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Gaza ceasefire talks resume as Israeli assault kills hundreds in 72 hours

Hamas official Taher al-Nono said the two sides were discussing all issues without β€˜preconditions’.

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

Keke Palmer: Living below my means is 'incredibly important' to meβ€”'if I have $1 million in my pocket, my rent is going to be $1,500'

Keke Palmer says she learned how to budget, save and live below her means at a young age from her parents β€” and it gives her security as a working actress.

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

The new law firms being founded to fight Trump

In the last two weeks, at least three new law firms have been formed to represent clients who have been targeted by the administration.

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

China’s next-gen surveillance tools get AI boost to target Telegram and VPN users

Annual policing tech expo offers glimpse of law enforcement future as Beijing ramps up domestic security drive amid β€˜lone wolf’ attacks.

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

The challenges facing Elon Musk and NASA in sending humans to Mars

Ever since American astronauts landed on the Moon, there’s been an appetite to visit Mars. But a number of daunting challenges stand in the way.

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

Nvidia CEO: If I were a student today, here's how I'd use AI to do my job betterβ€”it β€˜doesn’t matter’ the profession

If Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang were a student again, he'd immediately learn how to ask better questions in order to craft the best AI prompts. Here's how you can do the same.

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

Trump wants coal to power AI data centers. The tech industry may need to make peace with that for now

President Donald Trump's push to revive the coal industry is running up against the tech sector's environmental goals.

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

Trump says he plans to call Putin, push for ending 'bloodbath' in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyycalledon Saturday for stronger sanctionson Moscow after a Russiandrone killed nine bus passengers in northeastern Ukraine just hours after thetwo countries held theirfirst peace talks in three years of war. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak by phone Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, followed by Zelenskyy and leaders of various NATO countries,...

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Moody's downgrades United States credit rating, citing growth in government debt

Moody's had been a holdout in keeping U.S. sovereign debt at the highest credit rating possible, and brings the 116-year-old agency into line with its rivals.

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

Iran’s leaders slam Trump for β€˜disgraceful’ remarks during Middle East tour

The pushback comes after the US president accused Tehran's leadership of being 'corrupt and ineffective'.

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

β€˜Reprehensible’: Hong Kong slams US senators behind latest sanctions bid

Cui Jianchun, Beijing’s top envoy in Hong Kong, also warns of impact of rising unilateralism and protectionism.

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

Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks pick back up as Israeli attacks in Gaza kill hundreds over 72 hours

Israel and Hamas resumed ceasefire talks on Saturday in Qatar, both sides said, even as Israeli forces ramped up a bombing campaign that has killed hundreds of people over 72 hours, and mobilized for a massive new ground assault.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Russian drone kills 9 civilians on Ukrainian bus hours after bilateral talks

The strike in Sumy Oblast tore the roof off of the vehicle.

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

Does Moody’s US downgrade matter?

What a one-notch cut means for the market, the banks, and the White House

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

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

China’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 β€˜gamechanger’ 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

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

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

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 Ukraine’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 β€” and to hear about her favorites in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

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

Seven European nations urge Israel to β€˜reverse its current policy’ 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

Trump’s moment in the Middle East

Dissecting the spectacle and substance of Trump’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

It’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

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

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)

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