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Leaked audio of HurΒ interview shines light on Biden mental fitness: What to know

Former President Biden has found his way back into the spotlight more than 100 days after President Trump reclaimed the White House. Audio, obtained by Axios, from Biden's October 2023 interview with special counsel Robert Hur about classified documents found in his private home from his time as vice president was published by the outlet...

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Syria denounces the disappearance of a journalist

Damascus, May 17 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Information Ministry today expressed its concern over the disappearance of journalist Mohammed Khaiti several days ago. The post Syria denounces the disappearance of a journalist first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

FA Cup Final 2025: Crystal Palace defeat Man City in major upset

Crystal Palace win their first major trophy by beating Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley stadium.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least 72 Gazans have been killed so far Saturday in new Israeli attacks.

At least 72 Gazans have died since early Saturday morning in new Israeli attacks launched across the Gaza Strip, medical sources said. RELATED:Gaza and Regional Middle East Unity: Focus on Arab League Summit in Baghdad Of the total number of fatalities, at least 35 have died in the north of the Strip, where troops are […]

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

CIA to name veteran Middle East case officer as head of covert operations

Deputy director of operations to become more powerful as agency increases focus on espionage

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US tornadoes kill more than 20 in Kentucky and Missouri

Severe storms laid waste to local communities and cut off electricity to nearly 200,000 people.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Controversy, drama and dazzle: Join us live for the Eurovision 2025 grand final in Switzerland

Brace for music and mayhem as 26 contestants take to the stage in Switzerland for Eurovision 2025.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israel's intensified Gaza operation 'concerning': Berlin

The Israel Defense Forces has said it is preparing to expand operations in Gaza. Several European governments, including Berlin, have voiced their concern, calling for a ceasefire. DW has more.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Delivering missile defense requires leveraging American industryΒ 

President Trump's Golden Dome initiative aims to create a comprehensive integrated air and missile defense system for the United States, leveraging proven technologies and partnering with traditional defense actors in the industry to mitigate the odds of a successful nuclear or conventional attack on the U.S. homeland.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump says he will call Putin and then Zelenskyy on Monday to discuss ending war in Ukraine

Trump's remarks came less than a day after the firstdirect talksbetween Moscow and Kyiv in years failed to yield a ceasefire.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Lufthansa plane flown by autopilot after pilot faints in cockpit

The captain was in the bathroom when his colleague lost consciousness, leaving the aircraft carrying 199 passengers without a pilot.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

CNN’s Scott Jennings responds to reports about possible Kentucky Senate run

Scott Jennings, a CNN contributor and GOP political pundit, has been speculated as a potential Republican candidate to replace former Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky, although he has not officially announced a bid.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

5 dead after helicopters collide in Finland: police

All five people aboard the two civilian helicopters died when they crashed in western Finland.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

'Several' dead after helicopters collide in Finland: police

Initial reports suggest all five people on board the two civilian helicopters have died in the crash in western Finland.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

In Albania, European leaders seek US solidarity for Ukraine

Taking part in his first major summit as German chancellor, Friedrich Merz called on Europe to do everything to "keep the Americans on our side." The talks in Albania focused on European security and Ukraine.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Half a million march through London to commemorate Nakba

Half a million march through London to commemorate Nakba An estimated 600,000 people marched through central London to Downing Street on Saturday to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Nakba. Protesters came from around the country, including from Wales and northern England. Protestors march through Westminster in central London (Middle East Eye) The Palestine Solidarity Campaign said the march was intended to...

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Comey is under investigation for posting ‘86’ in reference to Trump. What does it mean?

Former FBI Director Jamey Comey is under investigation after posting a photo of seashells spelling out β€œ86 47”. Here’s a look at where the term "eighty-six" comes from and what it means.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Bolivia’s Movement to Socialism Nominates Eduardo Del Castillo as Presidential Candidate

Bolivian party Movement to Socialism (MAS) designated the Minister of Government, Eduardo Del Castillo, as its presidential candidate for the August 17 general elections, along with Milan Berna as a candidate for VP, after the president Luis Arce refusal, to re-election. RELATED: Bolivia: Police Repress Caravan Supporting Evo Morales in La Paz Amid Electoral Struggle […]

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Stop loving public education like a five-year-old loves their mommy

Public education needs to be transformed to better serve children, and while Democrats often talk about equity and accountability, they need to stop playing political games and start listening to families and fighting for the kind of public education that is excellent, equitable and accountable.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Half a million march to Downing Street to urge Starmer to cut ties with Israel

Half a million march to Downing Street to urge Starmer to cut ties with Israel Submitted by Imran Mulla on Sat, 05/17/2025 - 17:20 Organisers said they aimed to mark the 77th anniversary of the Nakba and urge the UK to 'take action' to stop the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians Organisers estimated that 600,000 attended Saturday's march (Middle East Eye) Off An estimated 600,000 people marched through central London to...

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Romania overtakes Poland as worst country in the EU for LGBTQ+ people

After six straight years in first place, Poland is no longer the worst country in the EU for LGBTQ+ people, according to the annual "Rainbow Map" published by the NGO ILGA-Europe.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump says China and Walmart should β€˜eat the tariffs’ instead of raising prices

The US president lashed out at the retail giant after it warned that everything from bananas to child car seats could get more expensive.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

What time does the Eurovision 2025 final start and who is in it?

Here's your guide to the grand final as the great Eurovision party heads to Basel in Switzerland.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

‘I’ll be watching’: Trump tells Walmart to eat the cost of his tariffs instead of raising prices

As Trump hasjacked up import taxes, he has tried to assure a skeptical public that foreign producers would pay for those taxes and that retailers and automakers would absorb the additional expenses. Most economic analyses are deeply skeptical of those claims and have warned that the trade penalties would worsen inflation.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump Will Call Putin and Zelenski on Monday β€˜To Negotiate’ an End to the Conflict

US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he will call next Monday his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, and then the Ukrainian, Volodymyr Zelensky, to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, he told in his Truth Social platform. RELATED: Russia Liberates Six Key Towns and Reports Nearly 9,000 Ukrainian Casualties in One Week […]

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Severe weather, tornadoes kill over 20 people in US

Severe storms have swept through midwestern and southern states including Kentucky and Missouri, leaving a trail of death and destruction, as well as cutting power off to nearly 200,000 people.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump to speak with Putin and Zelenskyy on Monday

Negotiations on the war that Trump promised to end on β€œDay One” of his term have dragged on over the last four months.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Severe storms kill at least 21 across US Midwest and South with death toll expected to rise

A violent storm system tore through central US, killing at least 21 people in Kentucky and Missouri.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hamas says new Gaza truce talks under way as Israel expands ground assault

Israel and Hamas confirm indirect talks being held in Qatar as Israel expands ground offensive, killing dozens.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gaza and Regional Middle East Unity: Focus on Arab League Summit in Baghdad

On Saturday, the 34th Arab League summit takes place at the Government Palace in Baghdad, Iraq, as the region experiences tensions due to external and internal factors, the participating states are expected to adopt a unified position in seeking a just and final solution to the escalation of Israel’s genocide in the Gaza Strip. RELATED: […]

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Top genocide scholars unanimous that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: Dutch investigation

Top genocide scholars unanimous that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: Dutch investigation Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 05/17/2025 - 15:17 Researchers from Israel, the Netherlands, the US, the UK, Australia, Croatia and Canada say Israel's conduct meets the legal threshold of genocide A Palestinian man carries the body of a child killed in Israeli strikes in Jabalia, northern Gaza, on 16 May 2025...

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Secret Service interviewed Comey over '8647' post

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that the Secret Service interviewed former FBI director James Comey after he posted a social media post that some interpreted as a threat against President Trump.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Latest news bulletin | May 17th – Evening

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 17, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Boeing aims to soar in Africa

The continent will need 1200 new commercial aircraft over the next two decades, the firm says

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Ugly Texas primary threatens GOP efforts to defend Senate

Republicans are increasingly concerned that a bitter Senate primary in Texas next year could make it harder to defend their majority in the upper chamber. Earlier this week, the Senate Leadership Fund rolled out a poll showing Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) trailing Attorney General Ken Paxton by 16 points. But in a hypothetical general election...

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill