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Chad presidential vote set to end military rule
The country is set to become the first of Africa's current junta-led states to move to democratic rule.
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Italy's RAI journalists strike over budget streamlining, complain of censorship and media repression
Journalists at Italy’s state-run RAI went on strike Monday to protest budget streamlining and what they said was an increasingly repressive atmosphere in Italy for media under the government of Premier Giorgia Meloni. The 24-hour RAI strike is the latest protest by Italian journalists against what they say are threats to freedom of the press and expression in Italy, including criminal investigations of journalists and suspected episodes of censorship.
3 min read - Worlddpa international
Hamas warns of 'catastrophic' consequences of Rafah evacuation
The Islamist Palestinian organization Hamas has sharply criticized the start of Israel's evacuation of the city of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, ahead of a military operation. Israel is damaging all efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza war, Mahmoud Mardawi, a senior Hamas official, told dpa on Monday. The move would have a negative impact on the indirect negotiations and have a "catastrophic effect" on the local population, he said. Mardawi emphasized that an Israeli military operatio
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Von der Leyen and Macron stress need for cooperation with Xi's China
France and the European Union are focusing on joint efforts with China to solve key global problems at the start of Chinese President Xi Jinping's trip to Europe. "China is important for the EU to tackle major global challenges," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday in a three-way meeting with Xi and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris. She cited the fight against the climate crisis as one such challenge. "In addition, both China and
1 min read - ScienceYale Environment 360
Chorus of Whale Song Signals Antarctic Blue Whales May Be Making a Comeback
A nearly two-decade study of whale songs recorded in the Southern Ocean suggests that blue whales, the largest creatures ever to have roamed the Earth, may be recovering in Antarctica after being hunted to the edge of extinction.
1 min read - WorldBloomberg
EU Says Ready to Use All Trade Tools to Defend Against China
(Bloomberg) -- The European Union is prepared to deploy all the tools available to defend its economies if China fails to offer fair access to its markets, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.Most Read from BloombergTruce Talks Drag as Hamas Hits Israel Crossing in Deadly AttackBuffett Praises Apple After Trimming It, Drops Paramount StakeTreasury Rally Risks Running Into a $125 Billion Brick WallFrance’s Macron Calls for Reset of Economic Ties With ChinaLamborghini Bros No M
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press
An inquiry into a building fire in South Africa that killed 76 finds city authorities responsible
A report into a building fire that killed 76 people in South Africa last year has concluded that city authorities should be held responsible because they were aware of serious safety issues at the rundown apartment block at least four years before the blaze. The nighttime fire at the five-story building in downtown Johannesburg on Aug. 31 was one of South Africa's worst disasters. Retired Judge Sisi Khampepe was put in charge of the inquiry, which began in October.
2 min read - WorldReuters
Death toll from Brazil downpours climbs to 83
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Heavy rains battering Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul have killed at least 83 people, authorities said on Monday, while more than a hundred were still missing. The storms have affected more than two thirds of the nearly 500 cities in the state, leaving about 122,000 people displaced, according to the state civil defense authority. State Governor Eduardo Leite has emphasized that the death toll should still substantially increase as rescue workers gain acce
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Scholz assures NATO partners in Baltics of German military support
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz assured NATO partners in the Baltic Sea region of Germany's reliable military defence support during a visit to the region on Monday. "Germany stands firmly at the side of the Baltic states," Scholz said in Pabradė, Lithuania, where he visited Bundeswehr soldiers. Germany's commitment with the Bundeswehr is serious, he added, referring to the country's obligation to stand by NATO. "And that means that we provide each other with protection and that all states can rel
3 min read - Worlddpa international
EU commission to give clean bill of health for Polish rule of law
The European Commission said on Monday that it wants the European Union to end its long-standing legal action against Poland for rule of law violations. The draft decision holds that Poland is addressing concerns about judicial independence, that it has "recognized the primacy of EU law" and is committed to implementing European court judgements concerning the rule of law. The legal proceedings Poland has been facing could, in principle, lead to the suspension of its EU membership rights, though
1 min read - WorldMining Technology
Brazil rejects $25bn Mariana disaster settlement offer from Vale, BHP
The $25.03bn offer was deemed insufficient and laden with "inadmissible conditions" by the office of Brazil's solicitor general.
2 min read - BusinessBloomberg
Young Canadians Feel Poorer in Warning Sign for Economy, Trudeau
(Bloomberg) -- Canadians are feeling gloomy about their personal finances — and Generation Z is the gloomiest of all.Most Read from BloombergTruce Talks Drag as Hamas Hits Israel Crossing in Deadly AttackBuffett Praises Apple After Trimming It, Drops Paramount StakeTreasury Rally Risks Running Into a $125 Billion Brick WallFrance’s Macron Calls for Reset of Economic Ties With ChinaLamborghini Bros No More: Crypto Is Creating a New Wealth EffectThe Nanos Pocketbook Index, a measure of how people
3 min read - WorldBloomberg
Sanchez’s Socialists Set to Win First Place in Catalan Elections, Poll Shows
(Bloomberg) -- Spain’s Socialist party is headed for a comfortable win in Catalonia’s regional elections May 12, but will fall well short of a majority, according to a poll by newspaper El Mundo.Most Read from BloombergTruce Talks Drag as Hamas Hits Israel Crossing in Deadly AttackBuffett Praises Apple After Trimming It, Drops Paramount StakeTreasury Rally Risks Running Into a $125 Billion Brick WallFrance’s Macron Calls for Reset of Economic Ties With ChinaLamborghini Bros No More: Crypto Is Cr
2 min read - WorldAssociated Press
The EU's executive decides to end legal standoff with Poland over democracy concerns
The European Union's executive decided on Monday to end its 6-year dispute with member state Poland, saying Prime Minister Donald Tusk has initiated the necessary changes to reverse what the bloc called the previous government’s backsliding on democratic principles. The EU's decision to withdraw its case over rule of law complaints follows one in February to start releasing billions of euros that it had frozen in the dispute. “Today, marks a new chapter for Poland," said EU Commission Presiden
1 min read - BusinessReuters
Exclusive-Colombia's Ecopetrol exploring participation in offshore wind auction
Colombia's majority state-owned energy company Ecopetrol is analyzing its potential direct participation in the Andean country's first-ever offshore wind auction, the company said in a statement to Reuters. The government of President Gustavo Petro, Colombia's first leftist leader, has said it wants to wean the Andean country from its dependence on fossil fuels while ensuring energy self-sufficiency. Bidders in the auction for concessions off the country's Caribbean coast are required to demon
2 min read - WorldBloomberg
Left-Wing Violence May Help Modi Win Again in Coal Hub: India Votes
(Bloomberg) -- Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they gear up for the big vote.Most Read from BloombergTruce Talks Drag as Hamas Hits Israel Crossing in Deadly AttackBuffett Praises Apple After Trimming It, Drops Paramount StakeTreasury Rally Risks Running Into a $125 Billion Brick WallFrance’s Macron Calls for Reset of Economic Ties With ChinaLamborghini Bros No More: Crypto Is Creating a New Wealth EffectHello, this is Chiranjivi Chakraborty, As
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India Battles Fake News as Election Heads to Halfway Mark
(Bloomberg) -- India arrested an official from the main opposition party in a bid to clamp down on the spread of fake news during its multiphase elections running until June.Most Read from BloombergTruce Talks Drag as Hamas Hits Israel Crossing in Deadly AttackBuffett Praises Apple After Trimming It, Drops Paramount StakeTreasury Rally Risks Running Into a $125 Billion Brick WallFrance’s Macron Calls for Reset of Economic Ties With ChinaLamborghini Bros No More: Crypto Is Creating a New Wealth E
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Von der Leyen warns China's Xi on 'market distorting practices'
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned Chinese President Xi Jinping that the European Union will not tolerate Beijing's "market distorting practices" ahead of a three-way meeting in Paris on Monday. Xi was scheduled to meet von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace on Monday morning. He arrived in the French capital on Sunday on a six-day European trip which will also include stops in Serbia and Hungary. Chinese state subsidies for its electri
2 min read - Worlddpa international
German e-car exports exceeded imports in 2023
Germany exported more electric cars than it imported in 2023, the Federal Statistical Office reported on Monday. Last year, 786,000 vehicles were exported compared to 446,000 imported from other countries, the office said. At €36 billion ($39 billion), exports were also well ahead of imports, which totalled €14.1 billion. The most important importer was China with a share of 29%, ahead of Korea with just under 10%. Exports of purely electrically powered cars grew by 58% over the course of the ye
1 min read - WorldBloomberg
Hungary Plans At Least 16 Agreements With China During Xi Visit
(Bloomberg) -- Hungary plans to sign at least 16 agreements with China during President Xi Jinping’s three-day visit from Wednesday, according to Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto.Most Read from BloombergTruce Talks Drag as Hamas Hits Israel Crossing in Deadly AttackBuffett Praises Apple After Trimming It, Drops Paramount StakeTreasury Rally Risks Running Into a $125 Billion Brick WallFrance’s Macron Calls for Reset of Economic Ties With ChinaLamborghini Bros No More: Crypto Is Creating a New Wea
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Egypt says Rafah border crossing remains open for aid, passengers
The Rafah border crossing remains open for aid and passenger movement, an Egyptian source and the border authority in Gaza said on Monday. The information came after Israel began to evacuate Rafah city in southern Gaza, which borders Egypt, ahead of its expected military operation there. An Egyptian security source denied reports that Egypt closed the border crossing, adding that humanitarian aid trucks have crossed to get into Gaza. "Work continues at the Rafah crossing, as the Egyptian gate ha
1 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Australia accuses China of unsafe behavior when fighter jet released flares in a helicopter's path
Australia has protested to Beijing that a Chinese fighter jet endangered an Australian navy helicopter with flares in international waters, officials said Monday. The incident occurred on Saturday as the Australian air warfare destroyer HMAS Hobart was enforcing United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea in international waters in the Yellow Sea, the Defense Department said in a statement.
1 min read - BusinessCNN Business
Tourism in China surges during May Day holiday but travelers turn frugal
China has reported a surge in tourism during the just concluded Labor Day holiday, but travelers cut back on their spending, in a sign that consumption in world’s second largest economy remains sluggish.
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Israel begins Rafah evacuation ahead of planned military operation
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday started to evacuate the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip ahead of its expected military operation there. "We begin a limited scope operation to temporarily evacuate inhabitants of eastern Rafah," an IDF spokesman said. The IDF called on the inhabitants of the eastern part of the city on the border with Egypt to move to the al-Mawasi camp on the Mediterranean a few kilometres to the north. An estimated 100,000 people are affected, according to an
4 min read - WorldBloomberg
How London’s Mayor Plans to Tackle Climate in His Next Term
(Bloomberg) -- Sadiq Khan, who promised more green policies after winning a third term as mayor of London, will have to manage a city that’s even more densely populated and vulnerable to climate change over the next four years.Most Read from BloombergTruce Talks Drag as Hamas Hits Israel Crossing in Deadly AttackBuffett Praises Apple After Trimming It, Drops Paramount StakeTreasury Rally Risks Running Into a $125 Billion Brick WallFrance’s Macron Calls for Reset of Economic Ties With ChinaLambor
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SNB Gets Protest Letter From Swiss Lawmakers Over AGM Spat
(Bloomberg) -- Swiss lawmakers published an open letter criticizing the Swiss National Bank for having excluded activists from its annual shareholder meeting.Most Read from BloombergTruce Talks Drag as Hamas Hits Israel Crossing in Deadly AttackBuffett Praises Apple After Trimming It, Drops Paramount StakeTreasury Rally Risks Running Into a $125 Billion Brick WallFrance’s Macron Calls for Reset of Economic Ties With ChinaLamborghini Bros No More: Crypto Is Creating a New Wealth EffectAt the Apri
1 min read - BusinessAFP
Europe's auto suppliers reach the end of the road
Emrullah Karaca has made brakes for the past 20 years, but he is now learning to assemble heat pumps instead, as the Continental factory where he works in northern Germany is slated to close."Brakes or heat pumps, it's all the same to me," said Karaca, whose two parents both worked for Continental at the factory.
3 min read - BusinessAFP
Indonesia first-quarter growth boosted by election, holiday spending
Indonesia's economic growth accelerated in the first quarter of 2024 on the back of election and religious holiday spending, official data showed Monday.Government estimates had projected growth of 5.17 percent but experts warned Jakarta's official data might not be reliable to judge economic performance.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Israel-Gaza war: Three soldiers killed in Kerem Shalom rocket attack
Israel has closed the Kerem Shalom crossing - one of few Gaza aid routes - after the rocket attack.
4 min read - WorldBloomberg
China’s Billions Help Xi Make Useful Friends in Eastern Europe
(Bloomberg) -- It’s 10 a.m. and the high-speed train leaves Belgrade’s new, glass-and-steel station right on time. Thirty-six minutes later it pulls into Serbia’s northern city of Novi Sad, the first completed section of a 350 kilometer-long (217 mile) upgrade going up to Budapest in Hungary.Most Read from BloombergTruce Talks Drag as Hamas Hits Israel Crossing in Deadly AttackBuffett Praises Apple After Trimming It, Drops Paramount StakeTreasury Rally Risks Running Into a $125 Billion Brick Wal
8 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Qantas agrees to pay $79 million in compensation and a fine for selling seats on canceled flights
Qantas Airways agreed to pay 120 million Australian dollars ($79 million) in compensation and a fine for selling tickets on thousands of cancelled flights, the airline and Australia’s consumer watchdog said on Monday. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission sued the Sydney-based airline in the Federal Court last year. The commission alleged that Qantas engaged in false, misleading or deceptive conduct by advertising tickets for more than 8,000 flights from May 2021 through to July 2
2 min read - WorldBloomberg
Panama Elects Leader Pledging to Restore Lost Economic Boom
(Bloomberg) -- Panama elected investor-favorite Jose Raul Mulino as its new president who pledges to revive the once-stellar economy, crack down on drug cartels and shut down migration routes to the US. Most Read from BloombergTruce Talks Drag as Hamas Hits Israel Crossing in Deadly AttackBuffett Praises Apple After Trimming It, Drops Paramount StakeTreasury Rally Risks Running Into a $125 Billion Brick WallFrance’s Macron Calls for Reset of Economic Ties With ChinaLamborghini Bros No More: Cryp
3 min read - BusinessReuters
China's services activity eases in April but still solid, Caixin PMI shows
China's services activity expansion slowed a touch amid rising costs, but growth in new orders accelerated and business sentiment rose solidly in a boost to hopes of a sustained economic recovery, a private sector survey showed on Monday. The Caixin/S&P Global services purchasing managers' index (PMI) eased to 52.5 from a 52.7 in March, remaining in expansionary territory for the 16th straight month. "The strong start to the year is consistent with the Caixin manufacturing and services PMIs, w
2 min read - WorldBloomberg
Swinney Set to Become SNP Leader After Challenger Drops Out: BBC
(Bloomberg) -- John Swinney is set to succeed Humza Yousaf as leader of the Scottish National Party after his potential challenger withdrew, the BBC reported.Most Read from BloombergTruce Talks Drag as Hamas Hits Israel Crossing in Deadly AttackBuffett Praises Apple After Trimming It, Drops Paramount StakeTreasury Rally Risks Running Into a $125 Billion Brick WallFrance’s Macron Calls for Reset of Economic Ties With ChinaLamborghini Bros No More: Crypto Is Creating a New Wealth EffectActivist Gr
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Chapo Is Mozambique Ruling Party’s Surprise Pick as Leader
(Bloomberg) -- Mozambique’s ruling party chose Daniel Chapo as its new leader, making the provincial governor the clear frontrunner to succeed President Filipe Nyusi after Oct. 9 elections.Most Read from BloombergTruce Talks Drag as Hamas Hits Israel Crossing in Deadly AttackBuffett Praises Apple After Trimming It, Drops Paramount StakeTreasury Rally Risks Running Into a $125 Billion Brick WallFrance’s Macron Calls for Reset of Economic Ties With ChinaLamborghini Bros No More: Crypto Is Creating
3 min read - WorldBBC
Labour must rebuild trust with Muslim voters, says senior MP
The party's Gaza stance appears to have dented its support in Muslim areas at the local elections.
4 min read - LifestyleNY Post
Nomadic teen pays $10K annually to live as a 24/7 train passenger: ‘The possibilities are endless’
The homeless teen rides first class while traveling an estimated 600 miles of Germany and Europe daily.
2 min read - Worlddpa international
German party warns against treating attack on MP as isolated case
Following an attack on a German member of the European Parliament in Dresden, his party has warned not to treat the incident as an isolated case, as hundreds took to the streets in the eastern German city in solidarity with the severely injured lawmaker. "It is very clear that this willingness to use violence did not occur in a vacuum," Saskia Esken, leader of Germany's ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD), said ahead of a rally in Dresden on Sunday afternoon. A 17-year-old turned himself in to
5 min read - Worlddpa international
Macron appeals to Netanyahu to continue Gaza ceasefire negotiations
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to continue negotiations with Palestinian extremist organization Hamas over a release of remaining hostages and a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war. In a phone call on Sunday, Macron encouraged the Israeli premier to bring the negotiations, which could lead to de-escalation in the region, to a good end, according to reports from the Élysée Palace in Paris following a telephone conversation between the two
1 min read - WorldBBC
Al Jazeera office raided as Israel takes channel off air
The network denies being a threat to security, and says Israel wants "to cover up its crimes".
4 min read - WorldBloomberg
Lula Visits Southern Brazil With Dozens Missing in Floods
(Bloomberg) -- Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and key cabinet members arrived Sunday in the country’s south where record-breaking floods have shut-down a main airport and submerged neighborhoods, leaving dozens dead and many others missing. Most Read from BloombergTruce Talks Drag as Hamas Hits Israel Crossing in Deadly AttackBuffett Praises Apple After Trimming It, Drops Paramount StakeTreasury Rally Risks Running Into a $125 Billion Brick WallFrance’s Macron Calls for Reset of Ec
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Israel bans, raids Al Jazeera as Hamas returns to Doha following ceasefire talks
Al Jazeera described the ban as a “criminal act,” after Israel accused it of “incitement.”
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people over 7 days, with 103 people missing
Massive floods in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 75 people over the last seven days, and another 103 were reported missing, local authorities said Sunday. More than 800,000 people are without a water supply, according to the civil defense agency, which cited figures from water company Corsan. On Saturday evening, residents in the town of Canoas stood up to their shoulders in muddy water and formed a human chain to pull boats carrying people to safety, according
3 min read - WorldBloomberg
Orban Opponent Fires Up Crowds in Ruling Party Stronghold
(Bloomberg) -- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s new challenger fired up his growing crowd of supporters at a rally in a ruling party stronghold, taking aim at the enrichment of the premier’s friends and family amid a stuttering economy.Most Read from BloombergTruce Talks Drag as Hamas Hits Israel Crossing in Deadly AttackBuffett Praises Apple After Trimming It, Drops Paramount StakeTreasury Rally Risks Running Into a $125 Billion Brick WallFrance’s Macron Calls for Reset of Economic Ties
3 min read - Worlddpa international
Al Jazeera outraged after Israel moves to shut channel's offices
Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera on Sunday decried a decision by the Israeli government to close its offices in the country, saying it would pursue "all avenues" available to protect its rights and employees. It comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday his Cabinet had unanimously decided to close Al Jazeera's operations in Israel. Israel accuses the Doha-based broadcaster of biased reporting on the ongoing war against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. On Sunday, Al
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Netanyahu says Israel will keep fighting in Gaza until victory
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country will continue the war in the Gaza Strip until all objectives have been achieved, and blamed the Palestinian militant group Hamas for stalled negotiations over a temporary ceasefire. "Capitulating to Hamas's demands would be a terrible defeat for the State of Israel," Netanyahu said on Sunday in a video message. "It would be a great victory for Hamas, Iran and the entire axis of evil. It would exhibit terrible weakness to our friends, and
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Zelensky calls for prayers and unity as Ukraine marks Orthodox Easter
President Volodymyr Zelensky offered words of encouragement and unity to Ukrainians as the country marked its third Easter at war on Sunday. God is on Ukraine's side, Zelensky said, and "with an ally like that, life will definitely triumph over death." He also called for people to be united in a "common prayer" for the Ukrainian soldiers who will once again have to spend an Easter in the trenches at the war's front line. In Ukraine, as in Russia, many Orthodox Christians do not celebrate Easter
1 min read - WorldBBC
Rwanda won't guarantee how many migrants it will take from UK
Government spokesperson Yolande Maloko also feels Rwanda has been "attacked unjustly".
4 min read - Worlddpa international
France's Macron criticizes blockades at university Gaza protests
French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized blockades at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at French universities, saying that the tactics went beyond legitimate means of debate and protest. Macron said he understands that the events in the Gaza Strip in particular are upsetting people, "but preventing a debate has never helped resolve the conflict," according to an interview published on Sunday in the newspapers La Provence and La Tribune Dimanche. "It is perfectly legitimate and even reasonab
2 min read - WorldBloomberg
Candidates Pledge to Revive Lost Economic Miracle as Panama Votes for President
(Bloomberg) -- A substitute for a scandal-hit former president is favorite to win Panama’s election on Sunday, pledging to shut migration routes to the US, fight drug cartels, and restore the battered economy to its former glory. Most Read from BloombergTruce Talks Drag as Hamas Hits Israel Crossing in Deadly AttackBuffett Praises Apple After Trimming It, Drops Paramount StakeTreasury Rally Risks Running Into a $125 Billion Brick WallFrance’s Macron Calls for Reset of Economic Ties With ChinaLam
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