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Toobin: Suspending habeas corpus would be โ€˜such a wild stepโ€™

Former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin weighed in on the White House considering suspending habeas corpus, or the right to challenge the legality of detention, amid President Trump's crackdown on immigration. In an appearance on CNN Friday evening, Toobin said pausing the legal principle would be โ€œsuch a wild step," despite significant losses the Trump administration...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

More Than 100 People Killed in Flooded Village in Eastern DR Congo

At least 109 people died in the torrential rains that flooded last Thursday and Friday in the town of Kasaba, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a local civil society leader confirmed on Saturday. RELATED: SADC troops to complete withdrawal from DRC by end of May The village, located on the shores of [โ€ฆ]

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

Judo Grand Slam: Gold Rush for Four Nations on Day 2 in Astana

Day 2 of the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam saw Switzerland, France, Italy, and Korea claim gold. Stellar performances, local support, and top-tier judo lit up Astana as the middleweights delivered a thrilling showcase.

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

Why the Federal Reserve risks falling behind the curveย as recession fears rise

The disconnect between hard data and soft data is creating challenges for market participants and Federal Reserve officials, with households and firms turning pessimistic despite the economic slowdown not yet fully materializing, and traditional recession indicators misfiring.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

US probing impacts of imported jets, aircrafts on national security

The Trump administration is currently probing the impact of imported commercial jets, engines and other aircraft parts on national security, according to a copy of the federal notice made public on Friday. The Commerce Department started the investigation on May 1, per the notice. The department is seeking public comments on the current and projected...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Israeli captive's father urges soldiers โ€˜not to obeyโ€™ Gaza operation orders

Israeli captive's father urges soldiers โ€˜not to obeyโ€™ Gaza operation orders Israeli father Michel Illouz, whose son diedin Gaza, took the stage at Saturdayโ€™s protest in Tel Aviv, denouncing the Israeli governmentโ€™s plan to expand its military operation in the enclave. Speaking to the crowd calling for the release of captives, Illouz warned that the offensive, authorised earlier this week by Israeli Prime Minister...

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

Ukraine and European allies urge Putin to commit to 30-day ceasefire or face new sanctions

Leaders from four major European countries threatened toratchet up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putinif he does not accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that they offered on Saturday in a strong show of unity with Kyiv.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Air Italy halts flights to Israel

Air Italy halts flights to Israel Italian carrier Air Italy has suspended all flights to Israel until 19 May, according to a report by the Israeli paper Yedioth Ahronoth.

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

Newark mayor denies trespassing at US immigration centre following arrest

Ras Baraka denies charge against him a day after he spent several hours in police custody.

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

4.1 magnitude earthquake in Tennessee rattles homes as far away as Atlanta

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake in Tennessee woke up families and rattled homes as far away as Atlanta as it spread tremors across portions of the southern U.S. on Saturday morning. No injuries or major damage were immediately reported.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

South Koreaโ€™s conservatives fails to swap presidential candidates in chaotic U-turn

The party reinstated Kim Moon-sooโ€™s candidacy after an unsuccessful attempt to replace him with ex-PM Han Duck-soo.

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

Bill Maher shakes David Hoggโ€™s hand over candid remarks about young voters

Comedian Bill Maher shook hands with Democratic National Committee (DNC) vice chair David Hogg on Friday, after the operative delivered his take on why the Democratic Party lost a chunk of young voters in the 2024 presidential election. โ€œWhat I think happened last election is younger men, they would rather vote for somebody ... who...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Ancelotti coy on future as Alonso link grows

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti refuses to comment on job speculation before potential El Clasico LaLiga decider.

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

Mark Zuckerberg is building aย new surveillance state

Meta's new AI glasses, which are capable of recognizing faces, interpreting language, overlaying information, and collecting vast swaths of data, will create a world of layered realities, with nearly half of the world's population already wired into the Meta ecosystem.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Germanyโ€™s top diplomat calls Gaza crisis โ€˜unbearableโ€™, urges ceasefire

Germanyโ€™s top diplomat calls Gaza crisis โ€˜unbearableโ€™, urges ceasefire Germanyโ€™s newly appointed foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, has called for โ€œserious discussions for a ceasefireโ€ in Gaza, describing the humanitarian conditions as โ€œunbearable.โ€ In remarks shared by the German Foreign Ministry ahead of his visit to Israel, Wadephul stressed the urgency of starting negotiations โ€œto free all hostages and to ensure...

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

U.S.-China tariff talks begin in Geneva as the world looks for signs of hope

The U.S. treasury secretary and Americaโ€™s top trade negotiator began talks with high-ranking Chinese officials in Switzerland Saturday aiming to de-escalate a dispute that threatens to cut off trade between the worldโ€™s two biggest economies and damage the global economy.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

US ambassador to Israel calls Palestinian statehood report โ€˜utter nonsenseโ€™

US ambassador to Israel calls Palestinian statehood report โ€˜utter nonsenseโ€™ US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has dismissed as โ€œnonsenseโ€ a Jerusalem Post report claiming President Donald Trump will recognise a Palestinian state during his upcoming visit to the region. The newspaper had cited an anonymous source claiming the White House was preparing to make the announcement as part of broader regional talks. Hmm....

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

Pope Leo identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

In his first formal audience in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday laid out his vision for his papacy, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity.

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

Maher on doll talk: Trump โ€˜losing an imaginary negotiation with childrenโ€™

Comedian Bill Maher poked fun at President Trump's use of dolls to illustrate the need for families to avoid overconsumption as the administration navigates an uneven economic climate fueled by his trade war. "Heโ€™s obsessed with how many dolls we get to have," Maher said Friday on an episode of his "Real Time" show, adding...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Explosions, violations reported after India and Pakistan agree ceasefire

The nations have agreed to an internationally mediated agreement prompting scenes of celebrations in Kashmir.

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

European leaders win Trumpโ€™s support to pressure Putin into unconditional ceasefire

French President Emmanuel Macron called the U.S. president on his mobile phone to brief him on the discussions in Kyiv.

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

Pope Leo XIV signals intention to walk in Francis' footsteps

In his first meeting of cardinals as pope, the US-born pontiff praised the legacy of the late Pope Francis. He says his choice of name was inspired by Pope Leo XIII and reflects his commitment to social issues.

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

How climate change is altering bird migration

Migratory birds cover great distances to feed and breed, sometimes crossing continents and oceans in record time. Are they being impacted by rising global temperatures?

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

Gaza death toll tops 52,800

Gaza death toll tops 52,800 The number of Palestinians killed in Israelโ€™s ongoing assault on Gaza has climbed to at least 52,810, the Palestinian health ministry said on Saturday, with more than 119,473 people wounded since the war began on 7 October 2023. Medical sources added that since 18 March, when Israel resumed its bombardment following a ceasefire, 2,701 people have been killed and 7,432 wounded.

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

Death Toll in Gaza Rise to 52,810, Genocide Does Not Cease

At least 52,810 people have been killed and more than 119,000 injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza since the war began, according to the latest count by health authorities in the strip. RELATED: Gaza Reports Unprecedented Scale of Israeli Bombardments and Humanitarian Catastrophe In the last 24 hours, 27 Palestinians were killed and 85 wounded [โ€ฆ]

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

Judge pauses much of Trump administration’s massive job cuts at federal agencies

The temporary restraining order directs numerous federal agencies to halt acting on the presidentโ€™sworkforce executive ordersigned in February and asubsequent memo issuedby theDepartment of Government Efficiencyand the Office of Personnel Management.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

US and China tariff talks begin in Geneva with hope of de-escalating trade dispute

Tariff talks begin between US and Chinese officials in Switzerland on Saturday. This follows US President Donald Trump increasing US tariffs on China to a combined 145%, and China retaliating by hitting America with a 125% levy last month.

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

Unicef warns Israeli-US Gaza aid plan will deepen child suffering

Unicef warns Israeli-US Gaza aid plan will deepen child suffering The UN agency for children has voiced strong concerns over a new Israeli-US proposal to control aid delivery in Gaza. James Elder, spokesperson for Unicef, said on Saturday that the draft plan โ€œappears likely to exacerbate the ongoing suffering of children and families in the Gaza Stripโ€. Speaking on behalf of the agency, Elder said the criticism extends...

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

Latest news bulletin | May 10th โ€“ Evening

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

Trumpโ€™s tariffs threaten to become his Achillesโ€™ heel

Republicans typically love President Trump โ€” no matter what he does. But a growing chorus of those supporters has quietly been expressing dissatisfaction with Trumpโ€™s handling of tariffs, including his most recent threat on foreign-made films. Theyโ€™re increasingly uncomfortable with the tariff talk and the market fluctuations, and they see through the spin coming from...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Oh, Canada, you do know youโ€™re taking advantage of the US, right?

Like him or not, hate him or not, Trump is correct about Canada taking advantage of our friendship and generosity.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

India, Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire, hours after truce declared

Explosions have been reported in Indian-run Kashmir, despite US President Donald Trump hailing his countryโ€™s role in brokering a pause in hostilities.

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

Four Palestinians killed in Israeli strike near Deir al-Balah

Four Palestinians killed in Israeli strike near Deir al-Balah Four people have been killed in an Israeli attack south of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, according to Al Jazeeraโ€™s Arabic. Several others were reportedly wounded in the same strike, though the number of injured has yet to be confirmed.

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

India and Pakistan trade accusations of violating ceasefire hours after reaching deal

India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire Saturday after U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades but accused each other of violating the deal just hours later.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Newark mayor reflects on arrest outside ICE facility: โ€˜They obviously targeted meโ€™

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D) on Friday reflected on being arrested outside of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility earlier in the day, arguing he was being targeted after visiting the New Jersey detention center with three Democratic members of Congress. โ€œNothing happened for a long, long time, you know, for at least...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill