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Canada Applauds U.S. Court Decision Blocking Most Trump Tariffs
The decision is consistent with Canadaβs position that the tariffs were illegal and unjustified, said PM Carney. On Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney praised a decision by the U.S. Federal Trade Court to block the majority of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, ruling that they exceeded his authority. RELATED: U.S. Court Blocks Trumpβs [β¦]
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Transformation Fund a βlooting schemeβ, says DA
The party says it will not rubber stamp ANC policies but will use the courts if necessary
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Reform UK inherits a financial firestorm in English councils
Party faces familiar problem of finding large-scale savings while avoiding unpopular choices
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 29th β Evening
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Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Switzerland: Flood risk after landslide engulfs village
Authorities are using a drone with a thermal camera to search for a 64-year-old man missing after a massive landslide. There are also concerns debris from the glacier could cause the Lonza River to flood other villages.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:ANC cries sabotage as 99 voters deregister from IECβs Free State roll amid R7000 bribery allegations
Most people usually simply stay away on voting day
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:BBC Inside Science
We answer a selection of fascinating science questions, from Nikola Tesla to microplastics
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:EU shows record-low energy use amid efficiency gains and renewables surge
The EU's gross available energy fell by 4.1% in 2023, but Europe is now doing more with less. Renewables now supply 19.5% of energy, with Nordic countries leading the transition.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Israel launches wave of strikes across south Lebanon
A Lebanese local official says an Israeli drone targeted employee working at water well in violation of ceasefire deal.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:UK says Israel's settlement expansion is 'deliberate obstacle' to Palestinian state
UK says Israel's settlement expansion is 'deliberate obstacle' to Palestinian state The Israeli governmentβs approval of 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank is a "deliberate obstacle" to Palestinian statehood, UK minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Hamish Falconer, said on Thursday. "The UK condemns these actions. Settlements are illegal under international law, further imperil the two state...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Talk of a βmonster dictatorshipβ sets tone as Korean vote looms
With presidential election day coming on June 3, South Koreaβs political landscape is reaching a fever pitch. As of May 29, election law prohibits the release of new opinion polls, meaning the electorate will head into the final stretch blind to any last-minute shifts. Polls conducted on May 28 reveal inconsistent results. One survey shows [β¦] The post Talk of a βmonster dictatorshipβ sets tone as Korean vote looms...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:The arc of the moral universe: Reflecting on 5 years since the murder of George Floyd
Five years after the murder of George Floyd, our CEO, Dylan, reflects on how the world and Peace Direct has changed since. Exploring the duty we all have to continue to dismantle structures and systems built on racism. The post The arc of the moral universe: Reflecting on 5 years since the murder of George Floyd appeared first on Peace Direct.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Reserve Bank cuts rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%
The announcement comes as the bank foresees lower global interest rates and a weaker outlook for the local economy
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:More Americans file for unemployment help but layoffs remain low despite uncertainty over tariffs
Jobless benefits applications rose by 14,000 to 240,000 for the week ending May 24, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Mother who sold six-year-old daughter given life term in South Africa
Joshlin Smith is yet to be found more than a year after she went missing from her home.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:US flag raised in Syria for first time since 2012
The American flag was raised at the US ambassadorβs residence in Damascus for the first time since 2012.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:African Development Bank at 60: Time to reclaim the zeal of its visionary reformers
The bankβs shareholders, African and non-African alike, must decide whether the mandate will expand to crowd in private finance, derisk green investment and underwriter regional public goods, or whether it will retreat to classical project lending
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:More than a thousand Israeli academics call for end to war in Gaza over 'moral collapse'
More than a thousand Israeli academics call for end to war in Gaza over 'moral collapse' Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/29/2025 - 16:06 Academics warn higher education has been 'silent for too long' over bloodshed in Gaza Palestinian students and left-wing Israeli activists wave placards during the 'Nakba Remembrance Day' ceremony at the Tel Aviv University campus in Tel Aviv on 14 May (AFP/Jack Guez) Off Hundreds...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:China and CELAC: Deepening Strategic Cooperation for Mutual Development
The Fourth China-CELAC Ministerial Meeting has ushered in a new era of comprehensive cooperation between China and Latin American and Caribbean nations, establishing an ambitious framework for partnership across multiple strategic sectors. This enhanced collaboration, built on principles of mutual respect and shared development, represents a significant evolution in South-South cooperation and offers a model [β¦]
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Abercrombie and Gap get a boost from the β90s revival
Having regained their street cred, the challenge for the two retailers will be to remain relevant
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Soft skills, hard results β Why leaders who connect are the ones who succeedΒ
Technical expertise might get you the job β but itβs emotional intelligence, clear communication and the ability to connect that will keep you there and move you forward. According to Melini Moses, communications strategist and founder of Express Yourself, soft skills are now leadership essentials. βTheyβre not separate from strategy β they are strategy.β With [β¦]
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu backs Witkoff's proposal for Gaza truce: Report
Netanyahu backs Witkoff's proposal for Gaza truce: Report Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told captives' families on Thursday that he accepts US special envoy Steve Witkoffβs temporary ceasefire proposal, Axios reported on Thursday. Hamas has confirmed it is studying the proposal, but has regularly called for a full ceasefire in Gaza. The Witkoff proposal introduces another temporary truce.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Deadly rush at UN food warehouse as Gaza hunger crisis worsens
Hundreds of Palestinians forced their way into a UN food warehouse in central Gaza on Wednesday, desperate for aid as hunger grips the territory after months of border closures.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Strategy, storytelling and digital transformation β Business education to bridge creativity and commerceΒ
For Gugulethu Tshimanga, returning to university wasnβt about perfect timing β it was about purpose. As the senior regional social media specialist for EMEA at Infobip, a global communications platform, she leads social media strategy across multiple markets. βIβm a curious thinker, a collaborative leader and someone who genuinely values authenticity and meaningful connection,β she [β¦]
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:French MPs vote to scrap low-emission zones
Critics said the zones hit those who cannot afford less-polluting vehicles the hardest.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Emirati trade deal can be 'building block' for EU-Gulf pact
An EU trade deal with the United Arab Emirates will not preclude an agreement between the bloc and the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council and could be a βbuilding blockβ towards a region-to-region pact, top trade officials said on Wednesday.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Juggling degrees and demands β How mid-career students can protect their mental health
Returning to university as a mid-career professional is a bold and often transformative decision, but it can also be mentally and emotionally taxing. Delia Hamlett, an educational psychologist who works closely with adult learners, says that although these students bring valuable life experience to the classroom, they also face a unique set of mental health [β¦]
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:The emerging reality of the OpenAI-SoftBank grand plan for data centres
The financing and future of the Stargate project hailed by Trump are far from straightforward
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Dua Lipa and Benedict Cumberbatch lead group urging Keir Starmer to 'end UK complicity' in Gaza
More than 300 public figures are calling on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to "end the UK's complicity" in Gaza. The open letter states: βYou canβt call it βintolerableβ, yet do nothing.β
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:US envoy visits Damascus, says Syria-Israel conflict βsolvableβ
US envoy Thomas Barrack praises interim government in Damascus, calls for 'dialogue' between Israel and Syria.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Nepal: Thousands in Kathmandu call for return of monarchy
Amid frustration with the political status quo and lackluster economic situation, thousands of Nepalis are calling for the king to return. The monarchy in Nepal was abolished in 2008.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Hamas says it is studying Witkoff's ceasefire proposal
Hamas says it is studying Witkoff's ceasefire proposal Hamas said on Thursday that it has received US envoy Steve Witkoff's new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza from mediators, and that it was currently studying it.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Back to Back Barries: Albaneseβs pressure points - podcast
As the Coalition puts itself back together again, Labor is facing the first tests of its resolve on tax, climate and Gaza. Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry examine if Anthony Albanese is meeting the expectations of his voting base and look at the tension and problems to come for the CoalitionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEmail the Barries: backtobackbarries@theguardian.com Continue reading...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:βA significant disasterβ: extreme floods risk conservation efforts in outback Queensland
Wildlife sanctuary manager Josh McAllister was stranded for three days with six tins of tuna, a bag of Doritos and a salad roll β but he was more worried about the bettongsSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterWhen heavy monsoonal rain was forecast in north Queensland at the beginning of February, Josh McAllister and his family headed to Townsville to stock up on supplies.As the rain came down, his partner and...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Non-payment is a major issue for Victorian sex workers. They could soon lose crucial help finding justice
Exclusive: Just two years on from decriminalisation, a legal service dedicated to helping sex workers is at risk of closure due to lack of fundingAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAurora* had always considered herself a proud, educated sex worker. For years, she campaigned to decriminalise the industry in Victoria β writing inquiry submissions,...
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