Child deaths mount from Bangladesh measles outbreak

Doctors are struggling to contain a surge in infections that have killed more than 300 children.

Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central Mali

The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

Africa: South Africa Ready to Defend Itself Against Xenophobia Charges At AU

[Daily Maverick] Ghana has asked the African Union to address 'xenophobic attacks' in South Africa. Minister Ronald Lamola has welcomed the opportunity to raise broader migration issues.

Africa: Hantavirus Outbreak On Cruise Ship Not 'Another Covid', WHO Says

[UN News] A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean poses a low global public health risk and is "not the start of another COVID pandemic", the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.

Escalation risks rise as political centers weaken

Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Berlin faces a new test as the AfD moves closer to powerDiego Faßnacht reports that Germany’s September election in Saxony-Anhalt is emerging as a national stress test

In ‘Everytime,’ an Unlikely Trio Hit by Grief Goes on a Family Holiday That Never Happened: Cannes

Time, as well as reality and fiction blur in the third feature from Austrian writer-director Sandra Wollner, who makes her first trip to the Croisette for the Un Certain Regard world premiere.

Protecting public spaces from terrorist threats in Senegal

The EU project Public Spaces+ is implemented by FIAP and the Spanish Guardia Civil. Together with Senegalese partners, the project has designed a total of nine specialised training programmes in the country, which aim to strengthen training and operational capacities in key

Indonesian rescuers search for missing hikers after Mount Dukono erupts

Nine Singaporeans were reported missing.

Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby

The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".

Iran weaponizes petroyuan in war reparations push

After weeks of blockades by Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz, it’s clear the narrow waterway is now pivotal to the outcome of the conflict. The US has begun to escort ships through the narrow passage, but behind the military manoeuvring lies a deeper

South Korea parliament drops constitutional amendment vote tied to martial law

SEOUL, May 8 - South Korea's parliamentary speaker Woo Won-shik said on Friday that a bill to amend the constitution to tighten rules on martial law would not proceed to a plenary vote after a filibuster by the opposition conservative People Power Party (PPP).

Rebel Wilson accused of 'complete revision of history' as defamation case closes

The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer.

Liberals and Democrats welcome Commission’s social package: An important step forward for a fairer and more inclusive EU

Liberals and Democrats welcome the European Commission’s social package, presented today, as a crucial step in modernizing Europe’s social contract and ensuring that no one is left behind. Encompassing the first ever EU anti-poverty strategy, a strengthened Child Guarantee,

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS contains strange water never seen in our solar system

A mysterious comet from beyond our solar system is giving astronomers a rare glimpse into alien worlds — and it may have formed in a place far colder and stranger than anything around our Sun. The interstellar visitor, called 3I/ATLAS, contains an astonishingly high amount of

Former China Eastern boss charged with bribery

The charge comes nearly a year after he was investigated for graft.

Time to scrap constitutional constraints on Japan’s military

Despite constitutional constraints on its armed forces, Japan has continued to move closer toward military normalization this year. Although it is controversial, most countries in the Asia-Pacific region should welcome this trend. In April, Japan’s cabinet approved revisions to

The Universe’s biggest black holes may be forged in violent mergers

The Universe’s biggest black holes may not be born giants after all. Scientists analyzing gravitational-wave signals from dozens of black hole collisions found evidence that the heaviest black holes are likely “cosmic recyclers” — formed through repeated smashups inside

Third British national has suspected hantavirus infection, UK government says

The patient is on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, which was visited by the cruise ship in April.

Sony Records New $560 Million Loss On Bungie Acquisition As Marathon Struggles And Destiny 2 Nosedives

The Bungie acquisition continues to go badly for the PS5 maker

Round-the-clock renewables: New report says clean energy now challenges fossil fuels on price

The cost of battery storage has dropped more than 90 per cent since 2010, bringing the cost of renewable energy down with it.

Labour mobility deal: Liberals and Democrats celebrate a new era of stronger worker's rights in the EU

6 May marks a long-awaited and much needed leap forward for freedom of movement of workers and a well-functioning single market, as the Committee on Employment and Social affairs (EMPL) endorses the trilogue agreement which significantly strengthens and improves cross-border

A Century of David Attenborough

The unmistakable narrator of nature documentaries turns 100 today The post A Century of David Attenborough appeared first on Nautilus .

Europe Today: Trump issues trade deal ultimatum as Commissioners Kubilius, Hoekstra join Euronews

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day

Global perceptions of US fall below Russia under Trump, survey finds

By Jesus Calero May 8 (Reuters) - Global perceptions of the U.S. have deteriorated for a second consecutive year and are now worse than views of Russia, an annual study on democracy published on Friday showed, as U.S. President Donald Trump's policies continue to severely

New rules 'sends a clear signal of relief for consumers'

MEPs say that EU citizens should have more ways to get a car checked, but frequency of mandatory tests should not change. The new EU-wide rules would allow the technical inspection of a car to be conducted in an EU country other than its country of registration. This, it is

US report into China Eastern crash suggests fuel cut, cockpit struggle

The WW2 spy killed in mystery crash days after the war ended

Jacques Vaillant de Guélis was born in Cardiff but served as a French operative behind enemy lines.

Three hikers dead in Indonesia's Mount Dukono eruption; Singaporeans among the missing

Mount Dukono, located in North Maluku province, erupted on Friday morning, sending a smoke cloud 10km into the air.

2 Singaporeans among three hikers reported dead after Mount Dukono eruption: Indonesia media

Mount Dukono, located in North Maluku province, erupted on May 8 at 7.41am.

Google, Microsoft and xAI agree to US government AI testing programme

The US Centre for AI Standards and Innovation will evaluate models for cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical weapons-related risks before they are released to the public.

Death toll rises to 37 in China fireworks factory blast

BEIJING, May 8 - The death toll has risen to 37 from 26 and one person remains missing after a fireworks factory explosion in the southern Chinese province of Hunan, state news agency Xinhua said on Friday, in the deadliest blast reported in China since 2019.

Death toll rises to 37 from China fireworks factory blast

The incident is the deadliest blast reported in China since 2019.

The brain doesn't switch off under anaesthesia – it keeps processing language, study finds

While the body is under anaesthesia, the brain is not fully inactive; it continues processing language even when unconscious, according to a new study.

Beauty you can measure: New eye-tracking study reveals the world’s most visually stunning spas

A novel eye-tracking study has revealed the world’s most visually striking spas, showing how setting and design can shape the way we relax just as much as the treatments themselves.

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From oil giants to banks - these companies are making billions from Iran war

Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

Gold vs oil: Which offers better protection from rising prices during the Iran war?

Conventional wisdom holds that gold protects investors during war and inflation. The Iran conflict has turned that assumption on its head. Since the outbreak of the war, Brent crude has rallied 37%, while gold has fallen 10%. The driving force is interest rates, not geopolitics.

Appeal for help to repair vandalized war graves

An appeal has gone out for information and help following a spate of “despicable” thefts from war cemeteries in Belgium. The thefts have taken place in recent weeks at different locations around the country, the latest being at Braine l’Alleud in Brabant Walloon. It is believed

Former China Eastern Airlines chairman indicted on bribery charges

HONG KONG, May 8 - A former chairman of China Eastern Airlines Group has been indicted on bribery charges, China's top prosecutor said on Friday, the latest in a string of high-profile anti-graft actions as Beijing steps up a campaign against corruption.

PM Wong calls for swift ratification of ASEAN petroleum, trade agreements amid Middle East conflict

Singapore’s prime minister warned that Asia will be the hardest hit by the Middle East crisis because of its high dependence on energy and other critical supplies from the Gulf.

Billie Eilish Responds to Backlash After Saying ‘Eating Meat is Inherently Wrong’

"I am so tired of standing up for/having empathy for living beings being controversial," said the artist in a social media post

World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty

Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.

What scientists found inside coral reefs could change the future of medicine

Beneath the beauty of coral reefs lies a hidden universe of microbes unlike anything scientists expected. Each coral species supports its own specialized microbial partners, many of which have never been studied before. These microbes produce a stunning variety of chemical

Japan confirms year’s first fatal bear attack, two others suspected

In 2025, Japan saw a spate of deadly bear attacks, with a record 13 people killed.

Trump plans to bring a smaller CEO delegation to Beijing summit, sources say

BEIJING/WASHINGTON, May 8 - The White House has invited a scaled-back CEO delegation to accompany President Donald Trump to Beijing next week, five sources briefed on preparations said, reflecting divisions in the administration on economic policy toward China and limited