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Fact check: Germany's AfD no longer 'right-wing extremist'?

The AfD and its supporters claim that Germany's domestic intelligence agency no longer classifies the party as "right-wing extremist." The facts, however, tell a different story.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Iranian nuclear enrichment β€˜red line’ for US ahead of new talks, envoy Steve Witkoff says

Trump has voiced hope for reaching a deal with Tehran to avert an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear programme that could ignite a wider war.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

President Lula Regrets European Countries Refuse Celebrate 80 Years of Soviet Victory in Moscow

Brazilian President Luiz InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva lamented this Saturday that the leaders of European countries, with the exception of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, were absent from the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the Red Army’s victory over Nazi Germany in Moscow. RELATED: Brazilian President Lula Travels to Russia and China β€œFrance had […]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Children among 21 killed in Israel’s attacks on Gaza amid aid blockade

Cancer and diabetes patients among those suffering from Israel's ban on entry of all items, including medicine, in Gaza.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire

The two nuclear-armed countries agreed to start talks on a "broad set of issues at a neutral site," U.S. says.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

BMW, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz recall nearly 70,000 vehicles in China over safety concerns

The large-scale recall follows a series of Chinese measures aimed at improving car safety after an accident involving a Xiaomi EV.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Ukraine, European allies want 30-day truce with Russia starting Monday

The leaders of Germany, France, the UK and Poland have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Israeli forces kill dozens in Gaza in past 24 hours: Palestinian health ministry

Israeli forces kill dozens in Gaza in past 24 hours: Palestinian health ministry The Palestinian health ministry said on Saturday that Israeli forces have killed 23 people and injured more than 100 people in the past 24 hours. The ministry said at least 10 people were killed on Saturday alone, including five members of the same family after an Israeli strike hit their tent. The latest casualties bring the total number...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

55 things you need to know about the new Pope Leo XIV

The first American to preside over the church spent much of his career as a missionary abroad.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Keeta riders in Hong Kong strike over pay reduction and no peak hour subsidies

Dozens of workers take to the streets of Tsuen Wan and Mei Foo to demand fairer wages, but company defends pay structure.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Rachel Reeves prepares to launch Isa review

Treasury to begin consultation as UK chancellor looks to encourage savers to invest in domestic stocks

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

As EU scrutinises US trade deal with Britain, China is the β€˜elephant in the room’

European officials are studying the agreement for signs of how Trump might cajole them into adopting tougher policies on China.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US-China financial decoupling

Despite their political differences, China and the US are deeply financially entwined. This series looks at attempts by the nations to decouple their finances, and what may result.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

UN: Israel's plan to deliver aid to Gaza's population 'does not meet' humanitarian standards

UN: Israel's plan to deliver aid to Gaza's population 'does not meet' humanitarian standards A UN spokesperson has sounded the alarm and warned that Israel's plan to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza's population "does not meet the minimum bar for principled humanitarian support." "It will not deliver aid to people in need based on independent needs assessments – the globally tested and donor-demanded minimum...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Jack Ma’s Alibaba visit and replica flat spark nostalgia over company’s humble start

A cheerful mood at Alibaba’s annual event for friends and family, as the company navigates business challenges.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Qatar leads Syria search for bodies of US hostages killed by ISIL: Report

The search and rescue group has found the remains of three unidentified bodies so far, according to anonymous sources.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Vance brushes off apparent Pope Leo XIV criticism: β€˜I try not to play the politicization of the Pope game’

The vice president’s comments come after his public dispute with the late Pope Francis.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

US and China seek to de-escalate trade war

Senior US and Chinese officials have met in Geneva seeking to defuse trade war tensions. Since President Donald Trump's tariff rollout, tariffs on goods imports between the world's two largest economies have soared.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

PPP’s midnight coup leaves South Korea’s democracy on the brink

Around 1 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, South Korea’s main conservative party, the People Power Party (PPP), executed what amounts to a quiet procedural coup. In the dead of night, three official notices appeared in rapid succession on the party’s bulletin board – each one more consequential than the last. The first, titled β€œAnnouncement […] The post PPP’s midnight coup leaves South Korea’s democracy on the brink...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Nine Israeli soldiers injured in landmine attack in Gaza City: Israeli army

Nine Israeli soldiers injured in landmine attack in Gaza City: Israeli army The Israeli army confirmed that a landmine attack in Gaza City injured nine Israeli soldiers, including two senior officers. A spokesperson said the troops belonging to the Jerusalem Brigades were injured in Gaza City's Shujaiya neighbourhood.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Will Trump’s film tariffs mean lights, camera, inaction for the world’s studios?

While it is unclear how film tariffs would be enforced, suggestion of new duties on non-US productions has put industry in panic mode.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China son quits job to care for β€˜2-year-old’ mum who lost mental faculties after falling ill

Dementia-suffering former obstetrician who delivered more than 1,000 babies cannot remember anything about her medical career.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Latest news bulletin | May 10th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hong Kong investigates suspected Covid-19 contamination of swabs in 5 hospitals

Two patients found with false positive results after affected swabs used on them, Hospital Authority says.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Discovery of skeleton in flat reveals plight of Hong Kong’s β€˜hidden elderly’

Experts warn that older residents who live alone and have no family care need more timely support.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Iraq look to former Australia coach Arnold to boost 2026 World Cup hopes

Iraq replaces Jesus Casas as head coach with former Australia boss Graham Arnold ahead of crunch World Cup qualifiers.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Pakistan launches Operation Bunyan Marsoos: What we know so far

Pakistan and India fired missiles at each other's airbases in the latest escalation between the neighbours.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Merz, Macron, Starmer and Tusk unite in Kyiv to demand ceasefire from Putin

The four European leaders arrived in Ukraine on Saturday in a joint show of support as they call for Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in its all-out war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Head of UK navy suspended amid misconduct probe

Admiral Ben Key was due to retire from his position this summer, after serving as the head of the Royal Navy since 2021.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump's drastic cuts to federal agencies temporarily halted by U.S. judge

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration must temporarily halt its sweeping government overhaul because Congress did not authorize it to carry out large-scale staffing cuts and the restructuring of agencies, a federal judge says.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Why EU-China stability is key in a world order β€˜under constant attack’

Former top European official Charles Michel says there is room for Brussels to work with Beijing in various areas.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Rallies held around Australia protesting against sexual violence

β€˜No More’ rallies against sexual violence held in all major Australian cities called for more funding for primary prevention, crisis housingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTens of thousands of people have marched across Australian capital cities and regional towns calling for determined action to end gendered and sexual violence.Advocates say the crisis was not properly addressed during the...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Mexico sues Google over Trump's renaming of Gulf of Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government has sued Google for calling the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on its maps. US President Donald Trump ordered the renaming of the body of water.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Uber wins multimillion-pound reprieve on disputed UK tax payments

HMRC has stopped demanding ridesharing company pay VAT on the full cost of rides after legal setback in related matter

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

β€˜It’s just crazy’: Trump’s push to make Hollywood great again

Film industry says the president’s vague plan for levies on foreign production would do more harm than good

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World