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Ethiopian Nigussie breaks Belfast Marathon record

Ethiopian Tilahun Nigussie wins the Belfast Marathon in a new event record of two hours, 13 minutes and 37 seconds after dominating the race.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

French PM considering referendum on budget plans

“The question is serious enough, with far-reaching consequences for the country’s future, that it should be put directly to the people," Bayrou tells Journal du Dimanche.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Latest news bulletin | May 4th – 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 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The Malayan Tiger Is at a Tipping Point, With Increasing Deaths of Both Native Populations and Big Cats

Travel funding for this project was provided by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. On a late afternoon in early October 2023, Pisie Amud, 25, took his blowpipe and left his house in the Indigenous Temiar settlement of Pos Pasik, in Malaysia. Amud’s two brothers had declined his invitation to accompany him, so he struck […]

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Scientists Map Where Orphan Wells Pose Threats to Aquifers

For the first time, scientists have mapped groundwater variables nationally to understand which aquifers are most vulnerable to contamination from orphan wells. Oil and gas wells with no active owner that are no longer producing and have not been plugged are considered orphan wells. These unplugged wells can create pathways for contaminants like hydrocarbons and […]

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Counterterrorism police arrest Iranian nationals in raids across England

Five individuals were detained on suspicion of preparing terrorist act, police say

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The 2025 Met Gala preview: Everything you need to know about fashion's biggest night out

The Met Gala, often dubbed "fashion's biggest night out" is just around the corner. So what’s the deal with this extravagant New York bash? And why does it send the internet into a frenzy every single year?

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Saved from extinction, the Iberian lynx now faces an uncertain future in Spain

The Iberian lynx was saved by a breeding programme and a ‘hearts and minds’ campaign in rural Spain. But the feline again faces rising opposition.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Leah Dou, daughter of Hong Kong Cantopop queen Faye Wong, faces controversies at young age

Entertainer with signature unusual style is said to defy norms of modern celebrity, while reports say she is ‘sensible’, ‘family oriented’.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Children face starvation in Gaza as Israel's blockade of food, medication reaches 2 months

Roughly 60,000 children in Gaza are showing signs of malnutrition, the territory's Health Ministry said, as a two-month blockade on the besieged Palestinian territory remains in place, with aid groups saying the humanitarian response is on the verge of total collapse.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Canadian travel to Cuba on a double-digit downturn in early 2025

Cuba sawa multi-month,double-digit drop in the number of Canadians visiting the island nation this past winter, raising questions about what's behind the slide.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

When Canada was a place of refuge for European royals

Several members of European royal families spent time in Canada during the Second World War, with their stays here becoming a foundation for lasting relations between their home countries and Canada.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Second-term Albanese will face policy pressure, devastated Liberals have only bad options

Despite Labor’s resounding win, long-standing policy pressure will haunt them. Meanwhile, the Liberals attempt to regroup facing few options.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Simon Birmingham calls out ‘broken’ Liberal party model as Sussan Ley says Coalition reflecting on results ‘with humility’ – as it happened

This blog has now closedElection 2025 results LIVE: Australia votes tracker and federal seat countsAnthony Albanese secures ‘win for the ages’ for Labor at federal electionGlum and glummer: Liberal faithful reel as Peter Dutton loses seat of Dickson after 24 yearsFull coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLittleproud on Labor: ‘They’re a slick machine’Finally,...

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Pharus, an AI-powered cancer test developer backed by Li Ka-shing, taps Hong Kong funds

Pharus Diagnostics, backed by Li Ka-shing, seeks Hong Kong funds for AI-driven cancer tests.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Sweeping policy reset needed to reconnect with voters, senior Liberals say – as others call for lurch further right

Simon Birmingham backs quotas to preselect women, while Alex Antic says it’s time to make the party great againAustralian federal election results 2025 LIVE – latest Australia news and updatesLive votes tracker and federal seat countsGet our breaking news email,free app or daily news podcastSenior Liberals are warning that the party must urgently reconnect with traditional supporters, women and younger Australians if...

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Iran opposition cautiously optimistic amid US nuclear talks

Though the next round of US-Iran negotiations was postponed, there is hope for a diplomatic rapprochement. Opposition politicians are divided on what would be the best way of getting rid of Iran's regime.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Philippine bishops defend Cardinal Tagle over pastoral sexual abuse concerns

Ahead of a papal conclave, a watchdog group has warned that front runners Tagle and Parolin cannot be relied on to protect children.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China tutor dies at work after struggling under burden of managing 400 students, overtime

Wife-to-be cannot contact 20-something teacher at work, janitor finds him dead hours later having suffered a cardiac arrest.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Elon Musk's Starbase could soon become the newest city in Texas

The south Texas home of Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket company is on its way to becoming an official city with a galactic name: Starbase. A vote Saturday to formally organize Starbase as a city was approved by a lopsided margin by a small group of voters who live there and are mostly Musk's employees at SpaceX.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Independents will not help form government – but they will be vital in holding it to account

Yes, Labor has won a huge majority. But it will still need to work constructively with the crossbench in both the House and the Senate.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Latest news bulletin | May 4th – 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 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU citizenship no longer for sale

The last "golden passport" program in the European Union is now banned by the bloc's highest court. But there might be other ways for countries to make money.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Portugal to expel some 18,000 illegal migrants ahead of snap national election

The announcement comes in the build-up to the country's early general election scheduled for 18 May.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Australians have soundly rejected Trump-style culture wars. Now Albanese must act with courage and vision | Julianne Schultz

We can no longer rely on the rest of the world to provide the lead – the future is ours to makeAustralian federal election 2025 live – latest news and updatesElection 2025 results: Australia votes tracker and federal seat countsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThank you, Donald Trump.Australians are much better at defining who they are by identifying what they are not, rather than by making...

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett to step down after 60 years of leading Berkshire Hathaway

The announcement, following a five-hour question-and-answer period at the company's annual shareholders' meeting on Saturday came as a big surprise, as the 94-year-old had previously said he did not plan to retire.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Jewels linked to Buddha remains go to auction, sparking ethical debate

Buddha’s sacred jewels, unearthed in 1898, head to auction at Sotheby’s, raising ethical concerns.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

State of the states: 6 experts on how the election unfolded across the country

Labor won the election, but how did your state vote? Here’s the breakdown of the key seats nationally.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Clair Obscur: How a passion project became 2025's most talked-about game

The makers of a video game that even impressed the French president tell the unusual tale of its development.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Young men were getting a haircut ahead of Swedish festival - then they were shot dead

The Swedish city Uppsala broke into party spirit this week - but the killing of hair salon customers still wearing their capes left many shaken.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Grievance politics not enough — an opposition must have a clear and coherent plan to win government | Arthur Sinodinos

The scale of Labor’s victory highlights structural problems within the Liberals that have been papered over for yearsAustralian federal election 2025 LIVE – latest Australia news and updatesElection 2025 results LIVE: Australia votes tracker and federal seat countsGet our breaking news email,free app ordaily news podcastIt was a tall order for Peter Dutton to topple a first-term government – and so it proved. But...

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

The $348bn question for Warren Buffett’s successor

Berkshire Hathaway’s next CEO has huge shoes to fill—and a mountain of cash to invest

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Warren Buffett has created a $348bn question for his successor

Berkshire Hathaway’s next CEO has huge shoes to fill—and a mountain of cash to invest

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Warren Buffett’s $348bn question for his successor

The next Berkshire Hathaway CEO has a mountain of cash to invest

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Japan’s scorching summers could halt children’s outdoor sports by 2060, experts say

A study warns that youth sports may become unsafe due to heat unless greenhouse gases are reduced. Japan has seen 100 heat-related child deaths in the past 20 years.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post