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Espionage in Germany: The most spectacular spy cases
As a supporter of Ukraine, Germany is being targeted by foreign intelligence services. But that's not just since the Ukraine war began. Here's a reminder of some prominent spy cases.
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Madagascar: Outbreak Of Variant Type 1 Polio in Madagascar Declared Over
[Unicef] Antananarivo -- Madagascar has successfully halted the transmission of variant poliovirus type 1, following recommendations from a rigorous, independent Outbreak Response Assessment (OBRA) to declare the outbreak closed. This achievement marks a major milestone in the country's ongoing efforts towards polio eradication.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Pakistan, India agree to withdraw troops by end of May, resume iconic border ceremony
India said the Punjab land border ceremony, a popular tourist attraction, would reopen to the public on Wednesday, while Pakistan claimed it had never stopped the event.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:South Africa: The Proportion Of People Of 50+ With HIV Has Doubled In 10 Years. What Does That Mean For Healthcare?
[Bhekisisa] Today, people over 50 make up the second-largest group of South Africa's HIV-positive population. Twenty years ago, they were the smallest proportion. As people age, their chances for developing health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes rise, which means more and more people will have to be treated for these conditions, on top of getting HIV care. But without tracking the numbers,...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Sierra Leone: Liberia Expresses Concerns Over Surge of Mpox Cases in Neighboring Sierra Leone
[FrontPageAfrica] Liberia's Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Institute have expressed concern over a rapid increase in mpox cases in neighboring Sierra Leone. The country has reported a total of 2,634 confirmed mpox cases and 14 deaths, marking a significant increase since the country's first cases were identified in January.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:India's 'Silicon Valley' flooded after heavy rains
Three people have been killed in Bengaluru after the city received heavy rainfall from Sunday night.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Blacklisted in the US, Chinese battery giant raises billions in Hong Kong trading debut
Tesla supplier CATL completed the worldβs largest listing of 2025 to date, with its shares surging more than 12% on the first day of trading.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Pres. Boakai Convenes Cabinet Meeting to Address Declining Aid and Boost Domestic Revenue
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Monday convened a high-level cabinet meeting aimed at developing strategies to increase domestic resource mobilization amid significant cuts in international aid.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Mali: 22 Men Found Dead After Arrest By Soldiers
[HRW] Independently Investigate Apparent Summary Executions in DiafarabΓ© Town
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Ukraine war: Zelensky accuses Russia of βtrying to buy timeβ to continue conflict
The accusation comes a day after US President Donald Trump spoke with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Zelensky urging the two to begin ceasefire negotiations.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:World Sevens Football aiming to transform women's game
World Sevens Football is a new seven-a-side format focused on global reach, player empowerment and financial equity. However, the fast-paced new series is not without its critics.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:WHO chief says budget plea is 'extremely modest' compared to 'costs of war' or tobacco advertising
The UN health agency is asking for the equivalent of 3.7 billion for the next two years to fill a funding shortfall.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:The Ugandan mud wrestlers who became a global sensation
Videos of mud-covered wrestling fights from a Ugandan town have racked up over 500 million hits on social media.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Nationals split from Coalition as Sussan Ley says Liberal partyβs door βremains openβ
Liberal sources say National party gave Ley less than an hourβs warning of their decisionAustralia news live: latest politics updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Nationals have formally split with the Liberal party, breaking up the Coalition for the first time since the 1980s...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Sudan's army chief appoints first prime minister since war's start
Kamil al-Taib Idris will be responsible for forming the countryβs transitional government, two years after the country's civil war began in 2023.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:China aims new JY-27V radar at stealthy targets, such as Americaβs fifth-gen fighters
The CETC radar works with VHF radio waves and can be truck-mounted and folded for rapid set-up and evacuation.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:How to Fend Off Attacks on NonprofitsβThree Key Strategies
An injury to one is an injury to all. This needs to be the mantra for philanthropy today, if authoritarianism is to be turned back.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Tech war: Xiaomiβs new 3-nanometre chip takes on rival products from Apple, Qualcomm
The chip marks another milestone for Chinaβs technology self-sufficiency drive amid tightened US export controls on advanced semiconductors.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Why Legal Fear Shouldnβt Drive DEI Decisions: What Leaders Need to Know
Conversations with leading diversity, equity, and inclusion experts reveal that much of the panic reactions to executive orders to scale back DEI efforts is unwarranted.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Anti-Chinese sentiment in South Korea reignited by violent incidents, stereotypes
Violent crimes by ethnic Korean Chinese suspects fuelled anti-Chinese sentiment in South Korea, revealing stereotypes and misconceptions about crime rates.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Insecurity - Navy Plans Special Operations Command in Benue
[Vanguard] The Nigerian Navy said yesterday it was set to establish a special operations command in Makurdi, Benue State, to complement the efforts of sister military services and other security agencies, with a view to improving the security situation in the Middle Belt.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Meet China PhD student Pang Zhongwang who rises from waste collector to cultural ambassador
Pang is pursuing a PhD in precision instruments at Tsinghua University, has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 20th β Midday
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Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Cameroon: Indomitable Lions' World Cup Star Kundé Dies
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Emmanuel KundΓ© , who was key when the 1990 Cameroon side became the first African team to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, died, the country's football federation announced.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:South Africa: He Leads With Heart and Hustle At Groote Schuur but Money Is a Big Problem, Says Nursing Boss
[spotlight] Groote Schuur Hospital's first male nursing manager, Aghmat Mohamed, reflects on the pressures of nursing in South Africa. Ahead of International Nurses Day and the release of a major global report on the state of nursing, BiΓ©nne Huisman chatted to him about his decades on the front lines of healthcare.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Turkey issues arrest warrants for 22 in Istanbul municipality corruption probe
Turkish authorities issued arrest warrants for 22 people, targeting Istanbul's Metropolitan Municipality over alleged corruption. Mayor Δ°mamoΔlu denies wrongdoing.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:First aid trucks enter Gaza as allies warn Israel of sanctions
Aid trucks were seen on Tuesday at the Kerem Shalom crossing, as Israel allowed limited humanitarian supplies into Gaza after months of total blockade.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Germany: Report slams Merz's new immigration policies
A new report on global migration appeals to Germany's new government to reconsider restrictive immigration policies, such as border controls and limits on family reunification.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:The EU's strategic dialogues β are theyΒ just 'participation washing'?
Most dialogues have taken place behind closed doors, with minimal public information about the agenda, participants, or outcomes. With no detailed records and no clear reporting, the public is left in the dark β unable to follow discussions or assess how stakeholder input shapes EU strategies.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Macron and Merz align to gut due diligence law as council backs deregulation push
Emmanuel Macron joins Friedrich Merz in calling to take the EUβs due diligence and sustainability rules "off the table" ahead of Thursdayβs competitiveness council in Brussels.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:South Korean police apply for reporterβs arrest over β99 Chinese spiesβ article
The report claims the Chinese were arrested at an election commission building on the same day as Yoon Suk-yeolβs martial law imposition.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Coastlines in danger even if climate target met, scientists warn
The goal of limiting warming to 1.5C is too high to avoid continued sea-level rise, scientists warn.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:US brain drain handing the global talent war to China
The US-China rivalry is no longer just a clash of tariffs, navies and diplomatic showdowns. A quieter, subtler front has emerged β one that is nonetheless reshaping the global order and deciding future winners and losers. Itβs a contest for people, specifically the scientists, engineers and academic pioneers who will shape the future. In this [β¦] The post US brain drain handing the global talent war to China appeared...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Mali: 22 Men Found Dead After Arrest by Soldiers
Click to expand Image The badge of a member of the Malian army (FAMA), in Anderamboukane, in Menaka region, Mali, March 22, 2019. 2019 AGNES COUDURIER/AFP via Getty Images (May 20, 2025) β Maliβs government should credibly and independently investigate the apparent extrajudicial executions of at least 22 men taken in military custody on May 12, 2025, in the town of DiafarabΓ©, central Mali, Human Rights Watch said...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Gazan babies will die without aid - UN humanitarian chief
About 14,000 babies will die in 48 hours if aid does not reach them, a UN humanitarian chief warns.
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