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Nigeria: Tinubu Declares 22nd National Sports Festival Open As Ogun Hosts Colorful Ceremony
[Premium Times] With pomp and pageantry filling the Abeokuta air, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Tinubu, declared the festival open.
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Hong Kong home builders bring new flats to market, seizing on sentiment surge
50 units in New Territories launched at 8.5 per cent below market prices, while New World and partners ready Wong Chuk Hang sale.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Labour Party Expresses Confidence Ahead of Lagos LG Polls
[Vanguard] The Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) says it is confident of victory in the July 12 local government elections if conducted fairly.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:India eyes more rice exports as tensions with Pakistan ease, monsoon starts early
Rice prices have stabilised in Asia after they spiked over supply concerns resulting from the conflict between India and Pakistan.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Chinese national arrested in Japan over alleged hit-and-run case that injured 4 boys
The suspect, Deng Hongpeng, is accused of hitting a group of pupils with his grey SUV, then driving away after checking on the children.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Trump-Xi direct talks needed soon as clock ticks on trade truce: ex-US diplomat
Citing βhorribleβ lack of contact, former American envoy to Russia Michael McFaul says dialogue between two leaders βespecially importantβ for stable ties.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Gabon: Hostages Freed by Coup Leaders in Gabon After 20 Months
[Zimeray & Finelle Avocats] Former Gabonese president Ali Bongo's wife, Sylvia, and son, Noureddi, flew with him to Luanda, Angola, last night after the family were released by coup leaders Family's release came after human rights lawyer Francois Zimeray brought a lawsuit in the French courts against their captors alleging torture and kidnapping African Union (AU) leaders were involved in intense diplomatic efforts...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:βMajor consensusβ needed for proposed Hong Kongβs βDarling Harbourβ project
At least 11 government departments and various bodies as well as private owners will have to agree on waterfront development.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Chinese village at centre of illegal surrogacy probe, exploiting deaf-mute, disabled women
Police raid on residential building uncovers sophisticated set-up with operating theatre, laboratory, wards, 18 people detained.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Nam Le wins book of the year at NSW Literary awards for βpassionate and boldβ depiction of Vietnamese diaspora
Author of 36 Ways of Writing a Vietnamese Poem says of his work about war, family and racism: βIβve basically been writing it my whole lifeβGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailMore than a decade after attracting international acclaim for his debut The Boat, Nam Le has won book of the year at the NSW Literary awards for his follow-up, a book-length poem titled 36 Ways of Writing a Vietnamese Poem.Le won the...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:University students offload critical thinking, other hard work to AI
Tech evangelists may be dazzled by the promise of AI, but two well-designed new studies β one in China and one by a leading AI company β signal trouble ahead. The two studies were conducted by a team of international researchers who studied how Chinese students were using ChatGPT to help with English writing, and [β¦] The post University students offload critical thinking, other hard work to AI appeared first on The...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Svalbard: Can scientists salvage climate data from rapidly melting glaciers?
On a speedboat in the Arctic Ocean, a team of scientists are hurtling towards a... The post Svalbard: Can scientists salvage climate data from rapidly melting glaciers? appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Poland vote: Pro-EU Trzaskowski wins first round
The election will decide whether Donald Tusk's government can implement reforms that have been stymied by conservative President Andrzej Duda since the government was elected about 18 months ago. DW has more.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Sudanβs war: Tragedy of the missing and forced disappearances
Adeela, one of our partners in Sudan, reflect on the devastating impact of the conflict, and the extraordinary efforts of Sudanese communities amid the crisis. The post Sudanβs war: Tragedy of the missing and forced disappearances appeared first on Peace Direct.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Europol's deepening aversion to transparency
We are alarmed by Europol arrogating to itself the right to develop surveillance tools, which are likely to dramatically transform the landscape of policing across the EU, in almost complete secrecy. Yet, despite this opacity, political support for Europol is growing in Brussels and EU capitals.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Could Ramaphosa make a refugee deal with Trump fly?
Our president, a skilled negotiator, can offer to broker a compromise between Israel and Palestine and take awkward asylum seekers off the US presidentβs hands
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Warsaw's liberal mayor narrowly wins Polish presidential vote
Rafal Trzaskowski is set to face conservative historian Karol Nawrocki in a second round run-off.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Watch: Cat caught smuggling drugs into Costa Rica prison
The feline was found carrying 235.65g of marijuana and 67.76g of heroin, authorities say.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Three factors that could drive a turnaround in SAβs transport sector
Developing infrastructure, expanding investment and giving professionals crucial skills will boost the sector, to the benefit of all South Africans
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Home Affairs Declares Omotoso 'Undesirable Person' After He Leaves The Country
[Department of Home Affairs] The Department of Home Affairs notes the departure of Timothy Oluseun Omotoso from South Africa to Nigeria from OR Tambo International Airport earlier this afternoon.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Iran summons British diplomat over arrest of nationals
Iran summoned the British charge d'affaires to its foreign ministry in Tehran to protest the arrest of several Iranian nationals in Britain. The Iranians were arrested on charges related to terrorism and spying.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Kenya's ex-justice minister 'deported' from Tanzania
Karua was allowed into Tanzania last month but was stopped ahead of Tundu Lissu's latest court appearance.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Tundu Lissu defiant' as treason trial begins in Tanzania
The treason trial of Tanzania's main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has begun. His party claims the case is politically motivated after Lissu launched a campaign for electoral reforms ahead of the October elections.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Svalbard: How it feels to be a climate scientist in the fastest-warming place on Earth
In the Arctic Ocean, around 400 miles from the north pole, lies the island of... The post Svalbard: How it feels to be a climate scientist in the fastest-warming place on Earth appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:In California, Flawed Air Rules Threaten Farmworkers as Wildfires Pump More Smoke Onto Fields
OXNARD, Calif.βThe January wildfires were still raging to the east in Pacific Palisades, torching thousands of homes and painting the Southern California sky a smudgy orange, but Adriana, a farmworker whose name has been changed to protect her identity, recalled trying to get to a strawberry field amid the chaotic response to the fires. It [β¦]
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Report Highlights Community Pushback Stalling $64 Billion in Data Center Development Nationwide
As Elena Schlossberg of Prince William County, Virginia, sees it, the community effort to fight the richest companies in the world seeking to build data centers began about a decade ago when opposition coalesced in the early days of the industryβs development. Then, a couple of years ago, when people began to learn much more [β¦]
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:EU member states race ahead with dismantling green regulations
This Thursday, EU member states will try to finalise the blocβs rollback of three major sustainability laws β but experts warn Brussels is throwing away many benefits and has failed to "do its homework."
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Right of Reply: Volga shipping responds to EU sanctions report
Russia firm Volga Shipping does not transport Russian oil, its general manager has said, despite EU allegations of sanctionable behaviour.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Facing Cuts to Vital Online Resources, School Librarians Look to States for Help
An Oval Office executive order threatens access to trusted databases used by thousands of students in public libraries. βPeople are angry,β says Deb ...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Indian YouTuber arrested for allegedly 'spying' for Pakistan
The father of Malhotra, the Indian travel influencer, has denied allegations that she was a spy for Pakistan.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Romanians elect pro-EU Bucharest mayor NicuΘor Dan as new president
NicuΘor Dan, the pro-European mayor of Bucharest, has been elected president of Romania following a dramatic and closely-watched electoral campaign.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Chivayo Hits Back At Financial Allegations, Labels Reports 'Political Vengeance'
[263Chat] Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has denied allegations of corruption, money laundering and criminal conduct following the emergence of leaked financial intelligence reports from Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:How a top soccer team in Chile with Palestinian roots gives fans reason to cheer amid Gaza war
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Ley and Littleproud attempt to reunite Coalition as parties wrestle over net zero and nuclear
Talks continue after election defeat as MPs jostle for shadow cabinet positionsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Liberals are pushing to stitch up a Coalition agreement with the Nationals within days as the jostling for shadow cabinet positions ramps up.The new Liberal leader, Sussan Ley, and the Nationals leader, David Littleproud, held another round of talks on Monday on a deal to reunite...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Bradfield independent declared provisional winner β as it happened
This blog is now closedLey and Littleproud attempt to reunite Coalition as parties wrestle over net zero and nuclearIndependent Nicolette Boele declared provisional winner in Bradfield by 40 votesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFlood watches in place for rivers in Hunter and mid-north coastDue to the prolonged period of wet weather for New South Wales β with rain expected to fall across the...
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