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Tesla shares climb as Musk pledges to be 'super focused' on companies ahead of Starship launch

During Tesla's April earnings call he said that he would "significantly" reduce his time running President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

From surprise platypus to wandering cane toads, here’s what we found hiding in NSW estuaries

Researchers worked with Indigenous Rangers to map life in 34 estuaries across NSW using environmental DNA - and made a host of unexpected discoveries.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

One couple, two apartments, different surnames for the children: how β€˜two places to stay’ is shaping families in China

In β€˜two places to stay’, a young couple splits their time between appartments gifted by each set of parents.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

James Bradley’s thrilling, unsettling crime novel is set in a flooded Sydney in 2050

Landfall is a haunting and propulsive crime novel, set in 2050s Sydney, that weighs the value of a human life on an ecologically ravaged planet.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Former top aide for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs says mogul kidnapped her in plot to kill rapper Kid Cudi

The testimony on Tuesday from Capricorn Clark, the former global brand director for Bad Boy Entertainment, launched the third week of testimony in the trial on a violent note.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump looking to cancel all government funding for Harvard University

Trump looking to cancel all government funding for Harvard University Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/27/2025 - 18:30 A letter to federal agencies tells them to end contracts worth an estimated $100m after previously freezing billions in funds Demonstrators gather on Cambridge Common outside Harvard University to protest against its stance on the Gaza war and show support for the Palestinian people, in Cambridge,...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia to begin on June 4

Officials say more than one million Muslim pilgrims from around the world have already arrived in the country.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Is China Building the Future of AI Governance Through Open-Source Modeling?

Unlike the more closed and proprietary model prevalent in the U.S., China’s approach leverages state support and open-source infrastructure to accelerate collective progress.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Germany's tone with Israel is getting harsher

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he no longer understands Israel's policy in Gaza. A number of politicians are even demanding an end to Germany's arms deliveries.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

McKinsey sheds 10% of staff in two-year profitability drive

Shrinking headcount at consultancy firm contrasts with increased hiring at rival BCG

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut public media funding

The lawsuit alleges that Trump is acting to contravene the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private non-profit corporation set up to distribute federal funding to NPR and PBS, which is intended to insulate the system from political interference.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump administration to cut remaining US federal contracts with Harvard

Government escalates row with university over demands to curb pro-Palestine student activism, racial diversity policies.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

β€˜Dehumanisation by design’: US-Israeli Gaza aid operation descends into chaos

β€˜Dehumanisation by design’: US-Israeli Gaza aid operation descends into chaos Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/27/2025 - 19:06 The US-Israeli aid distribution operation in Gaza was widely condemned on social media Displaced Palestinians crammed behind fences wait to receive food packages from a US-backed foundation pledging to distribute humanitarian aid in southern Gaza, on 27 May 2025 (Social media) Off A...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

At least three Palestinians killed by Israeli fire amid aid stampede

At least three Palestinians killed by Israeli fire amid aid stampede At least three Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire during an aid stampede on Tuesday, as throngs of starving people rushed to retrieve food packages. According to Al Jazeera Arabic, three were killed and 46 wounded when the Israeli army fired into crowds of starving people. The aid hub was controlled by an American private military contracting...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 27 May 2025

Countries agree to update action plan to reduce deaths from antimicrobial resistance The Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly approved a decision to update the Global action plan (GAP) on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), for discussion at next year’s World Health Assembly (WHA79) in 2026.An estimated 4.71million deaths were associated with bacterial AMR as of 2021, according to the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries,...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

Trump administration asks federal agencies to cancel $100 mln in contracts for Harvard

President Donald Trump has railed against Harvard, the US's oldest and wealthiest university, calling it a hotbed of liberalism and antisemitism.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

β€˜Deliberate massacre’ in Gaza as starving Palestinians seek Israeli-US aid

Thousands try to reach a food distribution site of the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in southern Gaza.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US Congress Moves to Weaken Controls on β€˜Super-Toxics’

Click to expand Image Smoke rises from a plant in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, October 18, 2023. 2023 Eli Reed for Human Rights Watch Last week, the United States Congress passed a sweeping rollback of crucial pollution control standards. The resolution cancels a Biden-era rule guaranteeing continued emissions controls on facilities emitting substantial amounts of seven β€œsuper-toxics,” including lead compounds, arsenic,...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

French National Assembly Approves Assisted Dying for Terminal Patients

The bill granting adults the right to euthanasia was backed by 305 out of 561 legislators in the lower house. On Tuesday, the French National Assembly approved on first reading a bill that legalizes and regulates euthanasia for the first time, allowing it for terminally ill patients experiencing unbearable suffering. RELATED: France Strengthens Security Around […]

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Constitutional ruling restores party status in Bolivia

La Paz, May 27 (Prensa Latina) The Fourth Constitutional Chamber of La Paz ordered the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) to issue a new ruling in response to the lawsuit filed by the Bolivian National Action Party (PAN-BOL), which had its legal status revoked. The post Constitutional ruling restores party status in Bolivia first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Imprisoned former presidents are ongoing news in Peru

Lima (Prensa Latina) In addition to holding the unfortunate world record for imprisoned former leaders, with three at a time, Peru also witnesses the political and media attention of these figures, who frequently occupy large spaces in the press. The post Imprisoned former presidents are ongoing news in Peru first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Greece shuts down agency at center of probe into massive EU farm fraud

European prosecutors are investigating a multi-million euro scam in which EU funds were allegedly channeled to non-farmers.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Arab Parliament denounced Israeli violence against Palestinians

Cairo, May 27 (Prensa Latina) Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi denounced on Tuesday the escalation of Israeli violence against the Palestinian people in the occupied territories, especially in the Gaza Strip, which has been under fire since October 2023. The post Arab Parliament denounced Israeli violence against Palestinians first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Malaysian PM considers 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit a milestone

Kuala Lumpur, May 27 (Prensa Latina) Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim considered on Tuesday that the holding of the 2nd ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Summit an extraordinary diplomatic milestone. The post Malaysian PM considers 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit a milestone first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Syria in direct, face-to-face deconfliction talks with Israel: Report

Syria in direct, face-to-face deconfliction talks with Israel: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/27/2025 - 17:49 The meetings held in recent weeks largely focused on border security An Israeli soldier opens a gate at the border between the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and Syria, in Majdal Shams, on 4 May 2025 (Shir Torem/Reuters) Off Syria and Israel have engaged in direct, face-to-face talks in recent weeks...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

'Qualified majority' of EU states sign anti-OrbΓ‘n pushback

Homophobia as well as Russophilia could cost populist Hungarian prime minister Viktor OrbΓ‘n his EU veto, 20 other EU countries warned on Tuesday.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Gaza aid foundation using Israeli food brands, sparking online criticism

Gaza aid foundation using Israeli food brands, sparking online criticism The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is distributing Israeli food brands to starving Palestinians, according to photos shared on social media of the food packages. The fact that the US-backed group turned to Israeli companies for food provoked criticism on social media. "Israel is profiting big time from its genocide: the meagre aid packs a...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

African soccer football pros have improved the sport in China

Relations betweenChina and Africaare increasingly important in understanding the dynamics that shape our world. But until now, the role of sport was overlooked. A new book, Global China and the Global Game in Africa, explores the role of football in relations between China and Africa – culturally, politically and economically. Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu chatted […] The post African soccer football pros have improved...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Trump wants to investigate Democrats’ fundraising, but his own campaign has issues

An Associated Press review of donations to Trump over the past five years found his campaign committees received received scores of potentially problematic contributions.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Desperate Gazans overwhelm aid hub run by US-backed group

Chaos adds to concerns about ability of little-known Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to distribute aid to starving population

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UN spokesman calls images of Gaza aid stampede 'heartbreaking'

UN spokesman calls images of Gaza aid stampede 'heartbreaking' UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the images of thousands of starving Palestinians in Gaza running for aid as they were met with Israeli gunfire were "heartbreaking". β€œWe and our partners have a detailed, principled, operationally sound plan supported by member states to get aid to a desperate population,” Dujarric told reporters on Tuesday. β€œWe...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Shots fired as Gaza aid group struggles to distribute food

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said one of its aid distribution centers was overrun by a "small number of people." Israeli soldiers fired shots near one of the centers as Palestinians lined up for food.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU probes 4 porn sites over failure to block minors

The EU has launched investigations into four major porn sites over alleged failures to block minors from accessing adult content. Officials warn of possible mental harm and major legal consequences.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following Liverpool crash

The people carrier struck pedestrians in the city centre at around 6pm on Monday, resulting in 65 casualties

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Hundreds of lawyers call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war

Their letter warns of genocide in Gaza, and calls on the UK to take concrete actions to meet its international legal obligations.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East