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Read MoreIsrael says lorries are at Kerem Shalom crossing, but a UN agency says they have not entered Gaza.Israel says lorries are at Kerem Shalom crossing, but a UN agency says they have not entered Gaza.

Read More Britain is set to build Western Europe’s first next-generation nuclear fuel facility, the government has announced  The UK announced on Wednesday that it will invest £196 million ($246 million) to build Western Europe’s first facility to produce high-assay, low-enriched uranium (HALEU) as it seeks to break Russia’s monopoly over the market. The funding…

Read More While these plans were allegedly discussed in private, Mr Trump has publicly called Mexicans ‘rapists’ in the past While these plans were allegedly discussed in private, Mr Trump has publicly called Mexicans ‘rapists’ in the past

Read More Aberdeen-based firm listed on FTSE 250 knocked back unsolicited approach from Dubai-based Sidara The British oil services company John Wood Group has rejected a £1.4bn takeover offer from a Dubai-based rival, Sidara, which “fundamentally undervalued” the company. Aberdeen-based Wood is the latest British company on the London Stock Exchange to face takeover speculation…

Read More Online fashion retailer cut over 1,000 jobs in year to February amid competition from rival Shein and resurgent high street Boohoo has cut more than 1,000 jobs and dived into debt after its losses soared and sales slumped 13% amid heavy competition from the Chinese online seller Shein and the revival of the…

Read MoreJerusalem’s Hand in Hand school sees Jewish and Arab kids learn together – and they’re learning a lot more than just math and science.Jerusalem’s Hand in Hand school sees Jewish and Arab kids learn together – and they’re learning a lot more than just math and science.

Read MoreIndian police have arrested the parents of a 6-year-old deaf and nonverbal boy who’s body was found in a canal with signs of a crocodile attack.Indian police have arrested the parents of a 6-year-old deaf and nonverbal boy who’s body was found in a canal with signs of a crocodile attack.

Read More Exclusive: MP apologised for saying Gaza should be remembered as a genocide on eve of Holocaust Memorial Day Kate Osamor has had the Labour whip restored after an internal investigation was conducted into her comments on Holocaust Memorial Day. The MP for Edmonton apologised for sending her local party members a message saying…

Read More KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 08 (IPS) – Africans have long been promised trade liberalisation would accelerate growth and structural transformation. Instead, it has cut its modest production capacities, industry and food security. Read the full story, “Trade Liberalisation Kicked Away African Development Ladder”, on globalissues.org → KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 08 (IPS) –…

Read More The case against the ex-Maltese premier, deputy PM, and others stems from a probe into a privatization scandal A number of former and current high-ranking officials in Malta have been charged with corruption over a hospital privatization scandal, the AFP news agency reported on Tuesday. The charges against former premier Joseph Muscat, current…

Read More Kathy Hochul said she “misspoke” when she claimed that black children in the Bronx had never heard of computers New York Governor Kathy Hochul has expressed remorse for claiming that black children in the inner city “don’t even know what the word computer is.” Hochul was slated for her comment and accused of…

Read More The warning comes after a highly-discussed excerpt was released about the Republican governor shooting her dog The warning comes after a highly-discussed excerpt was released about the Republican governor shooting her dog

Read More The school’s student paper reported arrests as hundreds of Washington DC police dismantled the impromptu tent village Hundreds of Washington DC police, some deploying pepper spray, cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment at George Washington university early Wednesday, in the latest clash between law enforcement and protesting students to sweep the US. The GW Hatchet…

Read More Actor who played cheerleader Patty Simcox became audience favorite and went on to star in TV shows Susan Buckner, the actress known for her role as Patty Simcox in the 1978 movie musical hit Grease, died on Thursday at the age of 72. In a statement to the Guardian, Buckner’s publicist confirmed Buckner’s…

Read MoreThe 400-metre freestyle gold medallist from 2021 has been suffering from an injury that could keep him out of the Games.The 400-metre freestyle gold medallist from 2021 has been suffering from an injury that could keep him out of the Games.

Read More Anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr said he also suffered mercury poisoning from eating too much fish: ‘I loved tuna fish sandwiches. I ate them all the time’ Anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr said he also suffered mercury poisoning from eating too much fish: ‘I loved tuna fish sandwiches. I ate them all the time’

Read More BULAWAYO, May 08 (IPS) – While there have been a record number of displaced people worldwide, according to a new report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), migrant remittances are promoting human development. Read the full story, “Amid Record Displaced Persons, Migrant Remittances Spike—New IOM Report”, on globalissues.org → BULAWAYO, May 08…

Read More Hong Kong’s government will be able to outlaw the famous protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong” after a court of appeal overturned a ruling last year that permitted its use. Judges on Wednesday said that the song had been used as a “weapon,” making it dangerous to authorities if played in public settings.…

Read More MP for Dover criticises ‘Rishi Sunak’s tired and chaotic government’ and failure ‘to keep our borders secure’ UK politics live – latest updates The Conservative MP for Dover has defected to Labour saying her former party has become “a byword for incompetence and division”. Natalie Elphicke became the second Tory MP to switch…

Read More Incident involving Boeing 767 jet operated by FedEx comes amid intense scrutiny of troubled planemaker A Boeing cargo plane has been forced to land at Istanbul airport without its front landing gear, in the latest setback for the embattled planemaker. Nobody was hurt in the incident, in a flight operated by the delivery…

Read MoreFlooding in south Brazil has submerged one of its biggest cities, killed dozens of people and displaced thousands.Flooding in south Brazil has submerged one of its biggest cities, killed dozens of people and displaced thousands.

Read More With a history spanning over 100 years, the Texas-based organization has decided to rebrand itself as Scouting America The iconic Boy Scouts of America (BSA) youth organization, which has for decades taught young people basic survival and life skills, announced on Tuesday that it will officially be changing its name to Scouting America…

Read More CEO confirms once company has sold off remaining assets it will have more than amount required The bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has said it will be able to repay creditors the full $11bn (£8.8bn) it owes, as the boom-bust cycle repeats itself with a sharp increase in bitcoin prices. John Ray III, who…

Read More The interior ministry confirmed the shooting The interior ministry confirmed the shooting

Read MoreStudents have been inside an encampment for almost two weeks amid pro-Palestinian protestsStudents have been inside an encampment for almost two weeks amid pro-Palestinian protests

Read More Ryanair is reportedly prepared to assist European governments in dealing with the migrant influx The low-cost carrier Ryanair is ready to help European governments deport illegal migrants, CEO Michael O’Leary told reporters on Tuesday, as quoted by Politico. O’Leary was speaking at a press conference near Brussels Airport, the outlet said, where he…

Read More Judge says former president also shaking his head as Ms Daniels was on the stand Judge says former president also shaking his head as Ms Daniels was on the stand

Read More The distinctive dessert was reportedly replaced with a less politically-tied alternative at Emmanuel Macron’s dinner with his Chinese counterpart A last-minute change at French President Emmanuel Macron’s dinner with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping caught media attention on Tuesday: the favorite dessert of many a French leader was suddenly dropped from the menu, seemingly…

Read MoreArrests come two months after investigators conducted raids across 13 locations in India and detained several people.Arrests come two months after investigators conducted raids across 13 locations in India and detained several people.

Read More The US paused shipment of 3,500 bombs over fears they would fuel killing in Rafah, it has emerged. Plus, Ukraine says it foiled Zelenskiy assassination plot Good morning. Israel has launched a major military offensive in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city, where 1.4 million Palestinian civilians are sheltering – seizing control of a key…

Read MoreThe attacks come as Ukraine marks a major national holiday celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany.The attacks come as Ukraine marks a major national holiday celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany.

Read More Performers representing countries across Europe and beyond took the stage in the first of two Eurovision semifinals in the Swedish city of Malmo, against a backdrop of both parties and protests. (Image credit: Martin Meissner) Performers representing countries across Europe and beyond took the stage in the first of two Eurovision semifinals in…

Read More The AfD in Hamburg intends to kick out a lawmaker who recently served as an election observer in Russia A Siberian-born German politician is being punished by her party for allegedly deceiving fellow members about her intention to serve as an election observer in Russia. Olga Petersen, who is a member of the…

Read More Former minister is launching bid to push Sunak to right on immigration policy Robert Jenrick, the former immigration minister (and potential future leadership candidate), has been giving interviews this morning to promote his new report on immigration. (See 9.42am.) In an interview with LBC, he said the Conservative party needed to show more…