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Argentina’s SIDE Expands Surveillance to Suppress Dissent Under Milei Government

Argentina’s State Intelligence Secretariat (SIDE) unveils a controversial National Intelligence Plan targeting critics and controlling public perception in the middle of growing concerns over democratic freedoms under President Javier Milei. Related: Milei Dissolves Investigative Unit Probing $Libra Cryptocurrency Scandal In a troubling development for democracy in Latin America, Argentina’s State Intelligence...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Mysterious sphere in Colombia sparks UFO talk

Scientists in Mexico are studying a metal orb found in Colombia, which they believe could have extraterrestrial origins, but experts doubt its alien origin.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Live: Trump's trade threats hit global markets

A US threat to impose heavy new tariffs on Europe sparked selling on global markets. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Lahore Qalandars beat Quetta Gladiators by six wickets for third PSL trophy

Qalandars chase a record target of 202 against the Gladiators as Raza returns from Test duty to hit the winning runs.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Former surgeon general says negative impacts from loneliness comparable to smoking, obesity

Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, in a Sunday interview, warned about the adverse effects of chronic loneliness, which could lead to a shorter lifespan. Murthy, on NBC's "Meet the Press," told host Kristen Welker that struggling with loneliness and isolation increases the risks of depression, anxiety and suicide, along with the risk of heart disease,...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Spain says Israel's war on Gaza must end, calls situation 'inhumane and cruel'

Spain says Israel's war on Gaza must end, calls situation 'inhumane and cruel' Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has called for an end to Israel’s war on Gaza, describing the situation as “inhumane and cruel”. “The Palestinian people have the right to hope,” he said after a meeting of the Madrid Group. Albares added that 20 countries gathered in Madrid to push forward efforts for peace and to discuss...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Texas moves closer to requiring posting of Ten Commandments in public schools

A bill that would require public schools in Texas to place the Ten Commandments in every classroom passed the House on Sunday in an 82-46 vote. The bill would require every public classroom in Texas to display a poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments that is at least 16 inches wide and 20...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Live: PM deploys defence force to 'devastating' NSW flood zone

Anthony Albanese says Australian Defence Force personnel will join the flood recovery and clean-up effort on the NSW Mid North Coast from tomorrow, with the PM to visit the region. Follow live.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'Situation is dire' - BBC returns to Gaza baby left hungry by Israeli blockade

Malnourished five-month-old baby Siwar is now out of hospital in Gaza - but as we found, she and her family are struggling.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Four killed as Israeli strike hits home and tents in Gaza City

Four killed as Israeli strike hits home and tents in Gaza City Four Palestinians were killed and several others wounded when an Israeli air strike struck a house and nearby tents in Gaza City.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Supreme Court deadlock leaves religious charter schools thinking they have a path forward

The bid to create the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school fell flat at the Supreme Court this week, but advocates believe it leaves them with a path forward. Conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself from the court’s 4-4 deadlocked decision, suggesting she could provide the crucial fifth vote in a similar case...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

US-German citizen charged with trying to attack US embassy office in Tel Aviv

New York prosecutors said Joseph Neumeyer had backpack containing Molotov cocktails. Israel deported Neumeyer to New York on Saturday.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

'I am Roman': Pope completes ceremonial steps to become bishop of Rome

Pope Leo XIV declares himself Roman as he completes the final ceremonial steps to cement his role as the bishop of Rome.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Why is Africa seeing a rise in mining accidents and exploitation?

Two hundred sixty miners trapped in a South African gold mine have been rescued after 24 hours.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Crisis Without Closure: India-Pakistan Confrontation in an Era of Fragile Deterrence

The current tense phase of relations reflects a breakdown of the old deterrence logic.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder marked by calls for reform, barbs at Trump

Police reform and civil-rights activists joined thousands of ordinary people Sunday to mark the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder and decry the Trump administration for actions they say set their efforts back.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Pope Leo prays for China’s Catholics, a thorny issue in his papacy

Ties with China remain sensitive within the Catholic Church over a 2018 deal between the Holy See and Beijing.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Father and daughter duo support SES volunteers after trauma

Portland's Ray and Melissa Polaski are SES peer support officers who travel to be with personnel after traumatic critical incidents.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Morning Mail: ‘culture of total disrespect’ in schools; Ukraine hit with massive air raids; Piastri third in Monaco

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterAustralia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning. Our main story today looks at a growing “culture of total disrespect” in schools, with teachers reporting a shocking rise in bullying behaviour and even violence...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Germany urges end to Gaza hunger, rejects forced expulsions

Germany urges end to Gaza hunger, rejects forced expulsions Germany is engaging regional and European partners to push for an end to the Gaza war, according to Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. “Germany has a clear position: no expulsions [of Palestinians] from the Gaza Strip, an end to hunger. And the Strip as well as the West Bank belong to the Palestinians on the way to a two-state solution,” he told ARD’sReport...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Johnson: 'States are not properly administering' SNAP payments

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the House GOP's proposed changes to SNAP, arguing that states will better administer food stamp benefits if they have to cover more of the costs and that the House GOP's proposed changes will help reduce SNAP's $10.5 billion annual cost of improper payments.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Israel strikes on Gaza kill children, journalist and Red Cross volunteers

The strikes come on the same day European and Arab nations gather in Madrid to discuss the conflict, with Spain's foreign minister urging allies to consider sanctions against Israel.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Farmers to plant record crop equivalent in size to entire UK

Despite droughts and floods battering Australia, farmers are on track to sow a record area of winter crops, covering a land area equivalent to the United Kingdom.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Israeli paper warns Gaza war losing global support

Israeli paper warns Gaza war losing global support Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper says the war in Gaza is rapidly losing international backing, citing unnamed political sources. “International legitimacy for the army's operations has expired,” the paper reported, warning that further fighting risks pushing Israel into global isolation. The report added that continued military action could trigger economic...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Labor women make history by overtaking men in cabinet. So is the job done?

The Labor federal government will be the most diverse in history, driven by the influx of women members who outnumber the men in both caucus and cabinet.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Pope Leo prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome

Pope prayed that Catholics in China ‘obtain the grace to be strong and joyful witnesses of the Gospel, even in the midst of trials’.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Most of us will leave behind a large ‘digital legacy’ when we die. Here’s how to plan what happens to it

Just as we prepare wills for our physical possessions, we need to plan for our digital remains.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Cyclones drive people to buy health insurance, more so than some government campaigns

A damaged home and the psychological stress that comes with living through a major cyclone can prompt people to buy private health insurance.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Urban rewilding has brought back beavers, hornbills and platypuses to city parks – and that’s just the start

Bringing nature back to our cities doesn’t just mean plants and birds. We can bring native animals back too.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Tiny country town on front line of national renewable 'battery boom'

Five companies plan to expand or build large-scale battery projects in or near this tiny country town. Residents say it's happening too fast.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Chicago mayor calls DOJ investigation into hiring a 'clear demonstration' of intimidation

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson accused the Trump administration of intimidating his city after the DOJ launched an investigation into the city's hiring practices following Johnson's remarks at a church last weekend.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

No corflutes, no election? Some voters left in the dark by SA poster ban

SA's electoral commission is concerned the state's corflute ban is leaving some voters unaware that elections are taking place.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Homicide detectives investigate death in Melbourne's north

Police say a man was found dead at a property in Glenroy on Sunday. It's believed an altercation took place at the property the previous evening.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

President Nicolás Maduro Exercises His Right to Vote in Venezuela’s Regional and Legislative Elections

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro participated in a historic electoral process, reaffirming the country’s democratic sovereignty. President Maduro extended respect and cooperation to all elected officials, regardless of party affiliation. Related: Historic Elections Mark Birth of Guayana Esequiba’s Political Structure In a display of civic duty and national sovereignty, President Nicolás Maduro Moros, alongside First...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Iran summons French envoy over 'insulting' Cannes remarks

Iranian officials say the remarks are “blatant interference” in the country’s internal affairs.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe