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Saluting those in the fight against racism β€” Unity in diversity?

The decades-long struggle against racism and prejudice across Europe has been led by brave individuals, with the EU institutions following along in their wake. But often the warm words are not met by commitment, or representation.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

EU 2040 climate target with carbon credits expected in July, diplomats say

Germany, France and Poland are in favor.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Teachers From Mexico Give English Learners a Boost in Small Texas School District

Mexican teachers on J-1 visas offer new avenues of learning for Spanish-speaking students in a small school district in south Texas.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: EdSurge favicon EdSurge

Russell Brand pleads not guilty, with sexual assault trial scheduled for June 2026

Actor and comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty in a London court Friday to rape and sexual assault charges involving four women dating back more than 25 years.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

New Banksy mystery location revealed

The new piece of street art depicts the shadow of a lighthouse emerging out of a bollard.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

The journey to restore morality in South Africa

The Moral Regeneration Movement chaired by Father Smangaliso Mkhatshwa is focusing on action against violence, declining social cohesion and moral decay

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Despite India-Pakistan conflict, Real Kashmir FC endures

Football team Real Kashmir FC was set up to help young people in the troubled region and has been successful on and off the pitch. The club wants to present a different view of Kashmir, especially after recent events.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Africa: African Development Bank and Club De Madrid Partner to Advance Digital Transformation in Africa

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Digital platforms are catalysing important development markers across Africa such as enabling smallholder farmers to access agronomic guidance, financial advice, and markets, an audience during a panel discussion at the African Development Bank Group's Annual Meetings heard.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

CPAC in Poland and Hungary β€”Β giving European grievances US dollars

Many still see Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) as a fringe gathering of ultra-nationalists, with no risk to our political systems. In reality this 'MAGA roadshow' is now a venue for unofficial party diplomacy, turning into a soft-power lever that builds lasting connections among political elites and the think tanks and organisations, warns Zsuzsanna VΓ©gh.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

France bans smoking in parks, beaches and school zones from July

"Where there are children, tobacco must disappear,” says Health Minister Catherine Vautrin.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Britain: Comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape

A London criminal court heard British comedian Russell Brand plead not guilty to five counts of rape and sexual assault.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany’s army needs up to 260,000 troops, says top military unionist

That figure would be a sharp increase from the government’s official target of 203,000.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

WHO outlines recommendations to protect infants against RSV – respiratory syncytial virus

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its first-ever position paper on immunization products to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – the leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children globally. Every year, RSV causes about 100000 deaths and over 3.6million hospitalizations in children under the age of 5 years worldwide. About half of these deaths occur in infants...

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

China forms new global mediation body in Hong Kong

The convention initiated by Beijing was signed by more than 30 developing countries, signaling China's growing influence in the Global South.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

African legends bring hope to Somali football

Somalians hope hosting Emmanuel Adebayor, Samuel Eto'o and Jay Jay Okocha in a legends game can help bring international football back to the country after nearly 40 years.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

As China Touts Green Financing and Climate Goals, Its Banks Are Pouring Billions Into Commodities From the World’s Rainforests

Chinese banks have become the biggest international funders of companies that trade in goods linked to deforestation, a trend that could further imperil the world’s most climate-critical forests, environmental advocates say. A new report from the advocacy group Global Witness, published Thursday, tracks financing from China’s top banks to companies that rely on the world’s […]

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Report: Paper Mills Around the Country, Including Virginia, Release Pollution From Decades-Old Boilers

Donna Thomasson is a 34-year-old nurse who grew up on a hillside overlooking the Smurfit Westrock paper mill nestled in the hollers of Covington in Southwest Virginia. Its smokestacks tower over nearby homes. β€œI think it’s getting worse,” she told researchers at the Environmental Integrity Project about air pollution coming from the mill. β€œThe odor […]

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Ukraine updates: Russian drones hit Kharkiv, Odesa regions

Russian drone attacks have targeted Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv and southern Odesa regions overnight. Meanwhile, the US envoy to Ukraine said Russia's concern over NATO's eastward expansion was "fair."

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Africa’s green industrial future hinges on global trade and investment reform

The continent has what is needed to lead the green industrial revolution but it can’t do it without building its trade and investment partnerships

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Africa: All of Africa Today - May 30, 2025

[allAfrica] Boakai's Plane Suffers Landing Scare At Liberian Airport

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Germany updates: 2025 was 3rd driest spring on record

Germany's weather service said the exceptionally dry spring amounted to an extreme drought. The news comes as a new climate group is planning a protest in Berlin. DW has the latest.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Swiss communities on alert after massive landslide

Residents in the LΓΆtschental valley have been asked to prepare for evacuation. It comes after Wednesday's glacier collapse dumped millions of cubic meters of ice, rock and mud.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

For Ukraine, the worst is yet to come

Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Ukraine, Russia trade blows amid diplomatic non-starters James Davis analyzes the sharp escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war as Kiev intensifies drone attacks on Russian territory, trying to provoke a retaliatory response that could reignite Western […] The post For Ukraine, the worst is yet to come appeared...

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

The time when foreign invasions were impossible is over, former diplomats tell defence conference

The post-Cold War era where nations didn’t have to worry about their sovereignty and territorial defence is over, a former NATO secretary general told the conference in Ottawa.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Why Are Teachers Burned Out but Still in Love With Their Jobs?

When Molly Lane was a school social worker, walking down the hall with colleagues sometimes turned into impromptu therapy sessions. Parsing education ...

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: EdSurge favicon EdSurge

South Korea's Hybe bets on China K-pop revival with new office launch

The agency behind global sensation BTShas been preparing to establish itself in China since last year, a Hybe official said recently.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Federal budget deficit running $4.8bn better than expected – as it happened

This blog is now closedErin Patterson given voice as interview with police fills in some blanks: week five in courtGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe health minister, Mark Butler, has said a new Covid-19 variant is spreading around Australia, encouraging Australians to stay up-to-date with their boosters. He told RN Breakfast:I do encourage, particularly as we head into winter, for people to...

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Plane carrying Liberian president involved in landing scare

Part of the presidential jet's landing gear malfunctioned while approaching the runway, authorities say.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Shein's embattled IPO signals mounting troubles for fast fashion giant

Shein's embattled IPO has hit it latest roadblock after reportedly failing to receive approval from Chinese regulators.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

What are the real impacts of melting glaciers?

Glaciers are the planet's frozen water banks. They sustain water supply, ecosystems and even cultural traditions. But many of these sprawling beds of ice are melting. Why does that matter?

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

GPs will be a great help for managing ADHD medications. But many patients will still need specialists

Up-skilling GPs to treat ADHD will benefit many patients, some people with more complex cases will still need to see a specialist.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Gaza subjected to forced starvation, top UN official tells BBC

Tom Fletcher, the under-secretary general of humanitarian affairs, says "we're seeing food set on the borders and not being allowed in".

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East