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PPP’s midnight coup leaves South Korea’s democracy on the brink
Around 1 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, South Korea’s main conservative party, the People Power Party (PPP), executed what amounts to a quiet procedural coup. In the dead of night, three official notices appeared in rapid succession on the party’s bulletin board – each one more consequential than the last. The first, titled “Announcement […] The post PPP’s midnight coup leaves South Korea’s democracy on the brink...
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Nine Israeli soldiers injured in landmine attack in Gaza City: Israeli army
Nine Israeli soldiers injured in landmine attack in Gaza City: Israeli army The Israeli army confirmed that a landmine attack in Gaza City injured nine Israeli soldiers, including two senior officers. A spokesperson said the troops belonging to the Jerusalem Brigades were injured in Gaza City's Shujaiya neighbourhood.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Will Trump’s film tariffs mean lights, camera, inaction for the world’s studios?
While it is unclear how film tariffs would be enforced, suggestion of new duties on non-US productions has put industry in panic mode.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:China son quits job to care for ‘2-year-old’ mum who lost mental faculties after falling ill
Dementia-suffering former obstetrician who delivered more than 1,000 babies cannot remember anything about her medical career.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 10th – Midday
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:Hong Kong investigates suspected Covid-19 contamination of swabs in 5 hospitals
Two patients found with false positive results after affected swabs used on them, Hospital Authority says.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Discovery of skeleton in flat reveals plight of Hong Kong’s ‘hidden elderly’
Experts warn that older residents who live alone and have no family care need more timely support.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: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: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: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: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: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:Why EU-China stability is key in a world order ‘under constant attack’
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:Rallies held around Australia protesting against sexual violence
‘No More’ 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: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:‘It’s just crazy’: Trump’s push to make Hollywood great again
Film industry says the president’s vague plan for levies on foreign production would do more harm than good
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: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:Fears among India’s farmers rise over US food imports crossing ‘red line’
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:New York Bitcoin Miners Are Buying Up Power Plants—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. […]
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Trump has sat for only 12 ‘daily’ intelligence briefings since taking office
The scarcity of the President’s Daily Briefings comes as he pursues high-stakes diplomacy with America’s friends and foes.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:A New Handbook Shows Churches How to Hold Fossil Fuel Actors Accountable
From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’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 […]
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: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 […]
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:‘This is terribly inhumane’: 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 wasn’t common knowledge for one TikTok user.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: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:Europe’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:Hong Kong restaurants innovate for Mother’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:Xiaomi founder has ‘the hardest time’ 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:FIFA chief dismisses US border policy fears in private World Cup remarks
Gianni Infantino told top football officials the White House’s insistence that fans go home after the tournament was in tune with other nations’ border policies.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:How low has Hollywood sunk? Entry-level writer jobs dry up after Trump plan, fire, strikes
‘It shouldn’t be this hard’ for rookie screenwriters to get work in Hollywood, where effects of pandemic, actor and writer strikes linger.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: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:'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:European leaders in Ukraine’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: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:US-China trade war: Trump calls day one of crunch talks in Geneva ‘a very good meeting’
Analysts predict a wide range of outcomes for the first round of US-China dialogue, from a ‘soft deal’ to a mutually acrimonious departure.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Japanese woman cuts off boyfriend’s ring finger to prevent him from marrying someone else
‘Cute and sweet’ cosplaying girlfriend with manipulative, violent streak puts severed digit in alcohol, stores in fridge.
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