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Mali: 22 Men Found Dead After Arrest By Soldiers

[HRW] Independently Investigate Apparent Summary Executions in Diafarabรฉ Town

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

Ukraine war: Zelensky accuses Russia of โ€˜trying to buy timeโ€™ 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: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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: Euronews favicon Euronews

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: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Nationals split from Coalition as Sussan Ley says Liberal partyโ€™s door โ€˜remains openโ€™

Liberal sources say National party gave Ley less than an hourโ€™s 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: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Sudan's army chief appoints first prime minister since war's start

Kamil al-Taib Idris will be responsible for forming the countryโ€™s transitional government, two years after the country's civil war began in 2023.

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

China aims new JY-27V radar at stealthy targets, such as Americaโ€™s 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: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How to Fend Off Attacks on Nonprofitsโ€”Three 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: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Tech war: Xiaomiโ€™s new 3-nanometre chip takes on rival products from Apple, Qualcomm

The chip marks another milestone for Chinaโ€™s technology self-sufficiency drive amid tightened US export controls on advanced semiconductors.

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

Why Legal Fear Shouldnโ€™t 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: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

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: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

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: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

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: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Latest news bulletin | May 20th โ€“ 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 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Cameroon: Indomitable Lions' World Cup Star Kundé Dies

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Emmanuel Kundรฉ , 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: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

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, Biรฉnne Huisman chatted to him about his decades on the front lines of healthcare.

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

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 ฤฐmamoฤŸlu denies wrongdoing.

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

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: Euronews favicon Euronews

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The EU's strategic dialogues โ€” are theyย 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 โ€” unable to follow discussions or assess how stakeholder input shapes EU strategies.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Macron and Merz align to gut due diligence law as council backs deregulation push

Emmanuel Macron joins Friedrich Merz in calling to take the EUโ€™s due diligence and sustainability rules "off the table" ahead of Thursdayโ€™s competitiveness council in Brussels.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

South Korean police apply for reporterโ€™s arrest over โ€˜99 Chinese spiesโ€™ article

The report claims the Chinese were arrested at an election commission building on the same day as Yoon Suk-yeolโ€™s martial law imposition.

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

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: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

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 โ€“ one that is nonetheless reshaping the global order and deciding future winners and losers. Itโ€™s a contest for people, specifically the scientists, engineers and academic pioneers who will shape the future. In this [โ€ฆ] The post US brain drain handing the global talent war to China appeared...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

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) โ€“ Maliโ€™s 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 Diafarabรฉ, central Mali, Human Rights Watch said...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

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.

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

US Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for 350,000 Venezuelans

Temporary Protected Status allows people to live and work in the US legally if their home countries are deemed to be unsafe.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Asean, Gulf leaders to meet in Malaysia as region seeks new investment lifeline

Malaysia to host summit with Gulf Cooperation Council next week as Southeast Asian nations hope for new funding to offset US tariff shocks.

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

For new grads, landing a job may be hard. Navigating the workplace may be harder

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. โ€” Ally Wilkinson did not plan to spend her senior year at Wake Forest University doing something strikingly stressful: juggling a full-time job with a global consulting firm while also taking classes to finish her degree. But like many in her generation, Wilkinson demands that her job allow for life balance and overall [โ€ฆ] The post For new grads, landing a job may be hard. Navigating the workplace...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: The Hechinger Report favicon The Hechinger Report

Italy: Constitutional Court Hears Challenge to Law Penalizing Sea Rescue

Click to expand Image The SOS MEDITERRANEE crew performs a rescue in the central Mediterranean, March 9, 2025. 2025 SOS MEDITERRANEE/ by Stefano Belacchi HRW Amicus to Italy's Constitutional Court_3 December 2024 (Berlin, May 20, 2025) โ€“ On May 21, Italyโ€™s Constitutional Court will consider for the first time arguments about the constitutional legitimacy of a law that imposes sanctions on sea rescue groups, Human...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Michigan Lawmakers Aim to Revisit โ€˜Polluter Payโ€™ to Enforce Cleanup of Toxic Sites

Michigan lawmakers are again aiming to boost state environmental cleanup standards and force polluting industries to rehabilitate brownfield sites. โ€œPolluter payโ€ legislation, facing broad opposition from Republicans, failed last year but Democrats said they are engaging with industry stakeholders to craft laws that will target the worst sites and offenders. Democratic Sen. Jeff Irwin and [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Unraveling the Link Between Plastics and Autism

From our collaborating partner โ€œLiving on Earth,โ€ public radioโ€™s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with Dr. Philip Landrigan, director of the Program for Global Public Health and the Common Good at Boston College. Autism spectrum disorder is now diagnosed in about 1 in 31 children in the United States, based on [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Victorian budget: treasurer keeps eye on election in balancing act between spending and reining in debt

Labor MPs believe winning a fourth term in 2026 wonโ€™t be easy. This budget appears designed to give the government a long runway towards that goalVictorian state budget 2025 winners and losersTreasurer uses public service cuts and GST windfall to fund cash splashGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEighteen months out from a state election, Victoriaโ€™s new treasurer, Jaclyn Symes, has handed down a...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Africa: What the Bees Are Telling Africa #WorldBeeDay

[allAfrica] Accra -- Bees are speaking to us -- not with sound, but through their presence, their absence, and their steady disappearance. Alongside butterflies, bats, beetles, some mammals, and birds, these tireless workers sustain the crops and wild plants that feed us, protect biodiversity, and keep our agrifood systems resilient. When they thrive, ecosystems flourish. When they falter, so could we.

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