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'Nowhere is safe' - Cameroonians trapped between separatists and soldiers

Thousands have died in a conflict that has been largely ignored by the rest of the world.

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

An Indian teacher was killed - then he got falsely labelled a "terrorist"

Mohammad Iqbal, a teacher in Poonch district, died in cross-border shelling between India and Pakistan.

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

Branded a terrorist: Media adds agony to Kashmiri family's grief

Mohammad Iqbal, a teacher in Poonch district, died in cross-border shelling between India and Pakistan.

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

Venezuela’s National Electoral Council Extends Voting Process for Another Hour

The president of Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE), Elvis Amoroso, announced that the voting process for this Sunday’s regional and legislative elections will be extended by an additional hour due to the high voter turnout in the country’s polling stations. RELATED: President Nicolás Maduro Exercises His Right to Vote in Venezuela’s Regional and Legislative Elections […]

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

News Wrap: Russia bombards Ukraine hours before 3rd exchange of prisoners

In our news wrap Sunday, Poland scrambled its air defenses as Russia conducted an aerial assault on neighboring Ukraine, Israel continued making deadly airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, Elon Musk signaled he may be easing out of his role in efforts to slash government spending under Trump, and Memorial Day preparations are underway at Arlington National Cemetery.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

'We didn't see it as treason': The Russian couple who became informants for Ukraine

A Russian couple living in Ukraine were so appalled by the invasion, they shared information about Russian forces in their town with Kyiv.

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

US: Trump suspends planned 50% tariffs on EU

Donald Trump has set the deadline for a 50% tariff for July 9. The US president made the announcement after a call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump suspends planned 50% tariffs on EU

The US president has set the deadline for a 50% tariff for July 9. Donald Trump made the announcement after a call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Old mines in WA are being revived amid gold price records

Perth mining investor Tim Goyder became a billionaire on the back of critical minerals projects, but now he has turned his attention to gold.

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

George Floyd’s uncle reflects on the fight for social justice 5 years after police killing

Five years ago today, George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police. Video of the event sent shockwaves around the world and triggered an American reckoning with racial justice and police use of force. For our ongoing series “Race Matters,” John Yang speaks with Selwyn Jones, Floyd’s uncle and co-founder of Justice 929, about his family’s continued fight for civil rights and police reform.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Alex Palou makes history as first Spanish driver to win the Indy 500

Palou became the first driver from Spain to win the Indianapolis 500 by holding off former Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Marcus Ericsson over the closing laps at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Donald Trump delays imposing 50% tariffs on EU until July 9

Von der Leyen says Brussels ready to move ‘swiftly and decisively’ after ‘good call’ with US president

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump extends trade deal deadline for EU after 'good call' with commission leader

President Trump on Sunday agreed to extend a deadline for the European Union to avoid punishing 50 percent tariffs on their exports to the United States following a phone call from the president of the EU's executive branch. The agreement means the EU and the U.S. will have until July 9 to reach a deal...

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

Tasmanian government's woes compounded as budget day approaches

Recent polling and Saturday's Legislative Council elections highlight problems for the Tasmanian Liberals, as Treasurer Guy Barnett prepares to hand down his first state budget this week.

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

EU chief vows to advance trade talks after ‘good’ Trump call

EU needs until July 9 to reach a trade deal with US, said Ursula von der Leyen, after Trump’s threat of 50 per cent tariffs on the bloc.

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

FirstFT: Masayoshi Son floats idea of US-Japan sovereign wealth fund

Also in today’s newsletter, US oil chiefs warn of end to shale boom, and the EU urges Trump to return to 90-day trade negotiation period

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump targets it in his war on ‘woke’

One program distributes laptops in rural Iowa. Another helped people get back online after Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina. Programs in Oregon and Alabama teach older people how to navigate in an increasingly digital world. Trump has announced his intention to end it all, saying the federal grant program amounts to "woke handouts."

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Renault leverages Shanghai development centre for cars aimed at markets outside Europe

Company says Shanghai operation is working on developing models for Ampere and Renault marques for sale outside Europe.

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

Truth in the truce: Wendy Cutler mulls if US-China trade can find lasting peace

With three decades spent shaping US trade policy from behind the scenes, Cutler touches on hot-button issues, from Trump’s executive orders to the likelihood of a lasting agreement with China.

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

US 'silence' on war emboldening Putin, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday ripped U.S. silence on the most recent strikes by Russia on Ukraine, arguing that they are only emboldening Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russia overnight launched one of the largest missile and drone attacks on Ukraine yet, killing at least a dozen people and injuring scores more. Zelensky in posts...

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

Kneecap headline festival days after member charged with terror offence

Kneecap headline festival days after member charged with terror offence Thousands of fans turned out for Irish band Kneecap's biggest-ever headline gig in south London,just days after one of its band members wascharged with a terrorism offence. Earlier this week, Liam Og O hAnnaidh, 27, was charged with displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah during a concert at the O2 Forum in northwest London last November. Kneecap...

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

Migrant families transform tiny valley into Italian wine hub

Victoria's King Valley, once home to post-war Italian tobacco farmers, is earning global recognition for its climate-resilient Italian grape varieties.

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

Why the US Won’t Be Able to Help Build Taiwan’s Nuclear Future

Washington itself hasn’t solved the problems that fed into Taiwan’s nuclear phase-out: waste storage and high costs.

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

Suriname begins vote for government to steer new-found oil wealth

Tiny South America nation – which has growing ties to China – is battling debt but recent offshore crude discoveries suggest this may change.

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

Israeli attacks kill five Palestinians, including child, in Gaza

Israeli attacks kill five Palestinians, including child, in Gaza Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians, among them a child, in separate attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis on Sunday evening. The Palestinian news agency, Wafa, said four people died and many others were wounded when Israeli warplanes bombed a residential building on Al-Thawra Street in western Gaza City. In a separate incident, a child was killed and...

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

Thousands attend rival marches in Warsaw as Poland's presidential runoff nears

A week before the second round of the Polish presidential election, two marches in support of rival candidates took place in Warsaw.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

After hardline Yoon, South Korea needs a more balanced foreign policy

The next leader must broaden diplomacy while rejecting nuclear arms and regaining wartime military control.

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

US citizen charged with trying to attack US embassy branch in Tel Aviv

Joseph Neumeyer, who is also a German citizen, approached the building on May 19 with Molotov cocktails, officials say.

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

New Cases of Myiasis by Worm in Humans in Southern Mexico

Authorities of the Mexican state of Chiapas (south) confirmed this Sunday the detection of two new cases of myasis by worm in humans in recent hours, adding up to four infections detected in the country. RELATED: Nicaragua Declares Alert Due to Screwworm Disease in Livestock Frida Viridiana Coutiño Jiménez, a member of the Mapastepec municipality […]

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

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