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Israel: โ€˜Gaza will be entirely destroyedโ€™

As Israelโ€™s genocidal war on Gaza intensifies, its allies begin to speak up.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump clears Nippon merger with U.S. Steel

President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel from purchasing U.S. Steel for $14.9 billion in January, citing national security concerns.

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

Latest news bulletin | May 24th โ€“ 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 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China security tech expos seize opportunities to guard state secrets

In a flourishing industry, countryโ€™s top tech companies showcase latest products to compete for military, police contracts.

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

China students walk 2km to gravely ill classmate for graduation photo, boy dies next day

More than 50 classmates of cancer-stricken15-year-old help him put on school uniform, take him in his bed to hospital garden for photo.

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

No knockout blows in Poland presidential debate

Frontrunners Rafaล‚ Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki are virtually level in polls ahead of the June 1 runoff vote.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Deep discoveries, landmark lawsuits and rising renewables : Positive environmental stories from 2025

Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove thereโ€™s hope for our climate.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine, Russia exchange more prisoners after โ€˜difficult nightโ€™ of attacks

The two countries swap hundreds of soldiers and civilians as Russia launches more drone attacks on Ukraine.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

โ€˜Iโ€™m not looking for a dealโ€™: Trump revives global trade war

The president vowed to hit the European Union and phone manufacturers with new tariffs.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

EU weighs new Russia sanctions, may cut 20 banks from SWIFT

As part of the sanctions under discussion, the blocโ€™s executive is planning to propose lowering the G-7 oil price cap to about US$45.

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

What can Hong Kong learn from Shanghaiโ€™s aggressive mega-event strategy?

Shanghai is already signing up American pop stars for concerts, and has 178 sporting events and other shows lined up so far this year.

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

Chinaโ€™s internet watchdog cracks down on false financial claims and stock touting online

Top cybersecurity agency shuts down more than a dozen social media accounts amid growing concerns over finance influencers.

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

Hong Kong homebuyers flock to latest Sierra Sea units as mortgage rates ease

The temporary truce in the tariff wars between the US and China also helped improve sentiment in the property market, according to agents.

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

Chef Alain Ducasse: The mind behind the innovative culinary empire

Alain Ducasse, one of the most influential chefs of our time, opens up about his formative years in France and the philosophy that drives his success.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pakistan intensifies Balochistan insurgency crackdown after deadly school bus bombing

Islamabad also needs to end the rebellion to attract foreign funds to its vast reserves of copper and other โ€˜critical metalsโ€™, analysts say.

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

Moore Vetoes Key Maryland Climate Studies, Reversing Course on Environmental Justice Commitments

Maryland legislators and environmental advocates expressed dismay after Gov. Wes Moore vetoed a series of widely supported climate and environmental study bills last week, actions they believe not only mark a sharp departure from his climate promises, but also reflect a breakdown in communication between the governor and members of his own party in the [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

ย The True Cost of Pretending Climate Change Doesnโ€™t Exist

From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radioโ€™s environmental news magazine, an interview by Jenni Doering with David Cash, the former England Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A new White House memo instructs federal agencies to disregard the economic impacts of climate change in their regulations and permitting decisions, unless explicitly required [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Is Germany's new government weakening climate protection?

Economics Minister Katherina Reiche wants to secure energy supplies with gas-fired power plants and fewer heat pumps. Climate activists have reacted with sharp criticism.

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

Russia hits Kyiv with massive drone and missile attack amid prisoner exchange

The assault came amid a prisoner exchange between Moscow and Kyiv. Russia and Ukraine on Saturday completed a significant prisoner exchange of hundreds of soldiers and civilians after Friday's first stage of the deal was reached following talks last week in Istanbul.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump rushes to announce largest Russia-Ukraine POW swap of the war

Kyiv kept the process highly secretive due to safety concerns, until Trump posted about it on social media.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Why the future of Bangladeshโ€™s Muhammad Yunus administration is uncertain

Political discord over when to hold elections and growing tensions with the armed forces have left government hamstrung.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ethnic Hungarian, Moldovan voters saved Romania's democracy

Without the votes of Romania's ethnic Hungarians and Moldovans with dual Moldovanโ€“Romanian citizenship, Nicusor Dan might not have been elected president of Romania โ€” an important outcome for both Romania and Europe.

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

Monsoon early arrival in India raises hopes for bumper harvests

This is the rainsโ€™ earliest arrival in 16 years and offers the promise of a bumper harvest and relief from a gruelling heatwave.

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

Indian forces shoot Pakistani 'intruder' crossing border

Indian forces said they shot dead a Pakistani man crossing the border into India's Gujarat state. India and Pakistan agreed upon a ceasefire on May 10 after a series of strikes.

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

Judge blocks Trump administrationโ€™s attempt to crush Harvardโ€™s foreign student enrollment

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem notified the university Thursday that its certification for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program was revoked.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

China therapist collects waste on side, earns more than in clinical position

Full-time rehab therapist finishes day job before sorting, carrying waste metal at parentโ€™s recycling firm, builds strong arm muscles.

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

How Canada's relationship with Israel went from 'best friend' to breakdown

The Trudeau government started out in 2015 by continuing the strongly pro-Israel policies it inherited from Stephen Harper. From 2019 on, though, the growing extremism of Israeli politics began to strain ties. But it was Israel's conduct of the current war in Gaza that broke the relationship.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Why did rumours of a coup sweep Ivory Coast this week?

Tensions over upcoming elections and the barring of an opposition candidate are mounting.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hong Kong eyes pharmaceutical plant tours for โ€˜industrial brandโ€™ tourism

Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk says plan part of effort to offer visitors experiences beyond traditional shopping, sightseeing.

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

UN chief says Gaza entering โ€˜cruellest phaseโ€™ of war as Palestinians starve

Gaza aid is mere 'teaspoon' of what is needed, says Guterres, amid widening starvation and destruction across enclave.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump turns the screws on big companies amid tariff fight

The president has publicly condemned multiple companies as the administration attempts to prioritize domestic manufacturing.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Thailand tightens cannabis rule after tourists caught trying to smuggle drug out

The new rules mandating medical prescriptions for sales come after authorities intercept 73kg of cannabis at Bangkokโ€™s main airport.

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

Nato's Achilles heel? The Suwaล‚ki Gap, and Lithuania's fears of a Russian attack

Despite massive rearmament and evacuation plans, a major vulnerability remains โ€” the Suwaล‚ki Gap, sometimes dubbed 'Natoโ€™s Achillesโ€™ heel', a narrow strip of land connecting the Baltic states with Poland. To the west lies the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, to the east, Moscow-loyal Belarus. If Putin were to strike here, it would be relatively easy for him to cut the Baltic states off from their allies.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Palestinians see plan to push them from land as Israel builds national park

For Israel, the park in Sebastia will be a link to their heritage. Palestinians see an attempt to force them out.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

EU vows to defend interests after Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs

EU official says trade deal 'must be guided by mutual respect, not threats' after US president threatens a huge tariff.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East