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Ukraine open to 'all reasonable steps' to peace as Istanbul talks with Russia kick off
Ukraine and Russia meet in Istanbul for ceasefire talks, with Zelenskyy urging Putin to engage directly. Kyiv's top priority is a 30-day ceasefire and peace efforts.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:
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TikTok to launch meditation feature in face of lawsuits and criticism over the app's effects on children
TikTok is launching in-app guided meditation and other well-being features aimed at young users, amid concerns about the platforms impacts on mental health.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Trump wraps up his Middle East tour with deals galore
The US president made scoring business deals a centrepiece of the first major foreign trip of his second term.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Big Chinese companies like Alibaba show that AI-powered ads are giving shopping a boost
Alibaba, Tencent and JD.com reported earnings that showed better Chinese consumer spending โ and the growing benefits of artificial intelligence in advertising.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs message on trade deals is clear: multilateral is the only way
The choice of the Swiss city of Geneva for US-China negotiations was telling, and the breakthroughs achieved are only the start of a long process.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:The Historical Great Powers of Asia: Medieval East Asia
China was preeminent both within East Asia and beyond that region as a globally influential state.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Tusk government anxious ahead of presidential election
The Polish government's approval ratings are down because the president is blocking its reform plans. The outcome of Sunday's presidential election will determine whether the stalemate continues or ends.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:'Forever chemicals' are everywhere: so why isnโt the EU banning them all?
The EU Commission is talking up its ban on the consumer uses of forever chemicals. This might sound good in theory, but it would fail to effectively tackle PFAS pollution โ and hand a major lobby win to the PFAS industry.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:US loses business travellers with demand dampened by political turmoil
Many fear that policies from the Trump administration are hurting the US' soft power and dampening demand to visit the country.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Mali: Is Mali's Democracy At Risk Under Military Rule?
[DW] Mali's military junta has banned all political parties, silenced dissent, and delayed elections. As repression deepens, analysts warn that the country's democratic future hangs in the balance.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Tech war: US curbs on global use of Huawei chips add uncertainty to Chinaโs AI investment
New guidance on US export rules could deter Chinese firms with global ambitions from using Huawei processors, analysts say.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:South Sudan: South Sudan Quashes Salva Kiir 'Death' Reports
[DW] The country's Foreign Ministry dismissed rumors spreading on social media that President Salva Kiir had passed away.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Stop weaponising the youth in a paternalistic anti-vaping crusade
Adults must make free choices about their lives and parents and communities are responsible for providing guidance and supervision for
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Crimea is Russiaโs training ground for colonisation, Kyiv envoy says
There is one topic on which Kyiv and Moscow will never agree, and yet, for both sides, this point is of the utmost importance โ Crimea. Olha Kuryshko, the Ukrainian presidentโs permanent representative in Crimea, told Euronews that Russia implemented its 2014 techniques on all occupied territories.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Chemical spill in Brazil park dyes geese, kills fish
A lorry carrying litres of dye crashed into a lamppost in Jundiaรญ, Sao Paulo, on Tuesday, spilling chemicals into a nearby stream and affecting local wildlife.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Bradfield counting paused until Monday โ as it happened
This blog is now closedBradfield and Goldstein face nervous weekend wait for election result but Tim Wilson โvery confidentโGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAfter a marathon legal battle spanning seven years, disgraced special forces veteran Ben Roberts-Smith will learn this morning whether he has cleared his name of war crime allegations, Australian Associated Press reports.The Victoria Cross...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Bradfield and Goldstein face nervous weekend wait for election result but Tim Wilson โvery relaxedโ
AEC considers sending staff to airport โat late hoursโ to collect final postal and overseas votes before midnight deadlineFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal Tim Wilson has said he is โvery relaxedโ despite his lead over Zoe Daniel in the Melbourne seat of Goldstein slipping to...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Conflict between humans and Zimbabwe's 100,000 elephants is growing. Could this new tech help?
Droughts and shrinking resources push animals to raid villages, destroying crops and infrastructure and sometimes injuring or killing people.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Are India-US Relations Entering a Difficult Phase?
Trumpโs re-hyphenation of New Delhi and Islamabad โ a reversal of the de-hyphenation policy started by Bush โ is a serious setback to the India-U.S. partnership.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Japan's economy shrinks as Trump trade war hits exports and confidence
The contraction strengthens the argument for increasing spending incentives in Japan as the economy prepares to take a hit from Trump's tariffs.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Why was Elon Muskโs AI chatbot Grok preoccupied with โwhite genocide'?
Like other chatbots, Grok is prone to falsehoods known as hallucinations.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:South Africans embrace Bybit as the go-to crypto exchange amid bitcoin and ethereum price shifts
Cryptocurrency is rapidly reshaping South Africaโs financial landscape, and at the center of this transformation is Bybit โ now widely regarded as the top choice for crypto traders across the country. As major coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano show strong market activity, South Africans are increasingly relying on Bybitโs secure, fast, and user-friendly [โฆ]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Thai monk arrested for stealing US$9 million from temple, funds traced to online gambling
Police said Phra Thammachiranuwatโs arrest is to โhelp purify our religionโ.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:TCL launches new range of cutting-edge TVโs in in Johannesburg
Last Thursday evening, global electronics powerhouse, TCL, launched its latest series of smart TVs โ the C6K range, at a showcase held at Daytona in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg. The event, attended by media professionals, tech enthusiasts, and public figures, marking the brandโs continued expansion into South Africaโs premium entertainment market. The venue was transformed into [โฆ]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Eurovision 2025: Final lineup set after second semifinal
Eleven of the 37 acts who traveled to Basel have now been sent home, leaving 26 finalists.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:India and Pakistan look to EU to defuse conflict in different ways
Ambassadors of India and Pakistan to the EU speak to Euronews in the wake of a flaring of relations between the two nuclear powers following a terror attack. Both countries are looking to the EU for assistance, but their approaches differ.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Inside the minds of Singaporeโs opposition members โ why do they keep coming back?
SDPโs Chee Soon Juan and Paul Tambyah, WPโs Yee Jenn Jong and SDAโs Desmond Lim explain why politics matter to them despite the hurdles.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Push to save John Pesutto from bankruptcy after $2.3m Moira Deeming defamation costs order
Online fundraiser launched as former Victorian Liberal leader hopes to avoid being forced to resign from parliament if he is unable to pay the sumAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFriends of the former Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto have launched an online fundraiser in a bid to help him โavoid the possibility of bankruptcyโ after he was...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Advancing the teaching of chemistry in Overberg education district
According the CAPS curriculum for Natural Sciences, content of the second term covers the Matter and Materials knowledge area generally referred to as chemistry. To address this part of the curriculum, Advancing Knowledge Non-Profit Company (AK NPC) continued with its professional development programme for Natural Sciences teachers in the Overberg region. A total of 44 [โฆ]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:To survive the trade war, China aims to create a stronger domestic economy
Beijing has gained greater urgency in its push to rebalance the economy and make it less vulnerable to US tariffs, analysts say.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:UK talking with several countries to set up โreturn hubsโ for rejected asylum seekers
The British leader is under pressure to reduce immigration and cut the number of irregular migrants arriving on UK shores.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Solo Female Travellers Set Their Sights on Africa
Thereโs no doubt about it; solo female travel is on the rise. Global travel brand, Virtuoso, reports that women now make up 71% of solo travellers. In the US, Google searches for โsolo female travelโ went up 131% last year alone (compared to 2023), and even the briefest look at social media reveals a wealth [โฆ]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:A call to shift perspective: Africaโs opportunity to pivot in a changing geopolitical landscape
The world is entering a new geopolitical era โ one defined by retreating superpowers, restructured trade dynamics, and accelerated technological rivalries. Recently, we have seen major shifts for Africa, such as the withdrawal of USAID support and changes in tariff regimes, fueling trade wars globally. The IMF has declared that the global economic system that [โฆ]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Ordinary Hongkongers can take photos near โprohibited placesโ: authorities
Government says visitors welcome to take photos for leisure purposes, after journalist reportedly threatened with arrest at off-limits site.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:One World for Health: The Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly convenes from 19 to 27 May 2025
The Seventy-eighth session of the World Health Assembly (WHA78) will convene from 19 to 27 May 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, under the theme โOne World for Healthโ.The Health Assembly will bring together high-level country representatives and other stakeholders to address health challenges. This yearโs gathering comes at a pivotal moment for global health, as Member States confront emerging threats and major shifts in...
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