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Discovery of skeleton in flat reveals plight of Hong Kongโ€™s โ€˜hidden elderlyโ€™

Experts warn that older residents who live alone and have no family care need more timely support.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Iraq look to former Australia coach Arnold to boost 2026 World Cup hopes

Iraq replaces Jesus Casas as head coach with former Australia boss Graham Arnold ahead of crunch World Cup qualifiers.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Pakistan launches Operation Bunyan Marsoos: What we know so far

Pakistan and India fired missiles at each other's airbases in the latest escalation between the neighbours.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Merz, Macron, Starmer and Tusk unite in Kyiv to demand ceasefire from Putin

The four European leaders arrived in Ukraine on Saturday in a joint show of support as they call for Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in its all-out war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Head of UK navy suspended amid misconduct probe

Admiral Ben Key was due to retire from his position this summer, after serving as the head of the Royal Navy since 2021.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump's drastic cuts to federal agencies temporarily halted by U.S. judge

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration must temporarily halt its sweeping government overhaul because Congress did not authorize it to carry out large-scale staffing cuts and the restructuring of agencies, a federal judge says.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Why EU-China stability is key in a world order โ€˜under constant attackโ€™

Former top European official Charles Michel says there is room for Brussels to work with Beijing in various areas.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Rallies held around Australia protesting against sexual violence

โ€˜No Moreโ€™ rallies against sexual violence held in all major Australian cities called for more funding for primary prevention, crisis housingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTens of thousands of people have marched across Australian capital cities and regional towns calling for determined action to end gendered and sexual violence.Advocates say the crisis was not properly addressed during the...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Mexico sues Google over Trump's renaming of Gulf of Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government has sued Google for calling the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on its maps. US President Donald Trump ordered the renaming of the body of water.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Uber wins multimillion-pound reprieve on disputed UK tax payments

HMRC has stopped demanding ridesharing company pay VAT on the full cost of rides after legal setback in related matter

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

โ€˜Itโ€™s just crazyโ€™: Trumpโ€™s push to make Hollywood great again

Film industry says the presidentโ€™s vague plan for levies on foreign production would do more harm than good

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Fears among Indiaโ€™s farmers rise over US food imports crossing โ€˜red lineโ€™

India is concerned about its food security and the livelihoods of its farmers if more US food imports are allowed.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

New York Bitcoin Miners Are Buying Up Power Plantsโ€”and Communities Are Fighting Back

New York is home to four of the largest bitcoin mines in the country, which consume huge quantities of electric power and water to cool their server farms, emit loud humming noises around the clock and flood the atmosphere with copious greenhouse gases and pollutants. In many cases, they are also driving nearby residents crazy. [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Trump has sat for only 12 โ€˜dailyโ€™ intelligence briefings since taking office

The scarcity of the Presidentโ€™s Daily Briefings comes as he pursues high-stakes diplomacy with Americaโ€™s friends and foes.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

A New Handbook Shows Churches How to Hold Fossil Fuel Actors Accountable

From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radioโ€™s environmental news magazine, an interview by Jenni Doering with Frederique Seidel, senior program lead on children and climate at the World Council of Churches. Climate disruption poses an existential threat to the future of children around the world, with wildfires, floods, extreme heat and more putting [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

A Dry Winter on the Colorado River Has Big Reservoirs on Track for Trouble

If you took a look at a map of Rocky Mountain snow right now you would see a lot of red. The mountains that feed the Colorado River with snowmelt are strikingly dry, with many ranges holding less than 50 percent of their average snow for this time of year. The low totals could spell [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

โ€˜This is terribly inhumaneโ€™: Viral TikTok video of woman air frying blue crabs prompts outrage

Ever wonder what happens when you put live animals in an air fryer? Turns out they die horribly. But that wasnโ€™t common knowledge for one TikTok user.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kashmir crisis sparks press crackdown in India

Amid heightened tensions over the Kashmir region, India has ordered the blocking of thousands of accounts on social media and restrictions on news portals, sparking concerns over free speech.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Europeโ€™s leaders call for Ukraine ceasefire in unprecedented Kyiv visit

The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss a 30-day ceasefire in the war.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong restaurants innovate for Motherโ€™s Day with elderly-friendly initiatives

Eateries embrace inclusivity with menus for people with swallowing difficulties and early bird options to reflect changing dining habits.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Xiaomi founder has โ€˜the hardest timeโ€™ since fatal crash involving one of its cars

Lei Jun, an active social media user, has been relatively quiet on Weibo after a fatal accident involving a Xiaomi electric vehicle.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

FIFA chief dismisses US border policy fears in private World Cup remarks

Gianni Infantino told top football officials the White Houseโ€™s insistence that fans go home after the tournament was in tune with other nationsโ€™ border policies.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

How low has Hollywood sunk? Entry-level writer jobs dry up after Trump plan, fire, strikes

โ€˜It shouldnโ€™t be this hardโ€™ for rookie screenwriters to get work in Hollywood, where effects of pandemic, actor and writer strikes linger.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Nuggets outlast Thunder in Game 3 overtime thriller in NBA playoffs

Denver Nuggets bounce back from a huge Game 2 loss to OKC Thunder to steal a 2-1 series lead in their playoff series.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'I screamed': Nigerian Doctor Who fan thrilled show is coming to Lagos

The Doctor will be transported to Lagos in the first ever episode set primarily in an African country.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

European leaders in Ukraineโ€™s Kyiv press Russia for 30-day ceasefire

The Kremlin says it will consider a 30-day truce, but within its own position.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

1 in 3 doctors in Europe are older than 55. Which countries are most at risk from ageing workforces?

Projections reveal that an ageing health workforce is struggling to keep pace with the EU's rapidly ageing population. This is why it's an issue.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US-China trade war: Trump calls day one of crunch talks in Geneva โ€˜a very good meetingโ€™

Analysts predict a wide range of outcomes for the first round of US-China dialogue, from a โ€˜soft dealโ€™ to a mutually acrimonious departure.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Japanese woman cuts off boyfriendโ€™s ring finger to prevent him from marrying someone else

โ€˜Cute and sweetโ€™ cosplaying girlfriend with manipulative, violent streak puts severed digit in alcohol, stores in fridge.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Foreigners have flocked to 'welcoming' Portugal. Why is it expelling migrants now?

With its warm climate, comparatively affordable living and rich culture,Portugal has long appealed to visitors, whether it's for a vacationor a more permanent move. So the government's plans to expel some 18,000 foreigners living in the country without authorization may seemlike a sudden shift.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Upstate N.Y. tourism operators offering discounts to win back Canadians

More than retaliatory counter tariffs, an informal Canadian visitor boycott is hurting American border communities whose economies rely in part on Canadian visitors and cross-border supply chains. Tourism operators in Upstate New York are hoping special discounts can win them back.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Temperatures in Hong Kong set to drop to 19 degrees on Motherโ€™s Day

Observatory says cold front over the northern part of southern China is moving southwards gradually.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Government to โ€˜be its own judgeโ€™: Hong Kong harbour fighter weighs challenge

Society for Protection of the Harbourโ€™s 85-year-old founder has called for final effort to oppose legal changes before organisation closes.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Netanyahuโ€™s war choices fuel discord in Israel over captivesโ€™ fate in Gaza

Israeli reservists increasingly refuse duty, citing exhaustion from repeated tours supporting a war with no clear end.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

After Israelโ€™s bombs, Nabatiehโ€™s Monday Market revives itself once again

Nabatieh's weekly market was destroyed in Israel's war on Lebanon, but vendors and customers are returning.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East