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Pope Leo XIV’s Creole roots reveal a hidden chapter in American Catholic history
Pope Leo XIV’s maternal roots in New Orleans’ Afro-Creole community highlight a hidden chapter of Black Catholic heritage and American diversity.
WORLD
Soviet Venus probe Kosmos 482 expected to re-enter Earth after 53 years in orbit
The Soviet Venus lander Kosmos 482, stranded in Earth orbit since 1972, is expected to re-enter the atmosphere Saturday, but its landing site remains unknown.
WORLD
China’s exports to US plunge 21% amid Trump’s tariff surge, as trade realigns toward global south
Trump’s sweeping tariffs slashed Chinese exports to the US by 21% in April, triggering a major shift toward Southeast Asia and raising fears of a deeper economic slowdown in China.
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Friedrich Merz takes office as Germany’s chancellor amid rising far-right threat and economic strain
Friedrich Merz becomes Germany’s chancellor amid economic turmoil, coalition instability, and a rising far-right, as Trump’s trade war adds to the pressure.
WORLD
Trump eyes Rwanda migrant deal, but Britain’s failed attempt offers stark warnings
Trump’s early talks with Rwanda to deport migrants echo Britain’s failed plan, which cost billions, faced legal defeat, and sent just four people in total.
WORLD
From sacred to satirical: How the papal conclave became the internet’s favourite spectacle
As the Vatican prepares to elect a new pope, the conclave has gone viral, with memes, TikToks, and fashion commentary turning the sacred tradition into an online pop culture phenomenon.
WORLD
Starlink gains ground amid Trump’s tariffs as nations court trade favour
Amid Trump’s global tariff push, nations including India are granting Starlink market access, signalling goodwill to secure better trade terms with the US.
WORLD
Trump’s China tariffs fuel Brazil’s soy boom while US farmers struggle
Brazil seizes opportunity in global soy trade as American exports plunge and deforestation risks mount.
WORLD
All eyes on Vatican as conclave starts to pick next pope
As the Vatican begins its largest-ever conclave, the Catholic Church faces a pivotal choice between global growth and internal division, with possible successors from Africa or Asia.
WORLD
House Republicans vow crackdown on campus antisemitism as Trump administration freezes university funding
College presidents are facing new congressional scrutiny amid rising tensions and calls to balance free speech with Jewish student safety.
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Poland rethinks its security future as Trump undermines US commitments to Europe
Once America’s most loyal ally in Europe, Poland is now accelerating military spending, pushing for EU defence unity, and preparing civilians for conflict as fears of US retreat and Russian aggression grow.
WORLD
Xi and Putin strengthen strategic partnership as Trump erodes US global power
A new historic realignment is picking up speed as the Russian and Chinese leaders take advantage of America's withdrawal.
BUSINESS
California struggles with Trump’s tariffs as layoffs, supply chain shocks hit home
Trump’s tariffs are hitting California hard, with layoffs, port slowdowns, and supply chain shocks rippling through clean tech, construction, and agriculture — while business leaders say they’re operating in the dark.
WORLD
US imports from China drop to 20-year low as Trump tariffs reshape global trade
China’s share of US imports have fallen to 11% as new tariffs bite, reshuffling supply chains and signalling rising costs for American consumers.
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Barbie gets a price hike as Trump’s tariffs hit US toy market
Mattel is raising Barbie prices and cutting forecasts as Trump’s China tariffs shake the US toy industry and threaten to put smaller toymakers out of business.
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Morocco emerges as China’s backdoor to Europe amid Trump-era trade tensions
As tariffs rise and global trade fractures, Morocco becomes a key hub for Chinese electric vehicle expansion—testing its balancing act between Washington and Beijing.
WORLD
Trump’s global shadow: How his presidency is shaping politics in Canada, Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK
As Trump’s tariffs and foreign policy dominate headlines, centrist forces are rising in Canada and Australia while allies elsewhere recalibrate their political strategies.
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‘You can’t sell anything to the US right now’: Chinese factories in Guangzhou reeling from Trump’s new tariff regime
Trump’s crackdown on low-cost imports and tax-free e-commerce deals has slammed small manufacturers in China’s garment hub.
WORLD
Venezuela demands return of toddler left behind in Trump deportation blitz
As Trump pushes for 1 million deportations, a 2-year-old is trapped in US custody, separated from her parents and caught in a legal and emotional limbo.
WORLD
Europe’s teenage terror crisis: Extremist plots rise as social media and AI accelerate radicalisation
Adolescents as young as 13 are being arrested for plotting terrorist attacks across Europe, as online propaganda and the Gaza war fuel a new wave of digital extremism.
WORLD
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin project expands to US as Trump administration backs crypto
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin has launched in the US with iris-scanning IDs and crypto tokens as Trump’s administration embraces digital assets.
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Chinese exporters use ‘origin washing’ to evade Trump tariffs, sparking global crackdown
Exporters are rerouting goods through countries like Malaysia and Vietnam to bypass US trade barriers, prompting concerns among America’s allies.
WORLD
How magnetar explosions may have sparked the universe’s gold and uranium supply
A new study has found that rare magnetar flares could be a key source of heavy elements like gold and uranium, helping explain their early presence in the universe.
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China's disappearing data: How Beijing is tightening control over the economic narrative
Beijing is increasingly restricting access to vital economic statistics, leaving economists and investors in the dark as confidence in China's official numbers continues to erode.
