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Tens of thousands of Bangladeshis protest Israelโ€™s war on Gaza

Tens of thousands of Bangladeshis protest Israelโ€™s war on Gaza Some 100,000 protesters rallied at Suhrawardy Park in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on Saturday, condemning Israelโ€™s war on Gaza. People participate in a demonstration titled "March for Gaza" during a rally in Dhaka on 12 April, 2025, expressing solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. (Munir UZ ZAMAN/AFP) People participate in a demonstration titled...

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Hundreds of flights cancelled in China as strong winds hit capital

State media outlets earlier warned that people weighing less than 50kg may be "easily blown away".

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Med5: Interior ministers call for strengthening of Frontex and agreements with third countries for returns

At their two-day summit in Naples, the interior ministers of the EU countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea called for a strengthening of the European Border and Coastguard Agency and for more action to combat irregular immigration.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Turkey accuses Israel undermining Syria, stirring up ethnic, religious tensions

Turkey is a key backer of Syriaโ€™s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose Islamist group led the rebel coalition that ousted Bashar al-Assad in December.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Opinion: Rafah became my home after displacement. It is now being erased

Opinion: Rafah became my home after displacement. It is now being erased Before October 2023, Rafah - a city covering nearly one-fifth of the Gaza Strip - was home to 350,000 residents. During the war, it gained international visibility as a supposed safe zone for one million displaced Palestinians. My family and I had also experienced displacement and sought refuge near Rafah after losing our home more than 20 years...

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump to snub November G20 summit in SA, again citing so-called persecution of whites

The department of international relations and cooperation rejected the claim, saying the government was bound by the Constitution to defend the rights of South Africans of all races

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Multiple people injured as Russian drone attack sets off large fires in Kyiv

Ukraine's Air Force says it shot down 56 out of 88 drones launched by Russia across Ukraine overnight.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Three rebels, one Indian soldier killed in Kashmir gun battles

Three Kashmir fighters and an Indian soldier killed in separate firefights in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Dutton to offer targeted income tax offset of up to $1,200

Peter Dutton at his party launch on Sunday will offer a โ€œcost-of-living tax offsetโ€ of up to $1,200 to more than 10 million taxpayers.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Albanese outlines $10bn plan to build 100,000 homes as Dutton pledges one-off $1,200 tax offset

Labor and the Coalition announce new policies in final push to win over voters ahead of their official campaign launches on SundayPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese will pledge $10bn to help...

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Israeli army announces expulsion orders in Khan Younis, issuing threat to civilians

Israeli army announces expulsion orders in Khan Younis, issuing threat to civilians The Israeli armyโ€™s Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, has issued a threat to civilians in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, following reports that rockets were launched from the area. Residents in several neighbourhoods were ordered to head towards al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis, an Israeli-designated "safe zone".Israeli forces...

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Woman struck by train in Hong Kongโ€™s Tuen Mun

Victim rescued by firefighters after being trapped underneath train.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Russia launches aerial assault on Ukraine, injuring 4

Four people were injured in Russian strikes against Ukraine. Plus, the US special envoy for Ukraine found himself in hot water over comments where he appeared to suggest that Ukraine could be divided into zones.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

After decades in the US, star Chinese mathematician couple returns home

Chen Min has left Purdue University to join EIT, a new university in Ningbo, and her husband, Shen Jie.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The โ€˜chinamperosโ€™ have provided Mexico City with food for generations. Do they have a future?

Xochimilco, nestled in the heart of Mexico City, is home to the โ€˜chinamperos,โ€™ farmers who have used indigenous techniques to grow food for centuries. Today, their way of life is under threat from environmental degradation, urban expansion and climate change.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Egypt's Sisi set to head to Qatar for talks

Egypt's Sisi set to head to Qatar for talks Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisiis reportedly planning a tour of the Gulf, including a visit to Qatar, aimed at strengthening cooperation and holding talkson regional issues - particularly developments in Gaza. According to The New Arab, Sisi is set to make his way to Doha on Sunday as part of ongoing efforts between Egypt and Qatar concerning the besieged enclave.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Africa doesnโ€™t need aid. It needs control over its critical minerals

African countries can break aid dependency by simply capturing the full value of their mineral resources.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Samsung, Hitachi fight Modi over costly e-waste recycling policy

New rules require certain manufacturers to pay significantly more to recycle air conditioners, refrigerators, TVs and other appliances.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hezbollah withdraws from majority of military sites in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah withdraws from majority of military sites in southern Lebanon Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 04/12/2025 - 12:01 The Lebanese movement cedes positions to the army even as Israel continues to maintain a 'strategic' occupation of territory in the south Mourners attend the funeral of Hezbollah fighters killed prior to the 27 November ceasefire with Israel, in the southern Lebanese village of Taybeh near the...

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Foot-and-mouth fear in Central Europe leads to border closures, animal culls

Animals in Hungary and Slovakia have tested positive for the virus, the first outbreak in either country in more than half a century.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Palestinian families once again face displacement and uncertainty following latest Israeli orders

Palestinians could be seen walking through the streets, each carrying at least one bag, while others had carts piled with belongings. People either pulled the carts themselves or used motorbikes and donkeys.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Gaza: Recording attacks as an act of resistance

Defiance, resistance and remembrance in Gaza - why Palestinians are recording the assault they are under.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

China woman fired for leaving work a minute early 6 times in year wins unfair dismissal case

Court rules that worker with โ€˜rather good performance recordโ€™ should be paid compensation, decision to dismiss her lacked โ€˜evidenceโ€™.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

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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 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

From Soldier to Influencer: bridging Gen Z and the Bundeswehr

"The Bundeswehr has shown me how diverse people can be, even when wearing the same uniform," Captain David Matei told Euronews.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

From soldier to influencer: Bridging Gen Z and the German army

"The Bundeswehr has shown me how diverse people can be, even when wearing the same uniform," Captain David Matei told Euronews.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU begins defence fund talks to ease debt concerns

The European Defence Mechanism was proposed as a way of addressing how highly-indebted countries could pay for costly military equipment.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

New Trump Administration Directives to Repeal Environmental Regulations En Masse Make โ€˜No Sense,โ€™ Legal Experts Say

Environmental lawyers say two new White House directivesโ€”designed to greatly expand executive power to strike down federal energy and environmental regulationsโ€”are not likely to hold up in court and represent an attempt to move far beyond the established boundaries of presidential authority. โ€œI do not think this even comes close to passing the test for [โ€ฆ]

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Trump has lit a fire under the global search for a dollar alternative

Tariff shock, loss of confidence in the dollar, stock market trauma and a widespread feeling of affront will only quicken de-dollarisation.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump plans to stockpile deep sea critical metals to counter China

US drafting order to collect โ€˜nodulesโ€™ from Pacific seabed for minerals used in battery supply chains

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

'She was just magnetic': Family mourns Ottawa woman killed in Dominican club collapse

Several communities in Ottawa are mourning a youngwomanwho lost her life in the recent roof collapse of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Hong Kong district councillor struck by falling concrete at public housing estate

Ng Ching-ching suffers head injury while handling supplies with care team at Yiu Tung Estate and is sent to hospital for treatment.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

โ€˜Such a shockโ€™: Paris theatre soul-searching after allegations of sexual abuse

Former volunteer at Theatre du Soleil says 39-year-old actor attempted to rape her in front of โ€˜several witnessesโ€™ at a party at the theatre in 2010.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Thunderstorms disrupt Hong Kong ferry services to mainland China

Observatory warns of heavy rain and potentially violent gusts across the region.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

What South Korean tech giant Samsung and Vietnam stand to lose in Trumpโ€™s tariff war

Samsungโ€™s reliance on Vietnam will make it a primary victim should higher US tariffs take effect later this year, observers say.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post