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Support for Israel in Europe drops to record low, finds YouGov poll

Support for Israel in Europe drops to record low, finds YouGov poll Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Tue, 06/03/2025 - 10:36 Fewer than a fifth of respondents in Britain, France, Germany, Denmark, Spain and Italy hold a favourable view towards Israel Protesters holding placards and Palestinian flags in central London on 25 November 2023 (AFP/Henry Nicholls) Off Public support for Israel in European countries has fallen to...

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli authorities detain Swedish tourists for 'anti-Israel' activities

Israeli authorities detain Swedish tourists for 'anti-Israel' activities Two Swedish nationals were arrested in the southern Hebron Hills area over the weekend,Israeli police said on Tuesday. Their detention came after settlers had filed a report on the two, with police announcing that the tourists had been engaging in"anti-Israel" activities. According to the police, the two tourists violated a military order issued...

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UK demands Abramovich's Chelsea sale funds go to Ukraine war victims

The UK government threatens legal action to ensure proceeds from Roman Abramovich's Chelsea sale benefit Ukrainian war victims.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Euronews targeted by anti-Moldova disinformation campaign

Pro-Russian actors have repeatedly used Euronews' likeness and visual identity in recent weeks to spread propaganda against various European countries.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine launches explosive underwater attack on Crimean bridge

Kyiv strikes Russian infrastructure in increasingly daring raids.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

European steel stocks dip as US firms gain on Trump's tariff plans

The share prices of European steel companies, including Thyssenkrupp and ArcelorMittal, fell on Tuesday, while US steel firm Steel Dynamics saw its share price gain.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'Struggling to be alive': Kenyan activist speaks of 'sexual torture' in Tanzania

Boniface Mwangi says he has decided to speak despite the "shame and guilt" of being "sexually tortured".

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Why is Donald Trump's phone lock screen going viral online?

Photographers caught a glimpse - and not for the first time - of Donald Trump's lock screen. The images have gone viral, with some saying that the president "goes hard", while many called out the phone image and Trump as "self-absorbed".

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

β€˜Akin to a Caged Bird’: How China Restricts Tibetans’ Freedom of MovementΒ 

Beijing's discriminatory passport policies are part of a systematic effort to control Tibetan spiritual and cultural identity through mobility restrictions.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

TΓΌrkiye: Free Turkmen Activist; Halt Deportation

Click to expand Image Turkmen activist Umidajan Bekchanova. 2025 Private (Berlin, June 3, 2025) – Turkish authorities should immediately release Umidajan Bekchanova, a Turkmen dissident currently held in a deportation center in Istanbul, Human Rights Watch said today. They should guarantee that Bekchanova is not forcibly returned to Turkmenistan, where she faces a serious risk of persecution and abuse.β€œBekchanova’s...

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Floodwaters trap vehicles after sudden downpour in Mexico City

Torrential rain on the evening of 2 June caused severe flooding in parts of Mexico City, leaving motorists stranded as emergency services carried out multiple rescues.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kazakhstan’s rising oil output strengthens its position in the global energy market

Kazakhstan is ramping up oil output, led by increased production at its giant Tengiz oilfield. Now supplying nearly 2% of the world’s crude, the country is becoming a key player in the global energy market.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

French justice minister eyes tougher penalties for attacks on police over riots following PSG win

The remarks come in the wake of nationwide riots and hundreds of arrests after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China: Address Tiananmen Massacre 36 Years On

Click to expand Image Tiananmen Square. June 4th, 1989. 1989 Stuart Franklin/MAGNUM (New York) – Thirty-six years after the killing of countless peaceful pro-democracy protesters in Beijing, theChinese government still seeks to erase the memory of the June 1989 Tiananmen Massacre, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should cease censorship of the crackdown, allow commemorations, provide compensation to the...

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

U.S. Authorities Arrest 1,461 Undocumented Immigrants in Massachusetts in May

The arrests were part of an operation called β€œPatriot.” On Monday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that authorities arrested 1,461 undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts during May as part of a law enforcement operation focused on β€œtransnational organized crime and gangs.” RELATED: Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Canary Islands, Leaving Seven Dead β€œToday, we announce […]

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

OECD outlook: Can the global economy survive trade pressures in 2025?

The OECD forecasts a continued slowdown in global economic growth this year, driven by persistent trade tensions β€” such as US tariffs β€” and stubbornly high inflation.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Exclusive: EU Parliament to lose caterers as workers fear for jobs

Contract caterer struggled to remain profitable in wake of pandemic leaving employees with concerns for their future.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Keir Starmer eyes India trip to sign trade deal

The U.K. PM has touted the deal as part of his success on the international stage since it was agreed in early May.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Mongolia’s Prime Minister Loses No-Confidence Vote After Lengthy Protests

The protesters got their main demand: the ouster of Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Lee Jae-Myung Poised to Win South Korea’s Presidential Election

This is the second time in the past three administrations that South Korea has had to hold an early presidential election. On Tuesday, the first exit polls released after the close of voting stations in South Korea placed opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung as the clear winner of the presidential election, with around 50% of the […]

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

China counters Trump's accusations of Geneva trade deal violations, says U.S. undermining consensus

Tensions between U.S. and China have flared up after a hiatus following a meeting between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Chinese counterpart in Geneva.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Poland's PM Donald Tusk says government confidence vote will take place on 11 June

The result of Sunday's presidential runoff leaves the Polish premier politically weakened, and there are questions about whether his multi-party coalition can survive to the end of its term in late 2027.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

South Korea's Lee Jae-myung emerges as victor after snap election

South Korea's new liberal President Lee Jae-myung began his term on Wednesday, vowing to raise the country from the turmoil of a martial law crisis and revive an economy reeling from slowing growth and the threat of global protectionism.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

How Nigeria's sit-at-home protests hurt its economy

The Indigenous People of Biafra's sit-at-home protests have paralyzed southeast Nigeria. As fear grows and losses mount, what’s the path to peace?

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

We’re all vulnerable to a Ukraine-style drone strike

Ukrainians are celebrating the success of one of the most audacious coups of the war against Russia – a coordinated drone strike on June 1 on five airbases deep inside Russian territory. Known as Operation Spiderweb, it was the result of 18 months of planning and involved the smuggling of drones into Russia, synchronized launch […] The post We’re all vulnerable to a Ukraine-style drone strike appeared first on Asia...

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Zimbabwe: Transport Association Hails U.S.$88 Million Mbudzi Interchange As Game Changer

[263Chat] Harare Youths Transporters Association (HAYTA) chairman, Edmore Gwengwe has commended the recently commissioned Trablabas Interchange saying it will significantly reduce traffic congestion in the city.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Mashwede's Son Implicated in U.S.$41K Solar Equipment Fraud

[263Chat] Three Harare men, including Tendai Mashamhanda, son of prominent businessman Alex Mashamhanda also known as Mashwede, appeared in court on Monday facing fraud charges involving counterfeit documents used to acquire solar equipment worth US$41 172 from a local company.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Ministers Lamola and Tau Lead SA Delegation At 2025 OECD Meeting in Paris

[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola and the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau arrived in Paris on Monday to lead South Africa's delegation at the 2025 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Government Confirms Tragic Death of Citizen in U.S

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has confirmed with "deep sadness" the tragic passing of a South African citizen in West Virginia, United States.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Malawi: Stop the Hypocrisy, Namiwa: Kapondamgaga Was Cleared - Your Witch-Hunt Is Tired

[Nyasa Times] Let's call a spade a spade. Sylvester Namiwa, the so-called Executive Director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), has once again taken to the national stage--not to uphold truth, justice, or the rule of law--but to wage another baseless, politically charged smear campaign. His latest target? State House Chief of Staff, Prince Kapondamgaga.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Residents Welcome Reduced Speed Limit On R44 Through Betty's Bay

[SAnews.gov.za] The Western Cape Provincial Government has announced the reduction of the 80km/h speed limit on a section of the R44 through Betty's Bay in the Overstrand Municipality in the Western Cape.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

World Bicycle Day: How Rome is urging more people to ditch their cars and cycle

Rome has already made great strides to accommodate cyclists, but there’s still a lot of work to do to improve its infrastructure and better support them.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Can tourism help Laos escape poverty?

Laos is one of Southeast Asia's poorest countries. But its most-visited city Luang Prabang is a tourist magnet. Can the rest of the country follow its lead?

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Mount Etna: 5 facts about Europe's most active volcano

On Italy's island of Sicily, Mount Etna has spewed lava almost continuously for thousands of years, threatening inhabitants, but also supporting flora and fauna.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Multiple people injured after 50-year-old oak collapses in Venice

A video from the scene showed the tree had snapped at the trunk, just above the roots, although what caused it to collapse is not immediately clear.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews