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Ireland moves to ban trade with Israeli-occupied territories
Ireland moves to ban trade with Israeli-occupied territories The Irish government approved on Tuesday the drafting of a bill to ban the import of goods from Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law, an unprecedented move for a European Union member. The move comes after the International Court of Justice last year said Israeli occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza Strip was illegal...
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Trump closes in on cutting government ties with Harvard
President Trump is pulling out all the stops in his battle against Harvard University, effectively terminating the federal governmentβs relationship with the countryβs oldest and richest university. Trump has ordered all federal agencies to end their contracts with Harvard, a move that comes after the school filed two lawsuits against his administration, one over...
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Ministers explore plans to ease rules for small builders in England
Industry welcomes drive to unblock development but warns mortgage lending reform is still needed
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:National park visitors to be encouraged to report 'negative' depictions under new order
The order also calls for certain sites that have been removed or changed since 2020 to be reinstated.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Sudan says cholera outbreak killed 172 people in a week
Water treatment stations attacked by RSF unable to provide clean water in Khartoum state, where 95 percent of cases are.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Gagged scientist speaks out over WA government's claims in rock art report
A leading scientist expresses "grave concern" about "unacceptable interference" in a major study of the impacts of industrial emissions on ancient Aboriginal rock carvings.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:De Minaur cruises at Roland Garros as fellow Aussie prevails in five-setter
Alex de Minaur launches his French Open bid with a predictable win, but Adam Walton joining him in the next round is a pleasant surprise.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:US vows to use βevery toolβ in crackdown on international students
Trump administration moves to slow applications amid deepening stand-off with universities
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:US judge temporarily bars Trump admin from ending NYC congestion pricing
The ruling comes as US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy is set to pause federal funds to New York state.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:First Nations group seeks local treaty in Victorian premier's electorate
Central Victorian traditional owner group Dja Dja Wurrung has taken a "historic" step towards seeking a state-first local treaty with the government.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Who could replace Tuberville in the Senate
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tubervilleβs (R) announcement that he plans to run for governor next year will open up his Senate seat to potentially an array of candidates. Tuberville is the second Senate Republican so far to reveal they wonβt seek reelection to their seat in 2026, after Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced in February his...
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:As a symbol for reconciliation in 2000, the Bridge Walk exceeded expectations
The Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation planned a symbolic march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in May 2000. About a quarter of a million people turned up.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Israel accuses UN of failing to distribute aid after US contractor site swarmed by starving Palestinians
Israel accuses UN of failing to distribute aid after US contractor site swarmed by starving Palestinians The Israeli military accused the UN of βfailing to fulfil its role" in distributing aid inside Gaza. βWith the renewed entry of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, we have reached out to all humanitarian aid organizations and the international community, and called for them to take part in the distribution of aid to...
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Issues Travel Alert for the United States, Denouncing Systematic Persecution of Venezuelan Citizens on US Soil
Venezuela has issued a travel alert advising its citizens against traveling to the United States, citing systematic human rights violations and xenophobic policies. The alert comes after the U.S. renewed its own travel warning for Venezuela, escalating diplomatic tensions. Related: Venezuela: Proclamation of New Legislators Consolidates Democratic Institutions The Venezuelan government has issued a travel [β¦]
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Coalition close after βcomfortβ deal, Labor grassroots anger on Gaza, Trump βnever evolvedβ
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. National party MPs and senators could meet as early as today to debate a Coalition deal after David Littleproud says he was given βcomfortβ by the Liberals on four policy demands.We are also reporting on growing Labor grassroots anger at the governmentβs alleged...
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Okta shares plunge 11% as company maintains guidance, citing macroeconomic uncertainties
Okta reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue in its quarterly report on Tuesday but kept its guidance.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Crypto platforms engineered to feel like gambling, which they are
When Kim Kardashian paid a fine in 2022 for promoting a crypto token without revealing she was paid for it, and Matt Damon told us in a cryptocurrency ad that βfortune favors the brave,β it became clear that crypto had crossed over into pop culture. But beneath the celebrity sheen and Super Bowl ads, there [β¦] The post Crypto platforms engineered to feel like gambling, which they are appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:The U.S.-backed Gaza aid plan has started operating. Why are so many humanitarian groups opposed to it?
Jake Wood, the American heading the effort, said Sunday night he was resigning because it was clear the organization would not be allowed to operate independently.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Netanyhu says Israel and US temporarily lost control of Gaza aid site
Netanyhu says Israel and US temporarily lost control of Gaza aid site Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel and the US "momentarily" lost control of their aid site in southern Gaza as it was stormed by starving Palestinians on Tuesday. "We worked out a plan with our American friends to have controlled distribution sites where an American company would distribute the food to Palestinian families,"...
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:A Seabird Chick With 778 Pieces of Plastic in Its Body Shows How Bad Marine Pollution Has Gotten
For a seabird, it can be tough to tell the difference between a squid snack and a piece of plastic debris. This mix-up can have devastating impacts for the birds and their young, according to a recent study published in Science Advances. Scientists analyzed the changes in more than 700 proteins found in plastic-ridden sable [β¦]
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Trump administration on the defensive after Gaza aid plan spirals into chaos
Trump administration on the defensive after Gaza aid plan spirals into chaos Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/27/2025 - 20:26 After proudly listing the number of meals distributed, spokesperson Tammy Bruce brushed off criticism and blamed Hamas Palestinians ride a cart after securing some aid from a distribution site run by the US-Israeli initiative known as the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in Rafah, in the southern...
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:S&P 500 rallies 2% as Wall Street responds to Trump delay of 50% EU tariffs
They more than recovered their losses from Friday, when Wall Street's roller coaster dropped after Trump announced the tariffs on the European Union.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:The β3 day guaranteeβ for childcare starts next year. The challenge could be finding quality care
An estimated 100,000 families will be eligible for more subsidised care. But the early childhood sector faces issues around availability, quality and staffing.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:DJT shares fall 10% as Trump Media says it's raising $2.5 billion to buy bitcoin
The Trump Media announcement comes as bitcoin nears record highs and the Bitcoin 2025 conference gets underway in Las Vegas.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Girls with painful periods are twice as likely as their peers to have symptoms of anxiety or depression
A new study found adolescents with period pain had higher levels of psychological distress as young adults, even after accounting for earlier mental health issues.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Tesla shares climb as Musk pledges to be 'super focused' on companies ahead of Starship launch
During Tesla's April earnings call he said that he would "significantly" reduce his time running President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:From surprise platypus to wandering cane toads, hereβs what we found hiding in NSW estuaries
Researchers worked with Indigenous Rangers to map life in 34 estuaries across NSW using environmental DNA - and made a host of unexpected discoveries.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:One couple, two apartments, different surnames for the children: how βtwo places to stayβ is shaping families in China
In βtwo places to stayβ, a young couple splits their time between appartments gifted by each set of parents.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:James Bradleyβs thrilling, unsettling crime novel is set in a flooded Sydney in 2050
Landfall is a haunting and propulsive crime novel, set in 2050s Sydney, that weighs the value of a human life on an ecologically ravaged planet.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Former top aide for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs says mogul kidnapped her in plot to kill rapper Kid Cudi
The testimony on Tuesday from Capricorn Clark, the former global brand director for Bad Boy Entertainment, launched the third week of testimony in the trial on a violent note.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Trump looking to cancel all government funding for Harvard University
Trump looking to cancel all government funding for Harvard University Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/27/2025 - 18:30 A letter to federal agencies tells them to end contracts worth an estimated $100m after previously freezing billions in funds Demonstrators gather on Cambridge Common outside Harvard University to protest against its stance on the Gaza war and show support for the Palestinian people, in Cambridge,...
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia to begin on June 4
Officials say more than one million Muslim pilgrims from around the world have already arrived in the country.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Is China Building the Future of AI Governance Through Open-Source Modeling?
Unlike the more closed and proprietary model prevalent in the U.S., Chinaβs approach leverages state support and open-source infrastructure to accelerate collective progress.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Germany's tone with Israel is getting harsher
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he no longer understands Israel's policy in Gaza. A number of politicians are even demanding an end to Germany's arms deliveries.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:McKinsey sheds 10% of staff in two-year profitability drive
Shrinking headcount at consultancy firm contrasts with increased hiring at rival BCG
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