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Carney tells Trump: Canada 'won't be for sale ever'

Carney's first visit to the White House since his election comes as the U.S.-Canada trade relationship has been upended as a result of Trump's tariffs.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Sydney blue ribbon seat remains on knife edge

Fewer than 200 votes separate independent Nicolette Boele and Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian, with neither willing to claim victory in the historically blue north shore electorate.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Scientists Are Reviving Climate and Nature Research Efforts in the Wake of Trump Cuts

The first few months of the Trump administration have been marked by deep cuts to funding and staffing for scientific research. Among them: two major government reports that would have offered a pulse check for nature and climate in the country, and how changes could impact people and the economy. Now, scientists are resurrecting these [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Cuba Condemns Israelโ€™s Military Escalation in Gaza: โ€œExpanded Operations Seek to Displace Palestinian Populationโ€

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodrรญguez has condemned Israelโ€™s recent intensification of military operations in the Gaza Strip, which aim to forcibly displace the majority of the Palestinian population. Related: Cuban Foreign Minister Condemns Israeli Bombings in Gaza During Ramadan Month Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodrรญguez has strongly condemned Israelโ€™s recent intensification of military operations in [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

What we can learn from the new pope’s choice of name

The first clue of the next pope's direction will be the name the winner chooses.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump meets new Canadian PM, who tells him Canada is not for sale

Oval Office session with Prime Minister Mark Carney is cordial though US president touts โ€˜51st stateโ€™ and says he wants to keep tariffs.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Attenborough at 99 delivers 'greatest message he's ever told'

Sir David says his new film Ocean is one of the most important of his career.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

Cheap overseas, ruinous in Australia: hereโ€™s how to make double-glazed windows the norm

Double-glazing keeps homes at pleasant temperatures without much need for heating or cooling. But history and cost mean theyโ€™re rare in Australia.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Avoiding AI is hard โ€“ but our freedom to opt out must be protected

As AI algorithms quietly take over lifeโ€™s most important decisions, the right to opt out is fading โ€“ and with it, our autonomy.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

More Australians are overdosing on GHB. But there are ways to reduce your risk

Doses of GHB have a very small margin of error. Just half a millilitre too much can lead to an overdose.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

The election of a new pope is announced with smoke: what do the colours mean, and how are they made?

Smoke will tell us when a new pope has been elected by the papal conclave. Hereโ€™s what to look out for.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Popes have been European for hundreds of years. Is it time for one from Africa or Asia?

A Filipino or Congolese pope would signal that Catholicismโ€™s demographic heart now beats in Manila and Kinshasa, rather than Milan and Cologne.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

'Genocide masked in couture': Backlash against Kamala Harris at Met Gala 2025

'Genocide masked in couture': Backlash against Kamala Harris at Met Gala 2025 Submitted by Maysa Mustafa on Tue, 05/06/2025 - 18:44 New York City's star-studded event was criticised for taking place during Israel's war on Gaza Photo of former Vice President Kamala Harris attending the Met Gala, posted by the official account of the Democratic Party, on May 5 2025 (Screengrab/X/@TheDemocrats) Off Former Vice President...

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Houthis say they will evaluate US decision to stop bombing Yemen

Houthis say they will evaluate US decision to stop bombing Yemen The head of Yemenโ€™s Houthi supreme revolutionary committee said in a post on X that they would evaluate Americaโ€™s halt of โ€œaggressionโ€ against Yemen, following US President Donald Trumpโ€™s announcement that he would stop bombing Yemen โ€œeffective immediately". Trump announced that the Houthis in Yemen had told the US on Monday night that โ€œthey donโ€™t want to...

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Conclave explained: How is the next pope chosen?

The papal conclave to elect Pope Francisโ€™s successor begins Wednesday in Vatican City.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trumpโ€™s speech at Tokyo press club 32 years ago proved prophetic

In April, the US president, Donald Trump, announced a policy of reciprocal tariffs, arguing that America had been taken advantage of by โ€œcheatersโ€ and โ€œpillagedโ€ by foreigners. Since then, stock markets around the world have plummeted, and concern has spread that Trumpโ€™s moves will trigger a recession that risks bringing down the system of trade [โ€ฆ] The post Trumpโ€™s speech at Tokyo press club 32 years ago proved...

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

UK and India strike trade deal after three years of talks

Britain makes concessions on Indian access to employment markets in exchange for cuts to tariffs on whisky and cars

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Jeremy Bowen: Netanyahu's plan for Gaza risks dividing Israel, killing Palestinians and horrifying world

The offensive to take and hold territory will sharpen everything that makes this war so controversial, writes the BBC's International Editor.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

New Canadian Prime Minister Should Prioritize Rights

Click to expand Image Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers his victory speech in the Canadian Federal Election in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 28, 2025. 2025 Artur Widak/NurPhoto via AP Photo On April 28th, Canadians voted to elect a Liberal government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney. The election took place amidst a looming trade war and threats by United States President Donald Trump to turn Canada into...

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Israel says Sanaa airport โ€˜fully disabledโ€™ in strikes on Yemenโ€™s capital

Israelโ€™s military unleashed another wave of attacks on Yemen, claiming to have โ€œfully disabledโ€ Sanaaโ€™s airport.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump tariff war sees Canada make big trade shift away from US

Exports to the US were down 6.6 per cent, but shipments to other countries surged by nearly 25 per cent.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

โ€˜Brazenโ€™ suspected China surveillance sites in Cuba trigger US House hearing

Lawmakers warn that Beijing may be expanding intelligence footprint near American soil and urge Trump administration to take firmer stance.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Key takeaways from Donald Trumpโ€™s meeting with Canadaโ€™s PM Mark Carney

Despite conflicts over tariffs and Canadian sovereignty, Trump and Carney exchanged praise in warm Oval Office meeting.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Bundestag elects Merz as German chancellor in 2nd vote

Friedrich Merz has secured a majority in the second round of voting at the German Bundestag, averting a constitutional crisis. Follow DW for more.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Former US soldier and Holocaust survivor warns against fascism

As a US soldier, George Leitmann, now 99, helped liberate Germany from National Socialism. Eighty years after World War Two ended, he is sounding a warning against the return of fascism.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

End of World War II: 'They hanged their children'

As a US soldier, George Leitmann, now 99, helped liberate Germany from National Socialism. Eighty years after World War II ended, he is sounding a warning against the return of fascism.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Could Taiwan Survive an EMP Attack by China?ย 

Chinaโ€™s electromagnetic pulse weapons are an increasing concern, but Taiwan remains underprepared for the threat.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Exclusive: Saudi Arabia pressed Trump to stop attacks on Yemen ahead of visit

Exclusive: Saudi Arabia pressed Trump to stop attacks on Yemen ahead of visit Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 05/06/2025 - 18:43 Riyadh warned the US of the repercussions of attacking Yemen while Trump is visiting the kingdom, US officials say US President Donald Trump speaks with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, on 28 June 2019 (Kim Kyung-Hoon/AFP) Off Saudi Arabia...

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

French hunter given suspended sentence for killing protected bear

The 81-year-old man said he had no choice but to shoot the animal after it attacked him during a hunt.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Canadaโ€™s Carney rejects Trumpโ€™s โ€˜51st stateโ€™ talk in Oval Office

Prime Minister Mark Carney, in an Oval Office meeting, rebuffs US President Trumpโ€™s push to make Canada the 51st state.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

UK closes in on US trade pact with lower tariff quotas for cars and steel

London to offer concessions on digital services tax in deal that could be agreed this week

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump says bombing of Yemen to stop as Oman confirms US-Houthi ceasefire

Oman says it brokers truce between Washington and Houthis, says neither side will target the other.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel's plans for the 'conquest of Gaza'

Israel's security Cabinet has disclosed plans to widen the military offensive in Gaza. It goes beyond anything Israel has previously outlined publicly, and includes the forcible displacement of the civilian population.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

‘We need a superman!’ Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings

Although they come from 70 different countries, the 133 cardinal electors seem fundamentally united in insisting that they need to find a pope who can be both a pastor and a teacher, a bridge who can unite the church and preach peace.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

US Supreme Court lets Trumpโ€™s transgender military ban take effect

The decision could trigger the discharge of thousands of transgender troops under the US presidentโ€™s orders.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post