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Trump signed plenty of contracts in the Middle East, but heโs no closer to the two โdealsโ he really wants
Trump skirted the ongoing tragedy in Gaza, bypassed Israel and offered no new initiatives on Iranโs nuclear program.
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Green dreams: The cost of EUโs hydrogen gamble in Namibia
In this new investigation, EUobserver unveils how Namibiaโs Hyphen hydrogen project, heavily backed by the EU, promises green energy and economic growth, but threatens irreversible damage to a unique biodiversity hotspot. Critics warn so-called 'green' hydrogen could come at the expense of biodiversity and neocolonial exploitation.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:What does the end of the PKK mean for Turkey?
The Kurdish Worker's Party, or PKK, has agreed to stop fighting the Turkish state. What does it mean for PKK members, for Turkish politics and even neighboring countries?
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:As the Latrobe Valley moves away from coal jobs, could a green workerโs cooperative offer a solution?
In the 1980s, retrenched workers sometimes set up worker co-operatives to regain control. Now the model is making a comeback in green manufacturing
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Larissa Waters is the new federal Greens leader. Hereโs five things to know about her
The former environmental lawyer made history when she became the first person to breastfeed in Australian parliament in 2017Australia news live: latest politics updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLarissa Waters is the new leader of the federal Greens, taking the helm after a...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:'Unbearable suffering': Australian writer pens letter from Chinese jail
Yang Hengjun is serving a suspended death sentence in a Chinese jail on espionage charges.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:15 years of The Hechinger Report
The Hechinger Report was among the first nonprofit news outlets to focus on a single topic, in our case, education. We launched in 2010, and our site has become a deep repository of some of the best education journalism in the nation. All of our stories are free to readers because we believe journalism is [โฆ] The post 15 years of The Hechinger Report appeared first on The Hechinger Report.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:CCTV released from Adass Israel synagogue arson attack in Melbourne โ video
Footage released by the Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team shows those allegedly responsible for last yearโs Adass Israel Synagogue arson attack in Victoria, while also reiterating their suspicion it was 'politically motivated'. A blue Golf sedan is seen parked outside the main entrance to the synagogue. Three individuals dressed in hoodies and masks emerge and use an axe to damage the entrance before pouring the...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Theย world's best airport is building a mega terminal to ride the travel boom in Asia
Changi's Terminal 5 is just the latest instance of countries around Asia splurging on their airports so as to capture the fast growing travel market in Asia.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Itโs wild mushroom season in Australia. Hereโs how to stay safe and avoid poisoning
We know people do forage and consume wild mushrooms, whether intentionally or accidentally. Sometimes, the consequences can be serious.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:An elusive peace: Charting ceasefire attempts in Ukraine
There have been many attempts to broker a lasting peace in Ukraine, all of which have ended within weeks or even days. DW's summary charts a history of recent failures in the conflict.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Boeing inks record-breaking deal for Qatar Airways to buy up to 210 planes
Boeing's business has been beset by issues and disrupted by Trump's trade war with China, which stopped accepting plane deliveries in response to U.S. tariffs.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Dishevelled, dehydrated delirium: new Aussie film The Surfer, starring Nicolas Cage, is an absolute blast
It is impossible to think of an actor other than Nicolas Cage who could make The Surfer so enjoyable to watch.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Death Toll From Air Strike on Myanmar School Rises to 25
The school, which was run by the opposition National Unity Government, was located in a resistance-controlled village in Sagaing Region.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Gaza: Latest Israeli Plan Inches Closer to Extermination
Click to expand Image Palestinians returning to Khan Younis after the withdrawal of Israeli forces, pull water containers to meet their vital needs under catastrophic conditions on May 6, 2024. 2024 Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images (Beirut)โ TheIsraeli governmentโsplan to demolish what remains of Gazaโs civilian infrastructure and concentrate the Palestinian population into a tiny area would amount to an...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:He lives in Thailand but 'supercommutes' to Singaporeโliving off what he makes from 3 hours a week
It took a layoff to make Shao Chun Chen realize he was financially independent in early 2024, giving him the flexibility to change his life.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Mexican beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
Valeria Marquez was filming herself in her beauty salon in Guadalajara when she was shot.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Mexico: Beauty influencer shot dead while live on TikTok
Valeria Marquez was seen responding to someone off screen, while still live on TikTok, before she was shot twice. The violent crime has shocked Mexico.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Aussie Rules great dies using voluntary assisted dying laws
Robert Walls - a legend of the Carlton Football Club - was diagnosed with cancer in 2023.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:What on Earth is happening with Australiaโs political parties? | Fiona Katauskas
Itโs been a helluva weekSee more of Fiona Katauskasโs cartoons here Continue reading...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:A Trump administration playbook for the Pacific
This article first appeared on Pacific Forum and is republished with permission. Read the original here. As secretary of state, Marco Rubio has established a clear framework for US foreign policy: Every initiative must strengthen America, secure its future and enhance its prosperity. In the Pacific Islands, Washington faces a strategic puzzle: What instruments can [โฆ] The post A Trump administration playbook for the...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Ferocity, fitness and fast bowling: how Virat Kohli revolutionised Indian cricket
Virat Kohliโs Test retirement signals the end of an era for Indian cricket after he drove significant changes with his fierce leadership.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:India, Pakistan and slumbering toward total world war
The recent brief but violent clash between India and Pakistan came from nowhere and proves the extreme volatility of the historical moment. It started in the middle of some deep, long-term trends taking shape โ the beginning of an alternative world order driven by the parallel wax of Chinaโs Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and [โฆ] The post India, Pakistan and slumbering toward total world war appeared first on Asia...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:US Attempts to Sneak EU into Ukraine Negotiations, but Russia Blocks Western Interference
Moscow confirms readiness to negotiate with Kyiv in Istanbul, while the US and European Union pressure to prolong the conflict and exclude Russia from impartial dialogue. Related: Russia To Address Political and Technical Issues at the Istanbul Meeting Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the Russian delegation will wait for Ukrainian representatives for the negotiations [โฆ]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Do Afrikaners want to take Trump up on his South African refugee offer?
Claims of a white genocide are widely discredited, so how do Afrikaners feel about Trump's claims โ and offer of refugee status?
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Return of the huia? Why Mฤori worldviews must be part of the โde-extinctionโ debate
There is nothing to stop de-extinction companies using specimens from museum collections, despite little Mฤori support for reviving lost native species.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Luis Arce Demands National Unity to Protect Boliviaโs Plurinational State
Bolivian President Luis Arce calls for unity against right-wing threats urging voters to defend progressive gains through ballots rather than street conflicts. Related: Luis Arce Declines Presidential Candidacy to Strengthen Unity and Defend the Plurinational State Standing before supporters in La Pazโs Plaza Murillo President Luis Arce made an impassioned plea for national unity framing [โฆ]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Putin Thanks Brazil and China for Backing Peace Efforts in Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Brazil and Chinaโs peace initiatives during talks with Lula da Silva, as Turkey prepares to host crucial Ukraine negotiations in May. Related: Istanbul Peace Talks: Putinโs Realistic Plan to End the Conflict in Ukraine Putin Thanks Brazil and China for Supporting Ukraine Peace Talks Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude [โฆ]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Malawi Launches First Oral Pill to Fight Deadly Sleeping Sickness
Malawi has taken a historic step in the fight against Rhodesiense sleeping sickness, a rare but deadly disease spread by the tsetse fly. For the first time, patients can take Fexinidazole Winthrop, an oral pill, instead of enduring toxic IV treatments that previously had a 5-10% fatality rate. The disease, officially known as human African [โฆ]
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Russia-China ties not as healthy as Putin is making out
Chinese troops participating in Russiaโs Victory Day parade in Red Square, Moscow, on May 9, is a clear indication that President Xi Jinping is fully committed to his โno-limitsโ partnership with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. Xiโs own attendance of the parade, which came as part of a state visit to Russia, underlines that China [โฆ] The post Russia-China ties not as healthy as Putin is making out appeared...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Curious Kids: if our eyes see upside down, how does the brain flip the picture?
Light comes in through our eyes upside down โ but we can still interact with the world just fine.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Putin, Trump won't be in Turkey for proposed direct talks between Russia-Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will not attend what could be the first direct peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv in three years on Thursday.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Meet the 'invisible crew' who have 35 seconds to prevent a Eurovision blunder
Find out how Eurovision gets one act off the stage and another one in place in under a minute.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Patsy finally gets a birth certificate after 75 years of 'not existing'
Patsy Bedford and hundreds of others across the Kimberley were not formally registered at birth, which authorities are now working to change later in life.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Trump's critics and supporters unite against Qatar plane deal
The White House has doubled down on the proposed deal which has been criticised by some of the president's top supporters.
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