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World leaders arrive in Rome as Vatican prepares for funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. The late pontiff's funeral will take place on Saturday, with large crowds expected in attendance.

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

China’s exporters face domestic challenges amid intensifying trade war, low demand

Beijing has announced measures to support firms hurt by US tariffs, but businesses warn of challenges in domestic market.

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

Watch: How previous Popes were laid to rest

From Pius XII to Benedict XVI, the BBC looks back at video from papal funerals since 1958.

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

Listen to some of the world’s most iconic sites with Sonic Heritage

Sonic Heritage captures the sounds of 270 UNESCO World Heritage sites β€” inviting us to tune in to some of the most culturally significant places on Earth.

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

Tanzania: Opposition Members Arrested as Leader Faces Trial

[DW] Tundu Lissu, the leader of the main opposition party CHADEMA, faces trial for treason. His party has accused Tanzania's president of resorting to authoritarian tactics.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Election Diary: Dutton tops list of most distrusted, amid deepening voter cynicism about political leaders

And while Anzac Day brought a temporary truce in campaigning, the political leaders united to condemn neo-Nazi disruption at a dawn service in Melbourne.

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

CNBC Daily Open: Markets rise as tech boost offsets trade worries β€” for now

Trade tensions still lurk, with Intel CFO David Zinsner warning that tariffs and retaliation from other countries have increased the likelihood of a recession.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Ancient noblewoman's 5000-year-old remains found in Peru

Archaeologists uncovered the carefully preserved remains of a noblewoman from the Caral civilization. They say it indicates women were valued members of the ancient society.

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

Emerging markets are betting on a post-tariffs winner β€” and it’s not China or the U.S.

"The acceleration of South-South trade, I think, will take a new dynamism because of the new trade policy of the U.S.," the UN's Rebeca Grynspan told CNBC.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump knows exactly what his China trade war means

Donald Trump’s β€œLiberation Day” on April 2, 2025, marked the formal launch of sweeping global tariffs, capping months of escalatory announcements since returning to office. Amplifying the economic nationalism of his first term, it marks the culmination of Trump’s decades-old advocacy for raising tariffs and reviving American industry. His latest push builds on more than […] The post Trump knows exactly what his China...

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Latest news bulletin | April 25th – 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: April 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nigeria: Global Health Agencies Warn of Rising Disease Outbreaks Amid Vaccine Funding Cuts

[Premium Times] They are urging governments and donors to support global efforts to protect lives and sustain vaccination programmes.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Trump asserts trade talks with China are underway after Beijing denies any ongoing negotiations

The statement followed China's denial of any talks with the U.S. and calls for abolishing 'unilateral' tariff measures for resolving trade issues.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

'I'm alive but three in my group didn't make it' - Kashmir attack survivor

Tourists are returning home after a deadly gun attack killed 26 visitors in Indian-administered Kashmir.

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

Alphabet shares rise on stronger-than-expected revenue growth

Alphabet's search and advertising units are still showing strong growth despite AI competition heating up, according to its first-quarter earnings report.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Intel issues weak guidance, says it will slash expenses this year

In its first earnings report under the leadership of CEO Lip-Bu Tan, Intel said it plans to slash operational and capital expenses in the coming year.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Punishment in search of a crime – Franz Kafka’s The Trial at 100

β€˜If the book we are reading doesn’t wake us up with a blow on the head, what are we reading it for?’

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

U.S. Deports 82 Cuban Migrants.U.S. Migration Policies Exacerbate Crisis for Cuban Migrants

Recent deportations of 82 Cubans highlight the deepening humanitarian crisis driven by restrictive U.S. policies, including sanctions and visa barriers, which force dangerous migration routes. Related: US-funded Cuban opposition leaders call for a second blockade against the island. U.S. Measures Intensify Migration Crisis for Cubans, Driving Humanitarian Risks.Experts and officials warn that sanctions, visa...

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

'Very, very toxic': The risk of asbestos in Gaza's rubble

The mineral, once widely-used, releases toxic fibres into the air when disturbed that can cling to the lungs and cause cancer.

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

Maldives: Judiciary’s Independence Threatened

Click to expand Image The Supreme Court of the Maldives in Male, February 7, 2018. 2018 Kyodo via AP Photo (Bangkok) – TheMaldives government should immediately reinstate three Supreme Court justices who were improperly suspended and cease other efforts to undermine judicial independence, Human Rights Watch said today. The three justices had until April 24, 2025, to respond to a Maldives Judicial Service Commission...

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

IMF Shows Its Claws in Argentina, Backing Milei’s Far-Right Agenda, Which May Deepen the Current Social Crisis

The IMF throws a hand to Javier Mileis economic plan, expanding social emergency and reinforces the crisis in Argentina over a new agreement for a $20 billion debt. Related: U.S Treasury Secretary Applauds Milei’s β€œEconomic Miracle” Amid Deepening Neoliberal Assault on Argentina A new US$20 billion agreement between Argentina’s government and the International Monetary Fund […]

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

Watching the election from afar, I can’t help but wonder – is this really the best Australia can do? | Hugh Riminton

With neither leader offering any serious structural reform, Australia is on a path that leads ultimately to the malaise that has befallen the USElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election...

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

Hegseth had 'dirty' internet line in his office to use Signal, sources say

The unsecured internet connection is the latest revelation about Mr Hegseth's use of the app and raises the possibility that sensitive defence information could have been hacked.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Chinese EV makers boost exports to Russia, Middle East to counter US, Europe tariffs: report

Growing sales in emerging markets are insulating Chinese EV makers from tariff volatility, AlixPartners says.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Moody’s downgrades DC credit rating

Moody’s Ratings announced this week that it was downgrading Washington, D.C.’s credit rating amid a wave of mass federal workforce cuts and hits to the local economy. Moody’s said in a new report that it was downgrading the District’s issuer rating from Aaa to Aa1, a blow to the city that will likely make it...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Medicaid quagmire awaits House Republicans

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Medicaid quagmire awaits House Republicans Congressional GOP leaders have been vague about their plans for Medicaid as part of the β€œbig, beautiful bill” to slash $1.5 trillion to fund President Trump’s domestic policy agenda. AP As...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump Organization fires lawyer over Harvard ties

The Trump Organization fired a legal adviser Thursday because he also represents Harvard University, an adversary of the Trump administration in its ongoing crackdown on elite schools. The move comes after President Trump railed against Harvard in a social media post Thursday and commented on the connection between Harvard and the attorney, William Burck. The...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground

Climate activists may be going deeper underground.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

Russian attacks on Kyiv complicate U.S. efforts to end war in Ukraine

Russia pounded Kyiv overnight in one of its largest attacks on the Ukrainian capital since last summer. Officials there say nine people were killed and more than 70 others injured. It comes at a pivotal moment in the war. The U.S. proposed a peace deal Wednesday and has threatened to pull the plug on talks if both sides don’t reach an agreement soon. Laura BarrΓ³n-LΓ³pez reports.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Donald Trump selling 2028 election merch despite term limit

The US Constitution limits presidents to two four-year stints in office. Donald Trump has said he still intends to run for a third term and has started selling the hats and t-shirts that say it.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hegseth reportedly has unsecured internet line in Pentagon office for Signal

Pressure is building on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Washington Post first reported and the News Hour confirmed that Hegseth had the unclassified messaging app Signal installed on a computer in his Pentagon office. All of this is unfolding as chaos is mounting at the Pentagon with the firings of top Hegseth aides. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dan Lamothe of The Washington Post.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Intel CFO says tariffs increase chance for economic slowdown, recession getting likelier

Intel's revenue forecast included a "wider than normal" range, which the company said was due to uncertainty caused by tariffs

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump DOT replaces lawyers defending it on New York congestion pricing

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has replaced the lawyers defending it in a case related to New York City’s congestion pricing, just after it was revealed lawyers with the Department of Justice (DOJ) accidentally filed a document questioning the legitimacy of the Trump administration’s case. The move came after DOT accused the lawyers of undermining...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

'I wouldn't put any of my sons in there': Hanson on daughter's Senate tilt

Pauline Hanson, the leader of One Nation, has worked in politics for nearly three decades. Now, her daughter Lee is hoping to join her β€” running as a Senate candidate in southern Tasmania.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

What the new FDA commissioner says about possible restrictions on abortion medication

Many conservatives want the FDA to impose tighter restrictions on mifepristone and misoprostol, which can be delivered by mail. The medication accounted for 63 percent of U.S. abortions in 2023. Amna Nawaz spoke with the new FDA commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, about what the agency may do.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour