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Indigenous women in India make 'dream maps' to protect lands from climate change
The tribeswomen have surveyed and mapped out resources to show what is dwindling and what needs restoring.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:
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How Europe went โcrazyโ for Chinese blind-box toys โ and why it matters
The craze is the latest sign that Chinese brands are becoming more skilled at winning over Western consumers.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Japan โbumping gangโ deliberately collides with pedestrians, mostly women, to vent frustrations
One man admits his behaviour began after he accidentally brushed against a womanโs chest, feeling โwonderfulโ, he repeated.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Scientists gobsmacked by never-seen footage of earth rupturing during Myanmar quake
The video was captured by a surveillance cameraon March 28 when a violent earthquake struck the southeast Asian country of Myanmar โ causing widespread damageas far away as Bangkok in neighbouring Thailand, and killing some 3,700 people, according to Myanmar's ruling military junta.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong trade bodies urged to learn from Qatar to enhance investor services
Hong Kong Productivity Council chairman joined city leaderโs recent trip to Middle East and says he was impressed by Qatar Development Bank.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Germany expands border patrols as part of immigration plan
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt appeared at the Austro-German border to explain the government's new tougher border controls. The new government has made immigration policy a key part of its agenda.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Knicks oust Celtics in Game 6 playoffs, make Eastern Conference finals
New York's 38-point victory against Boston Celtics in Game 6 was the largest win in Knicks playoff history.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Chancellor Merz 'skeptical' of AfD ban
New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed skepticism regarding a potential ban on the far-right AfD, which was recently classified as "right-wing extremist" pending an appeal. DW has more.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Trump says he will call Putin, Zelenskyy to discuss Ukraine โbloodbathโ
The US leader says he will phone the Russian president, followed by his Ukrainian counterpart and NATO allies on Monday.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong police smash cross-border syndicate that laundered HK$118 million
Twelve arrested in operation as authorities seek tougher action on fraud-related cases involving renting or selling personal bank accounts.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:โExploding inequalityโ: The fight for the hearts and minds of Polandโs left
The left-wing contenders in Sundayโs presidential election are expected to perform better this time - but not much.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Russian drone strike on passenger bus kills nine in northeastern Ukraine
A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in Ukraine's northeastern region of Sumy early on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring four. Ukrainian and Russian officials had held direct peace talks just hours earlier.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:North Korea's 'accidental defectors' stuck south of border
Two North Korean fishermen say they want to return home after their boat was washed south of the maritime boundary months ago. But Pyongyang hasn't picked up the phone.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Thousands of Palestinians flee north Gaza amid intensified Israeli attacks
Israel kills at least 115 Palestinians since Friday as it intensifies bombardment amid widespread forced starvation.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Malaysian womanโs epic solo motorcycle quest takes her from Asia to Antarctica
After becoming the first Muslim woman to motorcycle solo around the world, Anita Yusof now aims to conquer all seven continents.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:South Koreaโs Yoon Suk-yeol quits party before snap polls, urges support for Kim Moon-soo
The impeached ex-president said he was leaving the conservative party to โfulfil my responsibility to protect the free Republic of Koreaโ.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Portugal gears up for third national election in three years
Parties and voters alike are gearing up for what promises to be a unique election amid voter discontent and recent controversy.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:DNA study 'fills gaps' in Indigenous Americans' ancestry
A new genetic study has traced prehistoric human migration from Asia to North and South America. The findings are helping underrepresented Indigenous groups understand their ancestral origins.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Beijing โflexibleโ in courting Taiwan allies as Haiti, St Lucia attend mainland forum
The Caribbean countries are among handful of nations with formal Taipei ties, but presence in Beijing signals pragmatism, analysts say.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:China fans chase boy band on flight, ignore crew advice, take photos, disturb passengers
โPatheticโ female fans storm economy class cabin for vantage point to take photos of pop idols in business section.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:UK overtakes China as second-largest US Treasury holder
Fall in recorded Chinese holdings highlights Beijingโs push to diversify its reserves away from America
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Tusk government anxious ahead of Poland's presidential vote
The Polish government's approval ratings are down as the current president blocks reforms. The outcome of Sunday's election will determine whether the stalemate continues or ends.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong jails Thai parrot egg smuggler as customs cracks case amid rising trend
Man, 30, gets two yearsโ jail as forensic tests show the 187 eggs to be from Moluccan cockatoos and yellow-crowned amazons, among other endangered species.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 17th โ Morning
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Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:LGBTQ+ American travellers are looking to Europe for safer and more inclusive holidays
Some are even visiting to seek out potential places to relocate to, according to one travel expert.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:"Brussels, my love?" Gazans 'smash macaroni to make bread'
In this episode, we hear how hard life inside Gaza is and how Israelis are also pressuring their government to stop the bombing.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Trump hints at meeting Russiaโs Putin to โmake a dealโ on Ukraine war
โThere canโt be a meeting without me,โ the US president says after pulling back from first direct peace talks in Putinโs absence.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:James Comey interviewed by Secret Service over alleged 'threat' against Trump
The former FBI director had posted on Instagram a photo of seashells arranged to form the shapes "86 47." Trump supporters interpreted it as a call to "assassinate" the president.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Why are female entrepreneurs finding it harder to secure loans?
Euronews looks at some of the reasons stopping female founders from accessing as much money as their male counterparts, as well as what can be done about it.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Beijing planned Hong Kongโs subsidiary security legislation โfor monthsโ
Government told to fast track legislation for passage by the end of the week, partly due to an expected easing of US-China trade tensions, sources say.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Portugalโs centre-right pitches โhumaneโ migration stance ahead of vote
Governing Democratic Alliance seeks to stave off anti-immigrant Chega party in Sundayโs parliamentary election
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Primal, elemental and unpredictable โ the magic of open-air theatre
Actors and directors on their experiences of drama al fresco
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:The super-prison next door
The controversial plan to build a vast new jail in rural Yorkshire
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:The โTacoโ factor has spurred markets higher
The notion that Trump Always Chickens Out on difficult policy resulted in a strange, shaky rally
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:BT nears deal to sell TNT Sports stake to Warner Bros Discovery
Deal could be announced as early as next week that would bring telecoms groupโs involvement in sports rights to a close
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