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Amazon taps Xbox co-founder to lead new team developing 'breakthrough' consumer products

A former Microsoft executive is leading a new team at Amazon within the company's devices unit.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Relish Deluxe: Where Jozi goes to eat after dark

Relish Deluxe blends tradition and modernity in a city that never sleeps โ€“ or stops eating well

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Finding story and soul at the Kingsmead Book Fair

A first encounter with Kingsmead Book Fair, where community and unexpected joy come together in celebration of South African literature

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Diego Maradona: Mistrial ruled in case against medical team

An Argentine court has declared a mistrial in the case against soccer superstar Diego Maradona'a medical team. Prosecutors argued that the trial had been tainted by one judge's ethical missteps.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Crypto wins a champion in the White House

Trump familyโ€™s enthusiasm for digital assets creates a glaring conflict of interest

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The U.S. Has Deported 1,080 Indians So Far This Year

Between 2019 and 2022, Indian nationals were the third-largest group of unauthorized immigrants in the United States. On Thursday, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for Indiaโ€™s Ministry of External Affairs, confirmed that his country has repatriated 1,080 Indian nationals deported from the United States so far this year. RELATED: Greece to Enforce Tougher Migration Laws and Speed [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

EU-US trade talks to go ahead despite court blow to Trump tariffs

EU trade commissioner Maroลก ล efฤoviฤ is still expected to meet his US counterparts in Paris next week

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

China-Europe Rail Routes: The Middle Corridor Mirage

The difficulties facing the China-Russia-Europe rail link only underscore Chinaโ€™s failure to invest in the obvious alternative: the Middle Corridor.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Israel announces 22 new settlements in occupied West Bank despite sanctions threat

Israel's government has approved 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, its finance minister said on Thursday,a move condemned by Israeli human rights groups that may strain ties with key allies that have threatenedsanctions.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Most LGBTQ adults in US donโ€™t feel transgender people are accepted: Poll

By contrast, about six out of 10 LGBTQ adults said gay and lesbian people are generally accepted in the US.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Benjamin Netanyahu accepts US' latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, Israeli media say

It comes after Middle East envoy Witkoff said earlier this week that he was optimistic about brokering an agreement to end more than 19 months of war in Gaza.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How cheap steel endangers Europeโ€™s defence build-up

Without its own industry, the continent will be forced to depend on foreign firms that could cut off supplies

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Will Southeast Asian nations pick sides between the US and China?

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN, met for a high stakes summit.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Life is improving in Nigeria, Tinubu says

Bola Tinubu introduced painful economic reforms but says these are now starting to bear fruit.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Greece to Enforce Tougher Migration Laws and Speed Up Deportations

A provision includes scrapping the rule that allowed undocumented migrants to apply for legal residence. On Thursday, Greek Migration and Asylum Minister Makis Voridis announced that his country will introduce tougher legislation to curb irregular migration, including stricter penalties for rejected asylum seekers and expedited deportation procedures. RELATED: Venezuela Rejects U.S. Supreme Court Decision to [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Kazakhstanโ€™s president on balancing Russia, China and the West

Kazakhstan president talks to Al Jazeera about reform, inequality, oil dependency, navigating ties with Russia and China

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Haribo recalls sweets in Netherlands after cannabis found

Candymaker Haribo has issued a product recall in the Netherlands after cannabis was found in a batch of its Happy Cola gummies. Authorities are seeking to determine how the cannabis got into the product.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

UK tech secretary dined by Sam Altmanโ€ฆ on the cheap

30 meal from OpenAI boss comes amid intense lobbying on copyright law.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Worry among Chinese students as US announces plans to revoke some visas

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said visa rules would also be tightened to increase scrutiny of applicants from China and Hong Kong.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK to make it easier for companies to access pension surpluses

Ministers want to release billions of pounds for investment

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Why has Elon Musk quit Donald Trumpโ€™s administration?

Elon Musk steps down from his government efficiency role after clashing with Trump over US federal spending policies.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Canada Applauds U.S. Court Decision Blocking Most Trump Tariffs

The decision is consistent with Canadaโ€™s 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 Trumpโ€™s [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Transformation Fund a โ€˜looting schemeโ€™, 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: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

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: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Latest news bulletin | May 29th โ€“ 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 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

BBC Inside Science

We answer a selection of fascinating science questions, from Nikola Tesla to microplastics

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

ANC cries sabotage as 99 voters deregister from IECโ€™s Free State roll amid R7000 bribery allegations

Most people usually simply stay away on voting day

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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: Euronews favicon Euronews

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: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

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 governmentโ€™s 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: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Talk of a โ€˜monster dictatorshipโ€™ sets tone as Korean vote looms

With presidential election day coming on June 3, South Koreaโ€™s 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 [โ€ฆ] The post Talk of a โ€˜monster dictatorshipโ€™ sets tone as Korean vote looms...

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

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: Peace Direct favicon Peace Direct

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: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

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: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour