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Prison staff sceptical renting cells abroad will solve France's overcrowding crisis
With prisons overflowing, France is considering renting cells abroad. But will this solve the problem or just shift it to other countries?
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:
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Guterres strongly condemns killing of Israeli diplomats in US capital
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the “appalling killing” of two Israeli embassy officials in the United States capital, stressing that “nothing can justify such a horrific act,” his Spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Gaza: Strikes on houses and tents responsible for over half of deaths this week
More than half the people killed in Gaza over the past week were in shelters and residential buildings, the UN human rights office OHCHR said on Thursday.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Refugees facing ‘lowest ever’ emergency food rations amid funding crisis
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Thursday that it has been forced to cut food aid to unprecedented lows in Kenya’s sprawling refugee camps, as a result of severe funding shortages.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Ambassadors debate safety of civilians with 36,000 lives lost during conflict last year
We're live as the Security Council convenes for its annual open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, with the UN relief chief and the head of UN Women calling for urgent action to safeguard lives –especially those of women and girls caught in the crossfire. Non-combatants in Gaza, Lebanon, Myanmar, Sudan and Ukraine are among the hardest-hit. Mobile app users can follow here.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:All eyes on Gaza as aid teams retrieve first lifesaving relief in months
UN agencies in Gaza confirmed on Thursday that desperately needed aid has finally arrived at warehouses inside the enclave after an 11-week blockade by Israeli authorities.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Civilians ‘trapped and terrorised’: UN sounds alarm over collapse of critical protections
With more than 36,000 civilian deaths recorded in conflict zones in 2024 and sexual violence surging, senior UN officials warn that the international framework designed to protect civilians is collapsing.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:World News in Brief: UK cedes sovereignty over Chagos Islands, suffering in Sudan deepens, UN releases new emergency relief funds
The United Kingdom agreed to cede its control over the Chagos Islands to the Republic of Mauritius in an agreement signed between the two countries on Thursday.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Do Lady Gaga’s Singapore shows signal end to ticket-buying mayhem, slow demand?
Demand for resale tickets for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem concerts is lukewarm, compared with the Taylor Swift and Coldplay shows, analysts say.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Work on Russia-Ukraine Peace Agreement Memo Progressing: Peskov
The memorandum is expected to address key issues, including a timeline for a possible peace deal. On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that work on a memorandum for a potential Russia-Ukraine peace agreement is actively progressing. RELATED: Russian Air Defense Successfully Repels Ukrainian Drone Attacks Targeting Moscow Speaking at a press briefing, Peskov noted […]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Sri Lanka’s neutrality strained as India-Pakistan tensions rise after Kashmir attacks
As a small state lodged between superpowers, Sri Lanka cannot afford to take sides in the India-Pakistan conflict, analysts say.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Pups pose in style at New York’s Met-inspired Pet Gala
Dressed in dazzling outfits inspired by this year’s Met Gala, dozens of dogs took centre stage at New York’s annual Pet Gala on Monday evening.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Asian markets shudder on US national debt fears
Asian equities tumbled Thursday (May 22) as investors absorbed a stark message from Washington: America’s fiscal burden is ballooning and the impact is rippling across the Pacific. The sell-off wasn’t isolated. From Tokyo to Mumbai, regional benchmarks turned red, tracking Wall Street’s plunge as anxiety surged over a proposed US budget bill that could hugely […] The post Asian markets shudder on US national debt fears...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Mauritius: UK High Court Blocks Deal to Return Chagos Islands to Mauritius
[RFI] An agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands from the United Kingdom back to Mauritius has been paused by a last-minute injunction, prompted by a legal challenge from exiled islanders.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong groups call for review of imported worker policy amid job losses
Recent survey finds 52.5 per cent of restaurant workers reported losing their jobs after Lunar New Year, with percentage of imported labour trebling.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:US and China must continue talks, avoid ‘economic nationalism’: former top diplomat
South Korea’s former foreign minister urges powers to ‘inject stability’ into ties, warns against ‘retreat into isolationism’.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Philippines’ Marcos revamps cabinet in ‘bold reset’ after midterms setback
The move signals a push for greater accountability and results within the administration, analysts note.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:The EU's defence splurge — a gold rush for arms lobbyists
This defence spending splurge in budgets may be necessary for security, but it’s triggering a lobbying gold rush in Brussels as arms manufacturers scramble to shape how new funds get spent. The result? An uptick in lobbying that risks outpacing the rules meant to keep influence peddling in check, warns Transparency International.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Activist freed in Tanzania after Kenyan government demand
Kenya had earlier said it had been denied access to Boniface Mwangi and expressed concern over his health.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Joy as Colombian boy, 11, freed after 18 days in rebel captivity
He was seized by masked armed men at his home in what is believed to have been a kidnapping for ransom.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong passes stablecoin bill as more governments recognize the digital asset
Hong Kong has passed a stablecoin bill to expand its cryptocurrency licensing regime as more governments recognize the digital asset.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Norway cabin owner sleeps on as cargo ship runs aground outside
None of the container ship’s 16 crew members were injured in the incident, the cause of which is being investigated by Norwegian police.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:US House passes Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill
The legislation would extend tax cuts that were enacted during Trump's first term in office. The "One Big, Beautiful Act" will now head to the Senate, where it is expected to see changes.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:MEPs call on European Commission to cut Hungary off from EU funds
Cross-party MEPs demand a complete cut of funds for Hungary, claiming it regressing alarmingly. The European Commission is willing to discuss the use of the budget tool to preserve democracy.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Austria's Eurovision winner JJ calls for Israel to be banned from contest
The Austrian winner of the 2025 song competition says he would hope to see Israel excluded from next year's contest in Vienna.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong developer CK Asset set to weather ‘stress test’ conditions, chairman says
The group is financially healthy and has a war chest to cope with unforeseen events as Hong Kong endures a ‘stress test’, Victor Li says.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Tech war: Malaysia walks back from AI project with Huawei as tech giant denies chip exports
The Malaysian AI project grabbed attention amid intensifying tech rivalry between Beijing and Washington.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Chinese scientists prove US Air Force’s Mach 16 engine concept ‘feasible’
Chinese scientists announce successful ground test of hypersonic engine powered by jet fuel simulating Mach 8 flight conditions.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Trump’s coming currency war has Asia in its sights
TOKYO – Asia’s latest bull market is in wishful thinking as governments around the region believe that they can avoid an epic currency clash with Donald Trump’s White House. Officials in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing and elsewhere claim to have it on good authority that they can keep their exchange rates separate from US tariff negotiations. […] To continue reading, please log in to your AT+ Premium account. Not yet a member?...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Health Authorities Request Additional Funding to Combat Mpox Outbreak
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- With four active Mpox cases currently confirmed in Liberia, health authorities have appealed to the House of Representatives for increased funding to effectively respond to the outbreak, which the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:East Africa: Kenya Govt's Protest Letter to Tanzania Leads to Activist Boniface Mwangi's Release
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Activist Boniface Mwangi has been released in Ukunda, Kwale, after being deported from Tanzania where he had been detained.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Grattan on Friday: if Ley and Littleproud find a way to cohabit, it will be a tense household
After a gesture of overreach, Nationals and the Liberals’ are beginning to mend the Coalition split. But even if they do the union won’t necessarily be harmonious.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Steel bar bribery case at CK Asset project in Hong Kong: timeline of events
The nearly 3,000-flat development in Kwun Tong has been mired in controversy even before concerns over steel rebar works.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Education University of Hong Kong to nearly double master’s admissions to 5,000
President of EdU reveals intake in coming academic year will be nearly twice of previous 2,700 and rake in total gross income of HK$800 million.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Fake Euronews report on alleged electoral interference in Romania spreads online
A doctored video using Euronews' logo falsely claims Romania cautioned France over interference in the recent presidential ballot. Bucharest has in fact accused Russia of meddling in the vote.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: