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Construction sites appear in Gaza ahead of Israeli-US aid plan rejected by UN, images show
Satellite images show building at sites in south Gaza after US says controversial Israeli aid plan to proceed.
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How the Chinese Communist Party learnt to love villages
It wants people to move to cities. And the countryside
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:How Ukraine's medevac programme helped save a boy severely burned in a missile strike
Coordinated by Ukraine's Ministry of Health with the support of the WHO and EU states, the programme has helped over 5,000 patients since its launch.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Interview: What the people of Chinaโs coal-rich Shanxi think about climate change
Shanxi province in northern China is the countryโs largest coal producer, leaving its coal-reliant economy... The post Interview: What the people of Chinaโs coal-rich Shanxi think about climate change appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Air passengers who unbuckle seat belts too early for a quick exit face fines in Turkey
US$67 fines to be levied under new law in Turkey on passengers who unbuckle prematurely, grab their cabin bag and try for a quick exit.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Bayesian crew unaware wind speeds of over 73mph could topple yacht, report finds
Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Harvard Law School's Magna Carta 'copy' bought for $27.50 now believed to be priceless genuine
A manuscript once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta is now believed to be a genuine version and ''one of the world's most valuable documents'', according to two UK academics. It remained tucked away in Harvard Law School library for years, its true identity and value unknown until now.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:2nd night of heavy Israeli bombing kills dozens in Gaza
Israeli military strikes killed at least 60 people in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, Palestinian medics said, as the United States and Arab mediators pushed for a ceasefire deal and U.S. President Donald Trump visited the Middle East.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh ban on Hasinaโs Awami League deepens uncertainty amid strained ties with India
Ban could raise concerns of democratic freedoms in Bangladesh and that Dhaka may be drawing closer to Pakistan, analysts say.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Transport workers protest in Peru as crime rates reach new highs
Transport unions blocked roads and rallied across Peru on Wednesday, demanding stronger government action to curb rising armed robberies targeting drivers and union members.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:On the run for 21 years, U.S. fugitive 'psychic' arrested in Toronto
A U.S. fugitive on the run for more than two decades has been arrested in Toronto after living in the city โ out in the open โ for years, CBC News has learned.Patrick Lutts Jr., a self-styled psychic, faces manslaughter charges in Florida, stemming from a drunk-driving crash that killed two teens.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Wyoming Begins Exploring Voluntary Water Conservation Programs
In Cheyenne, Wyoming, one of the northernmost cities receiving Colorado River water, the state engineer and attorney generalโs offices met with legislators on the select water committee last week to discuss ongoing Colorado River negotiations. Their message was clear: Wyoming must adapt to a future in which the river has an inadequate supply of water [โฆ]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Likely final House seat outcome: 94 Labor, 44 Coalition, 12 Others
Almost all the lower house seats have been decided- but some will go for a recount.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:At least 54 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza's Khan Younis, hospital says
The second consecutive night of heavy bombing coincided with US President Trump's Middle East tour, aiming for regional talks.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Toxic Cleanups in San Francisco Take More Than Four Years Longer in Communities of Color
This reporting was supported by a USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism data fellowship. Toxic site cleanups take longer in parts of San Francisco where fewer residents are white, a new data analysis from the San Francisco Public Press shows. The analysis also shows that a higher proportion of residents who are Black, Indigenous and [โฆ]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Larissa Waters urges Labor to be bold while Liberals in โelectoral wildernessโ and says Greens hurt by โTrump effectโ
New federal Greens leader says current political climate an opportunity for โreal reformโ on environmental protectionsAustralia 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 has urged Labor to be bold on environmental protections, saying the...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Unsound the alarm
Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Unsound the alarm David Goldman assesses that while the Trump administration has thus far avoided global financial disruption by backing off from extreme tariff measures, the deeper concern lies in the international financial systemโs growing [โฆ] The post Unsound the alarm appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Somalia's Political Heavyweights Unite Ahead of 2026 Polls
[Radio Dalsan] In a seismic shift that could redefine Somalia's political future, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has stitched together a coalition of former foes, launching a powerful new political vehicle -- the Justice and Solidarity Party (JSP) -- as he eyes the country's first one-person, one-vote elections in more than five decades.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:China/Tibet: Panchen Lama Forcibly Disappeared for 30 Years
Click to expand Image Exile Tibetan Buddhist nuns carry placards during a protest march demanding the release of their religious leader Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama, who was put under house arrest by the Chinese authorities this day in 1995 in Tibet, in Dharmsala, India, Wednesday, May 17, 2017. 2017 AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia (New York) โ Chinaโs government should free the 11th Panchen Lama Gendun Choki...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Antonio Costa urges Kosovo to fulfil EU commitments during Western Balkans tour
During his visit to Kosovo on Wednesday, the European Council president reiterated the crucial importance of the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue for EU integration.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Bruce Springsteen slams Trump in three powerful speeches at EU tour kick-off in Manchester
Bruce Springsteen kicked off his EU tour last night and did not spare his thoughts regarding Donald Trump: โIn my country theyโre taking sadistic pleasure in the pain they inflict on loyal American workers. (...) Raise your voices against authoritarianism."
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Germany backs 5% NATO defense spending target
After meeting with his US counterpart at a gathering of NATO foreign ministers in Turkey, Germany's foreign minister said Berlin is willing to "follow" US President's Trump's demand for increased defense spending.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Mapping forever chemicals in Canada: Is there a hotspot near you?
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Ye's song praising Hitler was pulled from most online platforms. Are they doing enough?
When Kanye West'snew song praising AdolfHitler was posted on a number ofsocial media platforms, mosttechcompanies removed the antisemitic track from their sites. But some experts say these companies are not doing enough topreventthe posting of online hate content.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Parents and Teens Agree Social Media Can Be Harmful โ But How Much?
Finally something teens and their parents can agree on: Social media isnโt great for young peopleโs mental health. But how much should we be worried? ...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:China has 90 days to make an offer Trump canโt refuse
Washington and Beijing have finally agreed to a pause in their escalating trade war. US and Chinese officials announced in Geneva this week that US tariffs on Chinese goods would fall to 30%, while Chinese tariffs on US products would drop back to 10%. But the real battle to determine the fate of future US-Sino [โฆ] The post China has 90 days to make an offer Trump canโt refuse appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Belarus' Lukashenko Says Ready to Rescue Zimbabwe's Hospitals
[New Zimbabwe] BELARUS' President Aleksandr Lukashenko has pledged to revamp Zimbabwe's ailing healthcare system, which has been deteriorating due to underfunding by the government.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Lidia Thorpe says she would not rejoin Greens โeven if my daughter became leaderโ โ as it happened
This blog is now closedTim Wilson urges scrutineers to โknock out informal votesโ for Zoe Daniel in leaked WhatsApp messagesLarissa Waters elected new federal Greens leader with Mehreen Faruqi chosen as deputyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank is watching closely as the last data domino falls before a pivotal rates meeting.The RBAโs preferred measure of inflation โ the trimmed...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Larissa Waters elected new federal Greens leader, with Mehreen Faruqi chosen as deputy
Queensland senator says she wants to see โpolitics with heartโ and will remain โfirm but constructiveโ against LaborAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election 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 Queensland senator Larissa Waters has been elected unopposed as...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Harvard Magna Carta 'copy' is original, experts say
Two British researchers say a version of the Magna Carta held by Harvard University is not a copy as previously thought. The medieval document is seen as a precursor to constitutions and legal systems across the world.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:The new leader of the Greens sits in the Senate. Why is that so unusual in Australian politics?
Itโs not in the Constitution, but convention has always held that a prime minister should be drawn from the House of Representatives rather than the Senate.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Green dreams: The cost of EUโs hydrogen gamble in Namibia
In this new investigation, EUobserver unveils how Namibiaโs Hyphen hydrogen project, heavily backed by the EU, promises green energy and economic growth, but threatens irreversible damage to a unique biodiversity hotspot. Critics warn so-called 'green' hydrogen could come at the expense of biodiversity and neocolonial exploitation.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:What does the end of the PKK mean for Turkey?
The Kurdish Worker's Party, or PKK, has agreed to stop fighting the Turkish state. What does it mean for PKK members, for Turkish politics and even neighboring countries?
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Larissa Waters is the new federal Greens leader. Hereโs five things to know about her
The former environmental lawyer made history when she became the first person to breastfeed in Australian parliament in 2017Australia 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 the new leader of the federal Greens, taking the helm after a...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:'Unbearable suffering': Australian writer pens letter from Chinese jail
Yang Hengjun is serving a suspended death sentence in a Chinese jail on espionage charges.
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