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Romania’s President Dan sworn in amid far-right claims of stolen election

Pro-European Nicusor Dan faces big challenges after defeating pro-Russian George Simion last week in a tense run-off.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

German Chancellor Merz questions Israel's strategy in Gaza

German Chancellor Merz has said he "no longer understands" Israel's goals in the Strip, stressing humanitarian concerns and calling for actions that allies can support amid ongoing criticism.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

This is possibly Trump’s worst move yet

The president’s fresh attack on Harvard is a disaster not just for the university but for America itself

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Macron’s cabinet dressing down was ‘not a reprimand,’ minister says

Bruno Retailleau said he had not interpreted Macron's discontent as a personal attack after the mishandled release of a report on the Muslim Brotherhood's purported influence in France.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

The Porto market: how the renovation of Bolhão became a real success story

The Bolhão market reopened in 2022 after four years of construction works. The renovation has achieved its goal: the structure is functional and modern, all the while fully respecting the original architecture.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What EU exports could be hit hardest by Trump’s 50% tariff threat?

Key sectors, including chemicals, machinery and vehicles, could be the hardest hit by the US President’s threat of imposing 50% tariffs on EU goods.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why Donald Trump Must Engage the Taliban

However, a Taliban-only arrangement will merely replicate the exclusionary cycles that have doomed past peace efforts

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

China’s strategy for conquering Taiwan without firing a shot

China is refining a strategy to conquer Taiwan by weaponizing its critical infrastructure and transforming power plants, ports and data hubs into pressure points for systemic collapse, according to a Chinese military journal. The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports that China could paralyze Taiwan without firing a shot by targeting key infrastructure—an approach likened […] The post China’s strategy for conquering...

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Venezuela: Admiral Villamizar Becomes the First Governor of the Guayana Esequiba State

President Maduro offered ‘full budgetary support’ to guarantee the rights of the Essequibo people. On Sunday, Carlos Quintero, vice president of Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE), announced that Admiral Neil Villamizar, the candidate of the Great Patriotic Pole Simon Bolivar, became the first governor of the Guayana Esequiba state after securing 97% of the vote. […]

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

No nudity, no problem: The 14 most stunning, talked-about looks from Cannes Film Festival

From Alexander Skarsgård’s daring leather boots to Elle Fanning’s spellbinding crystal-embellished gown, here are some of the standout looks from this year’s festival.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ugandan army accuses German envoy of 'subversive activities'

The highly unusual attack came after the ambassador reportedly raised concerns about the army chief.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

EU Parliament's Conservatives expel Luxembourgish MEP for trip to Moscow

Fernand Kartheiser advocates need for dialogue between EU and Russia, but he crossed 'red line' for European Conservatives and Reformists, say co-presidents.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why Did Bangladesh’s Interim Advisor Yunus Threaten to Resign?

Differences between political parties on issues like elections seem to be hampering the functioning of the interim government.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

How does sexual orientation develop?

Sexuality is diverse. The gender you're attracted to is decided during puberty through an interplay of biological and psychosocial factors.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU states urge Brussels to raise cigarette taxes and impose vape levy

Majority of members call on commission to press ahead with bill ‘without delay’

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump’s Harvard assault is closing America off from the world

International students won’t go where they’re not wanted — they’ll build lives and careers elsewhere

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Kylian Mbappe wins European Golden Shoe award for first time

With 31 league goals and 62 points, Mbappe is European football’s top scorer this season.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

The quiet power of friendship

Mixing with people of different backgrounds is an ingredient for success

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Are Palestinian groups in Lebanon about to give up their weapons?

For decades, Palestinian groups have retained arms in Lebanon. Now Mahmoud Abbas and Joseph Aoun say that must end.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Nazi slogans trigger scandal at German school

A report of an antisemitic incident in a high school coincided with the arrest of teenage rightwing extremists last week. Are deeply right-wing extremist views are resonating with more and more young people?

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Nazi slogans trigger scandal at German high school

A report of an antisemitic incident at a high school in central Germany last week coincided with the arrest of teenage right-wing extremists. Are deeply right-wing extremist views resonating with more and more youth?

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Donald Trump condemns Putin after deadly Russian strikes on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump condemned Vladimir Putin on Sunday over Russia’s deadly strikes on Ukrainian cities.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Unemployment in EU going down among all age groups except young people

The good news is that long-term unemployment has reached its lowest level on record across the EU.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nigeria: Zaaki Azzay Debunks Rumors of Being Wanted By Police, Vows Legal Action Against Defamation

[Vanguard] Veteran Nigerian musician, Zaaki Azzay, has strongly denied reports making rounds on social media that he is on the run or has been declared wanted by the police in connection with a financial misconduct case.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Pair Arrested for Possession of 22kgs Dagga, Cough Syrups

[New Zimbabwe] POLICE in Manicaland province have busted two drug dealers, who were found in possession of 22 kilogramme of dagga and other substances stashed in their car.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

West Africa: MFWA to Launch EU-Funded Media Support Project in Guinea-Bissau

[MFWA] The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), in partnership with Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) and Fondation Hirondelle (FH), will officially launch a new European Union-funded project in Guinea-Bissau on Monday, May 26, 2025. The 18-month initiative, titled "Promote and Protect Democracy by Safeguarding Freedom of Opinion and Expression and Combating Mis/Disinformation in Guinea-Bissau" seeks to address...

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Human Rights Defenders Worry Over Lack of Political Will to Resolve Gukurahundi Massacres, Commitment to Reparations, Justice for Victims

[New Zimbabwe] A HUMAN rights lobby group has called for the compensation and justice for Africans and their descendants, who have been victimised during slavery, colonialism and genocides, including the 1980s Gukurahundi in Zimbabwe that claimed an estimated 20,000 people.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Humanoids will be the next phase of AI. This is how to train a robot, according to Nvidia

Nvidia's Rev Lebaredian sat down with Euronews Next in Taiwan to break down how to train a humanoid robot with artificial intelligence (AI).

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Austria's ex-chancellor has conviction quashed

Former conservative star Sebastian Kurz wins his appeal- removing a key obstacle to any political comeback.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

UN rights chief calls for end to daily killings in Ukraine after deadly weekend attacks

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for an immediate end to the daily killings and destruction across Ukraine, following a weekend of deadly attacks that left at least 14 civilians – including three children – dead and dozens more injured.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

UN warns of ‘catastrophic’ human rights crisis in Myanmar as violence and economic collapse deepen

Myanmar’s spiralling human rights crisis – fuelled by relentless military violence, systemic impunity and economic collapse – has left civilians caught in the crossfire of an increasingly brutal conflict, according to a new report by the UN human rights office (OHCHR).

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Gazans’ suffering goes on amid intensifying Israeli strikes

After another deadly weekend of Israeli attacks in Gaza, aid teams stressed once again on Monday that the “trickle” of supplies being allowed into the war-torn enclave will not halt famine.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Top marks for Lebanon schools project helping marginalised kids

An inclusive education programme in Lebanon is getting top marks from teachers and students, especially children with disabilities who are often the most marginalised.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

What’s your poison? Alcohol linked to higher risk of pancreatic cancer

Alcoholic drinks, especially beer and spirits, may raise the risk of pancreatic cancer, a new UN study has found.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Head of controversial Israel-backed Gaza aid group resigns

The UN has said the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's plan would make "starvation a bargaining chip".

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East