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'Taxpayers Against Genocide' files legal complaint against US government

'Taxpayers Against Genocide' files legal complaint against US government A group of US citizens, many of whom were directly impacted by Israel's 19-month-long war on Gaza, have filed a legal complaint in Washington, DC in the hopes of eventually seeing the US referred to the International Criminal Court. The group, Taxpayers Against Genocide, was joined by theNational Lawyers Guild International Committee in filing the...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

President Gustavo Petro to Resubmit Labor Reform Referendum Amid Senate Fraud Allegations in Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro vows to resubmit his labor reform referendum to the Senate after denouncing fraud in the recent vote, calling on popular mobilization to defend workers’ rights and democratic participation. Related: Colombian Senate Blocks Gustavo Petro’s Labor Reform Referendum In the Midst of Popular Outcry President Gustavo Petro has announced his intention to […]

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

CoreWeave beats on revenue, reports more than 400% growth in first earnings after IPO

CoreWeave's revenue growth slowed from the feverish pace in 2024, but is still benefiting from the artificial intelligence boom.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

A Brief But Spectacular take on building a birthright to capital

Darrick Hamilton is an economic scholar and director of the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy. Growing up in Brooklyn, he witnessed firsthand how economic circumstances shaped communities, inspiring his groundbreaking work on "Baby Bonds," government-funded savings accounts provided to children at birth. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on building a birthright to capital.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Johnson says Budget Committee meeting is on for Friday, but holdouts remain

The House Budget Committee is charging ahead with a key vote on the party’s package combining President Trump’s legislative priorities —even as a cohort of hard-line conservatives are vowing to block it from moving forward. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the panel not only will meet on Friday to compile the various pieces of Trump’s...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Australian Davis shares US PGA Championship lead after first round

Australian Cam Davis has a share of the lead after the first round of the US PGA Championship, with fellow countryman Adam Scott three strokes behind.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump says no deal on Ukraine until he meets Putin

US president damps down expectations about Ukrainian-Russian talks in Turkey

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump faces chip backlash

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump under fire for AI chip deals on Middle East trip President Trump is facing scrutiny over his support for deals to sell advanced U.S. chip technology to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Greg Nash Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), a top advocate for...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Uefa accuses Infantino and stages Fifa congress walk-out in Paraguay

Uefa accuses Fifa president Gianni Infantino of prioritising "private political interests" after he turned up late for the world football governing body's congress in Paraguay.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

UAE to build biggest AI campus outside US in Trump deal, bypassing past China worries

Such a deal, finalised during Trump’s visit to Abu Dhabi, is major win for UAE, which has been trying to balance relations with US and China.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Timor-Leste proposes pardon for 'evil' paedophile former priest

A woman who survived sexual abuse at the hands of a convicted paedophile former priest fears he will hurt her again if the Timor-Leste government succeeds in having him pardoned.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Taiwan more likely to face blockade or economic warfare from Beijing than invasion: panel

Still, witnesses testifying before influential US House committee urge America to prepare for all scenarios.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Supreme Court weighs power of judges to halt Trump’s orders nationwide

Justices’ decision could have wide-ranging implications for president’s ability to impose his policy agenda

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Walmart raising prices as tariffs drive up costs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Walmart raising prices with tariffs driving up costs The retail giant said it plans to raise prices this month and early this summer, passing along some of the cost as tariff-affected merchandise hits store shelves. ...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

13 Republicans push for changes

{beacon} View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story GOP moderates seek flexibility on green subsidies A group of 13 House Republicans is asking for more flexibility for climate-friendly tax credits than what’s in the party’s current budget bill, underscoring the difficulty of getting the entire party on the same page....

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

'Breathtaking': Keen golfers get first look at Tasmania's new world-class course

A new beachside golf course development at Hobart's Seven Mile Beach is taking a big swing at attracting an international crowd of golf enthusiasts — and, if all goes well, host Australia's premier golfing event.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'A big bummer': Launch of Australia's first home-grown rocket delayed again

Gold Coast-based Gilmour Space Technologies had been given a two-week window clearance to launch its 23-metre Eris rocket from a purpose-built pad in north Queensland.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

US tariffs on pharmaceuticals could hit Chinese export firms’ profit margins: analysts

America is reliant on mainland companies for the raw materials needed to make life-saving drugs, but experts say duties are likely.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump hails growing ties with UAE on last leg of Gulf tour

US president claims he has sealed deals worth $10 trillion during visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

FirstFT: Trump criticises Apple over plan to source US iPhones from India

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump says no deal on Ukraine until he meets Putin, and crypto group Coinbase targeted by hackers

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

More rain forecast for Queensland before skies clear on weekend

The unseasonal rain has washed out sporting games and put a dampener on major events, but the weather bureau says clear skies are around the corner.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

WATCH: ‘What do states do with a newborn?’ Kavanaugh quizzes Trump lawyer on birthright order

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh asked the Trump administration Thursday to explain the practical details of ending birthright citizenship for people born in the United States to parents who entered the country illegally.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Gaza European hospital entirely out of service: Health ministry

Gaza European hospital entirely out of service: Health ministry Health officials in Gaza said on Thursday that the European hospital in Khan Younis is now entirely out of service after heavy Israeli bombardment earlier in the week. "The hospital includes 28 intensive care beds, 12 nurseries, 260 overnight beds, 25 emergency beds, and 60 oncology beds that are now out of service," the health ministry said in a...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

WATCH: Kagan says ‘there’s no way’ she’d bring birthright citizenship case to Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan told the U.S. solicitor general on Thursday that if she were in his shoes, “there’s no way I'd approach the Supreme Court with this case.”

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

U.S. Financial Threat Against China’s Belt and Road Initiative Projects in Latin America

The United States launches a financial offensive to block international funding for Chinese projects in Latin America, responding to growing cooperation between countries like Colombia and China under the Belt and Road Initiative. Related: Trump Says No Progress in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Until He Meets With Putin The U.S. administration, led by Donald Trump, has […]

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Watch: UK surgeon shares footage from Gaza hospital after deadly Israeli strike

Tuesday's strike killed 28 people, the Hamas-run civil defence said. Israel says it was a precise strike on Hamas.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Live: Rate cuts forecast for both Australia and US

Australia's RBA is meeting on Tuesday, but relatively strong wages and jobs data could see the board cut by less than some predicted. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

House Democrat: 'Obvious now' Biden 'was not in a condition' to run for reelection

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said it’s “obvious now” that former President Biden “was not in a condition” to run for reelection, following new reporting from CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’s Alex Thompson. Khanna, who was a surrogate for the Biden campaign in 2024, addressed his previous defense of the former president and said the party...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Israel's blockade of Gaza is 'tool of extermination'

Israel's blockade of Gaza is 'tool of extermination' Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/15/2025 - 20:44 Human Rights Watch says countries like the US, UK, France, and Germany could be 'liable' for 'genocide' for failing to act Palestinians struggle to get food rations outside a crowded distribution centre in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, on 15 May 15 2025 (Bashar Taleb/AFP) Off Israel’s eight-week food, water...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

13 injured as car crashes into crowd at Espanyol-Barcelona match

Thirteen people are injured when a car crashed into fans outside the Espanyol-Barcelona derby match on Thursday night.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

4 lessons for China as Pakistan J-10s down Indian Rafale jets

It is a boost for China’s defence industry, arms exports and the PLA’s confidence – and should encourage Beijing to increase its nuclear stockpile.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Lack of stillbirth education 'emotionally terrorises' parents and staff

For parents like Ellen and Aiden, the loss of a baby is too often made worse by what happens next.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

US uses ‘poison pills’ to isolate China from supply chains

The United States has started pushing for a “strategic decoupling” from China, mainly in the steel, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor sectors, after the two countries lowered tariffs for each other. A trade deal signed by the US and the United Kingdom on May 8 showed that Washington wants veto power in China’s acquisitions of British steel […] The post US uses ‘poison pills’ to isolate China from supply chains appeared...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

A US airline faces backlash as it begins deportation flights

The financially struggling budget airline Avelo took a contract with the Trump administration that began this week.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least 12 people injured after car rams into crowd of people outside Barcelona v Espanyol game

Catalan police called the incident an accident, adding that none of the victims sustained serious injuries.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews