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Rosenberg: What a new Stalin statue says about Russia's attempt to reshape history

A brand new statue of the Soviet dictator Josef Stalin has been unveiled at a Metro station in Moscow.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Court of International Trade blocks Trump’s tariffs in sweeping ruling

A federal court ruled Wednesday that an emergency law does not provide President Trump with unilateral authority to impose tariffs on nearly every country, blocking a series of tariff announcements dating back to February that have rattled financial markets. The three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of International Tradeunanimously ruled Congressdid not delegate β€œunbounded” tariff authority to...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

US judge says effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil likely unconstitutional

Trump administration has relied on sweeping view of executive power to push for deportation of pro-Palestine students.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Can your cat recognise you by scent? New study shows it’s likely

If your cat spends a very long time sniffing something, it means the thing is unfamiliar.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Rubio says US will be revoking Chinese student visas, those with 'Chinese Communist Party' ties or 'studying in critical fields'

Secretary of StateMarco Rubioon Wednesday announced the United States will begin revoking visas from Chinese students, including "those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields." "The U.S. will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields," Rubio said...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Highlights Importance of U.S. Working Visit

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the significance of his recent working visit to the United States, telling Parliament that the engagement was both necessary and timely, given the critical role the US continues to play in South Africa's economic landscape.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters

Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

UK’s high-tech warfare operations to be unified in defence shake-up

Reorganisation of cyber and electronic military units will be crucial part of government’s strategic review

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Palestinians loot WFP warehouse as widespread hunger deepens Gaza chaos

Looting incident follows disruption at food distribution site as Israel continues to limit supplies despite 79-day siege

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK confirms powers to force pension funds to back British assets

Chancellor hopes plan to establish β€˜megafunds’, circumscribed by binding allocation targets, will drive returns for savers

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

News Wrap: Germany’s chancellor offers to help Ukraine build long-range missile systems

In our news wrap Wednesday, Germany's chancellor offered to help Ukraine build long-range missile systems that could strike deep into Russia, a judge ordered the release of a Russian-born scientist and Harvard researcher saying she was unlawfully held by immigration authorities, the White House say President Trump issued a full pardon for former Congressman Michael Grimm.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

DEI boycott organizer calls for protests against Dollar General

A Georgia pastor who previously called for a "full Target boycott" over the company's decision to halt its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts has now called for protests against Dollar General, according to USA Today. "Target is canceled since they have betrayed and walked away from our community, and we've gone on from there,"...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

As U.S. pauses student visa interviews, education and immigration advocates share views

The U.S. is pausing new student and exchange visitor visa interviews while it looks to expand screening of applicants' social media posts, according to a State Department cable obtained by the News Hour. It's part of a crackdown on immigration and higher education by the Trump administration. Amna Nawaz has views on the effort from Simon Hankinson of the Heritage Foundation and Fanta Aw of NAFSA.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Alleged Kingaroy gunman set to face court on 30 charges

A 25-year-old South Burnett man accused of firing shots into a Kingaroy property and sparking a lengthy manhunt is expected to face a Queensland court today.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Why public health groups are concerned about changes to COVID vaccine recommendations

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the CDC would drop the COVID vaccines from its list of recommended shots for pregnant women and children. That decision and other recent changes under Kennedy are leading to major worries and unease among medical and public health groups. Ali Rogin discussed more with Dr. Richard Besser.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Sugon, its suppliers hit by US sanctions, to merge with Hygon

Sugon, also known as Dawning Information, a state-owned computing server maker in China, will be acquired by its subsidiary Hygon Information Technology to deal with the inability of its suppliers to source US chips due to sanctions. Hygon, a Shanghai-listed fabless chipmaker, has a market cap of 316 billion yuan (US$44 billion) whileSugon has a market cap of 90.6 billion yuan. β€œAt present, the development of China’s...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

At least seven Palestinians killed by Israeli strike in Jabalia

At least seven Palestinians killed by Israeli strike in Jabalia At least 7 Palestinians were killed on Wednesday by an Israeli strike on a house and a kindergarten housing displaced people in Jabalia refugee camp in the north of the Gaza Strip, Al Jazeera Arabic reported. Israel has killed dozens of Palestinians in strikes across the country on Wednesday.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Exploring the potential impact of Medicaid cuts in Trump’s big budget bill

As Republicans work to advance a massive bill containing much of President Trump’s domestic agenda, one of the central flashpoints is its potential cuts to Medicaid. Geoff Bennett discussed the impact on healthcare access for millions of lower-income Americans, the elderly and people with disabilities with Jennifer Tolbert, deputy director of the Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured at KFF.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Critics say Trump’s policies weaken the U.S. dollar as his businesses invest in crypto

This week, Trump Media and Technology Group announced it is selling shares and bonds to raise $2.5 billion to create a "Bitcoin treasury.” It marks the Trump family’s latest addition to their cryptocurrency empire. Trump’s sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, run the family’s multiple crypto ventures and spoke at the world’s largest Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas. Laura BarrΓ³n-LΓ³pez reports.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Argentina raises $1bn in international bond auction in boost for Milei

Peso-denominated sovereign bond offered in dollars will increase country’s foreign currency reserves

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump fires historians who wrote nonpartisan accounts of US foreign policy

The Trump administration last month quietly fired members of the Advisory Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation, a nonpartisan body tasked with publishing a record of U.S. foreign policy. β€œOn behalf of President Donald Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position on the Advisory Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation is terminated effective immediately....

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Venezuela Honors the Palestine Liberation Organization’s Historic Struggle for Palestinian Human Rights

On the 61st anniversary of the PLO, Venezuela reaffirms its unwavering support for Palestinian self-determination and praises the organization’s vital role in defending human rights amid ongoing Israeli aggression. Related: Venezuela: Right-wing Extremists Attempted to Attack the UN Office and European Embassies Caracas, May 28, 2025 – Marking the 61st anniversary of the Palestine Liberation […]

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Tesla investors demand Musk work 40-hour week at EV maker as 'crisis' builds

A group of pension funds that are investors in Tesla want the company's board to require more from CEO Elon Musk.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

German Court Rejects Peruvian’s Claim of Climate Harms

After nearly 10 years of litigation, a regional civil court in Germany on Wednesday dismissed a Peruvian farmer’s claim that he and his community have been harmed by climate change driven by a German energy company’s emissions. But at the same time, the court affirmed that such claims are permissible under German law. The case […]

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Man in hospital after becoming unresponsive during attempted arrest, SA Police say

South Australian police say a man is in hospital after he became unresponsive while being arrested in Adelaide's east in the early hours of this morning.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Telegram CEO announces $300 million partnership with Elon Musk's xAI and Grok

Elon Musk's startup xAI is paying Telegram $300 million to roll out its Grok chatbot.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Diddy trial: 5 things to know

Hip-hop artist Sean β€œDiddy” Combs has been facing a federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial after he was arrested late last year in New York City. A federal indictment unsealed in September 2024 depicted Combs as the head of an expansive criminal enterprise reliant on employees as well as the influence of Combs’s business empire...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Winter arrives with cold rainy weather in the Sunshine State

Scattered showers and winter temperatures are forecast for Queensland this week, but the weather bureau says it will only stick around for a few days.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Comey rips Patel, Bongino on leadership abilities, reopened FBI cases

Former FBI Director James Comey criticized the bureau’s current leadership and questioned why FBI Deputy Director Dan Bonginowould announce on social mediathat the bureau was reopening certain cases of β€œpotential public corruption.” In the process, he took a dig at Bongino's recent career switch. β€œIt's a little confusing to me, honestly. I'm sure it's a...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Ireland, Norway, Spain, and Slovenia call for recognition of Palestinian state

Ireland, Norway, Spain, and Slovenia call for recognition of Palestinian state Ireland, Norway, Spain, and Sloveniareleased a joint statement on Wednesday reaffirming their call for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. The governments said that a June conference to be chaired on Palestine by France and Saudi Arabia offers an opportunity to "advance the implementation of the two-State solution". They called...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Lavrov Exposes Filtered Information Reaching Trump on Ukraine Conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reveals that former U.S. President Donald Trump receives a filtered version of Ukraine war intelligence, manipulated to push Washington toward aggressive policies against Russia, while highlighting ongoing peace negotiations. Related: TΓΌrkiye to Host 2nd Round of Russia-Ukraine Negotiations in June In a revealing statement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov highlighted […]

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump says he's not 'chickening out' on trade: 'It's called negotiation'

TACO, the term that stands for "Trump Always Chickens Out," describes the market reaction to Trump repeatedly announcing heavy tariffs and later pausing them.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Kenyan dissident and author who was giant of global literature, dies at 87

The Kenyan man of letters wrote dozens of fiction and nonfiction books that traced his country's history from British imperialism to home-ruled tyranny and challenged not only the stories told but the language used to tell them.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Russia sanctions probably backfired, as in apartheid South Africa

Even as the war in Ukraine grinds on, some multinational companies are quietly positioning themselves for a thaw in relations with Russia. Many of those who rushed to divest from the country, selling off assets after the full-scale invasion in 2022, may now be reassessing their options. It’s also becoming clear that some of these […] The post Russia sanctions probably backfired, as in apartheid South Africa appeared...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Man charged with murder after body found in Gold Coast hotel room

A 34-year-old Nerang man will face Southport Magistrates Court charged with the murder of Matthew Pascoe, who was found dead in the Hinterland Hotel on the weekend.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia