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Air Raid Sirens Sound Across Israel After Ballistic Missile Launch from Yemen
A ballistic missile was launched from Yemen, targeting occupied Palestine, triggering air raid sirens across multiple regions, according to the Israeli military. Regions Placed on High Alert Emergency alarms blared in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Hashfela, Gush Dan, and Galilee, causing widespread panic. In Tel Aviv, settlers were seen rushing from beaches to bomb shelters, as [โฆ]
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:
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Deadly Attack in Nigeriaโs Imo State Leaves 30 Dead Amid Rising Separatist Tensions
At least 30 people were killed when gunmen ambushed travelers along the Okigwe-Owerri road in southeastern Nigeria, setting fire to more than 20 vehicles in what Amnesty International described as a โvicious attackโ. Suspected Separatist Involvement The attackers are suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a banned separatist group advocating for the [โฆ]
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:US to begin admitting white South African refugees
The United States will begin admitting the first group of White South African refugees next week, whom President Trumpโs administration has argued have been victims of "racial discrimination.โ โThe refugee program is not intended as a solution for global poverty. And historically it has been used that wayโฆthis is an example of the president returning...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:President Abbas Reaffirms Rejection of Forced Palestinian Displacement
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reaffirmed his rejection of all proposals for the forced displacement of Palestinians during a high-level meeting with Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General Hussein Ibrahim Taha on the sidelines of Victory Day celebrations in Moscow. A Call for Immediate Action on Gaza Abbas briefed the OIC on efforts to halt [โฆ]
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Paralympic medallists looking to rebuild women's wheelchair basketball
Women's wheelchair basketball is facing an uphill battle to qualify for the 2032 Paralympics, with concerns about a lack of grassroots opportunities and funding.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Adorable Aussie border collie pup set for new work life on tropical island
With an exceptional work ethic, intelligence and ability to thrive in various climates, the demand for Australian working dogs is rising internationally.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:So you want to increase your country’s birth rate? Experts say it’s tough
As the Trump administration floats potential incentives to bring up the U.S. birth rate, experts tell PBS News that increasing a countryโs birth rate is a heavy lift โ if itโs possible at all.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:What does it take to increase birth rates? Experts say there’s no ‘magic’ solution
As the Trump administration floats potential incentives to bring up the U.S. birth rate, experts tell PBS News that increasing a countryโs birth rate is a heavy lift โ if itโs possible at all.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Acting Head of FEMA Ousted as Trump Seemingly Moves to Eliminate the Agency
One day after the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said that eliminating FEMA was not โin the best interest of the American people,โ the Trump administration ousted him. Now, as the country heads into the stretch of months most prone to wildfires, no one knows if the federal agency key to preventing [โฆ]
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Updates: Pakistan alleges Indian missile attack on air bases
Pakistan has accused India of firing missiles at three of its military's air bases on Saturday morning. Pakistan's air space has been closed until midday. DW has more.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested during ICE detention centre protest
US attorney says Baraka 'committed trespass' during protest of facility, which he argues opened without proper permits.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Nighttime Flaring at Shell Plastics Plant Lit Up Beaver County โLike Dawnโ
Driving home from work late on April 25, Leah Thomas noticed the sky over Beaver County was glowing red. โAt first I thought maybe it was a fire, or that something was burning,โ she said. As she got closer, she realized the light was coming from the Shell ethane cracker plant, a huge plastics manufacturing [โฆ]
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Joins Global Leaders in Floral Tribute at Moscowโs Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
President Nicolรกs Maduro joins leaders from over 20 nations in Moscow for an emotional floral tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, honoring those who fought for freedom and commemorating their sacrifice. Related: Venezuelaโs President Nicolas Maduro Arrives in Moscow for WWII Victory Anniversary & Strategic Talks with Putin President of the Bolivarian Republic [โฆ]
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Couple 'basically homeless' a year on from freak tornado
A year has passed since a surprise tornado struck WA's second-largest city, Bunbury, damaging 220 homes and destroying nine, but some are still without a permanent place to live.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Wet and windy Mother's Day weekend for Queensland
The Bureau of Meteorology says much of the state's east will see rain and rough seas this weekend.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Mixed reality, 3D printing: cutting-edge tech transforms surgery at Hong Kong hospital
Consultant at Prince of Wales Hospital says tech helps doctors understand how to perform surgery well, accurately and as quickly as possible.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Stockholm rejects U.S. demand to end DEI programs in accordance with Trump policy
The Stockholm City Council has rejected the U.S. Embassy's demands that it comply with the Trump administration's rollback ofdiversity, equity and inclusion policies.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV’s longtime friend shares insights on what to expect from his papacy
Pope Leo XIV delivered his first homily and celebrated his first Mass after being elected leader of the Catholic Church. The new pontiff brings decades of international experience, from serving as a missionary and bishop in Peru to a senior Vatican official in charge of overseeing bishops around the world. Geoff Bennett discussed what shaped Pope Leoโs views and who he is with Rev. Robert Hagan.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:India-Pakistan Conflict Escalates: Pakistan Launches โOperation Bunyan ul Marsoosโ in Retaliation
Pakistan launches large-scale military offensive against India, targeting missile sites and airbases in response to Indiaโs โOperation Sindoor.โ Tensions soar after Kashmir terror attack. Related: India Activates Reservists Amid Military Escalation With Pakistan The Pakistani government has confirmed the launch of Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos, a large-scale military offensive against India that began in the [โฆ]
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Newark airport suffers another radar outage
In our news wrap Friday, Newark's airport suffered a second radar outage in as many weeks, Democrats are outraged after President Trump abruptly fired the Librarian of Congress, the U.S. Postal Service tapped a FedEx board member to lead the organization and the Trump administration will soon bring dozens of white Afrikaners to the U.S. as refugees.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:US to waive demand for Hamas to disarm: Report
US to waive demand for Hamas to disarm: Report Arab sources speaking to al-Arabi al-Jadeed have said Washington is likely to consider waiving the demand for Hamas to disarm in order to arrive at a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas has repeatedly said that laying down its weapons is its red line, until the Israeli occupation ends. The Trump administration has been eager to resolve the 19-month-long war on Gaza before...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Kurdish militant group PKK says it reached ‘historic’ decisions during its congress
In February, the PKKโs jailed leader, Abdullah Ocalan, called on his group to convene a congress to dissolve itself and disarm to end the conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives since the 1980s.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Top Trump adviser suggests White House could suspend habeas corpus to deport migrants
The Trump administration again escalated its fight with the judiciary. In stunning remarks, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said they are considering suspending habeas corpus for migrants contesting detentions. Millerโs comments come as judges across the country have blocked major parts of President Trumpโs immigration agenda. Laura Barrรณn-Lรณpez reports.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:RFK Jr. on damage control over surgeon general nominee
Presented by The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Kennedy on damage control over surgeon general nominee Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down for a Fox News interview Thursday to try to quell the tide of opposition that arose from MAGA...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:‘This is a light of hope’: Mohsen Mahdawi says release shows democracy is functioning
Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi is fighting against his possible deportation after being detained by ICE and then released by a judge. The Trump administration wants to deport him, saying his presence has "foreign policy consequences." His lawyers say he was detained for speaking out for Palestinian human rights. Laura Barrรณn-Lรณpez sat down with Mahdawi to discuss his experience.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Putin uses Russia’s WWII celebration to strengthen alliance with China
Russia celebrated the Soviet Unionโs victory over Nazi Germany in World War II in an annual parade that filled Red Square with military hardware and dozens of foreign leaders. Vladimir Putin once again tied Russiaโs past triumphs to todayโs war in Ukraine and further tied Russiaโs fate to that of China. Nick Schifrin reports.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:India’s U.S. ambassador discusses the escalating conflict with Pakistan
Tensions are escalating between India and Pakistan after both sides exchanged heavy cross-border shelling along the de facto border in Kashmir. We spoke earlier this week with the Pakistani ambassador. To get Indiaโs perspective, Geoff Bennett spoke with Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Vinay Kwatra.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Remembering Justice David Souter and his Supreme Court legacy
Justice David Souter, who spent nearly 20 years on the Supreme Court, has died. Souter was a critical figure in several key battles in the court over issues like abortion and the 2000 presidential election. William Brangham reports.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:US Ambassador to Israel says Gaza aid set to resume 'very soon'
Ambassador Huckabee says US President Donald Trump made clear to all parties involved in the new initiative that the priority is to ensure aid arrives to those in need โas expeditiously as possibleโ.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Thune on millionaire tax: 'I donโt want to see taxes go up on anybody'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is making it clear that heโs not a fan of President Trumpโs proposal earlier this week to raise taxes on wealthy income earners, but heโs willing to listen to what the president has in mind. โI donโt want to see taxes go up on anybody,โ Thune said in an...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Brooks and Capehart on Pope Leo XIV’s potential impact on U.S. culture and politics
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the election of the first American pope and his potential impact on U.S. culture and politics, former President Biden's media tour and Supreme Court justices defending an independent judiciary.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Journalist Ekaterina Barabash describes her harrowing escape from Russia
Barabash was on house arrest and facing imprisonment for speaking out against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Now, she is safe in Paris after a tumultuous and clandestine escape, orchestrated with the help of Reporters Without Borders.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:5 things to watch as US, China kick off trade talks
President Trump on Friday issued his clearest sign yet of his desire to de-escalate the trade war he started with China last month. โ80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B,โ Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, publicly advising Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to lower tariffs on China from the current...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:US could hit debt ceiling by July: Bessent
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Bessent urges Congress to act on debt limit by mid-July Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Congress on Friday to raise the nationโs debt ceiling by mid-July to keep the federal government from defaulting on its...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Trump signs measures rolling back Biden-era energy efficiency regulations
President Donald Trump signed a series of measures approved by Congress to roll back regulations the Biden administration implemented in its final days.
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