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Death Toll in Gaza Rise to 52,810, Genocide Does Not Cease

At least 52,810 people have been killed and more than 119,000 injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza since the war began, according to the latest count by health authorities in the strip. RELATED: Gaza Reports Unprecedented Scale of Israeli Bombardments and Humanitarian Catastrophe In the last 24 hours, 27 Palestinians were killed and 85 wounded […]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Judge pauses much of Trump administration’s massive job cuts at federal agencies

The temporary restraining order directs numerous federal agencies to halt acting on the president’sworkforce executive ordersigned in February and asubsequent memo issuedby theDepartment of Government Efficiencyand the Office of Personnel Management.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

US and China tariff talks begin in Geneva with hope of de-escalating trade dispute

Tariff talks begin between US and Chinese officials in Switzerland on Saturday. This follows US President Donald Trump increasing US tariffs on China to a combined 145%, and China retaliating by hitting America with a 125% levy last month.

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

Unicef warns Israeli-US Gaza aid plan will deepen child suffering

Unicef warns Israeli-US Gaza aid plan will deepen child suffering The UN agency for children has voiced strong concerns over a new Israeli-US proposal to control aid delivery in Gaza. James Elder, spokesperson for Unicef, said on Saturday that the draft plan “appears likely to exacerbate the ongoing suffering of children and families in the Gaza Strip”. Speaking on behalf of the agency, Elder said the criticism extends...

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

Latest news bulletin | May 10th – Evening

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 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump’s tariffs threaten to become his Achilles’ heel

Republicans typically love President Trump — no matter what he does. But a growing chorus of those supporters has quietly been expressing dissatisfaction with Trump’s handling of tariffs, including his most recent threat on foreign-made films. They’re increasingly uncomfortable with the tariff talk and the market fluctuations, and they see through the spin coming from...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Oh, Canada, you do know you’re taking advantage of the US, right?

Like him or not, hate him or not, Trump is correct about Canada taking advantage of our friendship and generosity.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

India, Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire, hours after truce declared

Explosions have been reported in Indian-run Kashmir, despite US President Donald Trump hailing his country’s role in brokering a pause in hostilities.

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

Four Palestinians killed in Israeli strike near Deir al-Balah

Four Palestinians killed in Israeli strike near Deir al-Balah Four people have been killed in an Israeli attack south of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, according to Al Jazeera’s Arabic. Several others were reportedly wounded in the same strike, though the number of injured has yet to be confirmed.

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

India and Pakistan trade accusations of violating ceasefire hours after reaching deal

India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire Saturday after U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades but accused each other of violating the deal just hours later.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Newark mayor reflects on arrest outside ICE facility: ‘They obviously targeted me’

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D) on Friday reflected on being arrested outside of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility earlier in the day, arguing he was being targeted after visiting the New Jersey detention center with three Democratic members of Congress. “Nothing happened for a long, long time, you know, for at least...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Soviet-era Venus probe plunges back to Earth after 53 years

A probe launched from the Soviet Union more than five decades ago has plummeted back to Earth, splashing down in the Indian Ocean. Kosmos 482 had been bound for Venus but never reached its destination.

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

Marcos touts Philippines economic gains ahead of midterm election

The president also repeated his pledge to defend Philippine territory, as his government contends with lingering tensions with Beijing.

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

Soviet-era spacecraft 'likely' to have re-entered Earth's atmosphere

The spacecraft, which launched in 1972 on a mission to Venus, circled Earth for over five decades.

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

Baby steps, not breakthroughs, expected as US, China talk trade

Close China watchers say they don’t expect Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to make any immediate concessions when the two sides meet in Switzerland this weekend.

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

Ukraine, European leaders in Kyiv urge Moscow to agree to 'unconditional' ceasefire

Ukraine and its allies are ready for a 'full, unconditional ceasefire' with Russia for at least 30 days starting on Monday, Ukraine's foreign minister said Saturday during a visit to Kyiv by the leaders of four major European countries.

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

At least 33 people killed in suspected RSF attacks in Sudan

The paramilitary force has been blamed for attacks on a prison in el-Obeid and a displacement camp in Darfur.

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

Pregnancy of Hongkonger, 58, sparks hope for older women and fears over risks

Chan Lai-lai’s pregnancy via IVF offers encouragement to older women in the city, but experts warn of increased risks of advanced maternal age.

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

India and Pakistan agree ceasefire: What does it mean?

Ceasefires between India and Pakistan have been successfully mediated by other countries in the past as well.

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

What did Houthis achieve in 18 months of attacks on the Red Sea?

What did Houthis achieve in 18 months of attacks on the Red Sea? Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Sat, 05/10/2025 - 14:29 As the Yemeni group begins a ceasefire with the US, the maritime campaign bolstered military leverage but deepened domestic and international challenges Smoke billows from the British oil tanker MV Marlin Luanda as it transits the Gulf of Aden in the Arabian Sea on 27 January 2024 (AFP/Indian Ministry...

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

Iran’s FM visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar before nuclear talks with US in Oman

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has confirmed there will be a technical delegation at the Iran-US talks on Sunday.

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

Will the first American pope stand up to Trump?

Support in this week's papal conclave coalesced around a leader who may challenge the U.S. president's agenda, particularly around migration.

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

India and Pakistan accuse each other of breaking ceasefire hours after reaching deal

The ceasefire had been expected to bring a swift end to weeks of escalating clashes, including missile and drone strikes, triggered by the mass shooting of tourists that India blamed on Pakistan, something Islamabad denies.

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

Venezuela Carries Out Electoral Simulation for 2025 Regional and Legislative Elections

In Venezuela, the National Electoral Council (CNE) called on the people to participate in the electoral simulation in preparation for the regional and legislative elections next Sunday, May 25, with the aim of familiarizing voters with the system and verifying the technical conditions for the voting day. RELATED: Venezuela’s PSUV Secretary General Calls to Participate […]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Pope Leo identifies AI as main challenge in first meeting with cardinals

New pontiff sets out vision, pledging to continue ‘precious legacy' of predecessor Pope Francis.

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

Hong Kong’s Li Ka-shing in rare public appearance, declines to discuss Panama port deal

Tycoon appears at Kai Tak Stadium where Taiwanese band Mayday is playing string of shows, but declines to discuss controversial ports deal.

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

UK hopes ‘pragmatic’ approach will yield ‘ambitious’ EU deal, Starmer says

A ‘pragmatic’ approach to talks on food standards, youth mobility and European courts could yield an ‘ambitious’ post-Brexit deal.

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

African Union Congratulates Pope Leo XIV and Looks Forward To Continue Collaborating

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulated Leo XIV on Saturday on his election as the new pontiff of the Catholic Church, and expressed the continental organization’s desire to continue collaborating with the Holy See. RELATED: Pope Leo Celebrates His First Mass in the Sistine Chapel In a brief statement […]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Cheer the reaper: The best death scenes from The Final Destination films

Ahead of 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' being released in cinemas, we've ranked the best death trap scenes from the franchise so far.

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

China hosts delegation of 100 African military officers to strengthen defence ties

Young and mid-career African officers from 40 countries will be trained in PLA basics, China’s military system and technology models.

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

Paramilitaries Bomb a Prison in Western Sudan and Kill a 21 People

At least a dozen people died this Saturday in the bombing carried out by the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against a prison in Al Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, in western Sudan, where more than a dozen were injured, official sources reported. RELATED: Sudan: Port Sudan hit by drone strikes for […]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Chlorine fire triggers chemical emergency in Spain's Catalonia leaving multiple towns under lockdown

A dangerous toxic cloud caused by a fire on Spain’s Catalan coastline forced multiple towns into lockdown, but the restrictions have since been lifted.

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

Why U.S. air traffic control is stretched so thin — and the fight to fix it

An outage of radio and radar systems controllers use to guide planes into Newark last week exposed decades of underinvestment and staffing shortages.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

India and Pakistan Agree a Ceasefire

The deputy prime minister and chancellor of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, confirmed on Saturday a ceasefire with India, effective immediately, through a message published on the digital network X. RELATED: India-Pakistan Conflict Escalates: Pakistan Launches “Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos” in Retaliation “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived […]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Liverpool vs Arsenal: Premier League – Start time, team news, lineups

Al Jazeera takes a look at the clash where Arsenal look to salvage pride at the newly crowned Premier League champions.

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