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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

Latest news bulletin | May 15th – Evening

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 CΓ΄te 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

Burkina Faso: Jihadists Intensify Attacks in Several Towns in the Country

[Agenzia Fides] Ouagadougou -- The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), a Sahelian jihadist group linked to al-Qaeda, has intensified its attacks against military and civilian targets in Burkina Faso. The jihadist offensive began on May 11 with an assault on the Djibo military camp in the province of Soum, in the north of the country. According to local reports, the jihadists managed to take control of...

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

Gambia: Gambia's Auditor General Modou Appointed Chair of API

[Foroyaa] Modou Ceesay, Auditor General of The Gambia's National Audit Office (NAO), has been appointed as the first Chairperson of the Governing Council of the African Professionalization Initiative (API), a continental body championing ethical, competent, and accountable public service.

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

Kenya: Kindiki Condemns Chaos At Gachagua's DCP Launch

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has condemned the chaos at Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens party launch after his security fired to disperse goons.

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

Decades-long mystery of ginger cats revealed

Researchers in Japan and US have unlocked the 60-year mystery of what gives cats their orange colour.

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

Next week, millions of children across the globe will read this Australian book at the same time

In its 25th year, the National Simultaneous Storytime event is inviting children from Australia and beyond to read a gentle story of migration, belonging and family – starring an inquisitive cat and a truck driverβ€œThey lose the cat, they find the cat again, they fall in love and then they get a baby.” This is how Clementine, four-and-a-half, summarises The Truck Cat, a picture book by children’s author Deborah Frenkel...

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

Sussan Ley says new agreement with Nationals will take time amid internal push to ditch net zero

Liberal leader holds β€˜productive’ talks with David Littleproud as cloud hangs over future of longstanding partnershipAustralia news live: latest politics updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe opposition leader, Sussan Ley, says progress on a new cooperation agreement with the...

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

Larissa Waters vows politics with β€˜heart’ – but don’t expect compromise on core Greens principles

Queensland senator’s subtle-yet-pointed displays of defiance offer a window into the style of politician the Greens have chosen as their new leaderAustralia news live: latest politics updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLarissa Waters is known to wear her views on her ears.From...

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

Post-war rules-based system is up for negotiation, Eurogroup president tells Euronews

Irish Finance Minister and Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe believes that the institutions that emerged after World War II are being challenged by the United States. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, he warned that history shows that "progress can decline".

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

Equatorial Guinea: As Equatorial Guinea Burned Through Oil Riches, Millions Were Funneled to a Company Owned By its 'Playboy Prince'

[International Consortium of Investigative Journalists] Leaked documents reveal the government awarded a Portuguese construction giant with ties to the vice president $1 billion in contracts as it splurged on a Paris-inspired capital, an empty airport, and other long-forgotten infrastructure projects.

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

Is Mali's democracy in peril under military rule?

Mali's military junta has banned all political parties, silenced dissent, and delayed elections. As repression deepens, analysts warn that the country's democratic future hangs in the balance.

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

Endurance swim attempt around Martha’s Vineyard to mark Jaws anniversary, plight of sharks

Lewis Pugh braves cold, sharks as he begins 12-day attempt at first swim around island, and urges an end to mass slaughter of the creatures.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Tom Cruise returns to Cannes with Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Three years after soaring into Cannes with Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise returned to the Croisette on Wednesday for the premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

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

Putin seeks Ukraine β€˜vassalization’: Japanese expert in interview

As the war in Ukraine has ground into its third year, ceasefire negotiations have continued to falter. Despite mounting casualties and international fatigue, Russia shows little interest in halting its campaign. Ukraine, for its part, sees little to gain from any deal that would involve ceding territory. To that end, recent American efforts to broker […] The post Putin seeks Ukraine β€˜vassalization’: Japanese expert in...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Trump says β€˜getting close’ to deal to avoid Iran military action

Iran has held four rounds of talks with the Trump administration, which has sought to avert threatened military action by Israel.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

MEPs back Russia fertiliser crackdown, sidelining OrbΓ‘n

MEPs have agreed sanctions-like tariffs on Russian fertiliser, but one lawmaker says trade measures aren't an effective workaround for Hungary's veto in the EU Council.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Remittance Taxes Emerge as Weapon Against Undocumented Immigrants

Republican lawmakers are preparing bills to tax remittances to the United States. Remittance taxes are emerging as another Republican tool against undocumented immigrants, with at least two proposed bills that could have catastrophic consequences for Latin American countries. RELATED: UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker TΓΌrk Maintains a Complicit Silence: FM Gil The β€œBig, Beautiful Bill,” […]

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

Why are scammers still thriving in Southeast Asia?

Despite recent crackdowns across Southeast Asia, online scammer syndicates continue to gain power and influence in the region. The UN is attempting to build a united front against cross-border criminal networks.

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

Beijing’s bid to entice researchers home, visa-free policy expanded: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s recruitment drive for researchers to the world’s first supercomputer in orbit, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Syria: US Lifting Sanctions Will Bolster Rights, Recovery

Click to expand Image Syrians celebrate in Umayyad Square after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria in Damascus, Syria, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. 2025 AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki (Washington, DC) – US President Donald Trump’s announcement that theUnited States will remove longstanding sanctions onSyria is a critical step toward improving Syrians’ access to fundamental economic rights and...

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

Trump says he doesn't want Apple building products in India: 'I had a little problem with Tim Cook'

Apple has been ramping up production in India with the aim of making around 25% of global iPhones in the country in the next few years.

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

Dengue and chikungunya risk becoming endemic in Europe as mosquitoes head north

Climate change is driving outbreaks of tropical diseases across the continent.

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

Researchers Wanted to Understand Concerns With Batteries in Moss Landing, California. Their Funding Just Got Yanked

The Trump administration has canceled outright or is trying to cancel billions of dollars in federal grants for research about energy and the environment. Dustin Mulvaney, an environmental studies professor at San Jose State University, has the unfortunate distinction of being part of two federal grants canceled in the last month that deal with the […]

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Ukraine peace breakthrough unlikely as Putin declines to meet Zelensky in Turkey

β€˜We can’t be running around the world looking for Putin,’ Zelensky said after meeting Turkish President Erdogan in Ankara.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post