergency services through a levy is expected to return to parliament after it was delayed on Tuesday.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

California Gov. Newsom outlines $12 billion deficit and freeze on immigrant health care access

California is facing a $12 billion deficit that Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to help close by freezing enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants living in California without legal status.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Wanted: China-born researchers to leave US to work in China. Attractive pay

Chinese institutions are offering large salary packages to entice scientists hit by funding cuts and persistent scrutiny in the United States.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post