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Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa sworn in for full term, promising a crackdown on gangs

The right-wing Noboa had defeated left-wing candidate Luisa Gonzalez amid allegations of electoral fraud.

Iranian film, It was Just an Accident, wins Palme D’Or at Cannes festival

The film is inspired by dissident director Jafar Panahi's own experience in jail.

Arsenal stun Barcelona to win the Women’s Champions League

Arsenal lift the UEFA Women's Champions League with a 1-0 win that ended Barcelona's hopes of a three-peat.

‘How do you go to sleep?’: Israeli captive families slam Netanyahu at rally

Hostages and Missing Families Forum called on the government to 'return to the negotiating table'.

Will Trump follow through on his new EU tariff threat?

The US president has threatened to impose a 50-percent tariff on all goods from the EU starting June 1.

Outrage, horror after Israeli attack kills nine children of Gaza doctor

The young victims, two of whom remain under the rubble, range in age from seven months to 12 years old. .

How commercial drones turn deadly in Gaza

A look at how Israel is repurposing commercial drones to use as weapons of war in Gaza.

Australia begins cleanup after floods kill 5, strand thousands

Hundreds of residents remain in evacuation centres, with 52 rescues made overnight despite conditions easing.

Syria’s al-Sharaa meets Erdogan in Turkiye as sanctions lifted

The meeting comes after US and EU agreed to lift sanctions to allow the civil war-hit country to recover and rebuild.

South Lebanon votes in municipal election seen as test of Hezbollah support

Despite war losses, Hezbollah is using the vote as an opportunity to show it still has political influence.

Arson attack probed as Cannes and parts of southern France suffer power cut

Power restored after outage hit the prominent film festival on its closing day and affected 160,000 homes in the area.

Cristiano Ronaldo could play at FIFA Club World Cup: Infantino

Cristiano Ronaldo is in discussions to play at FIFA's Club World Cup, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Cooking in Gaza is now a toxic affair

To eat, we are forced to breathe the poisonous smoke from burning wood and trash.

Was ex-Cambodian MP Lim Kimya politically assassinated in Bangkok?

101 East investigates cross-border persecution and the killing of former Cambodian opposition MP, Lim Kimya, in Thailand

Israel: ‘Gaza will be entirely destroyed’

As Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza intensifies, its allies begin to speak up.

Ukraine, Russia exchange more prisoners after ‘difficult night’ of attacks

The two countries swap hundreds of soldiers and civilians as Russia launches more drone attacks on Ukraine.

Why the future of Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus administration is uncertain

Political discord over when to hold elections and growing tensions with the armed forces have left government hamstrung.

Pacers-Knicks: Siakam, Indiana win Game 2 in East final

Pascal Siakam nets playoff career-high 39 points as Pacers beat New York Knicks in Game 2 of Eastern Conference finals.

Why did rumours of a coup sweep Ivory Coast this week?

Tensions over upcoming elections and the barring of an opposition candidate are mounting.

UN chief says Gaza entering ‘cruellest phase’ of war as Palestinians starve

Gaza aid is mere 'teaspoon' of what is needed, says Guterres, amid widening starvation and destruction across enclave.

Palestinians see plan to push them from land as Israel builds national park

For Israel, the park in Sebastia will be a link to their heritage. Palestinians see an attempt to force them out.

EU vows to defend interests after Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs

EU official says trade deal 'must be guided by mutual respect, not threats' after US president threatens a huge tariff.

Over 400 Rohingya feared drowned in two shipwrecks off Myanmar coast: UN

UNHCR says two shipwrecks on May 9 and 10 could be the 'deadliest tragedy at sea' involving Rohingya so far this year.

Trump administration sees US universities as “a hotbed of liberals”

The US administration views universities as breeding grounds for anti-MAGA views, says professor Charles Kuck.

‘Need answers’: Will Sri Lanka’s Tamils find war closure under Dissanayake?

Tamils commemorating loved ones lost or 'disappeared' during the civil war are still waiting for answers.

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Israeli pilots kill 9 kids while their mother works at Gazan hospital

GAZA  - The home of a doctor working in the emergency room at the Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza was struck by Israel Air Force pilots on Saturday, killing nine of her 10 children.

The bodies of seven of her children, aged from 3 to twelve, arrived at the hospital where she was working.

The bodies of another 2 children are still buried in the rubble left after the airstrike.

Dr. Alaa

Netanyahu congratulates Yuval Raphael on 2025 Eurovision success

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Yuval Raphael, Israel's representative to the 2025 Eurovision on Wednesday to congratulate her on winning second place in the competition.

"Shalom Yuval, you sound excellent and you sounded excellent there. You have brought so much honor and pride to our country. After what you went through, fighting for your life in a shelter, and now representing all of our

MIDEAST-BRUQIN-ISRAELI SETTLERS

(250524) -- BRUQIN, May 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 23, 2025 shows tents set up by Israeli settlers near the West Bank village of Bruqin. About 40 Israeli settlers rioted in the village of Burqin in the West Bank, burning houses and cars, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported on Friday. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

Josef Newgarden, Kyle Larson chasing history at Indianapolis 500

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

A lot has gone against Josef Newgarden as he has pursued an unprecedented third straight Indianapolis 500 victory on Sunday, but Friday presented some good news.

The Team Penske driver posted the top speed at 225.687 mph during Friday's Carb Day practice session, the last teams will have on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval before the 109th running of the 200-

MIDEAST-BURQIN-ISRAELI SETTLERS-RIOTS

(250523) -- BURQIN, May 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians inspect a house burned by Israeli settlers in the village of Burqin near the West Bank city of Salfit, on May 23, 2025. About 40 Israeli settlers rioted in the Palestinian village of Burqin in the West Bank, burning houses and cars, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported on Friday. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

MIDEAST-GAZA-JABALIA REFUGEE CAMP-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKES

(250523) -- GAZA, May 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians transfer a victim after an Israeli airstrike in Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, on May 23, 2025. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Friday that its air force struck more than 75 targets across the Gaza Strip over the past day. (Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua)

Era of uncontested US dominance over Vance

The US vice president has said rivals like China and Russia now challenge American power across key domains

The era of Washington's uncontested global dominance has come to an end, with growing competition from Russia, China, and other nations, US Vice President J.D. Vance said on Friday.

Speaking to graduates at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, Vance said that US leaders had assum

Moldovan Orthodox bishop blocked from religious trip again

The cleric was detained and searched at the airport, after a similar Easter incident triggered international outcry

Chisinau is conducting a systematic crackdown on the Moldovan Orthodox Church, a senior cleric claimed on Friday after being detained and prevented from traveling abroad.

Bishop Marchel previously made headlines in April when he was barred from boarding a flight to Jerusalem f

UN Chief decries 'teaspoon' of aid for Gaza; announces new distribution plan

NEW YORK, 23rd May, 2025 (WAM) -- UN chief Antonio Guterres today decried the "teaspoon of aid" Israel has authorised for Gaza, emphasising that a "flood of assistance is required."

He again signalled the UN's refusal to join a new US-backed distribution plan.

Speaking to reporters, Guterres stressed, "Without rapid, reliable, safe, and sustained aid access, more people will die - and the long-term conseq

Mideast in Pictures: UNRWA chief calls for uninterrupted flow of aid into Gaza

GAZA, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Philip Lazzarini, head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), on Friday called for a "meaningful and uninterrupted" flow of aid into the Gaza Strip.

In a post on social media platform X, Lazzarini said that "saving lives must overtake military and political agendas," adding, "the people of Gaza cannot wait any longer."

Aid trucks began entering

Suspect in Israeli embassy staff killings could face death penalty

The 31-year-old alleged gunman has reportedly claimed that he killed the two employees for Palestine

A man charged with killing two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington, DC, on Wednesday could face the death penalty, US authorities have said.

Sarah Milgrim, 26, and Yaron Lischinsky, 30, were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum during a reception hosted by the American Jewi

Scientists outline possible nuclear winter scenario

The aftermath following an exchange of nukes could include prolonged cooling, agricultural collapse and social upheaval, a study has said

Apart from killing millions, a war between Russia and the US could result in a 'nuclear winter' that would devastate the Earth's atmosphere and lead to a drastic reduction in agricultural production, a group of American scientists has said.

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Scientists outline nuclear winter scenario

The aftermath following an exchange of nukes could include prolonged cooling, agricultural collapse and social upheaval, a study has said

Apart from killing millions, a war between Russia and the US could result in a 'nuclear winter' that would devastate the Earth's atmosphere and lead to a drastic reduction in agricultural production, a group of American scientists has said.

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What action can Israel's allies take over its expansion of military operations in Gaza?

The British, French and Canadian leaders issued a joint statement on May 19 in which they condemned Israel's "egregious actions" in Gaza, warning that concrete action could follow if it does not stop its military offensive. They said an 11-week blockade on

Iran, US Dig In As Nuclear Talks Resume In Rome

Welcome back to the Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains why they matter.

I'm RFE/RL correspondent Kian Sharifi. In this edition, I'm looking at how Tehran and Washington are digging in on the core nuclear issue: enrichment. The United States insists Iran cant enrich uranium; Iran maintains it wont give it up. With both sides refusing to budge, the standoff is heati