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Black smoke emerges as cardinals fail to elect new pope in first ballot

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Vatican City's St Peter's Square as cardinals voted in first ballot.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Acting FEMA chief: Scrapping agency not โ€˜in the best interest of the American peopleโ€™

Cameron Hamilton, acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), told lawmakers Wednesday that he does not believe the agency should be eliminated โ€” breaking with musings from the president and a recent declaration from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. โ€œAs the senior adviser to the president on disasters and emergency management โ€ฆ I...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Pelosi warns the US needs NATO too

The former House speaker also said that the relationship between the U.S. and NATO can still be repaired.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

DV victim's mother meets NSW premier over killer's sentence

A vigil for domestic violence murder victims in Newcastle has paid tribute to Mackenzie Anderson on the day her mother met Chris Minns over her killer's sentence.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

NYC mayor sets police on Columbia pro-Palestinian protestors

NYC mayor sets police on Columbia pro-Palestinian protestors Eric Adams has just dispatched the New York Police Department to Columbia University after more than 100 students occupied the university library, according to reports.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Why China may find it hard to play peacemaker in India-Pakistan conflict

Analysts say Beijing isnโ€™t likely to take the lead on negotiations between the neighbours given its โ€˜very good relationsโ€™ with Islamabad.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Generations of women show motherhood isn't a barrier to composing music

100 years ago, women composers were expected to give up their career to raise a family. Composing mums today are still advocating to get the support they need to thrive.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

2025 Papal Conclave Begins with Black Smoke โ€“ No Pope Elected on First Day

The 2025 papal conclaveโ€™s first day ended with black smoke, signaling no new pope has been elected. 133 cardinals will resume voting Thursday as 45,000 faithful await white smoke in St. Peterโ€™s Square. Related: Solemn Mass at St. Peterโ€™s Basilica: The Conclave to Elect the New Pope Begins Opening Day of 2025 Conclave Ends with [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

US House approves restrictions on partnerships between US and Chinese universities

Separately, appropriation panel hears Agriculture Department is developing federal plan to limit Chinese ownership of US farmland.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

What do the robe colors mean at the Vatican conclave?

The wardrobe choices weren't a matter of taste โ€“ each robe symbolizes something different.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Noem calls for death penalty after human smuggling boat capsizes

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem is calling for the death penalty against two Mexican nationals charged with human smuggling after a boat capsized near San Diego, killing three people and leaving seven others missing. โ€œYesterday, off the coast of southern California, a panga-style boat capsized that was operated by Mexican nationals attempting...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

More than 90 killed in Gaza strikes including journalist who just became dad

Journalist Yahya Sobeih had just posted a photo of his newborn daughter when he was killed by Israeli strikes on a crowded market.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'Mandate' for offshore wind as voters rebuke plan to scrap zones

Supporters of large-scale renewable energy projects are urging Labor to get on with the job of assessing offshore wind options in New South Wales after the weekend's landslide election victory.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Montana Republican opposes including public land sales in Trump agenda bill

Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) said Wednesday he opposes the sale of public land as outlined in the budget reconciliation package. The House Natural Resources Committee passed its portion of the massive spending bill, which included an amendment to put federal acreage up for sale in Utah and Nevada. "It's a no now. It will be a no later....

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Judge rules Delta must face lawsuit over massive computer outage

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Delta Air Lines must face a class action lawsuit over flights delayed or canceled last July due to computer outages. U.S. District Judge Mark Cohen approved five plaintiffs to pursue breach of contract claims based on Delta's failure to refund. Nine plaintiffs attempted civil action against the company, which...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

PSG defeat Arsenal to set up Champions League final with Inter Milan

Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 2-1 at home to take their Champions League semifinal 3-1 on aggregate.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump digs in on high China tariffs ahead of trade talks

China said earlier it will enter upcoming talks in Switzerland with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent โ€œfirmlyโ€ opposed to Trump's tariff hikes.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

What to know about Rwanda’s talks with the U.S. about taking in third-country deportees

Rwanda drew international attention, and some outrage, by agreeing to take in Britain's rejected asylum-seekers ina plan that collapsedlast year. Now Rwanda says it istalking with the Trump administrationabout a similar idea โ€“ and it might find more success.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

California sues Trump administration over blocked funds for EV charging

Lawsuit with other Democrat-led states is the latest in a series of legal actions opposing US presidentโ€™s executive orders

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump's ambassador to China sworn in ahead of high-stakes talks in Switzerland

Former Sen. David Perdue assumes his posting ahead of a weekend of talks aimed at de-escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland espionage report

Incident is latest spat between Nato allies since Donald Trump outlined ambitions to take over Arctic island

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US court says student activist Rumeysa Ozturk must be sent to Vermont

The Trump administration was also ordered in the case of Mahmoud Khalil to justify its use of a Cold War-era law.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What does the truce between the Houthis and the US mean for Yemenis?

President Donald Trump says US attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen will stop.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Crisis time for penguins that gave WA island its name

The City of Rockingham lobbies the WA government requesting the temporary closure of Penguin Island to visitors in a bid to boost its dwindling population of the bird.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

World Central Kitchen 'unable to replenish the stocks of food' for Palestinians in Gaza

World Central Kitchen 'unable to replenish the stocks of food' for Palestinians in Gaza The World Central Kitchen (WCK) announced on its website that it had stopped operations in Gaza on Wednesday, adding that it "no longer has the supplies to cook meals or bake bread in Gaza". "Since Israel closed border crossings in early March, WCK has been unable to replenish the stocks of food that we use to feed hundreds of...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

'I actually felt bad': Thompson claims fifth-straight win over rising star

Australia's Jordan Thompson says he 'felt bad' after downing rising French star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard for the fifth-straight time.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Will AI decide if you get your next job? New research says it could

Australian employers are using artificial intelligence hiring systems for recruitment, but new research suggests the technology may "enable discrimination" against marginalised groups.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: PM to swear in cabinet early next week as Liberal leadership race narrows

Labor is now guaranteed to finish with at least twice the number of seats as the opposition after Saturday's historic election result. Follow live.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Ahmed al-Sharaa confirms Syria and Israel in indirect deconfliction talks

Ahmed al-Sharaa confirms Syria and Israel in indirect deconfliction talks Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 05/07/2025 - 21:24 France slams Israeli bombing of Syria, calling it 'bad practice' French President Emmanuel Macron, left, and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa greet each other after a press conference following a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on 7 May 2025 (Ludovic Marin/AFP) Off Syrian President Ahmed...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

The PhilHealth Supreme Court Case, Explained

The state-run insurance giant, which is flush with cash, is resisting government orders to transfer surplus funds back to the Treasury.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Millions of SA oysters quarantined after algae-linked toxin discovery

Oyster farms on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula have voluntarily cordoned off their sites as health authorities investigate a toxin outbreak.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Huge changes in South Korean political system afoot as vote looms

As South Korea approaches what may become the most consequential presidential election in its modern democratic history, two principal democratic institutions โ€“ the judiciary and the legislature โ€“ are accelerating toward a critical inflection point. At the heart of this confrontation lies Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, whose ongoing legal entanglements have triggered an [โ€ฆ] The post Huge changes...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

US student arrested after more than 100 occupy Columbia University

US student arrested after more than 100 occupy Columbia University Pro-Palestinian protesters occupied Columbia University's library on Wednesday, vowing to stay there as the school year ends. More than 100 Columbia University students occupied the universityโ€™s Butler Library, saying they would stay there through the end of the school year. Public safety has attempted to kettle the building, and one student has been...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Arm shares drop on weak forecast

Arm beat on earnings and revenue but issued a disappointing forecast in its quarterly report on Wednesday.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Morning Mail: India โ€˜must sufferโ€™, says Pakistan PM, Albanese takes aim at defeated Green, black smoke from the Vatican

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. Pakistanโ€™s prime minister has authorised โ€œcorrespondingโ€ retaliation after an Indian missile attack killed 31 people and said his countryโ€™s rival โ€œmust suffer the consequencesโ€. We have live updates, reports and analysis amid concerns about an escalating conflict.At...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia