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Czech court halts $18bn nuclear reactor deal after rival complaint

Franceโ€™s EDF successfully halts Pragueโ€™s purchase of two South Korean-made units

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

WATCH: Trump says Houthis ‘don’t want to fight anymore,’ U.S. will stop bombings

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Houthi rebel forces in Yemen had signaled to the United States that โ€œthey don't want to fight anymore.โ€

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

Deglobalization and International Investment Trends

Insights from Dr. Rory Knight.

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

The westโ€™s shameful silence on Gaza

The US and European allies should do more to restrain Benjamin Netanyahu

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

Canada trade shifts away from US amid trade tensions

New data show both imports and exports with US fall as Canada expands trading relationships with other countries.

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

Brussels seeks to force EU companies to disclose Russian gas contracts

European Commission will propose rules next month requiring contract details to be shared with energy and security authorities

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

Greenland belongs to Greenlanders, EUโ€™s top diplomat warns

Kaja Kallas used her opening address to the European Parliament to rebuke Donald Trump's plans to seize the self-ruling Danish territory.

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

Dozens killed and injured as Israel targets school-turned-shelter in central Gaza

Dozens of Palestinian civilians were killed and injured on Tuesday evening as Israeli bombing targeted a school-turned-shelter to the east of al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, according to WAFA correspondent. He said that an Israeli airstrike targeted Abu Hamisa school, sheltering displaced civilians to the east of the refugee camp, killing at [โ€ฆ]

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

Ukrainian Drones Attack Moscow During Preparations for Victory Day

The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the downing of 105 fixed-wing Ukrainian drones over eleven regions. On Tuesday, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported a new Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian capital on the eve of Victory Day, which commemorates the Red Armyโ€™s defeat of Nazi Germany. RELATED: Russia Willing to Help Broker Fair U.S.-Iran Nuclear [โ€ฆ]

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

Drone Strikes Intensify in Port Sudan Amid Deepening Sudanese Conflict

Drone strikes targeting Port Sudan continued for a third consecutive day, marking a dramatic escalation in the countryโ€™s ongoing conflict. The attacks, which struck the port and airport, have disrupted Sudanโ€™s only international exit routes, threatening to destabilize one of the few areas previously untouched by violence. The bombings, carried out by the Rapid Support [โ€ฆ]

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

Israel's Smotrich says victory means Gaza fully 'destroyed'

When asked to describe his idea of an Israeli victory, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he envisions Gaza being "completely destroyed" and its residents displaced. DW has more.

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

Now or Never: Australiaโ€™s Albanese Must Deliver for Climate Justice

With a fresh mandate, Albaneseโ€™s government will preside over Australiaโ€™s last chance to shift from climate laggard to climate leader.

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

Sudan severs ties with UAE over alleged paramilitary support

The army has repeatedly accused the Gulf nation of backing the RSF, something which the UAE denies.

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

SNP pledges NHS improvements ahead of Scottish elections

First minister sets out legislative programme early to allow full year of reform before Holyrood poll

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

Civil Rights Watchdog under Assault by Trump Administration

Click to expand Image People pass the Department of Justice during a march against Trump administration policies in Washington, DC, March 4, 2025. 2025 Allison Bailey/NurPhoto via AP Photo One of the most effective and enduring institutions won by the Civil Rights Movement โ€“ the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice โ€“ is under assault.The Trump administration is attempting to remake the...

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

How a Supreme Court Ruling Upended South Koreaโ€™s Presidential Election

The popular will is being undermined as the judiciary meddles in the election process.

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

Traveling to my ancestral village in Guangdong unearthed tragedy

My book Red Pockets explores questions of inheritance: what we owe to ancestors and to future generations, and what we owe to the places that we inhabit. It was inspired by visiting my ancestral village in Guangdong in south China, after nearly a century of intergenerational separation due to migration, war and revolution. My grandfather [โ€ฆ] The post Traveling to my ancestral village in Guangdong unearthed tragedy...

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

Brazilian President Lula Travels to Russia and China

In his visits, he will emphasize his support for multilateralism, one of the core principles championed by the BRICS. On the night of Tuesday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva will travel to Russia to attend the celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Red Armyโ€™s triumph over Nazi Germany. RELATED: May God Grant That the Next [โ€ฆ]

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

Cardinals are watching โ€˜Conclaveโ€™ the movie for guidance on the conclave IRL

The 2024 movie is proving a useful primer for clerics about to take part in the real thing to choose the next pope.

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

Riots rock Brussels as mayor condemns Bruges hooligans

โ€œThey hate Brussels because itโ€™s a multicultural city,โ€ Philippe Close fumes in an interview with POLITICO after disorder tarnished a football final.

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

Shipbuilding Industry Takes Center Stage in US Relations With Japan and South Korea

As the limited capacity in the U.S. becomes a point of concern, attention has naturally turned to two U.S. allies that are also leading shipbuilders.

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

At least 17 killed after Israeli strike on Gaza school where people were sheltering

At least 17 killed after Israeli strike on Gaza school where people were sheltering At least 17 were killed after the Israeli military attacked a Gaza school that had turned into a shelter, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday. Several others were reported to be injured in the attack at the school that was sheltering displaced families from the Bureij refugee camp. The Israeli military carried out two consecutive air strikes...

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

German President Appoints Conservative Friedrich Merz as Chancellor

The Christian Democratic Union leader was elected by the Bundestag in a second attempt. On Tuesday, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier appointed conservative Friedrich Merz as chancellor, after he secured the absolute majority required in the Bundestag on his second attempt to be confirmed as the new head of government. RELATED:Friedrich Merz Fails to Secure Majority [โ€ฆ]

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

'No food when I gave birth': Malnutrition rises in Gaza as Israeli blockade enters third month

Five-month-old Siwar can barely cry, her voice so hoarse from the lack of milk she needs to survive.

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

Palestinians currently have access to only 30 percent of Gaza

Palestinians currently have access to only 30 percent of Gaza Palestinians currently have access to 30 percent of Gaza after Israel has restricted access to the remaining parts, according to the United Nations office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs, reported Al Jazeera on Monday. Large areas have been declared as no-go zones, such as much of Rafah governorate, and there have been forced displacement issues...

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

Coronerโ€™s inquest begins into 2012 Hong Kong Lamma ferry disaster

Hearing is being held after two relatives convinced Court of Appeal that it was in the public interest to once again investigate the accident that left 39 people dead.

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

The old global economic order is dead

China and others must think afresh as the US steps away from its role as balancer of last resort

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

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz stumbles into office

Friedrich Merz is Germany's new head of government. He needed an unprecedented second vote to secure the necessary majority in the Bundestag in what was a historic debacle in German politics.

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

Aid agencies attack โ€˜half-bakedโ€™ Israeli plan to control food in Gaza

Country has briefed diplomats and humanitarian officials on proposal to funnel supplies through little-known foundation

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

Leftwing values will defeat the right. That's what Keir Starmer can learn from Australia | Marc Stears

Anthony Albaneseโ€™s Labor party rejected divisive far-right rhetoric and won with a message of fairness, equality and respectI have written enough political speeches to know that few of them say much. But in Sydney on Saturday night, the Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, gave one that marked an extraordinary achievement. Laborโ€™s victory, he told his audience, was not just any old election success. It was a...

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

How new popeโ€™s chosen name will signal change or continuity in Vaticanโ€™s 2,000-year history

The next popeโ€™s name reflects the pontiffโ€™s direction: Francis II indicates continuity, Pius conveys a message of tradition, while a new name could signify change.

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

Hong Kong ranks 37th overall for journalistsโ€™ safety in new global index

City scored highly for physical safety of reporters, but performed worse in areas measuring digital and psychological well-being.

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

Watch: Marble-size hailstones and thunderstorms hit Paris

After a week of good weather, Paris was hit by a hailstorm and thunder on Saturday afternoon.

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

Handicapping the US-China trade warโ€™s likely outcome isnโ€™t easy

The battle in the trade war that matters most is the one between the United States and China. Handicapping the likely outcome isnโ€™t as easy as you might think. Itโ€™s true that the United States holds a lot of cards. China sells a lot to the US. But the Chinese hold some cards, too. The [โ€ฆ] The post Handicapping the US-China trade warโ€™s likely outcome isnโ€™t easy appeared first on Asia Times.

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

Worker falls to death at Hong Kong construction site despite wearing harness

Scaffolder, 62, was working on fifth floor of construction site when he fell.

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