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Africa: AM2025 - African Leaders Urge Continental Capital Mobilization for Self-Reliance

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara on Tuesday opened the African Development Bank Group's 2025 Annual Meetings with a rousing call for Africa to mobilize its own capital, accelerate regional integration, and chart a new path of economic self-reliance.

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

U.S. Court Blocks Trumpโ€™s โ€œLiberation Dayโ€ Tariffs, Upholding Congressional Authority Over Trade

A federal trade court in Manhattan blocks President Donald Trumpโ€™s sweeping โ€œLiberation Dayโ€ tariffs, ruling he exceeded his authority under emergency powers. The decision reinforces Congressโ€™s exclusive role in regulating international commerce. Related: Trump Threatens EU with 50 Percent Tariffs: A Blow to Workers on Both Sides of the Atlantic In a significant legal setback [โ€ฆ]

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

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang explains why chip exports to China are strategically important

In a Wednesday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang explained why he thinks it's necessary to export his company's AI technology to China.

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

From working class pubs to sold-out stadiums: how darts has become a major international sport

You may have seen dartsโ€™ crazy, costume-wearing fans in a packed stadium and wondered โ€˜how did the sport get so big?โ€™

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

Sudden arrivals: NZ ambulance crews describe what itโ€™s like when babies are born out of the blue

Ambulance staff face a unique and demanding situation when attending unplanned out-of-hospital births. New research shows just how crucial training and support can be.

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

US to โ€˜aggressivelyโ€™ revoke visas of Chinese students

Secretary of state says move will enhance scrutiny on applications from China and Hong Kong

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

Court strikes down Trump reciprocal tariffs

The judges wrote that a 1977 law does not actually give the president the power to issue the sweeping duties initiated last month.

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

Trump escalates war of words on Putinย 

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump escalates war of words on Putin President Trump and Russian officials are engaged in a war of words, a sign of escalating tensions between the two powers. Illustration / Courtney Jones; Associated Press; and...

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

Marco Rubio says US will begin revoking visas of Chinese students

The US will also 'enhance scrutiny of all future visa applications' from China and Hong Kong, the State Department said.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Credit default swaps are back in fashion โ€” even if the panic might be overblown

The cost of insuring exposure to U.S. government debt has been rising steadily this year, hovering near its highest level in two years.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

President Nicolรกs Maduro Denounces Terrorist Conspiracy and Champions Venezuelaโ€™s Path to Social Transformation

President Nicolรกs Maduro inaugurates the โ€œLa Luchaโ€ Tourist Route in Petare, denouncing extremist plots against Venezuelaโ€™s democracy and reaffirming the nationโ€™s commitment to peace, social values, and community empowerment. Related: Venezuela: Right-wing Extremists Attempted to Attack the UN Office and European Embassies Caracas, May 28, 2025 โ€“ In a powerful demonstration of resilience and unity, [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

US updates: Federal appeals court reinstates Trump tariffs

A US court has ruled that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority when imposing "Liberation Day" tariffs. But an appeals court later suspended the earlier judgment. DW has more.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US updates: Court blocks Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

A US court has ruled President Donald Trump overstepped his authority when imposing "Liberation Day" tariffs. DW has more.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump Jr. calls on University of Florida's board to reject new president

Donald Trump Jr. called on the University of Floridaโ€™s board of governors to reject former University of Michigan president Santa Ono as UFโ€™s president following the schoolโ€™s board of trustees unanimous vote to hire Ono. โ€œWTF! Have the decision makers at @UF lost their minds!???โ€ Trump Jr. exclaimed in a post on X on Wednesday....

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Rosenberg: What a new Stalin statue says about Russia's attempt to reshape history

A brand new statue of the Soviet dictator Josef Stalin has been unveiled at a Metro station in Moscow.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Court of International Trade blocks Trumpโ€™s tariffs in sweeping ruling

A federal court ruled Wednesday that an emergency law does not provide President Trump with unilateral authority to impose tariffs on nearly every country, blocking a series of tariff announcements dating back to February that have rattled financial markets. The three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of International Tradeunanimously ruled Congressdid not delegate โ€œunboundedโ€ tariff authority to...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

It takes up to 450 hours to make a human-hair wig, but it's Rachel's passion

From her Tasmanian studio, this master wigmaker creates hair pieces for clients with medical hair loss, using donations from throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

US judge says effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil likely unconstitutional

Trump administration has relied on sweeping view of executive power to push for deportation of pro-Palestine students.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Knife crime is common but difficult to investigate. Robots can help

Using robots to simulate stabbings can enhance forensic accuracy โ€“ and the pursuit of justice.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Trump pardons former Army officer court-martialed for refusing COVID shot, rules

President Trump on Thursday pardoned a former Army officer who was convicted by a military court martial for refusing to follow the Pentagonโ€™s COVID-19 safety rules. Former Lt. Mark Bashaw was discharged from the Army in 2022 during the Biden administration after he would not take the COVID-19 shot and then refused to work remotely....

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Can your cat recognise you by scent? New study shows itโ€™s likely

If your cat spends a very long time sniffing something, it means the thing is unfamiliar.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Rubio says US will be revoking Chinese student visas, those with 'Chinese Communist Party' ties or 'studying in critical fields'

Secretary of StateMarco Rubioon Wednesday announced the United States will begin revoking visas from Chinese students, including "those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields." "The U.S. will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields," Rubio said...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Highlights Importance of U.S. Working Visit

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the significance of his recent working visit to the United States, telling Parliament that the engagement was both necessary and timely, given the critical role the US continues to play in South Africa's economic landscape.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Planning change to make installing heat pump easier for millions

The rule requiring planning permission if a heat pump is within 1m of a neighbours property has been removed.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

UK must toughen regulation of facial recognition, say AI experts

Campaigners call on Keir Starmerโ€™s government to create clear laws to tackle growing use of the technology

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters

Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

UKโ€™s high-tech warfare operations to be unified in defence shake-up

Reorganisation of cyber and electronic military units will be crucial part of governmentโ€™s strategic review

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Palestinians loot WFP warehouse as widespread hunger deepens Gaza chaos

Looting incident follows disruption at food distribution site as Israel continues to limit supplies despite 79-day siege

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK confirms powers to force pension funds to back British assets

Chancellor hopes plan to establish โ€˜megafundsโ€™, circumscribed by binding allocation targets, will drive returns for savers

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

$140k in liquor licensing fines for Derby pub operators quashed

The WA Liquor Commission will reconsider disciplinary action for WA pub operators Spinifex Holdings and Boab Inn after the Supreme Court grants an appeal and quashes $140,000 in fines.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

News Wrap: Germany’s chancellor offers to help Ukraine build long-range missile systems

In our news wrap Wednesday, Germany's chancellor offered to help Ukraine build long-range missile systems that could strike deep into Russia, a judge ordered the release of a Russian-born scientist and Harvard researcher saying she was unlawfully held by immigration authorities, the White House say President Trump issued a full pardon for former Congressman Michael Grimm.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

DEI boycott organizer calls for protests against Dollar General

A Georgia pastor who previously called for a "full Target boycott" over the company's decision to halt its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts has now called for protests against Dollar General, according to USA Today. "Target is canceled since they have betrayed and walked away from our community, and we've gone on from there,"...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

As U.S. pauses student visa interviews, education and immigration advocates share views

The U.S. is pausing new student and exchange visitor visa interviews while it looks to expand screening of applicants' social media posts, according to a State Department cable obtained by the News Hour. It's part of a crackdown on immigration and higher education by the Trump administration. Amna Nawaz has views on the effort from Simon Hankinson of the Heritage Foundation and Fanta Aw of NAFSA.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Del Toro extends Giro lead, Aussie duo abandon race

Isaac del Toro maintains his excellent form at the Giro d'Italia to win stage 17, while Australian riders Jay Vine and Luke Plapp both withdraw from the race.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Alleged Kingaroy gunman set to face court on 30 charges

A 25-year-old South Burnett man accused of firing shots into a Kingaroy property and sparking a lengthy manhunt is expected to face a Queensland court today.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia