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US Congress Moves to Weaken Controls on βSuper-Toxicsβ
Click to expand Image Smoke rises from a plant in Louisianaβs Cancer Alley, October 18, 2023. 2023 Eli Reed for Human Rights Watch Last week, the United States Congress passed a sweeping rollback of crucial pollution control standards. The resolution cancels a Biden-era rule guaranteeing continued emissions controls on facilities emitting substantial amounts of seven βsuper-toxics,β including lead compounds, arsenic,...
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Iran-US nuclear talks: Is a new deal imminent?
An interim agreement on Iran's controversial nuclear program is being negotiated between the US and Iran. The Gulf states have a key role to play as mediators.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Russian advance in Ukraine's north east may be attempt to create 'buffer zone'
The advance may be linked to Moscow's attempts to create "buffer zones" along the border, Ukrainian regional authorities say.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Discovering new NZ music in the streaming age is getting harder β whatβs the future for local artists?
Streaming and social media have transformed the way we discover music. But algorithms and programming formats mean local artists are disappearing in the global mix.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:New cholera outbreak kills over 170 people, sickens 2,500 more in Sudan
A new cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed 172 people and sickened more than 2,500 over the past week.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Silhouetted by fire, six-year-old girl survives Israeli attack in Gaza
Ward Khalil emerged from the blaze alive, but her mother and two of her siblings were killed in Monday's attack.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:French National Assembly Approves Assisted Dying for Terminal Patients
The bill granting adults the right to euthanasia was backed by 305 out of 561 legislators in the lower house. On Tuesday, the French National Assembly approved on first reading a bill that legalizes and regulates euthanasia for the first time, allowing it for terminally ill patients experiencing unbearable suffering. RELATED: France Strengthens Security Around [β¦]
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:France's National Assembly adopts bill to legalise assisted dying on first reading
The bill, which received 305 votes in favour and 199 against, will be sent to the Senate for further debate but a definitive vote on the measure could take months.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Constitutional ruling restores party status in Bolivia
La Paz, May 27 (Prensa Latina) The Fourth Constitutional Chamber of La Paz ordered the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) to issue a new ruling in response to the lawsuit filed by the Bolivian National Action Party (PAN-BOL), which had its legal status revoked. The post Constitutional ruling restores party status in Bolivia first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Imprisoned former presidents are ongoing news in Peru
Lima (Prensa Latina) In addition to holding the unfortunate world record for imprisoned former leaders, with three at a time, Peru also witnesses the political and media attention of these figures, who frequently occupy large spaces in the press. The post Imprisoned former presidents are ongoing news in Peru first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:The most anticipated new EVs coming to Europe in 2025
From retro icons to tech-rich trailblazers, these are the electric cars set to make waves - and turn wheels - in the weeks and months ahead.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Greece shuts down agency at center of probe into massive EU farm fraud
European prosecutors are investigating a multi-million euro scam in which EU funds were allegedly channeled to non-farmers.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Arab Parliament denounced Israeli violence against Palestinians
Cairo, May 27 (Prensa Latina) Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi denounced on Tuesday the escalation of Israeli violence against the Palestinian people in the occupied territories, especially in the Gaza Strip, which has been under fire since October 2023. The post Arab Parliament denounced Israeli violence against Palestinians first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:India: War plan is real, says Prime Minister
New Delhi, May 27 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that recent events have shown that the so-called proxy war against India is, in fact, a well-planned war strategy. The post India: War plan is real, says Prime Minister first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Macron closes visit to Vietnam and improves relations
Hanoi, May 27 (Prensa Latina) French President Emmanuel Macron concludes in this capital on Tuesday a three-day state visit to Vietnam in which both sides reiterated the firm commitment to taking bilateral relations to a new level. The post Macron closes visit to Vietnam and improves relations first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Brazil calls for urgent measures against networks for disinformation
Brasilia, May 27 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian Attorney General's Office filed an appeal before the Supreme Court requesting immediate action against digital platforms that, as it claims, ignore their responsibility for illegal and harmful content. The post Brazil calls for urgent measures against networks for disinformation first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Amid measles outbreak, Texas lawmakers vote to make school vaccine exemptions easier
Texas has been the center of the nation's largest measles outbreak in decades.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Malaysian PM considers 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit a milestone
Kuala Lumpur, May 27 (Prensa Latina) Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim considered on Tuesday that the holding of the 2nd ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Summit an extraordinary diplomatic milestone. The post Malaysian PM considers 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit a milestone first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Syria in direct, face-to-face deconfliction talks with Israel: Report
Syria in direct, face-to-face deconfliction talks with Israel: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/27/2025 - 17:49 The meetings held in recent weeks largely focused on border security An Israeli soldier opens a gate at the border between the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and Syria, in Majdal Shams, on 4 May 2025 (Shir Torem/Reuters) Off Syria and Israel have engaged in direct, face-to-face talks in recent weeks...
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:'Qualified majority' of EU states sign anti-OrbΓ‘n pushback
Homophobia as well as Russophilia could cost populist Hungarian prime minister Viktor OrbΓ‘n his EU veto, 20 other EU countries warned on Tuesday.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Gaza aid group, mired in controversy, begins operating
A new aid organization, endorsed by Israel, has lost its executive director before operations even began. Questions remain on its ability to effectively deliver humanitarian assistance to Gazans.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Gaza aid foundation using Israeli food brands, sparking online criticism
Gaza aid foundation using Israeli food brands, sparking online criticism The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is distributing Israeli food brands to starving Palestinians, according to photos shared on social media of the food packages. The fact that the US-backed group turned to Israeli companies for food provoked criticism on social media. "Israel is profiting big time from its genocide: the meagre aid packs a...
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Will Rachel Reeves bend her fiscal rules to help balance the books?
IMF has warned there are βsignificant risksβ associated with delivering the UK chancellorβs economic strategy
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:African soccer football pros have improved the sport in China
Relations betweenChina and Africaare increasingly important in understanding the dynamics that shape our world. But until now, the role of sport was overlooked. A new book, Global China and the Global Game in Africa, explores the role of football in relations between China and Africa β culturally, politically and economically. Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu chatted [β¦] The post African soccer football pros have improved...
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:UK defends trade envoyβs trip to Israel even after suspending talks
Ian Austin was pictured on a trip to Haifa a week after foreign secretary criticised the βabominableβ situation in Gaza
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Experts praise police for swift release of details about Liverpool crash suspect
βInformation voids are almost a gravitational force for conspiracy theorists," said one expert who welcomed the police's early intervention.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Trump wants to investigate Democrats’ fundraising, but his own campaign has issues
An Associated Press review of donations to Trump over the past five years found his campaign committees received received scores of potentially problematic contributions.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:At least 26 killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza since dawn
At least 26 killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza since dawn At least 26 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip since dawn on Tuesday, according to the Gaza health ministry. The death toll comes amid chaotic scenes as starving Palestinians rushed into a food distribution centre guarded by Israeli soldiers and private military contractors. Israel has continued striking Gaza. The death toll since...
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:French lawmakers pass assisted dying bill in historic first vote
The legislation must now be approved by the majority-conservative Senate.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Desperate Gazans overwhelm aid hub run by US-backed group
Chaos adds to concerns about ability of little-known Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to distribute aid to starving population
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Kennedy says government no longer recommends COVID vaccines for healthy children and pregnant women
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:UN spokesman calls images of Gaza aid stampede 'heartbreaking'
UN spokesman calls images of Gaza aid stampede 'heartbreaking' UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the images of thousands of starving Palestinians in Gaza running for aid as they were met with Israeli gunfire were "heartbreaking". βWe and our partners have a detailed, principled, operationally sound plan supported by member states to get aid to a desperate population,β Dujarric told reporters on Tuesday. βWe...
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Chaos erupts as Palestinians rush to aid site after months of blockade
Chaos erupted in Rafah as thousands of desperate Palestinians swarmed a new aid distribution site.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Shots fired as Gaza aid group struggles to distribute food
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said one of its aid distribution centers was overrun by a "small number of people." Israeli soldiers fired shots near one of the centers as Palestinians lined up for food.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Norway ship refloated after near miss with house
House owner Johan Helberg says he "wouldn't have traded this experience for anything" after the ship became stuck in his garden.
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