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WATCH: Trump says Catholics ‘loved’ fake AI image of him as pope

President Donald Trump said Monday that he wasnโ€™t involved with an artificial intelligence-created image of himself as the pope, which was posted on his own social media account that he oversees.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

WATCH: A conversation with Robert Reich about wealth disparities | 2025 Reframe Festival

PBS News Hour Capitol Hill correspondent Lisa Desjardins hosted a conversation May 1 with former Labor Secretary Robert Reich about the countryโ€™s wealth disparities.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Bill that would punish Americans boycotting Israel pulled from US Congress

Bill that would punish Americans boycotting Israel pulled from US Congress Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 05/05/2025 - 20:05 The bipartisan bill that sought to impose $1m fines and jail time was attacked by Trump's allies as an attack on free speech The US Capitol Dome in Washington, DC, on 21 September 2022 (AFP) Off Ananti-boycott, divestment and sanctions billscheduled for a vote on Monday has been pulled from theUS...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

3 dead, 9 missing as boat believed to be carrying migrants capsizes off California coast

4 injured passengers were taken to hospital. US Coast Guard said the boat flipped soon after sunrise about 56km north of the Mexico border.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Greece launches state app to limit children's screen time

The app "Kids Wallet," developed by the Greek government, allows parents to monitor their children's online activities. The parents are also asked to verify the children's age when they are using the internet.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Employment equity quotas will shred jobs, DA says

The Democratic Alliance is challenging the Employment Equity Amendment Act in court, saying it violates constitutional protections against unfair racial quotas

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Maliโ€™s Return to Democracy Suffers New Blow

Click to expand Image People protesting the junta's decision to ban political parties at the Palais de la Culture in Bamako, Mali, April 29, 2025. 2025 Private In yet another blow to democracy in Mali, the countryโ€™s Council of Ministers on April 30, 2025, effectivelybanned all political parties. The previous day, a national conference organized by Maliโ€™s military junta hadrecommended that Gen. Assimi Goรฏta remain as...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

U.S. crude oil closes at lowest level since 2021 after OPEC+ agrees to production surge in June

OPEC+ is bringing more than 800,000 barrels per day of additional supply to the market over the course of two months.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Pope Francis donates popemobile to serve as mobile health unit for children in Gaza

The donation, which Pope Francis made before his death, was announced on the same day that Israel approved plans to seize the entire Gaza Strip and to stay in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Film industry reels as Trump threatens 100% tariffs

Levies on overseas movies going into the US would damage production hubs in countries including the UK, Canada and Australia

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Portugal to expel 18,000 foreigners. Its PM says it's not about the election โ€” or Trump

Portugal's caretaker government plans to expel some 18,000 foreigners living in the country without authorization, a minister said on Saturday in the buildup to a national election.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

โ€˜I got sent something of people shooting themselvesโ€™ โ€“ research shows young people canโ€™t avoid harmful content online

Young people are viewing harmful content unintentionally, according to new research from the Classification Office. But parents need to resist simply taking away devices.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Romania in chaos as prime minister resigns

The hard right cruised to victory in Sunday's presidential election first round, sparking the stunning announcement from socialist PM Marcel Ciolacu.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Azoulay regrets Nicaraguaโ€™s decision to withdraw from Unesco

Paris, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The Director General of Unesco, Audrey Azoulay, today regretted the decision of the Nicaraguan government to withdraw from the organization after the awarding of the World Press Freedom Prize to the Nicaraguan newspaper La Prensa. The post Azoulay regrets Nicaraguaโ€™s decision to withdraw from Unesco first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Extremists attack a Christian locality in Syria

Havana, May 5 (Prensa Latina) Masked armed men dressed in military uniforms attacked today a liquor store in the locality of Rablah in the Syrian province of Homs, where they also launched threats against the Christian population, media reported today. The post Extremists attack a Christian locality in Syria first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Argentinian metalworkers are ready to go on strike

Buenos Aires, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The Union of Metalworkers (UOM) of Argentina is today preparing a one-day strike for this coming Wednesday to demand a wage increase and labor stability in the face of the rising cost of living. The post Argentinian metalworkers are ready to go on strike first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Operation Storm in its second phase in Jamaica

Kingston, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The Jamaica Constabulary Force today launched Operation Storm, which in its second phase is aimed at dismantling 13 criminal gangs that threaten the citizens' peace. The post Operation Storm in its second phase in Jamaica first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Centrist Nicuศ™or Dan faces uphill battle to beat Simion in Romanian presidential runoff

Mayor of Bucharest has a daunting deficit to bridge with hard-right opponent.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Venezuela Commemorates the 80th Anniversary of the Red Armyโ€™s Victory Over Nazism

Anti-fascism and the desire for freedom, independence, and justice unite our countries today, said the Russian ambassador. On Saturday, Venezuelans took part in a march in Caracas to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Armyโ€™s victory over Nazi Germany, which took place on May 9, 1945. RELATED: Russian FSB Declassifies Hitlerโ€™s Final Days: New [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Ahead of conclave, this Italian tailor is making 3 different sizes of cassocks

The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 years for which the Vatican hasnโ€™t ordered a set of cassocks for the new head of the Catholic Church. But that isn't stopping one papal tailor.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Iran watches US reshuffle Patriot air defence system from Israel to Ukraine, officials say

Iran watches US reshuffle Patriot air defence system from Israel to Ukraine, officials say Submitted by Sean Mathews on Mon, 05/05/2025 - 17:55 Trump's approval of Patriot pullout from Israel could signal de-escalation to Iran, current and former US officials say A US-made Patriot surface-to-air missile is launched during a live fire exercise at Chiupeng missile base in Pingtung county, Taiwan, on 20 August 2024 (Sam...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli military storm West Bank city and shoot and injure Palestinian man

Israeli military storm West Bank city and shoot and injure Palestinian man The Israeli military shot and injured a Palestinian man after they stormed the eastern part of the city of Nablus, reported Wafa news agency on Monday. Israeli military stormed Nablus's al-Masakin al-Sha'biya area on Monday night, firing live bullets, using tear gas canisters, and stun grenades. Sources reported that a young man was shot in the...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Romaniaโ€™s PM resigns after far right wins first round of presidential vote

Move comes after Marcel Ciolacu's pro-EU coalition candidate fails to advance to the presidential run-off.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli military destroy homes and solar panels in villages in Jordan Valley

Israeli military destroy homes and solar panels in villages in Jordan Valley Israeli military demolished homes and solar panels that provided electricity to the entire community in the village of Khirbet al-Deir in the northern Jordan Valley, reported Wafa news agency. Mutaz Bsharat, who monitors Israeli occupation in the Jordan Valley, said the demolitions targeted homes, structures, and residential and agricultural...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Bodies of Belgian mother and son found in south Jordan after weekend flash flooding

Sunday's flooding in southern Jordan also led to the evacuation of hundreds of tourists from the Petra archaeological site, the country's main tourist attraction.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

African World Heritage Day: A Call to Protect the Continentโ€™s Cultural Wonders

African World Heritage Day, proclaimed by UNESCO in 2015, serves as an opportunity for global and African communities to celebrate the continentโ€™s rich cultural and natural legacy. However, while Africa boasts breathtaking heritage sites, the threats to their survival are mounting. Despite being home to remarkable landmarks, Africa remains underrepresented on the World Heritage List, [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Spain Pledges Additional Funding for UN War Crimes Investigation in Gaza

Spain has announced an additional 500,000 in funding to support United Nations investigations into human rights violations and possible war crimes committed in Gaza, according to Foreign Minister Josรฉ Manuel Albares. โ€œWith the aim of ending these violations of international law and ensuring accountability, we will support the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Brazilian Police Foil Bombing at Lady Gaga Concert

The suspects were recruiting teenagers online to carry out attacks using improvised explosives. On Sunday, Rio de Janeiro police arrested two members of a group that was planning to carry out an attack using homemade explosives at the free concert Lady Gaga held for 2.1 million Brazilians gathered on Copacabana Beach. RELATED: Brazilโ€™s Supreme Court [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Israel launches strikes on Yemen in retaliation for attacks on airport

Israel launches strikes on Yemen in retaliation for attacks on airport The Houthi-affiliated media outlet al-Masirah has said a total of nine sites have been struck in Hodeidah in western Yemen by the US, Al Jazeera reported on Monday. Apparently, 30 Israeli fighter jets were involved in strikes on Yemen, according to Israeli media, which comes a day after the Houthis attacked the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, with a...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

SADC troops to complete withdrawal from DRC by end of May

South African troops participating under the umbrella of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will complete their withdrawal by the end of May. This was announced by the South African National Defense Force Chief Gen. Rudzani Maphwanya in Pretoria, who also confirmed that a total of 13 trucks [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump hails โ€˜productiveโ€™ call with Turkiyeโ€™s Erdogan as visits planned

US President Donald Trump says he wants to work with his Turkish counterpart to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Protests erupt in Israel after government announces plans to seize all of Gaza Strip

Police had to disperse hundreds of demonstrators outside Israel's parliament on Monday. They're demanding a deal with Hamas to secure the release of the hostages still being held in Gaza.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israeli general says there should be a time limit on Gaza war expansion plans

Israeli general says there should be a time limit on Gaza war expansion plans The former commander of Israelโ€™s ground forces Major General Yiftach Ron-Tal has called for a time limit to be put on the governmentโ€™s upcoming Gaza offensive, reported Al Jazeera on Monday. โ€œA time limit must be set for the continuation of the war,โ€ Ron-Tal said in comments carried by Israelโ€™s 103FM radio station. โ€œEither we launch a...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Top UN court dismisses Sudanโ€™s genocide case against UAE

The International Court of Justice dismissed Sudanโ€™s case accusing the UAE of enabling genocide in Darfur.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Cyprus and Israel seek swift electricity link via undersea cable but Turkey objects

The shared commitment for an electricity cable link was affirmed on Sunday when Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a daylong visit to Israel and Ramallah in the West Bank.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews