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U.S. Attempt to Ban Chinese Chips is Bullying

The U.S. government’s move deprives other countries of their right to high-tech industries such as artificial intelligence. On Wednesday, China’s Ministry of Commerce called the U.S. attempt to globally ban advanced Chinese computing chips a typical move of “unilateral bullying and protectionism” that seriously undermines the global semiconductor industrial and supply chains. RELATED: Russia-China Forum […]

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

South Africa's land law in the spotlight amid Trump row

Recent South African legislation allows for land expropriation, sometimes without compensation. What's behind the law and why is it so controversial?

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

WATCH LIVE: Trump and ‘MAHA’ commission leaders discuss first health report

A new government-issued report reflects some of the most controversial views on vaccines, the nation’s food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs held by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 22 May 2025

Health progress despite financial challenges Thursday’s Committee B noted the Results Report 2024, and the financing and implementation of the Programme budget 2024–2025. Member States commended the transparency, and the level of detail provided. At the same time, Member States noted with concern that while some important achievements have been realized, progress is insufficient in reaching the SDG targets. In...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

South Africa’s mugging at the White House

Violence against Afrikaner farmers needs to stop, but it is not a genocide

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

How marine drones have become essential in the fight against sea mines

The western part of the Black Sea is threatened by sea mines. Hundreds of devices are a hazard to the coastal and maritime activities of NATO countries such as Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. Sea drones could be the solution to eliminate the risk experts say.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israeli strike hits building in southern Lebanon

Israeli strike hits building in southern Lebanon Israel bombed a building in southernLebanonon Thursday after Israel's military issued an evacuation call warning of imminent strikes. Lebanon's National News Agency said that "the Israeli enemy" struck a building in the southern town of Toul.There were no immediate reports of any casualties. Israel said it was targeting Hezbollah.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Why did nationalist parties do so well in the first round of Poland's presidential election?

The nationalist presidential candidates Slawomir Mentzen and Grzegorz Braun won a combined total of almost 21 per cent of the vote.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How Liverpool secured their historic 2024/25 Premier League title

Liverpool will be officially crowned 2024/25 Premier League champions on the final day of the season.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK to pay £101mn a year under deal to hand over Chagos Islands to Mauritius

British government says accord will guarantee future of joint military base with US

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Israeli museum victim 'was planning to propose'

Yaron Lischinsky bought engagement ring days before he and girlfriend Sarah Milgrim were killed in Washington, ambassador says.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

The U.S. Threatens to Intervene in Guayana Esequiba Ahead of Venezuelan Elections

Recently, U.S. Ambassador Theriot reaffirmed Washington’s full support for Guyana in the territorial dispute. With just days remaining before its regional and legislative elections, Venezuela is facing escalating diplomatic tensions over its territorial dispute with Guyana regarding the Essequibo region. RELATED: Venezuelan Electoral Council Opens 12 Polling Stations in Guayana Esequiba On Tuesday, U.S. Ambassador […]

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Spanish grid operator faults big power plants in blackout blame game

Some large electricity generators were not doing their job to help control voltage, claims parent company’s chair

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

How Israel tries to shield its diplomats from attack

Fatal shooting in Washington DC was ‘nightmare scenario’ for a country long conscious that its envoys are a target

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Sluggish sloth's secrets of success revealed in new study

Scientists say early humans were to blame for many extinctions - but small tree-dwelling sloths survived.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

FCC votes to bar Chinese labs from testing US tech if they’ve been deemed security risks

About 75 per cent of US devices such as phones, cameras and computers are tested in facilities located in China.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Restaurant review: Verigoud

Not a very Mexicaneatery —in a very good way.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Don't panic but be aware, experts advise tourists after earthquakes rattle Greece

Two earthquakes struck near Crete and islands across the Aegean sea over the last two weeks. Experts are warning tourists to familiarise themselves with emergency guidance.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

A flagless fleet is threatening the seas

Western governments must tackle the maritime lawlessness their sanctions helped create

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

European Parliament backs steep tariff on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers

The European Parliament has approved a proposal to impose steep tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers and agricultural products, sparking concern among European farmers about the potential fallout.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Judge allows lawsuit alleging AI chatbot pushed Florida teen to kill himself to proceed

A federal judge on Wednesday rejected arguments made by an artificial intelligence company that its chatbots are protected by the First Amendment — at least for now.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Why claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa are cruelly ironic

Why claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa are cruelly ironic Submitted by Azad Essa on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 22:39 As Trump ambushed Ramaphosa at the White House, Israel continued its massacre of the Palestinian people US President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speak at the White House in Washington, DC, on 21 May 2025 (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP) Off It was an afternoon of several...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate Education Department employees

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to reinstate more than 1,300 U.S. Department of Education employees.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Multiple deaths after small plane crashes in California neighbourhood

Authorities in the city of San Diego say that heavy fog had created low-visibility conditions at time of crash.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

MEP and staffer report each other to the police after alleged assault in European Parliament

A physical altercation between a Swedish MEP and a parliamentary staffer has sparked conflicting accounts and formal police reports. The incident, which took place in the European Parliament on Wednesday, is now under internal investigation.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK hands sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius after last-minute legal delay

Under the agreement, the UK will pay Mauritius 120 million each year to lease back their military base for at least 99 years.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget is spooking investors

Market unease at the US’s fiscal position is growing

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Why Make-in-India isn't a guaranteed success despite U.S. tariffs on China

India might just have work harder to attract investors, as the country will need to overcome multiple hurdles to become a China alternative.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil challenges arrest in US immigration court

Khalil's lawyer say 'egregious government misconduct' means Trump administration deportation case should be thrown out.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

BBC sees Gaza aid going through inspection area at Israeli crossing

The BBC's Wyre Davies visits the Kerem Shalom crossing, through which aid for Gaza is currently passing after Israel eased an 11-week blockade.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Israel's ties with Europe 'eroding' ambassador says: Report

Israel's ties with Europe 'eroding' ambassador says: Report Israel’s ambassador to the European Union, Haim Regev, on Thursday spoke about a “diplomatic erosion” in Israel's ties to EU member states. “There is no diplomatic tsunami, but there is certainly a diplomatic erosion that must be addressed,” Regevtold reporters during a press briefing in Brussels, according to Walla. The UK suspended its trade talks with...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Penguin Poop May Help Preserve Antarctic Climate

New research shows that penguin guano in Antarctica is an important source of ammonia aerosol particles that help drive the formation and persistence of low clouds, which cool the climate by reflecting some incoming sunlight back to space. The findings reinforce the growing awareness that Earth’s intricate web of life plays a significant role in […]

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Private equity’s retail push crops up in unexpected places

3G has turned to a novel source to finance its takeover of Skechers

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

European police seize thousands of looted cultural goods

Law enforcement and customs officials from 23 countries took part in an operation called Pandora IX. Authorities recovered thousands of artefacts, including artworks, coins, paintings and archaeological finds.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Javier Milei courts undeclared cash to dollarise Argentina’s economy

Libertarian leader wants $270bn in hidden dollar savings to help phase out peso

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World