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Harvard leaders no longer commenting on issues unrelated to ‘core function’
Harvard will no longer be commenting on issues unrelated to the “core function” of its institution, the university announced Tuesday, a decision made after months of turmoil over the Israel-Hamas war. The recommendation that the school not comment on controversial public issues came from a report led by the “Institutional Voice Working Group” the school…
2 min read - WorldThe Guardian
Argentinian president to meet Silicon Valley CEOs in bid to court tech titans
Javier Milei to hold private talks with Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman as Argentina faces worst economic crisis in decades
3 min read - Worlddpa international
Putin calls Zelensky illegitimate, only recognizes Ukraine parliament
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday again questioned the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he would only recognize the authority of the country's parliament in Kiev. Putain said that under the Ukrainian constitution, martial law stipulates that only the powers of the Supreme Council are extended - but not those of the president. Ukrainian lawyers say the extension of President Volodymyr Zelensky's powers is covered by other laws. Ukraine's Western allies, inclu
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Row over mysterious disappearance of Zambian MP
Independent MP Emmanuel "Jay Jay" Banda is in hospital after an alleged abduction over the weekend.
3 min read - USNextShark
$5K reward offered after brutal attack on Iraq War veteran at Chicago grocery
Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information that would lead to the arrest of individuals behind a violent attack on an Iraq War veteran at a grocery store in Chicago's South Loop last week. Kevin Qin, 41, suffered multiple injuries after being beaten by a group of at least eight people at a Jewel-Osco store located at Wabash Avenue and Roosevelt Road on May 21. The victim and community leaders are urging Chicago police to investigate the attack as a hate crime.
2 min read - USWHBF Davenport
Israel Martinez makes court appearance in first degree murder case, enters plea
Israel Martinez made an appearance in court in Rock Island County this morning. He’s accused of two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of 17-year-old Giovanni Flores and 19-year-old Zachary Meincke, both of Moline on May 5. Martinez, 20 from Davenport, appeared in court for a preliminary hearing. Court records say he waived formal […]
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Spain, Norway and Ireland recognise Palestinian state
The three European nations aim to refocus attention on finding a political solution to the Gaza war.
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press
East, Southeast Asia had record methamphetamine seizures last year. Profits remain in the billions
East and Southeast Asia are awash in record amounts of methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs, the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime said in a new report Tuesday. It traced their source largely to the cross-border region known as the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. The region is historically known for growing opium and hosting many of the labs that convert it to heroin.
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Luxury perfumes linked to child labour, BBC finds
The BBC witnessed children picking jasmine in Egypt, a major exporter of the flowers’ oil.
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Taiwan's opposition-led parliament amends law to expand power
Taiwan's parliament, dominated by the China-friendly opposition, on Tuesday amended a controversial law to expand the lawmakers' investigative powers, which opponents have slammed as an erosion of democracy. Outside the parliament building, more than 30,000 protesters showed their outrage by giving the move the thumbs-down. Protesters said the amendment's passage would hinder the normal functioning of the government under new President Lai Ching-te of the independence-leaning Democratic Progress
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No EU consensus on supplying Ukraine arms to strike Russian territory
European Union defence ministers meeting in Brussels on Tuesday were unable to reach a consensus on whether Ukraine should be allowed to use the weapons they supply to strike targets on Russian territory. EU countries had already agreed to collectively provide military aid to Ukraine. But while some member states are supplying arms to Kiev with minimal restrictions, others do so on the condition that they'll be used within Ukrainian territory. But the Ukrainian government says its forces need to
4 min read - Worlddpa international
Dozens reported killed in fresh Israeli attacks on Rafah
Palestinian medics on Tuesday said dozens of people have died in fresh Israeli attacks on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, two days after 45 people were reportedly killed in an airstrike which sparked international condemnation. The Israeli military said it was investigating reports of an attack on a shelter for displaced persons in western Rafah. Hamas authorities said the attack featured at least four grenades, with unconfirmed estimates putting the death toll at more than 20. Earlier on Tuesd
3 min read - WorldPOWER Magazine
Russia Will Supply Small Modular Reactor Nuclear Plant in Uzbekistan
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Uzbekistan on May 26 to meet with his counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Among topics high on the leaders’ discussion list was energy. In addition to […]
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
South Africa's opposition parties make a final call for historic change the day before election
South African opposition parties made a final appeal to voters Tuesday as the country faces the possibility of a landmark change in its young democracy. At the heart of Wednesday's national election is the question of whether South Africans will deliver their biggest rejection yet of the ruling African National Congress party, which has governed since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule in 1994. The ANC has won a majority in every national election over the last 30 years, bu
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Discovery Children’s Museum celebrates Asian, Pacific Island countries
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Discovery Children's Museum continues to celebrate the diverse cultures. This last week of May is the final week of events, engaging presentations, art activities, and storytelling centered around Asian and Pacific Island countries from the islands of the Philippines to China, Japan, and the Samoan Islands.
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Czech leader backs Ukraine's right to hit targets inside Russia
The Czech government has reacted favourably to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's call for Ukraine to be allowed to use Western weapons to strike inside Russian territory. "As a country under attack, Ukraine certainly has every right to use all means of defence," Prime Minister Petr Fiala said in Prague on Tuesday, describing the position as "simply logical." Attacks on military targets in Russia by Ukraine are covered by international law as part of its defence, experts on the laws of wa
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Ukraine tops list of EU ministers' five defence priorities
European Union defence ministers on Tuesday agreed five broad priorities for Europe's defence, including support for Ukraine. The "EU's unwavering support to Ukraine" is the first priority mentioned in the member states' announcement, which was agreed at a meeting of defence ministers in Brussels on Tuesday. "The EU will use all tools at its disposal," a press release said. Among these tools is an off-budget fund called the European Peace Facility, under which the EU has pledged €5 billion ($5.4
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
A robot will soon try to remove melted nuclear fuel from Japan's destroyed Fukushima reactor
The operator of Japan's destroyed Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant demonstrated Tuesday how a remote-controlled robot would retrieve tiny bits of melted fuel debris from one of three damaged reactors later this year for the first time since the 2011 meltdown. Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings plans to deploy a “telesco-style” extendable pipe robot into Fukushima Daiichi No. 2 reactor to test the removal of debris from its primary containment vessel by October. During the demonstration
2 min read - WorldSemafor
Global pressure against Israel mounts as it bombards Rafah
Israel entered the southern Gaza city's centre, days after the International Court of Justice ordered it to halt its offensive.
2 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Poland's foreign minister says it should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine
Poland’s foreign minister says the NATO nation should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine and should keep Russian President Vladimir Putin in suspense over whether such a decision would ever be made. Radek Sikorski made the comments in an interview published Tuesday in the Gazeta Wyborcza daily. Sikorski said he has gone to Ukraine with his family in the past to deliver humanitarian aid.
1 min read - LifestyleModern Car Collector
Zagato x La Squadra Set To Debut New $700K AGTZ Twin Tail at FuoriConcorso
Automotive enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the global debut of the AGTZ Twin Tail, a breathtaking creation born from the collaboration between Zagato and La Squadra. Set to be unveiled at the prestigious FuoriConcorso event on May 25-26, 2024, this limited-edition marvel represents the pinnacle of automotive art and engineering. Image Via Zagato Founded in Milan, Italy, in 1919, Zagato has a rich history of over a century, renowned for blending engineering with artisanal craftsmanship. The
2 min read - WorldINSIDER
Image shows a 7-layer defensive line planned for the border between NATO and Russia
Poland's defense ministry called the "east shield" the largest operation to strengthen the eastern flank of NATO since the end of World War II.
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Hamas-run health authority says another 18 killed by Israel in Rafah
A further 18 people have been killed in fresh Israeli attacks in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, a spokesman for the territory's Hamas-run health authority said on Tuesday. The victims reportedly died overnight. The information could not be independently verified. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday that troops were still being deployed around Rafah. Soldiers carried out "precise operations" near the border to Egypt on the basis of intelligence information about terrorist targets, t
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Ireland recognizes Palestine to keep 'hope alive," leader says
Ireland formally recognized the state of Palestine on Tuesday, a decision that has angered Israel but which Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said is a sign of faith in the two-state solution. Last week, the Irish leader joined his counterparts in Spain and Norway in announcing that the three countries would formally recognize an independent Palestine. All three made good on that promise on Tuesday. "This decision of Ireland is about keeping hope alive. It is about believing that a two-state sol
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Norway hails 'milestone' for Palestinian statehood
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide described his country's recognition of the state of Palestine as a "milestone" moment, as he also offered criticism of Israel. "For more than 30 years, Norway has been one of the strongest advocates for a Palestinian state. Today, when Norway officially recognizes Palestine as a state, is a milestone in the relationship between Norway and Palestine," Eide said in a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday. Together with Ireland
1 min read - WorldBBC
Kenya's president overrules ban on addictive stimulant
The ban on the drug muguka by coastal governors sparked anger among farmers over financial losses.
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
South Africa's president faces his party's worst election ever. He'll still likely be reelected
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces the prospect of his ruling party's worst election result ever. While several polls have support for his African National Congress at below 50% ahead of the election, putting it in danger of losing its majority for the first time in South Africa's 30 years of democracy, the ANC is still widely expected to win the most Parliament seats. The growing opposition to the ANC is split among several parties.
4 min read - Worlddpa international
Netherlands leads effort to supply air-defence missiles to Ukraine
The Dutch government has said it will lead an initiative among some European countries to supply a Patriot air defence missile system to Ukraine. "Ukraine, of course, is still under attack. Airstrikes continue," said Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren in Brussels on Tuesday. "Patriot systems are scarce in Europe and NATO, but we are now taking a step forward, so we will supply components of Patriot systems," she said. A press release from the Dutch Ministry of Defence said "the Netherlands h
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Israeli military sets fire to Palestinian refugee camp in Rafah, Netanyahu says result was a ‘tragic mishap’
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military set fire to a camp that Palestinians were taking refuge in Rafah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to the airstrike as a “tragic mishap.” 45 people were killed. The strike only added to the surging international criticism Israel has faced over its attacks on Gaza. Israel insists it […]
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'My children hid with goats to trick kidnappers'
A father who fled kidnappers in central Nigeria on his motorbike tells how his family survived.
4 min read - BusinessHotel Management Network
IHG completes dual signing for Crowne Plaza hotels in Egypt
The company has signed a management agreement with Urbnlanes Development to bring two new Crowne Plaza hotels to Egypt.
2 min read - WorldJust Style
Euratex, IndustriAll Europe promote social dialogue in EU apparel industry
The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) and trade union organisation industriAll Europe have launched 'StitchTogether,' a new Europe-wide two-year project aimed at promoting social dialogue between employer and trade unions in Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Türkiye.
1 min read - WorldAFP
Post falsely claims old video shows Nigerians fleeing kidnapping gangs
Viral disinformation about rampant kidnap-for-ransom rackets in Nigeria led to a recent claim about a video purportedly showing villagers fleeing their homes after gunmen kidnapped 500 people in Zamfara state in the country's northwest. But the claim is false: the video – previously debunked by AFP Fact Check – is old and was taken in Burkina Faso. A police spokesman in Zamfara did not immediately respond to AFP Fact Check’s request for comment.
4 min read - WorldINSIDER
Russia is producing shells 3 times faster than Ukraine's NATO allies, and for less: report
Ukraine's Western allies are struggling to keep up with the relentless demand for shells.
2 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Japan's Toyota announces 'an engine born' with biofuel despite global push for battery electric cars
During a three-hour presentation at a Tokyo hall Tuesday, the car manufacturer giant announced it would offer lean compact engines that also run on so-called green fuels like hydrogen and bioethanol, or get paired with zero-emissions electric motors in hybrids. This comes as many competitors in the auto industry are pushing for fully electric vehicles. China is revving its push for Battery Electric Vehicles, and its own BYD is threatening to outshine Tesla in that push.
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Israeli troops sighted in central Rafah, airstrike-hit neighbourhood
Israeli troops have been sighted in the city centre of Rafah in southern Gaza, two days after an Israeli airstrike in the area reportedly killed dozens. Eyewitness reports from Rafah on Tuesday suggest the Israeli army has advanced into the city centre. The Israeli news website ynet reported that Israeli tanks were deployed in the Tal al-Sultan neighbourhood, which was hit by the airstrike on Sunday. The Israeli military has not confirmed the reports. According to the Hamas-run health authority
2 min read - WorldAssociated Press
First Syrian jet in over a decade transports Muslim worshippers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage
For the first time in over a decade, 270 Syrians traveled on a direct flight early Tuesday from Damascus to Saudi Arabia for the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, the Syrian Transportation Ministry said. The development is part of an ongoing thaw in relations between Damascus and Riyadh, which days ago appointed Saudi Arabia's first ambassador to war-torn Syria since severing ties in 2012. Syria was readmitted to the 22-member Arab League in 2023, after it had been suspended from the group for m
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Sánchez: Spain is recognizing Palestinian statehood to advance peace
Spain's left-wing government formally announced the recognition of a Palestinian state on Tuesday, after the decision was made last week along with Norway and Ireland. "This is a historic decision that has a single goal: To help the Israelis and the Palestinians achieve peace," Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said in a statement outside his official residence, Moncloa Palace, in Madrid. Sánchez spoke before the government's Council of Ministers gave its official approval. Their sign off was expecte
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Hong Kong police arrest 6 people accused of violating the city's new national security law
Hong Kong police on Tuesday arrested six people, including a former organizer of the city’s decades-long annual vigil that commemorated China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown, for allegedly publishing seditious social media posts, in what were the first publicly known arrests under the city’s new national security law. Secretary for Security Chris Tang said Chow Hang-tung, a former leader of the group behind the vigil, alongside five others, used a Facebook page to anonymously publish the posts. T
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In data: Australia and EU sign minerals trade agreement as supply chain disruption increases
Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the EU on the supply of critical minerals.
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Six bodies retrieved in Papua New Guinea as thousands feared buried
Four days after the huge landslide in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, only six bodies have been recovered from the masses of rock about 8 metres deep, the United Nations said on Tuesday. The total affected population, which includes those in need of possible evacuation, is estimated at 7,849, with some 42% of them under the age of 16, the UN office in Papua New Guinea said in a statement. The number of bodies recovered "is expected to increase as retrieval efforts continue amidst challenges d
2 min read - BusinessSouth China Morning Post
Tencent's WeChat Pay expands coverage to the Maldives amid rebound of Chinese holidaymakers heading overseas
Tencent Holdings' WeChat Pay can now be used by mainland Chinese tourists in the Maldives, as the expanded coverage of the firm's popular digital wallet rides on the recovery of China's outbound travel. The Chinese tech giant on Monday signed a three-year deal with the tourism authorities of the Republic of Maldives to jointly promote WeChat Pay - known as Weixin Pay on the mainland - to merchants in the archipelagic state, according to a statement by Tencent. WeChat Pay has been available under
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Who needs the Orient Express? Vietnam revives steam train travel
Recent visitors to Vietnam have likely marvelled at the newly-soaring skylines of capital Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, the biggest urban area in what has been for two decades one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a hub for the likes of Intel and Samsung. But holidaymakers will soon be treated to a blast from the past, after two old steam trains were refurbished by engineers from state operator Vietnam Railways for commercial use in the centre of the 1,650-kilometer-long coun
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Germany sees largest number of naturalizations in over 20 years
The number of people granted German citizenship reached the highest level last year since records began in 2000. The number of naturalizations rose by 19% compared to the previous year, having already risen by 28% in 2022, the Federal Statistical Office reported on Tuesday. In absolute figures, around 200,100 people were naturalized in 2023. People from 157 different nationalities were granted German citizenship in 2023, the most common being Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Romania and Afghanistan. Togethe
2 min read - Businessdpa international
Toyota, Mazda and Subaru team up to develop carbon-neutral engines
Three of Japan's biggest carmakers - Toyota, Mazda and Subaru - announced Tuesday their commitment to develop new and smaller engines tailored to electrification and the pursuit of carbon neutrality. With these engines, the companies will aim to optimize integration with motors, batteries, and other electric drive units. The new engines are also expected to alter vehicle design by being more compact than existing models. According to the firms, smaller engines will allow for even lower hoods, im
1 min read - WorldBBC
Cynthia voted for Nelson Mandela. Now she's abandoning his successors
The ruling ANC party has not delivered the change in South Africa that some had hoped for.
9 min read - WorldBBC
Royal Navy warship deployed to protect trade routes
HMS Duncan sets off from Portsmouth on route to the Middle East and the coast of Yemen.
2 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
UN report says that education, social safety nets vital for Asia to grow rich, cope with aging
As economies in Asia and the Pacific slow and grow older, countries need to do more to ensure that workers get the education, training and social safety nets needed to raise incomes and ensure social equity, a United Nations report said Tuesday. The report by the International Labor Organization said that growth in productivity has slowed, hurting incomes and undermining the purchasing power of the region's 2 billion workers.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky signs security pact with Belgium
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bilateral long-term security pact with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo on Tuesday in Brussels. Zelensky announced the pact worth €977 million ($1.06 billion) on the social media platform X. The accord also contains "Belgium's commitment to providing [Ukraine] with support over the course of the agreement's 10-year term," he said. The security pact "for the first time" details the number of F-16 fighter jets Ukraine is to receive at 30, Zel
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Deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado higher than in Amazon: report
Deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado region, a vast tropical savanna renowned for its rich biodiversity, increased sharply in 2023 and overtook that of the Amazon, according to a report published Tuesday.Less famous than the Amazon rainforest to the north, the Cerrado is one of Earth's three great savannas, along with Africa's and Australia's, and covers a region the size of France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Britain combined.
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