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'I'm overjoyed to be back': Syrians face daunting rebuild after years of war
The BBC joins a convoy bringing families back to Homs, which saw some of the fiercest fighting.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:
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Economists are as confused as Trump about taxing the rich
Forget technocracy. The top rate is set by gut instinct
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Indonesia defends TB vaccine trial as Bill Gates conspiracy theories spread: โnot guinea pigsโ
The controversy began after President Prabowo Subianto said that Bill Gates was developing a tuberculosis vaccine to be tested in Indonesia.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Alibabaโs quarterly revenue grows 7% as โall-in on AIโ strategy pays off
The Hangzhou-based companyโs adjusted earnings rose 36 per cent year on year to 32.6 billion yuan in the March quarter.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Hungaryโs new anti-NGO law is a full-frontal assault on the EU Commission
The clear goal is to suffocate what remains of Hungaryโs critical civil society and to intimidate independent media ahead of the highly contested 2026 elections โ elections that the incumbent Fidesz party would lose if held today, writes Daniel Hegedรผs
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:EU trade ministers upbeat on US talks, despite shadow of Trump
European trade ministers arrived in Brussels in upbeat spirits, buoyed by what they described as signs of de-escalation in transatlantic trade tensions.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Arab and Muslim Advocates Fight Back Against Federal Repression
Arab and Muslim Americans are organizing to resist federal repression. At the same time, they are well aware that the scourge of Islamophobia is not new.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:How AI investments are paying off for Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent
Tencent CEO Pony Ma says strategic AI investments โcreate value for users and societyโ, while generating substantial returns for the firm.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 15th โ Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong woman faces court after leaving stillborn baby in Taiwan hospital freezer
Taking into account Huangโs circumstances of being away from home, financial and emotional challenges, court shows leniency.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Is the market up or down? Republicans and Democrats disagree
Retail investing suffers from partisanship
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Eurozone grows 0.3% at the start of the year, industrial output soars
Eurozone GDP grew 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, with strong gains in Ireland and Spain. Employment rose 0.3%, beating forecasts. March industrial output surged 2.6%, the fastest in five years.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Dozens killed as Israel ramps up Gaza strikes
The Israeli army continued its operation in the Gaza Strip, carrying out multiple strikes for the second night in a row. Israel's government has vowed a "full force" push into the Palestinian enclave to "destroy Hamas."
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Construction sites appear in Gaza ahead of Israeli-US aid plan rejected by UN, images show
Satellite images show building at sites in south Gaza after US says controversial Israeli aid plan to proceed.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Thailand arrests man for smuggling baby orangutans
Thailand is a major hub for wildlife smugglers, who often sell endangered creatures on the black market in China, Vietnam and Taiwan.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Leak: EU to target clean-up of 'forever chemicals' in water strategy
The European Commission plans to support large scale efforts to clean up forever chemicals as part of its upcoming water resilience strategy, acknowledging the widespread threat of water pollution and the need for technological innovation to address it.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:How the Chinese Communist Party learnt to love villages
It wants people to move to cities. And the countryside
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:How Ukraine's medevac programme helped save a boy severely burned in a missile strike
Coordinated by Ukraine's Ministry of Health with the support of the WHO and EU states, the programme has helped over 5,000 patients since its launch.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Interview: What the people of Chinaโs coal-rich Shanxi think about climate change
Shanxi province in northern China is the countryโs largest coal producer, leaving its coal-reliant economy... The post Interview: What the people of Chinaโs coal-rich Shanxi think about climate change appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:US and Iran close to nuclear deal, Trump says
Speaking in Qatar, the US President said that Iran has "sort of" agreed to the terms of a deal.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:TikTokโs ad database breaches EU platform rules, says Commission
If the Commission's preliminary views are confirmed, the company could be fined up to 6% of the total worldwide annual turnover.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Air passengers who unbuckle seat belts too early for a quick exit face fines in Turkey
US$67 fines to be levied under new law in Turkey on passengers who unbuckle prematurely, grab their cabin bag and try for a quick exit.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Trump suggests India offered to drop tariffs to zero on US goods
The US President's words were not immediately acknowledged by New Delhi.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Bayesian crew unaware wind speeds of over 73mph could topple yacht, report finds
Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Israeli airstrike on Jabaliya home in Gaza captured on camera
An Israeli airstrike struck a residential building in Jabaliya, northern Gaza, on Thursday, sending residents fleeing as thick smoke billowed into the sky.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, but remain far above EU levels
An estimated 80,000 people in the US died from drug overdoses in 2024.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Harvard Law School's Magna Carta 'copy' bought for $27.50 now believed to be priceless genuine
A manuscript once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta is now believed to be a genuine version and ''one of the world's most valuable documents'', according to two UK academics. It remained tucked away in Harvard Law School library for years, its true identity and value unknown until now.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:2nd night of heavy Israeli bombing kills dozens in Gaza
Israeli military strikes killed at least 60 people in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, Palestinian medics said, as the United States and Arab mediators pushed for a ceasefire deal and U.S. President Donald Trump visited the Middle East.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Mae Sotโs Emergence as a Cheap Refugee Labor Hub
A conversation about exploitation and quick profits with Dave Welsh from the Solidarity Center.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh ban on Hasinaโs Awami League deepens uncertainty amid strained ties with India
Ban could raise concerns of democratic freedoms in Bangladesh and that Dhaka may be drawing closer to Pakistan, analysts say.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Trump wants Apple to stop India iPhone production, boost US manufacturing amid tariff war
The comments throw a wrench into Appleโs plan to import most of the iPhones it sells in the US from India rather than China.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Locals Oppose โInsaneโ Plan to Sell 500,000 Acres of Public Lands for Housing in Nevada and Utah
For years, Nevadaโs congressional delegation and leading Las Vegas officials have been pushing Congress to pass the Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act, which would allow tens of thousands of acres of public lands currently managed by the federal government to be sold at auction to cities and developers looking for space to expand. [โฆ]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:WHO warns of slowing global health gains in new statistics report
This document provides an overview of the World Health Organization's (WHO) latest statistics report for 2025.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Transport workers protest in Peru as crime rates reach new highs
Transport unions blocked roads and rallied across Peru on Wednesday, demanding stronger government action to curb rising armed robberies targeting drivers and union members.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:China to US container bookings soar nearly 300% after trade war truce
The agreement to pause tariffs for 90 days promises early peak shipping โ but challenges lie ahead, industry insiders warn.
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