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Eurozone private sector slips into contraction as services falter in May

Eurozone private sector contracted in May, with Composite PMI falling to 49.5. Services saw their sharpest drop in 16 months, while manufacturing stabilised. Business confidence hit a 19-month low, reinforcing expectations for further ECB rate cuts.

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

Hong Kong motorists to get digital traffic, parking fines from next month

Residents will receive tickets for parking violations or traffic offences via email or SMS, in move police say will improve efficiency.

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

Services fully resume on MTR’s Tseung Kwan O line after 5-hour suspension

MTR Corporation says disruption caused by a displaced overhead cable component in a tunnel section, which led to a short circuit.

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

Google introduces new 'AI mode' function in renewed bid to revolutionise search

The tech giant is introducing a new "AI mode" that will embed chatbot capabilities into its search engine to keep up with rivals like OpenAI's ChatGPT.

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

TikTok shuts down β€˜covert influence networks’ targeting Philippines midterm elections

The social media platform said the networks created fake accounts β€œto amplify narratives favouring certain politicians”.

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

Hong Kong says goodbye to a capitalist crusader

David Webb was an exemplary shareholder

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Block, Bridge, and Build: A Framework to Forge a More Democratic Future

Amid rising authoritarianism, people in US-based movements need to work together in new ways. Here are some diverse approaches to help guide collective action.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Red Cross President calls for reverse of trend for deteriorating humanitarian situation

International Red Cross President Mirjana Spoljaric spoke to Euronews at the European Humanitarian Forum 2025 about intensifying global conflict, warning of declining respect for humanitarian law and rising concerns over shrinking budgets.

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

EasyJet loss widens but UK budget airline confirms its 2025 targets

EasyJet’s shares fell after the British airline reported higher losses than a year ago despite increased revenues and strong traffic.

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

What the failure of a superstar student reveals about economics

Aidan Toner-Rodgers was enjoying a meteoric rise at MIT. Then questions started to be asked about his work

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Mauritius: UK Chagos Deal with Mauritius Blocked by Last-Minute Court Injunction

[allAfrica] A British court blocked the UK from transferring sovereignty over the contested Chagos Islands to Mauritius hours before the agreement was due to be signed.

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

President Lincoln's blood-stained gloves sold for more than €6 million at debt-relief auction

Items worn by President Abraham Lincoln the night he was assassinated have fetched more than 6 million at an auction to pay off a 20-year-old debt incurred by the Lincoln Presidential Foundation.

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

Is Trump's new Golden Dome defense system realistic?

The "Golden Dome" US missile defense resembles Israel's interceptive Iron Dome system. However, the US plans go much further and seek to include threats from outer space.

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

Graduates turn city squares into open-air dance floors

Thousands of high school graduates joined the annual European quadrille tradition across Slovenia, Serbia, and Slovakia, performing the coordinated dance in public squares across the region.

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

Boston Groups Come Together to Face the β€œExistential Threat” to Nonprofits

On May 5, more than 1200 people gathered for a forum convened by the Boston Foundation called β€œThe Shifting Federal Landscape: Massachusetts Nonprofits Raise the Alarm.” This was a record turnout for the groupβ€”a clear indicator of nonprofit leaders’ sense of urgency in the current political moment. During the convening, speakers made clear that the

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

EU is Africa's 'partner to rely on' as Trump ambushes South Africa

The EU β€œis the partner Africa can rely on”, the bloc’s top diplomat said at a summit on Wednesday β€” justhours before US president Donald Trump’s ambush of South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa in the White House.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Nonprofit News Media Leaders Are Struggling to Stop Leaning on the Foundations That Say They Should Branch Out More

Nonprofit newsrooms need multiple revenue streams. How can they find and manage the ideal funding mix?

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Democracy is Europe's first line of defence

In an Euronews exclusive, Council of Europe Secretary General and former Swiss President Alain Berset makes the case for a new democratic pact before Europe hits a tipping point.

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

Latest news bulletin | May 22nd – 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 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China diving queen Quan Hongchan trains 8 hours daily to overcome development challenges

Her recent fitness story garnered 43 million views on a single social media platform.

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

Another DeepSeek? Chinese quant fund publishes paper on AI training breakthrough

Goku says in a paper submitted to the β€˜AI Olympics’ that its training method is superior to those adopted by DeepSeek, OpenAI.

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

New report reveals more than half of European farmers prepared to protest again

A new report reveals that European farmers feel worse off now than 12 months ago, are frustrated with the EU’s lack of support and are prepared to protest again.

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

Wall Street and Main Street are split on Trump’s chaos

The president prompted a similar divide last time round

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Will Jamie Dimon build the first trillion-dollar bank?

We interview JPMorgan Chase’s boss, and his lieutenants

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Hong Kong authorities to revoke contractor’s licence over safety record

Aggressive Construction Company linked to three incidents resulting in five fatalities, including a fallen crane that killed three workers in 2022.

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

Germany, Nigeria to deepen cooperation in economy, migration

The foreign ministers of Germany and Nigeria pledged to strengthen their countries' partnership in areas such as the economy, energy, and migration.

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

Thousands isolated as NSW faces worse flooding than many have seen in their lifetimes – video

A third person has died in flood waters on the New South Wales mid-north coast while authorities hold grave fears for another person still missing. NSW premier Chris Minns said 'many people would have never seen this level of inundation or flooding in their communities' as rain battered parts of the state for a third consecutive day. Late Thursday afternoon, there were more than 100 active warnings, including 37...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

German economy in crisis: When will it bounce back?

The new German government wants to revive the German economy by introducing an urgent recovery program. However, the crisis is so severe that economic experts see little chance of a rapid upturn.

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

German economy: When will it pick up again?

The new German government wants to revive the German economy by introducing an urgent recovery program. However, the crisis is so severe that economic experts see little chance of a rapid upturn.

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

Crete earthquake: Is it safe to travel to the Greek island following second tremor in a month?

Authorities say no major damage has been reported and there is very little risk of a tsunami.

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

Chinese scientist behind supercomputer in orbit urges collaborative use of AI in space

Space has once again become the frontier of scientific exploration, and AI should be part of it, says Zhejiang Lab director Wang Jian.

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

Kenya: Refugees in Kenya At Risk of Worsening Hunger As WFP Faces Critical Funding Shortfall

[WFP] Nairobi -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today warned that refugees in Kenya are at risk of heightened levels of food insecurity as critical funding shortages force the agency to reduce food assistance to the lowest levels ever recorded. Around 720,000 refugees supported by WFP in Kenya will from June receive an in-kind food ration of just 28 percent and all cash assistance will halt, unless...

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

America’s scientific prowess is a huge global subsidy

And it is now under threat

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Europe’s clash with China on EVs not β€˜existential’, former EU official says

Trump is pushing Europe and China to cooperate more closely despite disagreements, according to former trade negotiator.

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