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New Orleans jail worker arrested after admitting he helped inmates escape when they threatened to ‘shank’ him

Authorities have arrested an Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office maintenance worker in connection with the escape of 10 jail inmates.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Google offers β€˜AI mode’ in β€˜total reimagining of search’

Chief Sundar Pichai also reveals autonomous agents at annual event as tech giant seeks to re-establish AI leadership

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

At least three Palestinians wounded by Israeli settler attack in occupied West Bank

At least three Palestinians wounded by Israeli settler attack in occupied West Bank At least three Palestinians have been seriously wounded by a group of Israeli settlers who raided the Palestinian village of Beitillu on Tuesday, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. The settlers attacked several homes in the village and opened fire towards its residents with the protection of Israeli soldiers, the report said....

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

'Peace is not possible': Kyiv residents remain pessimistic over Trump-Putin talks

Ukrainian citizens view the Russian president's words to Donald Trump as a "stalling tactic," as Moscow's all-out war continues well into its fourth year.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK, France, Canada warn Israel of sanctions: Is opinion shifting on Gaza?

UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers as European leaders mount pressure on Israel to end its Gaza offensive.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump backer Elon Musk says he will spend β€˜a lot less’ on political campaigns

The decision could reflect the world’s richest man’s disenchantment with politics after his tenure at Doge saw intense blowback on Tesla.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Brazil: Supreme Court begins trial on another coup-plot complaint

Brasilia, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's Supreme Court begins its review of another complaint related to the attempted coup following the 2022 election results. The post Brazil: Supreme Court begins trial on another coup-plot complaint first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

UK services trade data β€˜of limited value’ says statistics regulator

Review finds that monthly Office for National Statistics figures are often subject to large revisions

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Tron founder Justin Sun says he's the top $TRUMP meme coin holder

Chinese-born crypto billionaire Justin Sun says he’s now the top holder of the Trump-themed $TRUMP meme token β€” securing him a seat at a private dinner with the president.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Vladimir Putin’s manipulation of Donald Trump

If the US president is walking away from Ukraine, other allies must step up

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Canada, UK and France sign statement against Israel

Ottawa, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Canada, along with the United Kingdom and France, warned that it will take action against Israel if it does not halt its military offensive in Gaza and lift the blockade of the Palestinian coastal enclave, local media reported. The post Canada, UK and France sign statement against Israel first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Tracking Ukraine’s battle against Russia in maps and charts

A visual guide to the war

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Bolivian President denounces judicial moves against MAS party

La Paz, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian President Luis Arce denounced on X social media the attempts to disturb the participation of the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS for its Spanish acronym) and other parties in the general elections next August. The post Bolivian President denounces judicial moves against MAS party first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

BBC Verify examines Israeli strikes as minimal aid enters Gaza

Israel says its reopened access for a limited number of aid trucks into Gaza, after blocking supplies from entering the territory for the last 11 weeks. BBC Verify has been looking into the latest strikes and aid situation in Gaza.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Philippines investigates fund for anomalous land acquisition

Manila, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The investigation to determine those involved in an alleged anomalous land acquisition transaction worth more than $250 million continues in the Philippines. The post Philippines investigates fund for anomalous land acquisition first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

DR seeks to reduce digital gap and technological sovereignty

Santo Domingo, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel) is currently working on five pillars that will allow for the reduction of the digital gap, greater connectivity, security, technological sovereignty, and strategic alliances. The post DR seeks to reduce digital gap and technological sovereignty first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Chinese direct investment in Europe rises for first time in 7 years

Report shows pivot to greenfield projects, but 10bn FDI in 2024 still far below 2016 peak

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Spain's parliament considers press access shakeup after spate of disruptions

Journalists have protested against the behaviour of activists who they say harass them and impede their work.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Top US state Republicans urge SEC to consider delisting Chinese companies

Letter asks regulator to protect American investors from opaque Chinese reporting policies

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Armed Men Kill Top Aides to Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada

There will be no impunity. Those responsible will be arrested and brought to justice, President Sheinbaum stated. Early Tuesday morning, armed men shot and killed the private secretary and an adviser to Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada. RELATED: The Remittance Tax is Highly Discriminatory: President Sheinbaum β€œUnfortunately, during a direct attack, the mayor’s private secretary, […]

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

EU's top diplomat says 'strong majority' of bloc wants to review trade pact with Israel

EU's top diplomat says 'strong majority' of bloc wants to review trade pact with Israel The EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said a "strong majority" of the bloc was in favour of reviewing its trade pact with Israel. β€œThe situation in Gaza is catastrophic. The aid that Israel has allowed in is, of course, welcomed, but it’s a drop in the ocean. Aid must flow immediately, without disruption, and at scale, because this is...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Musk says he will cut back on political spending after paying at least $250M backing Trump in 2024

Elon Musk, the richest person in the world and a key financial supporter of President Donald Trump, says he’ll be spending less on political campaigns.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Ukraine war: EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions without waiting for Trump

The measures come after the US president’s call with Putin did not yield any promise of a ceasefire.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Reform mayor backs pro-green investment partnership

Luke Campbell joins northern partnership with clean energy focus despite party’s anti-net zero stance

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Microsoft-backed UK tech unicorn Builder.ai collapses into insolvency

Once high-flying group founded by Sachin Dev Duggal says its was unable to recover from β€˜past decisions’

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Foreign journalists must not abandon their Palestinian colleagues in Gaza

As Israel moves to reoccupy Gaza, foreign media must demand open access and an end to killings of journalists.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

European Parliament to stage urgent debate on Hungary's 'spring clean' law

The Hungary rapporteur of the European Parliament, Tineke Strik, told Euronews that enough of the body's political groups support the debate. The law, once adopted will see foreign funded NGO's and media listed and potentially fined.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Third Trump-Putin call paves the way for trade, not sanctions

What did US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin talk about in their third call? The two have interpreted the conversation differently. But Ukraine likely wasn't the only topic.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

In historic move, WHO Member States approve 20% funding increase and 2026–27 budget

In a show of support for a sustainably financed World Health Organization, WHO Member States today approved a 20% increase in assessed contributions (membership dues) as they endorsed the Organization’s 2026–27 budget of US$4.2billion. This is the second such 20% increase in assessed contributions to WHO, the previous being agreed as part of the 2024–25 budget. It comes as governments are facing financial constraints...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

Rubio says US is asking countries to 'voluntarily' accept displaced Palestinians

Rubio says US is asking countries to 'voluntarily' accept displaced Palestinians The US has reached out to countries about accepting "voluntary" relocations of Palestinians, USSecretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday. "There's no deportation," Rubio said. "What we have talked to some nations about is, if someone voluntarily and willingly says, I want to go somewhere else for some period of time because I'm sick,...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Mississippi tornado survivors await assistance from FEMA as Trump overhauls agency

The emergency management director in one of the state's hardest-hit counties said debris removal operations have ground to a halt and people who lost their homes aren't getting the help they need.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Musk commits to staying Tesla CEO for another five years

Elon Musk has claimed a turnaround in Tesla's sales after a slump, even as his internet service provider Starlink grows.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

EU to impose US$2.25 fee on cheap parcels, mostly from China

The move is meant to help the bloc deal with an influx of billions of inexpensive imports via platforms like Shein and Temu.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

UN Commisioner Warns of Extinction Risk for Indigenous Groups in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada

Their physical and cultural extinction risk is a tragedy that we can and must prevent, Campbell said. On Tuesday, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights representative in Colombia, Scott Campbell, warned of the risk of extinction facing five Indigenous peoples of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta due to the presence of illegal armed […]

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Patients evacuated from Kamal Adwan field hospital amid Israeli shelling: Report

Patients evacuated from Kamal Adwan field hospital amid Israeli shelling: Report Arabic media is reporting that patients have been evacuated from Kamal Adwan field hospital amid intense Israeli shelling. The shrapnel from the shells reached inside the hospital's wards, according to Al Jazeera Arabic. The 18 doctors remaining in the hospital face "harsh conditions", the reports added.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye