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Russian drone, missile attack injures several โ€” Kyiv mayor

Vitali Klitschko said Kyiv was "under a combined enemy attack." At least eight people were wounded in the "massive" attack, the mayor of the Ukrainian capital added.

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

18 injured in Hamburg station knife attack, German woman detained

Investigators believe the suspect acted alone and the attack was not politically motivated.

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

Number of Hong Kong students attending British independent schools drops by 6%

Annual census conducted by UKโ€™s Independent School Council cites introduction of 20 per cent VAT as contributing factor.

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

Singaporeโ€™s housing challenge: why some young adults still live with their parents

High property costs and cultural norms keep many Singaporeans living with parents, as singles face challenges buying homes as adults.

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

Kyiv mayor says city faces fresh onslaught of Russian drone, missile attacks

Russia attacked Ukraine's capital Kyiv early on Saturday with drones and missiles, triggering fires, strewing debris in districts throughout the city and injuring at least eight people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

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

Panamanian Workers and Social Movements Unite in Fierce March Against Mulinoโ€™s Neoliberal Agenda

Panamanian workers and social organizations intensify protests against President Josรฉ Raรบl Mulinoโ€™s neoliberal policies, including the controversial Law 462, U.S. military agreements, and environmental threats, demanding sovereignty and social justice. Related: Panamanian Union Leader Saul Mendez Requests Asylum in Bolivian Embassy Panama is witnessing one of the most significant waves of social mobilization in recent...

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

U.S. Announces Partial Lifting of Sanctions on Syria: A Step Toward Economic Reopening or a Strategic Move?

The U.S. government announces a partial lifting of sanctions on Syria, aiming to facilitate recovery,but is an open question whether this move signals genuine economic reopening or a strategic political maneuver. Related: Israeli Launches Military Incursion in Southern Syria U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced this Friday the formal partial lifting of sanctions on [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Australia has a proud history of standing up against human catastrophe. Gaza should be no exception | Ed Husic

We can and should be doing more to help the 2 million Palestinians struggling to surviveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLast Monday the UK, Canada and France deliberately issued the strongest joint statement to date about what they said was the โ€œintolerableโ€ level of human suffering in Gaza.It is a further sign that many of our good friends in the international community remain aghast at the...

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Anwar Ibrahim mints a dynasty โ€“ but Malaysiaโ€™s youth arenโ€™t buying it

The rapid ascent of Anwarโ€™s heir apparent Nurul Izzah has alienated many young Malaysians who are tired of old feuds and unfulfilled promises.

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

Disney once again serves up a sanitised and unnecessary live-action remake

The new Lilo & Stitch's formula is simple: remove everything that could possibly offend anyone, replace the personalised hand-drawn animation with CGI, add in a little slapstick and a Bruno Mars song, and you've got yourself a hit.

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

US Steel shares soar on Trumpโ€™s apparent blessing for deal with Nippon

Investors interpreted Trump's comments to mean Nippon Steel had received his approval for its takeover.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Top Paul Weiss lawyers leave firm after Trump deal: Report

Four top lawyers at Paul Weiss said Friday they would depart from their roles as partners at the law firm to form their own practice. โ€œWe were disappointed not to be able to tell each of you personally and individually the news that we have decided to leave Paul, Weiss to start a new law...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Billy Joel cancels touring after being diagnosed with brain disorder

The โ€˜Uptown Girlโ€™ singer has a fluid build-up in his brain that has affected his hearing, vision and balance.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Eight of Kim Kardashian's robbers found guilty in Paris court

Eight people have been convicted in connection with the 2016 robbery of Kim Kardashian. The robbers stole jewelry to the tune of $10 million in the heist, with the US celebrity fearing for her life.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump actions against Harvard 'over the top': Pat Toomey

The Trump administration previously attempted to block Harvard from enrolling international students.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

At Trump's $148 million meme coin dinner, 'the food sucked' and security was lax, attendee says

Trumpโ€™s meme coin dropped 16% the morning after a black-tie gala for buyers, triggering political backlash that threatens to derail stablecoin legislation.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

โ€˜Farcicalโ€™: Venezuelan opposition denounces arrest before weekend vote

Opposition leaders have argued the detention of politician Juan Pablo Guanipa and others is meant to stifle dissent.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

U.S. Government Uses Elon Muskโ€™s AI Service Grok, Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns

Elon Muskโ€™s AI chatbot Grok is reportedly being used at high levels within the U.S. Government, potentially violating laws on conflicts of interest and risking sensitive data, according to anonymous sources. Related: Trump Threatens EU with 50 Percent Tariffs: A Blow to Workers on Both Sides of the Atlantic The United States government, under Donald [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

NSW has its first 'urban renewable energy zone'. So, how does it work?

The NSW government has launched a new approach to renewable energy in the Illawarra, pitching the region as the state's first "urban renewable energy zone".

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump purges dozens of National Security Council officials

Supporters say move is designed to staff body with Maga-aligned people

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' has investors worried

US 10-year Treasury bonds have long been considered "risk-free" โ€” until now. That's put the usually circumspect Reserve Bank of Australia "on alert" for a potentially "cataclysmic" economic event.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

DRCโ€™s ex-president Kabila slams justice system after losing immunity

Kabila, accused of โ€˜treasonโ€™ and โ€˜war crimesโ€™, denies government accusations of links to M23 rebel group.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Remembering the Indian scientist who challenged the Big Bang theory

Jayant Narlikar who died at age 86, was dedicated to science education and shaped a generation of Indian researchers.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Trump seeks nuclear safety overhaul

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump signs orders looking to boost nuclear power President Trump on Friday signed executive orders that seek to quadruple the nationโ€™s nuclear power, including by cutbacks to health and environmental considerations. iStock In one such executive order, Trump laments that the Nuclear Regulatory...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Rebuked by Trump but praised at home: How Ramaphosa might gain from US showdown

The calm reaction of South Africa's president to the Oval Office ambush might boost his standing at home.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Jussie Smollett donates to Chicago charity in city settlement

Actor Jussie Smollett made a $50,000 payment to a local Chicago charity to settle the cityโ€™s lawsuit against him, according to a Friday statement. The legal battle stemmed from Smollettโ€™s false police report in 2019 claiming he had been the victim of a hate crime. โ€œI've made a $50,000.00 donation to Building Brighter Futures (BBF)...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Less than five percent of aid that arrived during ceasefire allowed into Gaza

Less than five percent of aid that arrived during ceasefire allowed into Gaza Only 119 aid trucks have arrived in Gaza since Israel lifted the blockade on Monday to allow limited aid into Gaza according to an umbrella network of Palestinian aid groups, reported Reuters on Friday. The umbrella network also said some of the aid trucks that made it into the besieged strip have been looted by groups of men, near the city...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

A cargo ship ran aground and nearly crashed into a Norway doorway

The cargo ship didn't make it to Johan Helberg's doorway in Norway, but it came close enough.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Hectic two weeks leaves Russia confident - and peace in Ukraine feeling no closer

On Ukraine peace talks, the Kremlin has played for time through deflections and side-steps, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

How one UN leader’s mistaken timeline caused confusion about Gaza children’s starvation risk

Gaza children face dire starvation risk, but a UN leader got the timeline wrong when he said 14,000 babies would die in โ€œthe next 48 hours.โ€ The report he referenced projected such severe child malnutrition in the region over 11 months.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

'Service above self': NT Police officer's struggle laid bare in court

The coroner's court has heard Constable Michael Deutrom continued to uphold the force's mantra โ€” "service above self" โ€” after 20 years in uniform, until he reached a "tipping point".

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump backs Nippon Steel partnership with US Steel

Apparent U-turn from president revives Japanese companyโ€™s deal after it was blocked by Joe Biden

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US lifts first sanctions on Syria following Trumpโ€™s surprise announcement

The president announced the sanctions relief in May, ahead of an unannounced visit with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What Trump’s legal and political clash with Harvard means for higher education

A federal judge blocked the Trump administrationโ€™s move to prevent Harvard University from enrolling international students. Harvard has been at the center of the administrationโ€™s battle over higher education. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Laura Meckler of The Washington Post for our series, Rethinking College.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Budget bill faces Senate opposition over Medicaidย 

Presented by The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Budget bill faces Senate opposition over Medicaid Just like the House, some of the biggest, and most contradictory, tension in the Senate surrounds Medicaid. Several Republican senators have forceful objections to changes to the federal insurance program included...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill