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China launches mission to get asteroid samples

If the mission succeeds, it will make China the third country to fetch the asteroid rocks.

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

CNBC Daily Open: Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs face an uncertain future โ€” and that's good for markets and businesses

Trump's been accused of walking back on his trade policies. Now, a federal court has struck down his "reciprocal" tariffs โ€” the same ones he put on hold.

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

Elon Musk leaves Trump administration role

The billionaire's departure comes after he criticized a major spending bill. But the so-called DOGE and its efforts to restructure and shrink the federal government seem likely to remain.

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

How has Israel reacted to criticism from Chancellor Merz?

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized Israel's military conduct in Gaza, calling it "beyond comprehension." Israel's government has been slow to respond, which experts believe show the remarks have hit home.

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

German defense firm Renk looks to struggling auto sector for new talent as it scales up

To keep pace with this soaring demand, defense companies like Renk, Hensoldt, Rheinmetall are looking to collaborate with the automotive industry.

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

Trumpโ€™s global trade plans are in disarray, amid legal appeals to a US court ruling on โ€˜Liberation Dayโ€™ tariffs

The ruling against the Trump administration was based on two separate lawsuits. But thereโ€™s little chance it will bring global trade chaos to an end.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Fact check: Could an โ€˜experimentโ€™ with renewables have triggered the Iberian Peninsula blackout?

Uncorroborated claims that Spanish authorities experimented with the electricity grid just before the April blackout are circulating online. Euroverify fact checks.

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

Nvidia shares surge as earnings beat despite chip export restrictions to China

Nvidiaโ€™s shares surged during extended trading hours as its quarterly earnings surpassed analystsโ€™ expectations. While the China-related impact weighed on results, the company anticipates steady growth in the current quarter due to continued robust global demand for AI.

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

UNESCO expresses โ€˜utmost concernโ€™ at the state of the Great Barrier Reef

UNESCOโ€™s comments confirm what experts already know: despite substantial money and effort, threats to the Great Barrier Reef arenโ€™t going away.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

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

So much for saving the planet. Climate careers, and many others, evaporate for class of 2025

Grace Veenstra has spent her life marveling at the volcanoes, glaciers and forests in her native Alaska. As a student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, she worked for an institute that monitors ice floes, fires and other activity on the stateโ€™s vast landscape with satellites operated by the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [โ€ฆ] The post So much for saving the planet. Climate careers, and...

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: The Hechinger Report favicon The Hechinger Report

Nigeria: Over 200,000 Nigerian Troops, Civilians Served in 41 Peacekeeping Missions - - UN

[Daily Trust] No fewer than 200,000 Nigerian troops, police, and civilians have served in 41 UN, AU, and ECOWAS missions since 1960, according to UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Mohamed M. Malick Fall.

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

How SE Asia can break Chinaโ€™s rare earth monopoly

Last week, Australiaโ€™s Lynas Rare Earths produced heavy rare earth elements (HREEs) at a commercial scale in Malaysia, marking the first time this has ever happened outside of China. This breakthrough, which includes elements like dysprosium and terbium, is no small feat in a market dominated by China, which is responsible for around 60% of [โ€ฆ] The post How SE Asia can break Chinaโ€™s rare earth monopoly appeared first...

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

Prabowo Says Indonesia Ready to Establish Diplomatic Ties With Israel โ€” On One Condition

Despite recent reports of a softening of Indonesian policy, establishing ties with Tel Aviv would come with high domestic political risks.

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

Prabowo Says Indonesia Ready to Establish Diplomatic Ties With Israelโ€“On One Condition

Despite recent reports of a softening of Indonesian policy, establishing ties with Tel Aviv would come with high domestic political risks.

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

Canada: Thousands evacuate Manitoba province as wildfires rage

The premier of the Manitoba province has said more than 17,000 people need to evacuate their homes in the largest evacuation in "living memory." A province-wide state of emergency was also declared.

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

Cambodian Soldier Killed in Clash With Thai Army Along Disputed Border

Recent months have seen an awakening of long-dormant maritime and territorial disputes between the two nations.

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

Indonesia: Renewed Fighting Threatens West Papua Civilians

Click to expand Image Villagers fleeing fighting between the Indonesian military and the West Papuan militants to Sugapa, the capital of Intan Jaya regency. 2025 Suara Papua (New York, May 29, 2025) โ€“ An escalation in fighting between Indonesian security forces and Papuan separatist armed groups in West Papua has seriously threatened the security of the largely Indigenous population, Human Rights Watch said today. All...

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Thailand: New Insurgent Attacks on Civilians Despite Pledge

Click to expand Image Thailand's commander of the 4th Army Region Lt. Gen. Paisan Nusang (C) and officials inspect the site of an insurgent attack outside the district office of Sungai Kolok in the southern Thailand province of Narathiwat on March 9, 2025. 2025 Madree Tohala/AFP via Getty Images (Bangkok, May 29, 2025) โ€“ Separatist insurgents in Thailandโ€™s southern border provinces should uphold their pledge and...

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

France, Indonesia Sign Agreement That Could Lead to Further Defense Purchases

Amid deepening defense ties, Jakarta seems set to consolidate its status as the top customer of French arms in Southeast Asia.

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

Bank of Korea lowers interest rates for the fourth time, flags more cuts ahead

South Korea continued to grapple with heightened political uncertainty following the botched attempt by former leader Yoon Suk Yeol to impose martial law.

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

30 years ago Australia confronted its Stolen Generation past โ€“ then the Howard government blew it

The landmark Bringing them Home inquiry was a chance to come to terms with the past. But the key recommendations of apology and compensation were rejected.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Africa: 'The African Development Bank Has One of the Most Democratic Processes in Electing the President of the Bank.'

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] This year's Annual Meetings have the extra dynamic of the election of a new President to take over the helm of the institution after ten years under Dr. Akinwumi Adesina. Can you walk us through the key electoral processes and steps until the new President takes office?

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

Fleeing US deportations, it took this family three tries to enter Canada

Migrant Araceli and her family hoped Canada offered safety from President Trump's immigration crackdown, but claiming asylum proved a challenge.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Sexual health info online is crucial for teens. Australiaโ€™s new tech codes may threaten their access

Draft rules to restrict โ€˜age-inappropriate contentโ€™ may also affect essential information about sex and sexual health.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Rat-borne diseases cause crisis in Sarajevo

Health experts in Bosnia and Herzegovina are warning there is a serious public health problem in the capital.

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

UK: Criminal charges brought against Andrew and Tristan Tate

Self-proclaimed misogynist and social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, have been charged with several counts of rape, assault and trafficking, UK prosecutors have announced.

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

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Zoe McKenzie on everything that went wrong and whether a gender quota could help the Liberals

The Liberal party is still reeling from their 2025 election defeat, it now turns to the future of the party. Weโ€™re joined by Liberal Zoe McKenzie to talk about this.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Elon Musk Resigns as Advisor to President Trump Amid Tax Bill Criticism and AI Privacy Concerns

Elon Musk announces resignation as special government advisor to President Donald Trump, citing disappointment with the administrationโ€™s tax legislation and growing concerns over government use of AI technology and privacy violations. Related: U.S. Government Uses Elon Muskโ€™s AI Service Grok, Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns Washington, D.C., May 28, 2025 โ€“ Elon Musk announced his [โ€ฆ]

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

Golden eagles soaring south back to English skies

Golden eagles reintroduced to southern Scotland start to spread their wings back into English skies.

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

Elon Musk leaves Trump administration after leading effort to slash U.S. government

Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy.

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

Deborra-Lee Furness describes 'betrayal' after Hugh Jackman divorce

The couple filed for divorce this month after announcing their separation in September 2023.

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

Parents of autistic children are stressed. Hereโ€™s what they want you to know

Parents of autistic children have much higher levels of stress than parents of children with other disabilities. And itโ€™s not just about the autism itself.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

After a chaotic 6 months, South Koreans will elect a new president โ€“ and hope for bold leadership

South Korea has been in turmoil since former President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and was impeached. Can the next leader bring the country back together?

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Africa: African Development Bank Hits Record $11 Billion in New Investments for 2024 - 2025 Annual Development Effectiveness Review

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group on Tuesday announced a record-breaking $11 billion in new operations for 2024, its highest ever. This includes $5.5 billion dedicated to climate finance, underscoring its pivotal role in catalyzing inclusive growth and resilience across Africa.

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