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Hundreds of thousands flee 'horrific' Israeli bombing in north Gaza Submitted by Ahmed Dremly on Mon, 05/19/2025 - 14:04 Trapped Palestinians report unprecedented violence as Israel launches new military operation Palestinians carry their belongings as they flee Gaza City on 16 May 2025 (AFP) Off Youssef Halawa, 38, tried to calm his 66-year-old mother, Sawsan, as she grew increasingly anxious about the unusual drone...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Residents have been told to move to western Gaza in one of the largest evacuation orders of recent months.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Dagalo, who leads the rival Rapid Support Forces paramilitary, also announces a government as war ravages Sudan.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:UK funding cuts will endanger women and girls, aid organisations warn Submitted by Dania Akkad on Mon, 05/19/2025 - 14:09 Defunding programmes focused on gender equality and women and girls in favour of defence spending will make the UK and the world less safe, says leading British network The UK government has supported schooling for girls in Iraq, seen here on their first day of school in Baghdad in October 2022...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:The president signaled that the U.S. would not play a mediating role in the discussions.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:In Iraq, a mass grave excavation reveals the challenges of identifying remains and returning them to their families.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:The torture and killing of 10 rebels at Chandel near the India-Myanmar border in Manipur has sent shockwaves through Myanmarโs resistance groups.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Their dialogue aims to revive negotiations between Russia and Ukraine following talks in Istanbul on May 16. The Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a โvery important conversationโ at 2 p.m. GMT on Monday. RELATED: United Russia Party Says War Veterans To Hold 10% [โฆ]
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized four countriesโthe Republic of Austria, the Kingdom of Norway, the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Singaporeโfor their exemplary efforts in eliminating industrially produced trans fats from their food supplies. These countries, which were validated earlier this year, have implemented best-practice policies alongside effective monitoring and enforcement mechanisms...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:The new deal will allow EU boats to continue fishing in UK waters before the first post-Brexit UK-EU summit.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:In an unexpected turn of events, the pro-European, democratic candidate Nicusor Dan has been elected president of Romania. He intends to strengthen the rule of law and supports Ukraine.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Researchers from the University of the Witwatersrand have gathered data from the Diepkloof Forensic Pathology Service in Soweto to better understand why so many women turn to desperate measures instead of seeking legal and safe abortions
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:The agreement could pave the way for smoother trade and travel between the U.K. and EU.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Solar systems are a solution to Nigeriaโs frequent power cuts and inadequate grid coverage - but only for those who can afford them The post Nigerian presidentโs solar panels stir debate over renewables for the rich appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:In India, a boycott of Turkey over Ankara's support for Pakistan in the current conflict is widening, hitting tourism, trade, education and aviation.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:US president also says conversation with Russian leader yielded agreement that Washington and Moscow pursue large-scale trade once war ends.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:How fast we cut climate pollution will define how safe or scary the world becomes as our children grow upAt its core, the most fundamental duty of any government is to safeguard the security and wellbeing of its people. The climate crisis is hitting Australians hard.Right now, farmers in South Australia and Victoria are battling drought, while Queensland farmers pick up the pieces after heartbreaking floods. Globally,...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Hereโs why some are campaigning against plans to make people with more than $3m in super pay a bit more taxAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPassing a law that will make 80,000 Australians with more than $3m in superannuation pay a bit more tax doesnโt sound like the kind of thing that would worry a newly returned Labor party still giddy from a...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Even union supporters say the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employeesโ Associationโs tactics feel โunsettlingโAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe families of teenage workers at fast food and retail outlets have accused one of Australiaโs largest unions of โpredatoryโ recruitment tactics.Guardian Australia has spoken with several young workers and...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Market pricing implies 95% chance of quarter point drop to 3.85%, but thereโs also speculation of surprise bumper half percentage point cutAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank is expected to cut the cash rate on Tuesday, easing pressure on indebted households grappling with high living costs and elevated mortgage repayments.Market...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:High electricity prices undermining competitiveness of British businesses, official figures show
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Nicuศor Dan needs to appoint a government to curb spending and keep access to EU funds
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Nigerian women are demanding that more seats be reserved for them in the countryโs parliament. They argue that women are systemically excluded from the political process and change is long overdue.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Spanish PM Pedro Sรกnchez says Israel should be excluded from the Eurovision Song Contest over its war in Gaza.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:[African Development Bank (AfDB)] What: 2025 Annual Meetings side event: Leveraging Water and Sanitation Investment in Africa - the Driving Role of the African Water Facility
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:During the State of the People Power Tour, local communitiesโmany of them in the Southโhave been organizing around the issues most impacting them.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:CNE authorities informed that all machines and electoral materials are fully ready. On Sunday, Venezuelaโs National Electoral Council (CNE) carried out a preparation audit of the voting machines to be used in the May 25 elections, during which 569 public positions will be selected. RELATED: Venezuela To Hold Popular Consultation for Youth on July 27 [โฆ]
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Community care team alerts parents after two young men offered young girls at playground gifts and to accompany them home.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:In its quarterly results, company also says electricity sales fell by 2.6 per cent, year on year.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Israeli army warns of 'unprecedented' assault on the southern city as dozens killed in strikes across blockaded enclave.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Japan pays $1.4 billion annually for US bases in Okinawa. But does the US military presence truly benefit locals, or does it impose more challenges?
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Cรดte d'Ivoire, host country for the African Development Bank Group's 2025 Annual Meetings is ready for the notable events scheduled to take place at the end of May.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Former footballer has hosted iconic highlights show Match of the Day since 1999 but will leave this week.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Nearly 100 economists from across Europe are pushing back against the commissionโs plan to weaken its own recent rules on human rights and the environment in corporate supply chains.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Coronerโs Court hears evidence from three current and former ship inspectors involved in checks on ill-fated Lamma IV over the years.
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