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UN rejects Israel's plans for aid distribution: Report

UN rejects Israel's plans for aid distribution: Report The UN's Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha) rejected Israel's plan for humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza, reported Haaretz on Thursday. In a document that was addressed to members of the UN Security Council and seen by Haaretz, Ocha said the proposed aid distribution method "appears practically unfeasible, is incompatible with humanitarian...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

China welcomes back physics star Lin Shaozhen – and out comes the online abuse

Top biomechanics researcher takes up professorship at Sun Yat-sen University.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

India says military stations were attacked by Pakistani drones and missiles

Blasts have rung out across the Indian city of Jammu during what the government said was a Pakistani drone and missile attack on military stations around the Kashmir region on the second day of clashes between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Man Utd beat Athletic Club to set up Europa League final with Tottenham

Mason Mount scores twice as Manchester United come from behind to win 4-1 against Athletic in their semifinal.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Houthi ceasefire boosts Trump ahead of trip

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump gets boost from Houthi ceasefire ahead of trip A ceasefire deal between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and the U.S., mediated by Oman, has secured a tentative end to attacks on American ships in the Red Sea....

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Social Media Companies Should Resist Turkish State Censorship

Click to expand Image People check their phones at a market in central Istanbul, Türkiye, July 18, 2019. 2019 AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti As of Thursday morning, internet users in Türkiye can no longer access the Turkish-language X account ofjailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. This comes after a Turkish court arbitrarily ordered X to block the account, which has 9.7 million followers. Though X initially complied, the...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

FirstFT: India says Pakistani drone attacks β€˜neutralised’ as conflict escalates

Also in today’s newsletter, Robert Prevost becomes first American pope, and US and UK seal trade deal

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Behind the smiles: Three things to watch as Xi meets Putin

The BBC’s Laura Bicker explains what to look out for during the Chinese leader's state visit to Russia.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Shearers struggle for work as wool production hits century low

Australian wool production is forecast to reach its lowest level since the early 1900s, forcing skilled shearers to seek work interstate, overseas or leave the industry entirely.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Democrats urge Israel to resume Gaza humanitarian aid

Dozens of House Democrats urged Israel to resume humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. β€œAs supporters of a strong US-Israel relationship, we write to express our opposition to the current Israeli government policy to block all humanitarian aid from entering the Gaza Strip,” the group said in its letter addressed to Israeli Ambassador...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Coinbase shares fall after first-quarter revenue misses Wall Street estimates

Earlier Thursday, Coinbase announced plans to buy Dubai-based Deribit, in an attempt to broaden its international business.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Patel appears to backtrack, says FBI will work β€˜on whatever budget’ given

FBI Director Kash Patel appears to be backtracking on comments he made earlier this week that the Trump administration’s 2026 budget request was insufficient for the agency, telling senators Thursday that the FBI would β€œmake the mission work on whatever budget we’re given.” β€œMy view is that we will make and agree with this budget...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Bitter struggle in Liberals for likely poisoned chalice

Sussan Ley and Angus Taylor both want the thankless post that's up for grabs at Tuesday's party meeting.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

As Trump Administration Seeks to Shut Down Energy Star Program, Industry Groups Call to Save It

It’s a voluntary program launched during a Republican administration, endorsed by manufacturers and well-recognized by U.S. consumers, who have saved an estimated $500 billion over the past 33 years guided by its familiar blue label. But President Donald Trump’s administration has decided the Energy Star program has got to go. CNN and The Washington Post […]

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Melania Trump unveils US stamp honoring Barbara Bush

Melania Trump is giving a first look at a new stamp honoring Barbara Bush, helping to unveil it at a White House ceremony despite a seemingly sticky relationship between President Trump and members of the former first family. "Barbara's unwavering conviction, dignity and [loyalty] to her loved ones have left an undeniable mark on our...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

'Couldn't be prouder': Ange's Spurs power into Europa League final

Australian manager Ange Postecoglou leads Tottenham Hotspur to an all-England Europa League final with a powerful performance.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

India-Pakistan drone war heats up

Pakistan’s military says it brought down 25 Indian drones over cities including Karachi and Lahore.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Google stock falls as Apple considers adding AI search engines

Google’s stock took a hit Wednesday after an Apple executive testified in court that the iPhone maker is considering adding artificial intelligence (AI) search engines to its web browser as search traffic reportedly declines. The search giant saw its share price tumble 9 percent when Eddy Cue, Apple senior vice president of services, took the...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Chinese-made Pakistani fighter jet shot down at least one French Rafale

Chinese-made Pakistani fighter jet shot down at least one French Rafale Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 21:43 The combat between India and Pakistan is being carefully watched in Europe, Washington and Beijing A member of the Chinese People's Liberation Army flies a J-10 performance aircraft at an aerial display during a media preview ahead of the Singapore Airshow in Singapore, on 9 February 2020 (Roslan...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Live: First Trump tariff deal boosts US shares but ASX set for flat start

US shares extend recent gains as Donald Trump's administration strikes its first post "Liberation Day" trade deal, with staunch ally the UK. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'Status quo not good enough': Independent shakes up Fremantle electorate

Sitting MP Josh Wilson's narrow win in the federal seat of Fremantle shows that, like the Liberals, Labor can be vulnerable to well-organised and well-funded independent candidates.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Remote workers more engaged, less likely to be thriving: Gallup

Remote employees are the most likely to be engaged at work but are less likely to be thriving at it, according to a survey published Thursday. Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report found that 31 percent of remote workers were engaged at work, marking 8 points higher than both those in a hybrid or...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Big in stature, with even bigger heart, Cassius's death shocked nation

A memorial plaque for Cassius Turvey in his community of Midland, east of Perth, sits as an enduring reminder of the legacy he left behind: "gentle giant", "huggable teddy bear", and a "young leader".

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Critically endangered helmeted honeyeaters returned to the wild

There are fewer than 250 examples of Victoria's bird emblem left in the wild, but a newly released colony is giving conservationists hope.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Lawmakers push tech leaders on AI, energy in race with China

Leaders from Silicon Valley were met Thursday with a new tone from Congress, where Republican lawmakers urged policymakers to prioritize tech innovation over regulations. Over the course of more than three hours, four major technology leaders, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, pitched their ideas to senators on how to stay ahead of China in the artificial...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Pope Leo XIV seen as bridge builder after Francis’ turbulent reign

New pope marks continuity with Francis' progressivism, but offers a steadier hand after a divisive 12 years.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Habemus Papam: Robert Prevost from the US is Pope Leo XIV

The Catholic Church has a new leader. Robert Francis Prevost is the new Pope Leo XIV. He is the first pope from the US, and also has Peruvian citizenship, but will represent the global Catholic Church.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US cuts aid to Zambia over 'systematic' medicine theft

Critical medicines affected by the $50m cuts include Malaria, HIV and TB drugs, the US embassy says.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Lyft shares rise as company ups buyback to $750 million

Lyft shares jumped 5% after the company lifted its share buyback plan to $750 million in its first quarter earnings report.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Live: Sussan Ley says she is putting herself forward to be Liberal party leader

Meanwhile, the Labor party room will meet today and is expected to endorse a proposed ministerial line-up that will see Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus and Science and Industry Minister Ed Husic dropped from the ministry. Follow live.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Who is Pope Leo XIV and why does he overcome a taboo against a US pontiff?

Robert Prevost β€” who was brought to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations β€” becomes the first pontiff born in the United States.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Dead little penguins wash up on multiple Eyre Peninsula beaches

The Department of Environment and Water said it was unclear at this stage if new penguin deaths on the Eyre Peninsula were linked to the ongoing algal bloom across South Australia.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Morning Mail: conclave picks a US pope, Bob Brown’s message to Greens, Sam Kerr welcomes Jagger

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterMorning everyone. Shortly after 6pm, local time, in Rome, plumes of white smoke emerged from the roof of the Sistine Chapel, sending the crowds packed into St Peter’s Square into raptures. A new pope has been chosen and his name is Robert Francis Prevost (now Leo XIV), the first ever...

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

India and Pakistan in conflict – are there nuclear risks?

Both countries have substantial nuclear arsenals.

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Joy in St. Peter’s Square as new pope is announced

Thousands in St. Peter’s Square cheered the election of Robert Prevost as the new pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV

Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East