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Iran steps up mass deportation of Afghan migrants

Islamic republic wants to return millions of refugees who entered country before and after the Taliban takeover

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

Chinaโ€™s plasma drive can nearly double high-altitude drone efficiency, study says

Tests by Chinese scientists show that plasma excitation tech can boost performance of high-altitude drones, allowing them to fly longer.

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

Grok's 'white genocide' auto responses show AI chatbots can be tampered with 'at will'

Elon Musk's Grok chatbot is showing yet again why generative AI has a trust problem with users.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

UN humanitarian chief demands resumption of aid in Gaza

Humanitarians demand access to the Gaza Strip and already have a plan in place to deliver life-saving assistance to civilians, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher said in a strong call issued late on Friday evening.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Pandemic accord can be a โ€˜gamechangerโ€™ for marginalised communities, says youth advocate

An international pandemic prevention treaty, three years in the making, is set to be adopted this week in Geneva. Rehman Hassan, a prominent member of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) Youth Council, is confident the accord could make a huge difference to the way that the world reacts to pandemics.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Civilians killed in drone strike in eastern Ukraine: UN rights monitors

A drone strike in eastern Ukraine on Saturday could possibly be the deadliest in recent weeks, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country, HRMMU, has said.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

At Arab League Summit, Guterres reiterates call for Gaza ceasefire

The UN Secretary-General renewed his call for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and upheld the need for a two-State solution between Israelis and Palestinians, in a speech on Saturday to the League of Arab States Summit in Baghdad.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Ramaphosa to push for tariff relief, address refugee claims in US visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa will use his Washington visit to demand an end to US trade tariffs and counter refugee claims of racial persecution.

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

Ukraine's first Eurovision winner: 'I'm not sure Russia can ever return to Eurovision'

Euronews sat down with Ukraineโ€™s first Eurovision winner, Ruslana Lyzhychko, to talk about a career that has taken her from the stage to the barricades of Maidan Square, the halls of the Ukrainian parliament, and back again โ€” and to hear about her favorites in this yearโ€™s Eurovision Song Contest.

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

Seven European nations urge Israel to โ€˜reverse its current policyโ€™ on Gaza

Israel has halted the entry of food, medication and all other essentials into the Palestinian territory since March 2.

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

Palestinian health ministry: 153 killed in past 24 hours

Palestinian health ministry: 153 killed in past 24 hours Israeli bombardment across the Gaza Strip has killed over 153 people and wounded 459 others in just the past day, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The death toll from Israel's war on Gaza has risen to53,272, with more than 120,673 injured since 7 October 2023.

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

UK charges three Iranians under National Security Act

Accused allegedly assisted a foreign intelligence service, Metropolitan Police say

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

Trumpโ€™s moment in the Middle East

Dissecting the spectacle and substance of Trumpโ€™s Middle East tour.

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

Hamas calls on Arab League summit to 'stop genocide in Gaza'

Hamas calls on Arab League summit to 'stop genocide in Gaza' Hamas has demanded that Arab countries assume their "historical responsibilities" and take steps to end Israel's war and siege on Gaza. In a statement coinciding with the34th Arab League summit convening in Iraq, the Palestinian movement called on neighbouring countries to "stop the genocide in Gaza and impose urgent sanctions on the fascist occupation"....

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

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mass layoffs of federal workers

Itโ€™s the second time the administration has sought emergency intervention from the high court in its bid to downsize the federal bureaucracy.

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

Poland presidential election 2025: Polls, results, contenders

Poles head to the polls to elect their next president as incumbent Duda's second term comes to an end.

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

Musician charged with US singer Chris Brown in alleged London nightclub attack

Omololu Akinlolu, 38, who performs under the name Hoody Baby, was due to appear in court for causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

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

Ukraine updates: Trump to call Putin, Zelenskyy next week

Just a day after the rare direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, nine people were killed in a Russian strike on a bus in northeastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, Trump said he will call Putin next week.

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

Everton vs Southampton: Goodison Park stages final Premier League match

Everton play their final Premier League match at Goodison Park on Sunday at a venue steeped in history and tradition.

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

Transformation fund introduces new empowerment codes for transport sector

A significant portion of the R100-billion transformation fund will be allocated to the transport sector with an aim to unlock inclusive growth in the mobility value chain.

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

Israel announces new Gaza offensive amid heavy airstrikes

Israel has launched another major new offensive in Gaza, following a wave of airstrikes that local health authorities say killed 108 people on Friday and at least 58 on Saturday.

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

Crypto traders who won dinner with Trump also made big profits

Some wallets that scooped up large chunks of the presidentโ€™s token have already transferred them

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

French nuclear company Orano explores sale of Niger uranium assets

Process to sell subsidiaries follows breakdown of ties with west African countryโ€™s military government

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

Stylish but sluggish: The Starlet Cross is a necessary addition to Toyotaโ€™s line-up

The engine struggles on inclines and when overtaking but itโ€™s a practical vehicle with stylish looks and great features in the crossover segment

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

3 Hong Kong ferry services cancelled after vessel with 300 aboard hits pier

Macau-bound TurboJet vessel strikes pier at ferry terminal in Sheung Wan after suffering โ€˜mechanical failureโ€™; no injuries reported.

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

Hungary's Orban plans 'transparency law' to muzzle critics

The ruling Fidesz party, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has proposed a law that could be used to ban political parties and media outlets.

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

Gaza media office urges opening of crossings amid '77 days of systematic starvation'

Gaza media office urges opening of crossings amid '77 days of systematic starvation' The Gaza government media officeis warning ofwidespread famine amongGaza's population of 2.4 million people, including 1.1 million children, after Israel imposed a blockade on Gaza for the past 77 days. The death toll from malnutrition and starvation has risen to 57 reported deaths, with most of the cases involving children. "This...

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

UK police charge three Iranians with suspected espionage

The men were charged with engaging in conduct likely to assist a foreign intelligence service, police said.

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

The shadowy warlord behind Romaniaโ€™s wrecked electionย 

Romaniaโ€™s 2024 presidential election was controversially canceled for suspected foreign interference. Horaศ›iu Potra, an ally of banned candidate Cฤƒlin Georgescu, is accused of plotting an insurrection.

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

Unicef: 45 children killed in two days

Unicef: 45 children killed in two days Unicef has called for an end to violence in Gaza following the killing of at least 45 children in the past two days. โ€œThe reported killing of at least 45 children in the Gaza Strip in the last two days is yet another devastating reminder that children in Gaza are suffering first and foremost, having to starve day after day only to be victims of indiscriminate attacks," the agency...

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

Stabbing in Old City wounds Israeli police officer

Stabbing in Old City wounds Israeli police officer A stabbing attack at Bab al-Silsila, one of the gates of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, has wounded on Israeli officer,local media reports. The attacker, who has been identified to be from Beit Hanina, was shot dead by Israeli forces. Following the assault at the Old City of the Jerusalem, swathes of police arrived at the site to close the gates and remove Palestinian...

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

Israel launches new operation in Gaza after Trump leaves Middle East

The new military operation follows reported differences between Israel and Trump.

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

Long-term care costs can be a 'huge problem,' experts say. Here's why

Long-term care can cost well over $100,000 but households aren't prepared, experts say.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Democracy at stake as populists battle mayors in EUโ€™s troubled east

Romania and Polandโ€™s votes could impact rule of law, Ukraine support and embolden the blocโ€™s eastern awkward squad

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

HTSI editorโ€™s letter: the travel issue 2025

What do we gain on a journey? Our writers go in search of something more

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