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Will Trump’s film tariffs mean lights, camera, inaction for the world’s studios?

While it is unclear how film tariffs would be enforced, suggestion of new duties on non-US productions has put industry in panic mode.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Latest news bulletin | May 10th – Midday

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 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hong Kong investigates suspected Covid-19 contamination of swabs in 5 hospitals

Two patients found with false positive results after affected swabs used on them, Hospital Authority says.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Iraq look to former Australia coach Arnold to boost 2026 World Cup hopes

Iraq replaces Jesus Casas as head coach with former Australia boss Graham Arnold ahead of crunch World Cup qualifiers.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Pakistan launches Operation Bunyan Marsoos: What we know so far

Pakistan and India fired missiles at each other's airbases in the latest escalation between the neighbours.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Merz, Macron, Starmer and Tusk unite in Kyiv to demand ceasefire from Putin

The four European leaders arrived in Ukraine on Saturday in a joint show of support as they call for Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in its all-out war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why EU-China stability is key in a world order β€˜under constant attack’

Former top European official Charles Michel says there is room for Brussels to work with Beijing in various areas.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Rallies held around Australia protesting against sexual violence

β€˜No More’ rallies against sexual violence held in all major Australian cities called for more funding for primary prevention, crisis housingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTens of thousands of people have marched across Australian capital cities and regional towns calling for determined action to end gendered and sexual violence.Advocates say the crisis was not properly addressed during the...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Uber wins multimillion-pound reprieve on disputed UK tax payments

HMRC has stopped demanding ridesharing company pay VAT on the full cost of rides after legal setback in related matter

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

New York Bitcoin Miners Are Buying Up Power Plantsβ€”and Communities Are Fighting Back

New York is home to four of the largest bitcoin mines in the country, which consume huge quantities of electric power and water to cool their server farms, emit loud humming noises around the clock and flood the atmosphere with copious greenhouse gases and pollutants. In many cases, they are also driving nearby residents crazy. […]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

A New Handbook Shows Churches How to Hold Fossil Fuel Actors Accountable

From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Jenni Doering with Frederique Seidel, senior program lead on children and climate at the World Council of Churches. Climate disruption poses an existential threat to the future of children around the world, with wildfires, floods, extreme heat and more putting […]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

A Dry Winter on the Colorado River Has Big Reservoirs on Track for Trouble

If you took a look at a map of Rocky Mountain snow right now you would see a lot of red. The mountains that feed the Colorado River with snowmelt are strikingly dry, with many ranges holding less than 50 percent of their average snow for this time of year. The low totals could spell […]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Kashmir crisis sparks press crackdown in India

Amid heightened tensions over the Kashmir region, India has ordered the blocking of thousands of accounts on social media and restrictions on news portals, sparking concerns over free speech.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Europe’s leaders call for Ukraine ceasefire in unprecedented Kyiv visit

The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss a 30-day ceasefire in the war.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Xiaomi founder has β€˜the hardest time’ since fatal crash involving one of its cars

Lei Jun, an active social media user, has been relatively quiet on Weibo after a fatal accident involving a Xiaomi electric vehicle.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

FIFA chief dismisses US border policy fears in private World Cup remarks

Gianni Infantino told top football officials the White House’s insistence that fans go home after the tournament was in tune with other nations’ border policies.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

How low has Hollywood sunk? Entry-level writer jobs dry up after Trump plan, fire, strikes

β€˜It shouldn’t be this hard’ for rookie screenwriters to get work in Hollywood, where effects of pandemic, actor and writer strikes linger.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Nuggets outlast Thunder in Game 3 overtime thriller in NBA playoffs

Denver Nuggets bounce back from a huge Game 2 loss to OKC Thunder to steal a 2-1 series lead in their playoff series.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'I screamed': Nigerian Doctor Who fan thrilled show is coming to Lagos

The Doctor will be transported to Lagos in the first ever episode set primarily in an African country.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

1 in 3 doctors in Europe are older than 55. Which countries are most at risk from ageing workforces?

Projections reveal that an ageing health workforce is struggling to keep pace with the EU's rapidly ageing population. This is why it's an issue.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US-China trade war: Trump calls day one of crunch talks in Geneva β€˜a very good meeting’

Analysts predict a wide range of outcomes for the first round of US-China dialogue, from a β€˜soft deal’ to a mutually acrimonious departure.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Foreigners have flocked to 'welcoming' Portugal. Why is it expelling migrants now?

With its warm climate, comparatively affordable living and rich culture,Portugal has long appealed to visitors, whether it's for a vacationor a more permanent move. So the government's plans to expel some 18,000 foreigners living in the country without authorization may seemlike a sudden shift.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Upstate N.Y. tourism operators offering discounts to win back Canadians

More than retaliatory counter tariffs, an informal Canadian visitor boycott is hurting American border communities whose economies rely in part on Canadian visitors and cross-border supply chains. Tourism operators in Upstate New York are hoping special discounts can win them back.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Government to β€˜be its own judge’: Hong Kong harbour fighter weighs challenge

Society for Protection of the Harbour’s 85-year-old founder has called for final effort to oppose legal changes before organisation closes.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China’s security system urged to handle duties with β€˜passion’ as pressures mount

As external tensions weigh on China’s internal stability, security chiefs warn against β€˜inadequacies’ in law enforcement and justice system.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

As Philippines reels from fatal crashes, road safety overhaul calls mount

From unlicensed drivers to substandard infrastructure, the deadly aftermath of recent crashes is forcing a reckoning on Philippine roads.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Arab countries hope for big US business amid Gaza war

US President Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates from May 13-16. Much is at stake for the US and regional leaders seeking to boost ties while walking a tightrope over Gaza, Israel and Iran.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Why India and Pakistan are locked in a new military conflict

After a militant attack on tourists in Kashmir, New Delhi launched strikes on its neighbour

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

China’s hit spy drama The Secret Path gets real-life tips from top security agency

Guided by state security experts, the series shines glam spotlight on counter-espionage tactics amid national security education drive.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Thai funeral home worker takes gold teeth from cremated ashes, melts them into gold bars

Employee insists long-standing practice is entirely legal, done with full consent of families of deceased.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Time to punish Pakistan as a global terror hub

On April 16, Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir delivered a provocative and communally charged address that raised serious concerns at the time. Five days later, The Resistance Front (TRF)β€”a proxy of the UN Security Council-designated terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT)β€”claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26. The attack […] The post Time to punish...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Poland presidential election β€”Β is Tusk's lacklustre record undermining his candidate?

Poland’s presidential election promises to be a close call, with frontrunner RafaΕ‚ Trzaskowski from Donald Tusk's Civic Platform struggling to maintain his lead against a growing challenge from Karol Nawrocki, backed by the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS). But the result is crucial for the government to continue with reforms after years of PiS rule.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Booking for Eurovision in Basel? Brace for sky-high accommodation prices

According to the song contest organisers, visitors from 80 countries around the globe will be in the audience for the live event.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | May 10th – Morning

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 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Africa: African Development Bank Executive Director Calls for 'New Development Compact' At Africa-Caribbean Infrastructure Forum

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] African Development Bank Group Executive Director Rufus N. Darkortey delivered a compelling call to action for countries across Africa and the Caribbean to "reimagine economic growth" through bold and innovative homegrown solutions during a keynote address at the Africa-Caribbean Infrastructure Forum last month.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica