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Swedenโ€™s new national security adviser resigns within 24 hours amid Grindr photo scandal

And you thought Mike Waltz didn't last long as national security adviser.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Canadian unemployment rate hits six-month high amid US-imposed tariffs

Statistics Canada showed an unemployment rate of 6.9 percent, with most cuts in the manufacturing sector.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel kills commander of Jenin battalion

Israel kills commander of Jenin battalion The Israeli military on Friday said it had killedNour Abdel Karim al-Bitawi, the commander of the Jenin battalion in the West Bank. Bitawi "maintained connections with Hamas in Gaza and abroad", the Israeli military said. He had been among the most wanted on Israeli intelligence lists.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

The U.S. Insists on Dividing the Venezuelan Family: Minister Cabello

โ€˜The problem is the lack of seriousness on the part of the U.S. government. They donโ€™t know what theyโ€™re doing,โ€™ he said. On Friday, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced that 4,192 Venezuelan migrants have returned to their country so far this year through the humanitarian plan โ€œReturn to the Homeland.โ€ RELATED: Arrive In Venezuela [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Brace for disorder as the great power shifts begin

With three or even four significant wars raging, who can doubt the dangers of this period?

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

โ€˜Mindlessโ€™ damage: Two convicted of cutting down historic Sycamore Gap tree

In 2023, the pair cut down the almost 200-year-old tree on Hadrian's Wall in northern England.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Scientists develop AI tool to predict biological age and cancer survival using just a selfie

The tool has some limitations, but could eventually be used to help predict health outcomes, the researchers said.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Are we seeing the end of the UK's political duopoly?

Labour and the Conservatives have had a stranglehold on political power for decades โ€” but as Reform UK's victory in last week's election shows, this now appears to changing.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

New German Chancellor Merz aims for stronger EU ties with France and Poland

Visiting Paris and Warsaw, Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke about defence and European unity, marking a shift from his predecessor's policies and aiming for a stronger EU.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | May 9th โ€“ 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 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump's deal with the UK sends a clear message: 10% tariffs are here to stay

Tariffs of 10% at the very minimum could be the best deal other countries and trading blocs will achieve, according to analysts.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

David Souter, former US Supreme Court justice, dies aged 85

Republican-appointed judge surprised many by siding with liberals during his 19 years on the bench of top court

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

โ€˜Good startโ€™ by new Macau administration, Beijingโ€™s point man says on visit

Xia Baolong also praises Chief Executive Sam Hou-faiโ€™s maiden policy address last month as embodying the โ€˜spirit of courageโ€™.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Entrepreneurs left in limbo by UK-US trade deal

Small businesses carrying out โ€˜damage controlโ€™ following Trumpโ€™s tariffs

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Watching the Kremlinโ€™s new Putin documentary so you donโ€™t have to

As the chances of President Donald Trumpโ€™s peace deal in Ukraine seemingly recede, attention turns back to the question of Vladimir Putin and his war aims. What does the Russian president want to achieve from the conflict? And when โ€“ and under what conditions โ€“ will he be willing to make peace? Thousands of lives [โ€ฆ] The post Watching the Kremlinโ€™s new Putin documentary so you donโ€™t have to appeared first on Asia...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Cargo thieves are attacking the U.S. supply chain at alarming rates

Numerous experts who spoke to CNBC estimate losses from cargo theft are close to $1 billion or more a year.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

German stocks hit record high as trade optimism buoys markets

Dax index becomes first major European benchmark to recover all losses sparked by US tariff threats

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Xi, Putin Vow to โ€˜Defend the Victorious Outcome of WWIIโ€™ โ€“ by Countering the US

Xi's attendance at the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow served as yet another reminder of the modern-day strategic calculations underpinning the China-Russia convergence.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Singapore actress Eleanor Lee accused of calling Chinese nationals โ€˜idiotsโ€™ in voice clip

Online users claim Lee is the speaker in the clip uploaded on RedNote, and the actress is said to have been removed from the cast list of her new drama.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Central Africa: Deepening Hunger Crisis Looms in West and Central Africa - UN

[allAfrica] Geneva -- A senior researcher for the United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) says West Africa is experiencing a severe food and nutrition crisis, and insufficient funding is worsening the situation.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Macron, Tusk sign France-Poland treaty with mutual defence clause

The clause commits the parties to mutual support in case of an attack by an aggressor, as the two Nato allies bolster ties.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Kurdish PKK group says 'historic' decisions made at congress but is silent on disbanding

The congress followed a February appeal by imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah ร–calan for the group to dissolve and end its four-decade insurgency with Turkey.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US confirms plan for private firms to deliver Gaza aid despite UN alarm

UN agencies say they will not co-operate with the proposed system because it appears to "weaponise" aid.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

How can India and Pakistan find a way to de-escalate?

India and Pakistan both blame each other for escalating military tensions.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Philippines midterm elections: Youth want dynasties out

As the country prepares to hold key midterm polls, many young voters say they want to see an end to the concentration of political power among long-entrenched political dynasties.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hong Kong and EU find common ground, but with a striking difference

Finance chief Paul Chan says opportunities with EU are โ€˜far reachingโ€™, while EU envoy stresses bloc will uphold โ€˜universal valuesโ€™.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Suspect in murder of man killed in French mosque repatriated to France from Italy

Before handing himself in to Italian authorities in connection with the murder of a 22-year old Malian man named Aboubakar Cissรฉ, the suspect spent three days on the run.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

President Putin Vows on Victory Day to Continue Fighting Nazism

Russia was and will remain an insurmountable barrier to Nazism, Russophobia, and antisemitism, he stressed. On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to continue fighting Nazism, including in Ukraine, during the military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Red Armyโ€™s victory in World War II. RELATED: World Leaders Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Putin leads Victory Day celebration in Moscow under tight security

Putin used his speech to tie Russia's three-year war in Ukraine to the war against Nazi Germany 80 years ago.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

EU ministers back Ukrainian tribunal to try Russian officials

The tribunal will hold Russian President Vladimir Putin and his ministers to account for the invasion of Ukraine.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Sweden's national security adviser quits over Grindr images

Tobias Thyberg resigned from the job just hours after taking up the position on Thursday.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Syriaโ€™s Druze divided as sectarian tensions linger after violence

Agreements to halt fighting ease tensions, but fear and mistrust linger among Druze in post-Assad Syria.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Labor wants to fix Australiaโ€™s housing issues โ€“ but thereโ€™s little hope for those not already on the ladder

Without genuine reform, experts predict house prices to โ€˜climb by 6-10% in 2025โ€™ and the gap between homeowners and those locked out of market to widenGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDays after Labor won a decisive victory with a mandate to fix housing affordability, those in charge of handing out mortgages poured cold water on it coming to pass.Andrew Irvine, the chief executive of National...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Five people had lunch in a small Australian town. Three are dead โ€“ and one is accused of their murder

Jury hears from sole surviving guest as well as medical staff and Erin Pattersonโ€™s children in second week of mushroom trialIan Wilkinson sat in the witness box, a crucifix within an ichthys pinned over his heart, and told the supreme court about four people he shared lunch with on 29 July 2023.Three of those people are dead, and the other is accused of killing them. Continue reading...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Joel Cauchi called police 15 months before the Bondi Junction attack. Officers say it was a โ€˜missed opportunityโ€™

Footage at inquest shows perpetrator talking calmly with police as his mother says itโ€™s hard to get treatment โ€˜unless he does something drasticโ€™Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJoel Cauchi stands on the nature strip outside his parentsโ€™ tidy Queenslander home in Toowoomba, waiting for the police.On this day in January 2023, Cauchi is friendly and calm. He tells one of the officers: โ€œI just...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia