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Thames Water freezes executivesโ โretention paymentsโ after backlash
Crisis talks with regulator and government led to agreement to pause controversial payouts
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Putin and microplastics threaten beesโ survival
Wild pollinators face an array of hazards, a new report says.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Spain clamps down on Airbnb as tourism backlash returns for summer
The Spanish government calls for the removal of almost 66,000 property listings saying they breach tourism rules.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:EU elections Super Sunday shows centre-left parties remain in freefall
Experts told Euronews that centre-left parties are losing connection to voters across the continent in a period of time when social issues are pressing.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Palestinians attacked, injured, by Israeli settlers west of Ramallah
Palestinians attacked, injured, by Israeli settlers west of Ramallah Israeli settlers fired guns at several Palestinians in the occupied West Bank in the village of Beit Lilo, west of Ramallah, Al Jazeera Arabic reported. The settler gunfire injured several Palestinians, according to the report. Israel has been ramping up its attacks on Palestinians across the occupied West Bank.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Russian drone strikes hit homes in Kherson and Sloviansk
Five people were injured and several homes damaged after Russian drone strikes hit the Ukrainian port city of Kherson in the early hours of Tuesday.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:US Senator says at least pro-Palestinian protester speaking โin Englishโ
A Republican senator said a pro-Palestinian protester interrupting a hearing was "progress" because it was in English.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Trump 'frustrated' by Israel's war on Gaza, wants to start rebuilding: Report
Trump 'frustrated' by Israel's war on Gaza, wants to start rebuilding: Report US President Donald Trump is "fustrated" by Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, Axios reported on Tuesday. โThe president is frustrated about what is happening in Gaza. He wants the war to end, he wants the hostages to come home, he wants aid to go in and he wants to start rebuilding Gaza,โ Axios reported, citing a White House official. The...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Lowest winter rainfall in Syria for almost 70 years triggers water crisis in Damascus
Residents in the Syrian capital are feeling the effects of the lack of rain with authorities urging them to reduce their water consumption.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Musk says he will spend a โlot lessโ on politics
Donald Trumpโs biggest donor has already pulled back from White House role
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:23andMe sale grafts a happy ending on to a glum tale
Being spliced on to Regeneron will free the genetic testing company from its fatal dependence on sporadic revenue
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:EU budget needs 'a comprehensive overhaul' to handle shocks, says IMF
EU spending rules have not kept pace with challenges facing the bloc, warned the IMFโs Europe director.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Musk to step back from political spending: โI think Iโve done enoughโ
โIf I see a reason to do political spending in the future, I will do it. I donโt currently see a reason,โ he said.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Eurozone confidence lifts slightly in May but remains fragile
Eurozone consumer confidence rose by 1.4 points in May, partly reversing Aprilโs drop, but remains well below average. Sentiment is still fragile amid inflation and trade uncertainty.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:China makes worldโs first 5G satellite-to-phone video call. Will it test US TikTok curbs?
Breakthrough enabling streaming video content directly to phones via satellites would face significant regulatory, technology hurdles, experts say.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Sussan Ley knew she faced a challenge. Then the Nationals went nuclear
David Littleproud brings mutually assured destruction to both partiesโ electoral ambitionsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat does the โmonumentalโ Coalition split mean for day-to-day politics?When David Littleproud travelled to Sussan Leyโs home base of Albury for Coalition talks last week, the Nationals leader arrived with a list of impossible...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:After the latest cash rate cut, the question on borrowersโ lips is already: when can we expect rates to go down further? | Nicki Hutley
As businesses review hiring plans and consumers consider spending decisions, the Reserve Bank remains cautiousAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) monetary policy board cut interest rates on Tuesday. What was less expected, perhaps, was its very dovish language in the accompanying statements, which...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:The cost of getting care and getting there: why is hospital parking so expensive in Australia? | Ranjana Srivastava
By now, Australians know โfreeโ healthcare is not really free. Easing the cost of parking would be a practical way of helping patientsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastโEvery minute of your delay costs me money,โ a patient grumbles, brandishing a parking ticket.โI am sorry,โ I sympathise. โLetโs finish up as quickly as we can.โSign up for Guardian...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:From โconvict stainโ to badge of honour: Tasmaniaโs early criminals inspire celebrated musical
In Vandemonian Lags, Mick Thomas, Tim Rogers and a cast of musicians bring Lutruwita/Tasmaniaโs past to life with songs and โripping yarnsโGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIn 1802 Martha Hayes was transported from England to what was then called Van Diemenโs Land, accompanying her convict mother. The teenager was the first white female to set foot in the new colony and, having become pregnant on the voyage,...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:The great Coalition split: how Littleproudโs irresistible force met Leyโs immovable object
Some Liberals thought the Nationals were bluffing, but the junior Coalition partner insisted on four policy commitments โ and the freedom to break ranksAustralia news live: latest politics updatesWhat does the Nationalsโ split from the Coalition mean for Australian politics? โ Full Story podcastFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:ABC and SBS gender pay gaps revealed as public sector wage data released for the first time
Commonwealth employees had significantly smaller pay gap than private sector average, while ABC ahead of national median but behind other news outlets, including SBSAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe gender pay gap at more than 100 commonwealth public sector employers, including the ABC, has been laid bare for the first time, with the national...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:EU adopts new Russia sanctions amid Ukraine ceasefire push
New EU sanctions target Russia's "shadow fleet," as the bloc's foreign policy chief has called for more US pressure on Russia if Moscow doesn't agree on a ceasefire.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Ryanair tells flight attendants to repay salary rises
The Irish airline is pursuing members of a Spanish union to hand back up to 3,000 following a ruling.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Director-Generalโs Award for Global Health given to Professor Awa Marie Coll Seck and Professor Sir Brian Greenwood
In recognition of their lifetime achievements in global health, specifically in malaria elimination and beyond, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has given his Award for Global Health this year to Professor Awa Marie Coll Seck and Professor Sir Brian Greenwood. The Director-Generalโs Award for Global Health, established in 2019, was conferred during the High-Level segment on Tuesday, 20 May, at the...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UK suspends trade talks with Israel and sanctions West Bank settlers
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Tuesday the suspension of free trade negotiations with Israel and new sanctions on West Bank settlements.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Battery giant expects China truck market to be 50% electric by 2028
CATL founder Robin Zengโs forecast heralds sweeping disruption of global market in heavy goods vehicles
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:EU to impose โฌ2 tax on low-cost items in blow to Temu and Shein
Brussels plans handling fee on billions of small packages imported mainly from China
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UEFA Europa League final: Man Utd vs Tottenham โ Start, team news, lineups
Manchester United play Tottenham Hotspur in Europa League final as both teams look to end an awful season on a high.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Investigation reveals โsprawling empireโ of 5 Dutch companies dominating Europeโs fishing industry
Environmental campaigners say that governments have allowed a few supermajors to take โtentacularโ ownership of the seas.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:What a China-Egypt Military Training Reveals About the PLAโs Air Combat Readiness
The โEagles of Civilization 2025โ air force training between China and Egypt sent several important signals about the PLAAF.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Beyond Shared Vision: Building a Collaborative Road Map
Effective partnership between leaders requires moving beyond visionary conversations to include broader, collaborative engagement and a shared strategic road map.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Charityโs proposed shelter for homeless Hongkongers rejected by government
ImpactHK questions whether governmentโs refusal to back proposed shelter in Lai Chi Kok could stigmatise people who are living rough.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:EQT offers โฌ220mn injection to help salvage care group Colisรฉe
Swedish buyout group looks to strike debt restructuring at one of two troubled French portfolio companies
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Chinese workshop owner arrested in Italy over labour exploitation in fashion supply chain
Police near Milan identified 10 Chinese labourers who were victims of exploitation. Six did not have proper registration, and five were also illegal immigrants.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Egyptian fisherman who arranged migrant boats to Europe jailed for 25 years in the UK
UK-based Egyptian national Ahmed Ebid helped smuggle nearly 3,800 people from north Africa to Italy as part of a lucrative criminal network.
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