Despite officially being on a ceasefire, both the Israeli army and the Lebanese Islamist militia continued to carry out strikes for another day. Elsewhere, the US and Iran continue to negotiate. DW has more.
","summary":"Despite officially being on a ceasefire, both the Israeli army and the Lebanese Islamist militia continued to carry out strikes for another day. Elsewhere, the US and Iran continue to negotiate. DW has more.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T17:32:00.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T18:00:51.494Z","author":{"name":"DW"},"tags":["Middle East","North America","israel","iran"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a148e422fa175ea9d302e1c","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a148e422fa175ea9d302e1c","title":"Protesters clash with ICE agents outside New Jersey detention center","content_text":"Protesters say agents used pepper spray and batons in clash outside Delaney Hall where a hunger strike is under way\nProtesters outside a New Jersey migrant detention center where a hunger strike is under way alleged that US immigration agents deployed pepper spray and batons against them during a demonstration on Monday.\nThe protesters tried to stop ICE from transferring Martin Soto – who announced the strike – but officials said that they were able to move him to the Elizabeth contract detention facility.\n Continue reading...","content_html":"Protesters say agents used pepper spray and batons in clash outside Delaney Hall where a hunger strike is under way\nProtesters outside a New Jersey migrant detention center where a hunger strike is under way alleged that US immigration agents deployed pepper spray and batons against them during a demonstration on Monday.\nThe protesters tried to stop ICE from transferring Martin Soto – who announced the strike – but officials said that they were able to move him to the Elizabeth contract detention facility.\n Continue reading...
","summary":"Protesters say agents used pepper spray and batons in clash outside Delaney Hall where a hunger strike is under way\nProtesters outside a New Jersey migrant detention center where a hunger strike is under way alleged that US immigration agents deployed pepper spray and batons against them during a demonstration on Monday.\nThe protesters tried to stop ICE from transferring Martin Soto – who announced the strike – but officials said that they were able to move him to the Elizabeth contract detention facility.\n Continue reading...","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T17:20:49.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T18:00:34.776Z","author":{"name":"The Guardian"},"tags":["Technology","North America","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1487322fa175ea9d302c92","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1487322fa175ea9d302c92","title":"Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave","content_text":"It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.","content_html":"It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.
","summary":"It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T17:11:50.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T17:30:26.590Z","author":{"name":"BBC News"},"tags":["Military","Europe","russia","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1487332fa175ea9d302ca5","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1487332fa175ea9d302ca5","title":"Threat of massive chemical tank explosion is 'eliminated', California officials say","content_text":"Tens of thousands of people in southern California, however, remain under evacuation orders due to the failing chemical tank.","content_html":"Tens of thousands of people in southern California, however, remain under evacuation orders due to the failing chemical tank.
","summary":"Tens of thousands of people in southern California, however, remain under evacuation orders due to the failing chemical tank.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T17:10:42.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T17:30:27.435Z","author":{"name":"BBC News"},"tags":["Technology","North America","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1487382fa175ea9d302cf5","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1487382fa175ea9d302cf5","title":"Over 1.5 million pilgrims begin Hajj amid regional tensions","content_text":"The spiritual and physical challenge is described by pilgrims as a transformative and deeply meaningful journey.","content_html":"The spiritual and physical challenge is described by pilgrims as a transformative and deeply meaningful journey.
","summary":"The spiritual and physical challenge is described by pilgrims as a transformative and deeply meaningful journey.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T17:05:49.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T17:30:32.550Z","author":{"name":"Al Jazeera"},"tags":["World","Global"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14873a2fa175ea9d302d16","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14873a2fa175ea9d302d16","title":"Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO","content_text":"Director general of World Health Organization urges neighbouring countries to take immediate action\nThe World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are at high risk from the disease.\n“We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us,” said the WHO’s director-general, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, as he urged neighbouring countries to take immediate action.\n Continue reading...","content_html":"Director general of World Health Organization urges neighbouring countries to take immediate action\nThe World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are at high risk from the disease.\n“We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us,” said the WHO’s director-general, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, as he urged neighbouring countries to take immediate action.\n Continue reading...
","summary":"Director general of World Health Organization urges neighbouring countries to take immediate action\nThe World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are at high risk from the disease.\n“We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us,” said the WHO’s director-general, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, as he urged neighbouring countries to take immediate action.\n Continue reading...","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T17:00:30.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T17:30:34.847Z","author":{"name":"The Guardian"},"tags":["Military","North America","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1487432fa175ea9d302d80","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1487432fa175ea9d302d80","title":"Scotland: Former SNP chief executive admits embezzling funds","content_text":"The Scottish National Party's former chief executive, Peter Murrell, has admitted embezzling about £400,000 of party funds to fund a lavish lifestyle.","content_html":"The Scottish National Party's former chief executive, Peter Murrell, has admitted embezzling about £400,000 of party funds to fund a lavish lifestyle.
","summary":"The Scottish National Party's former chief executive, Peter Murrell, has admitted embezzling about £400,000 of party funds to fund a lavish lifestyle.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T17:00:00.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T17:30:43.303Z","author":{"name":"DW"},"tags":["World","Global"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14803b675cf5fcca4ca860","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14803b675cf5fcca4ca860","title":"Afghanistan's crisis deepens hidden violence against women","content_text":"As poverty deepens and the Taliban curtails women's rights, domestic violence in Afghanistan is becoming more dangerous, less visible and harder to escape.","content_html":"As poverty deepens and the Taliban curtails women's rights, domestic violence in Afghanistan is becoming more dangerous, less visible and harder to escape.
","summary":"As poverty deepens and the Taliban curtails women's rights, domestic violence in Afghanistan is becoming more dangerous, less visible and harder to escape.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T16:51:00.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T17:00:43.252Z","author":{"name":"DW"},"tags":["Technology","North America","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14803b675cf5fcca4ca863","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14803b675cf5fcca4ca863","title":"Scotland: Former SNP chief executive admits to embezzlement from party","content_text":"The Scottish National Party's former chief executive, Peter Murrell, has admitted embezzling about £400,000 of party funds to fund a lavish lifestyle.","content_html":"The Scottish National Party's former chief executive, Peter Murrell, has admitted embezzling about £400,000 of party funds to fund a lavish lifestyle.
","summary":"The Scottish National Party's former chief executive, Peter Murrell, has admitted embezzling about £400,000 of party funds to fund a lavish lifestyle.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T16:47:00.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T17:00:43.375Z","author":{"name":"DW"},"tags":["World","Global"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14873b2fa175ea9d302d22","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14873b2fa175ea9d302d22","title":"Texas officers rescue infant from car trapped in floodwaters","content_text":"Video shows officers and firefighters surrounding a white car partially submerged in fast-moving water\nAuthorities in Texas rescued an infant on Saturday after a vehicle became trapped in floodwaters in Beeville, south of San Antonio.\nVideo released on Sunday by the Beeville police department showed officers and firefighters surrounding a white car that was partially submerged in fast-moving water. As one first responder approached the car, a distressed man in the vehicle asked: “Can you get my kid?”\n Continue reading...","content_html":"Video shows officers and firefighters surrounding a white car partially submerged in fast-moving water\nAuthorities in Texas rescued an infant on Saturday after a vehicle became trapped in floodwaters in Beeville, south of San Antonio.\nVideo released on Sunday by the Beeville police department showed officers and firefighters surrounding a white car that was partially submerged in fast-moving water. As one first responder approached the car, a distressed man in the vehicle asked: “Can you get my kid?”\n Continue reading...
","summary":"Video shows officers and firefighters surrounding a white car partially submerged in fast-moving water\nAuthorities in Texas rescued an infant on Saturday after a vehicle became trapped in floodwaters in Beeville, south of San Antonio.\nVideo released on Sunday by the Beeville police department showed officers and firefighters surrounding a white car that was partially submerged in fast-moving water. As one first responder approached the car, a distressed man in the vehicle asked: “Can you get my kid?”\n Continue reading...","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T16:46:04.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T17:30:35.577Z","author":{"name":"The Guardian"},"tags":["US Politics","North America"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a148031675cf5fcca4ca7d5","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a148031675cf5fcca4ca7d5","title":"How technology is shaping Hajj","content_text":"With nearly two million worshippers performing Hajj this year, technology is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly.","content_html":"With nearly two million worshippers performing Hajj this year, technology is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly.
","summary":"With nearly two million worshippers performing Hajj this year, technology is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T16:30:50.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T17:00:33.078Z","author":{"name":"Al Jazeera"},"tags":["Technology","Global"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147932048d46b8c120f91f","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147932048d46b8c120f91f","title":"Will SpaceX's IPO fund life on Mars — and a trillionaire?","content_text":"SpaceX is launching history's biggest public listing, propelling Elon Musk's wealth into the stratosphere. DW explores whether the firm's out-of-this-world ambitions are truly cosmic or another black hole for investors.","content_html":"SpaceX is launching history's biggest public listing, propelling Elon Musk's wealth into the stratosphere. DW explores whether the firm's out-of-this-world ambitions are truly cosmic or another black hole for investors.
","summary":"SpaceX is launching history's biggest public listing, propelling Elon Musk's wealth into the stratosphere. DW explores whether the firm's out-of-this-world ambitions are truly cosmic or another black hole for investors.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T16:27:00.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:30:42.480Z","author":{"name":"DW"},"tags":["Technology","North America","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a148031675cf5fcca4ca7d8","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a148031675cf5fcca4ca7d8","title":"Pope says AI must be ‘disarmed’ to prevent domination, exclusion, and death","content_text":"In his first encyclical, Leo insists ownership of artificial intelligence data must not be left solely in private hands.","content_html":"In his first encyclical, Leo insists ownership of artificial intelligence data must not be left solely in private hands.
","summary":"In his first encyclical, Leo insists ownership of artificial intelligence data must not be left solely in private hands.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T16:26:46.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T17:00:33.205Z","author":{"name":"Al Jazeera"},"tags":["Security","North America","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a148031675cf5fcca4ca7db","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a148031675cf5fcca4ca7db","title":"Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Philippines","content_text":"Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Philippines.","content_html":"Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Philippines.
","summary":"Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Philippines.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T16:26:12.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T17:00:33.330Z","author":{"name":"Al Jazeera"},"tags":["World","Global"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147927048d46b8c120f88e","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147927048d46b8c120f88e","title":"Russia warns foreigners to leave Kyiv as it prepares ‘systematic strikes’","content_text":"Moscow calls upcoming 'systematic strikes' on Ukrainian capital a response to Kyiv's recent attack in Luhansk.","content_html":"Moscow calls upcoming 'systematic strikes' on Ukrainian capital a response to Kyiv's recent attack in Luhansk.
","summary":"Moscow calls upcoming 'systematic strikes' on Ukrainian capital a response to Kyiv's recent attack in Luhansk.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T16:12:52.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:30:31.316Z","author":{"name":"Al Jazeera"},"tags":["Russia","Europe","russia","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147923048d46b8c120f85a","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147923048d46b8c120f85a","title":"Pope Leo says AI must be 'disarmed' in first major teaching","content_text":"The pontiff also warned of a \"new digital slaveries\" in his first encyclical since becoming Pope last year.","content_html":"The pontiff also warned of a \"new digital slaveries\" in his first encyclical since becoming Pope last year.
","summary":"The pontiff also warned of a \"new digital slaveries\" in his first encyclical since becoming Pope last year.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T16:08:10.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T17:33:40.763Z","author":{"name":"BBC News"},"tags":["Military","North America","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14722b7552e2f2ef387ab9","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14722b7552e2f2ef387ab9","title":"Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge and more: how YCIS guidance open doors to prestigious universities worldwide","content_text":"[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.]\nAt Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong (YCIS HK), a university offer is not a finish line but the first step in a life of service. The Class of 2026 demonstrates this belief: as of mid-April, graduates have secured places at Oxford (Law), Cambridge (Geography), Harvard (Environmental Science & Engineering), Stanford (Economics and Environmental Systems Engineering), Peking University (Law), Tsinghua University...","content_html":"[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.]\nAt Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong (YCIS HK), a university offer is not a finish line but the first step in a life of service. The Class of 2026 demonstrates this belief: as of mid-April, graduates have secured places at Oxford (Law), Cambridge (Geography), Harvard (Environmental Science & Engineering), Stanford (Economics and Environmental Systems Engineering), Peking University (Law), Tsinghua University...
","summary":"[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.]\nAt Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong (YCIS HK), a university offer is not a finish line but the first step in a life of service. The Class of 2026 demonstrates this belief: as of mid-April, graduates have secured places at Oxford (Law), Cambridge (Geography), Harvard (Environmental Science & Engineering), Stanford (Economics and Environmental Systems Engineering), Peking University (Law), Tsinghua University...","image":"https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/1280x720/public/d8/images/2026/05/19/Seeds-for-Tomorrow.jpg?itok=JBbA0ihw","date_published":"2026-05-25T16:00:07.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:52:51.143Z","author":{"name":"South China Morning Post"},"tags":["China","North America"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147927048d46b8c120f891","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147927048d46b8c120f891","title":"Nearly 300 tourists rescued after cable cars halt mid-air","content_text":"Around 300 people were stranded mid-air after the Gondola system suddenly halted in Indian-administered Kashmir.","content_html":"Around 300 people were stranded mid-air after the Gondola system suddenly halted in Indian-administered Kashmir.
","summary":"Around 300 people were stranded mid-air after the Gondola system suddenly halted in Indian-administered Kashmir.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T15:58:07.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:30:31.439Z","author":{"name":"Al Jazeera"},"tags":["Technology","Asia-Pacific","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147931048d46b8c120f90f","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147931048d46b8c120f90f","title":"Tennis: Wawrinka says goodbye as Swiatek advances at Roland-Garros","content_text":"At Roland-Garros, Stan Wawrinka bowed out at 41 in an emotional farewell to the French Open, marking the end of a long and celebrated career at the tournament. Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run, while Gaël Monfils is set to play later tonight in what could be his final appearance at the event ahead of retirement. FRANCE 24's James Vasina has the latest.","content_html":"At Roland-Garros, Stan Wawrinka bowed out at 41 in an emotional farewell to the French Open, marking the end of a long and celebrated career at the tournament. Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run, while Gaël Monfils is set to play later tonight in what could be his final appearance at the event ahead of retirement. FRANCE 24's James Vasina has the latest.
","summary":"At Roland-Garros, Stan Wawrinka bowed out at 41 in an emotional farewell to the French Open, marking the end of a long and celebrated career at the tournament. Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run, while Gaël Monfils is set to play later tonight in what could be his final appearance at the event ahead of retirement. FRANCE 24's James Vasina has the latest.","image":"https://s.france24.com/media/display/8813ac92-584d-11f1-b9de-005056a90284/w:1024/p:16x9/AP26145543219921.jpg","date_published":"2026-05-25T15:56:33.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:30:41.392Z","author":{"name":"France24"},"tags":["World","Europe"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147931048d46b8c120f912","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147931048d46b8c120f912","title":"Pope Leo warns AI must be “disarmed” in landmark encyclical","content_text":"Pope Leo XIV personally presented his first encyclical at the Vatican, outlining a strong warning about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity. He argued that AI should be “disarmed,” warning it could deepen global conflicts and dehumanise society, while calling for broader regulation and diverse voices in shaping its development. Joined by Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah, the Pope framed AI as a defining challenge of the modern era, comparable to the Industrial Revolution.","content_html":"Pope Leo XIV personally presented his first encyclical at the Vatican, outlining a strong warning about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity. He argued that AI should be “disarmed,” warning it could deepen global conflicts and dehumanise society, while calling for broader regulation and diverse voices in shaping its development. Joined by Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah, the Pope framed AI as a defining challenge of the modern era, comparable to the Industrial Revolution.
","summary":"Pope Leo XIV personally presented his first encyclical at the Vatican, outlining a strong warning about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity. He argued that AI should be “disarmed,” warning it could deepen global conflicts and dehumanise society, while calling for broader regulation and diverse voices in shaping its development. Joined by Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah, the Pope framed AI as a defining challenge of the modern era, comparable to the Industrial Revolution.","image":"https://s.france24.com/media/display/d9875ae0-584f-11f1-b4be-005056bf30b7/w:1024/p:16x9/EN-20260525-170800-170942-CS.jpg","date_published":"2026-05-25T15:54:43.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T17:23:30.244Z","author":{"name":"France24"},"tags":["Military","North America","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147931048d46b8c120f915","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147931048d46b8c120f915","title":"Russia deploys hypersonic missile in latest major strikes on Ukraine","content_text":"Kyiv is still dealing with the aftermath of a large-scale Russian overnight strike that killed four people and injured dozens, with emergency teams continuing search and cleanup operations across the city. More than 50 sites were hit, including homes, a school and a museum, while Russia says it used its Oreshnik hypersonic missile for only the third time in the war. Moscow describes the attacks as retaliation, while Ukraine denies targeting civilians and says its strikes focus on military infrastructure.","content_html":"Kyiv is still dealing with the aftermath of a large-scale Russian overnight strike that killed four people and injured dozens, with emergency teams continuing search and cleanup operations across the city. More than 50 sites were hit, including homes, a school and a museum, while Russia says it used its Oreshnik hypersonic missile for only the third time in the war. Moscow describes the attacks as retaliation, while Ukraine denies targeting civilians and says its strikes focus on military infrastructure.
","summary":"Kyiv is still dealing with the aftermath of a large-scale Russian overnight strike that killed four people and injured dozens, with emergency teams continuing search and cleanup operations across the city. More than 50 sites were hit, including homes, a school and a museum, while Russia says it used its Oreshnik hypersonic missile for only the third time in the war. Moscow describes the attacks as retaliation, while Ukraine denies targeting civilians and says its strikes focus on military infrastructure.","image":"https://s.france24.com/media/display/da142232-584e-11f1-bb5b-005056a97e36/w:1024/p:16x9/EN-20260525-170554-170729-CS.jpg","date_published":"2026-05-25T15:51:21.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:30:41.636Z","author":{"name":"France24"},"tags":["Russia","Europe","eu","russia","ukraine","military","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14721a7552e2f2ef3879d9","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14721a7552e2f2ef3879d9","title":"White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show","content_text":"The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ.","content_html":"The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ.
","summary":"The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T15:45:27.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:00:26.315Z","author":{"name":"BBC News"},"tags":["US Politics","North America"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147927048d46b8c120f894","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147927048d46b8c120f894","title":"Train bomb in Pakistan’s Baloch region: Why violence is on the rise","content_text":"Deadly blast in Pakistan marks uptick in Balochistan separatist violence.","content_html":"Deadly blast in Pakistan marks uptick in Balochistan separatist violence.
","summary":"Deadly blast in Pakistan marks uptick in Balochistan separatist violence.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T15:43:21.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:30:31.561Z","author":{"name":"Al Jazeera"},"tags":["Technology","Global","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b217552e2f2ef3879aa","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b217552e2f2ef3879aa","title":"Pope urges 'disarming' of AI in major manifesto","content_text":"Pope Leo XIV called for artificial intelligence to be more strictly regulated, warning that it can help spread misinformation and normalize war. He also issued an unprecedented apology for the church's role in slavery.","content_html":"Pope Leo XIV called for artificial intelligence to be more strictly regulated, warning that it can help spread misinformation and normalize war. He also issued an unprecedented apology for the church's role in slavery.
","summary":"Pope Leo XIV called for artificial intelligence to be more strictly regulated, warning that it can help spread misinformation and normalize war. He also issued an unprecedented apology for the church's role in slavery.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T15:22:00.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:08:11.174Z","author":{"name":"DW"},"tags":["Military","Global","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147921048d46b8c120f835","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a147921048d46b8c120f835","title":"'Blistering heat': Indians warned to stay indoors as temperatures soar","content_text":"The BBC's Sumedha Pal described how difficult it was to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rose to 45C .","content_html":"The BBC's Sumedha Pal described how difficult it was to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rose to 45C .
","summary":"The BBC's Sumedha Pal described how difficult it was to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rose to 45C .","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T15:17:10.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:30:25.657Z","author":{"name":"BBC News"},"tags":["Military","Asia-Pacific"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b207552e2f2ef387994","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b207552e2f2ef387994","title":"Hip-hop jazz ensemble Sax Machine release new track 'Untrapped'","content_text":"Formed in Brittany in the late 2000s, Sax Machine blend funk, soul and hip-hop thanks to their joyous beatmaking and brass-infused melodies, as well as featuring the rapping of Chicago native MC Days. 2026 is looking exciting for the band, who will be releasing a new album this autumn and are set to tour Colombia extensively in September. They popped by arts24 to talk about their new single \"Untrapped\", which celebrates intellectual freedom.","content_html":"Formed in Brittany in the late 2000s, Sax Machine blend funk, soul and hip-hop thanks to their joyous beatmaking and brass-infused melodies, as well as featuring the rapping of Chicago native MC Days. 2026 is looking exciting for the band, who will be releasing a new album this autumn and are set to tour Colombia extensively in September. They popped by arts24 to talk about their new single \"Untrapped\", which celebrates intellectual freedom.
","summary":"Formed in Brittany in the late 2000s, Sax Machine blend funk, soul and hip-hop thanks to their joyous beatmaking and brass-infused melodies, as well as featuring the rapping of Chicago native MC Days. 2026 is looking exciting for the band, who will be releasing a new album this autumn and are set to tour Colombia extensively in September. They popped by arts24 to talk about their new single \"Untrapped\", which celebrates intellectual freedom.","image":"https://s.france24.com/media/display/c5d6aae2-5849-11f1-9c32-005056a90284/w:1024/p:16x9/CULTURE-25-05-2026-11-00-ING26-CLEAN-A-frame-121967-1.jpeg","date_published":"2026-05-25T15:09:36.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T15:30:40.531Z","author":{"name":"France24"},"tags":["World","South America"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b1a7552e2f2ef387940","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b1a7552e2f2ef387940","title":"Remains of US solider killed in WWII returned to Pennsylvania after 80 years","content_text":"John A Walko was identified through DNA and brought home to Pennsylvania 80 years after his WWII death\nThe remains of a US soldier killed during the second world war were returned to his Pennsylvania hometown more than 80 years after he died after DNA analysis identified him.\nJohn A Walko, a US army Pfc who died on 20 October 1944 during the Battle of Aachen in Germany, was escorted from the Pittsburgh airport to Commodore, Pennsylvania by a veteran’s motorcycle group earlier this month, according to Cleveland.com.\n Continue reading...","content_html":"John A Walko was identified through DNA and brought home to Pennsylvania 80 years after his WWII death\nThe remains of a US soldier killed during the second world war were returned to his Pennsylvania hometown more than 80 years after he died after DNA analysis identified him.\nJohn A Walko, a US army Pfc who died on 20 October 1944 during the Battle of Aachen in Germany, was escorted from the Pittsburgh airport to Commodore, Pennsylvania by a veteran’s motorcycle group earlier this month, according to Cleveland.com.\n Continue reading...
","summary":"John A Walko was identified through DNA and brought home to Pennsylvania 80 years after his WWII death\nThe remains of a US soldier killed during the second world war were returned to his Pennsylvania hometown more than 80 years after he died after DNA analysis identified him.\nJohn A Walko, a US army Pfc who died on 20 October 1944 during the Battle of Aachen in Germany, was escorted from the Pittsburgh airport to Commodore, Pennsylvania by a veteran’s motorcycle group earlier this month, according to Cleveland.com.\n Continue reading...","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T15:09:08.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T15:30:34.039Z","author":{"name":"The Guardian"},"tags":["Military","Europe","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1472227552e2f2ef387a51","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1472227552e2f2ef387a51","title":"Remains of US soldier killed in WWII returned to Pennsylvania after 80 years","content_text":"John A Walko was identified through DNA and brought home to Pennsylvania 80 years after his WWII death\nThe remains of a US soldier killed during the second world war were returned to his Pennsylvania hometown more than 80 years after he died after DNA analysis identified him.\nJohn A Walko, a US army Pfc who died on 20 October 1944 during the Battle of Aachen in Germany, was escorted from the Pittsburgh airport to Commodore, Pennsylvania by a veteran’s motorcycle group earlier this month, according to Cleveland.com.\n Continue reading...","content_html":"John A Walko was identified through DNA and brought home to Pennsylvania 80 years after his WWII death\nThe remains of a US soldier killed during the second world war were returned to his Pennsylvania hometown more than 80 years after he died after DNA analysis identified him.\nJohn A Walko, a US army Pfc who died on 20 October 1944 during the Battle of Aachen in Germany, was escorted from the Pittsburgh airport to Commodore, Pennsylvania by a veteran’s motorcycle group earlier this month, according to Cleveland.com.\n Continue reading...
","summary":"John A Walko was identified through DNA and brought home to Pennsylvania 80 years after his WWII death\nThe remains of a US soldier killed during the second world war were returned to his Pennsylvania hometown more than 80 years after he died after DNA analysis identified him.\nJohn A Walko, a US army Pfc who died on 20 October 1944 during the Battle of Aachen in Germany, was escorted from the Pittsburgh airport to Commodore, Pennsylvania by a veteran’s motorcycle group earlier this month, according to Cleveland.com.\n Continue reading...","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T15:09:08.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:00:34.391Z","author":{"name":"The Guardian"},"tags":["Military","Europe","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b177552e2f2ef387915","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b177552e2f2ef387915","title":"Pope Leo calls for ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence","content_text":"Pope Leo has warned that some AI-powered weapons systems are becoming ‘practically beyond human control'.","content_html":"Pope Leo has warned that some AI-powered weapons systems are becoming ‘practically beyond human control'.
","summary":"Pope Leo has warned that some AI-powered weapons systems are becoming ‘practically beyond human control'.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T15:06:46.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T15:30:31.246Z","author":{"name":"Al Jazeera"},"tags":["Military","Global","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b1a7552e2f2ef38794d","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b1a7552e2f2ef38794d","title":"Here is Andy Burnham’s route to save Labour: a new manifesto, a new election and electoral reform | Polly Toynbee","content_text":"Proportional representation can rescue Britain’s warped politics. It could stop Nigel Farage arriving at No 10 with less than 30% of the vote\nHere comes the prospect of redemption, a second chance for Labour to start over. A victory for Andy Burnham in the Makerfield byelection not only opens the door to No 10; a leadership contest also allows him and Wes Streeting to finally stretch their wings. Ideas currently firmly chained up in a Downing Street dungeon could be freed. Land value tax? Wealth tax? No more children in temporary accommodation? A national care service? Why not?\nNot to be outdone, the government itself has unleashed a burst of activity, with Rachel Reeves’s summer of fun, as well as speeding up a deal with the EU and online protection for children. Expect renewed effort on nearly a million Neets (young people not in education, employment or training) with radical plans from Alan Milburn this week.\nPolly Toynbee is a Guardian columnist\n Continue reading...","content_html":"Proportional representation can rescue Britain’s warped politics. It could stop Nigel Farage arriving at No 10 with less than 30% of the vote\nHere comes the prospect of redemption, a second chance for Labour to start over. A victory for Andy Burnham in the Makerfield byelection not only opens the door to No 10; a leadership contest also allows him and Wes Streeting to finally stretch their wings. Ideas currently firmly chained up in a Downing Street dungeon could be freed. Land value tax? Wealth tax? No more children in temporary accommodation? A national care service? Why not?\nNot to be outdone, the government itself has unleashed a burst of activity, with Rachel Reeves’s summer of fun, as well as speeding up a deal with the EU and online protection for children. Expect renewed effort on nearly a million Neets (young people not in education, employment or training) with radical plans from Alan Milburn this week.\nPolly Toynbee is a Guardian columnist\n Continue reading...
","summary":"Proportional representation can rescue Britain’s warped politics. It could stop Nigel Farage arriving at No 10 with less than 30% of the vote\nHere comes the prospect of redemption, a second chance for Labour to start over. A victory for Andy Burnham in the Makerfield byelection not only opens the door to No 10; a leadership contest also allows him and Wes Streeting to finally stretch their wings. Ideas currently firmly chained up in a Downing Street dungeon could be freed. Land value tax? Wealth tax? No more children in temporary accommodation? A national care service? Why not?\nNot to be outdone, the government itself has unleashed a burst of activity, with Rachel Reeves’s summer of fun, as well as speeding up a deal with the EU and online protection for children. Expect renewed effort on nearly a million Neets (young people not in education, employment or training) with radical plans from Alan Milburn this week.\nPolly Toynbee is a Guardian columnist\n Continue reading...","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T15:00:29.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T15:30:34.821Z","author":{"name":"The Guardian"},"tags":["US Politics","Europe","election","eu","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b207552e2f2ef387997","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b207552e2f2ef387997","title":"Marco Rubio visits India as US and India seek to ease trade tensions","content_text":"US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India as Washington and New Delhi try to repair relations strained by trade tensions and tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Both sides say progress is being made toward a long-term trade agreement, though concerns remain over tariffs, India’s trade surplus, and delayed economic commitments.","content_html":"US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India as Washington and New Delhi try to repair relations strained by trade tensions and tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Both sides say progress is being made toward a long-term trade agreement, though concerns remain over tariffs, India’s trade surplus, and delayed economic commitments.
","summary":"US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India as Washington and New Delhi try to repair relations strained by trade tensions and tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Both sides say progress is being made toward a long-term trade agreement, though concerns remain over tariffs, India’s trade surplus, and delayed economic commitments.","image":"https://s.france24.com/media/display/5e39ca6c-5845-11f1-a01a-005056bf30b7/w:1024/p:16x9/EN-20260525-160957-161138-CS.jpg","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:59:27.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T15:30:40.654Z","author":{"name":"France24"},"tags":["US Politics","Asia-Pacific","trump","trade","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b207552e2f2ef38799a","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b207552e2f2ef38799a","title":"Pope Leo’s first encyclical tackles artificial intelligence","content_text":"On Monday, Pope Leo XIV unveiled his broad vision for the relationship between artificial intelligence and humanity in his first encyclical, a major papal letter addressed to bishops of the Roman Catholic Church. The document was presented alongside Chris Olah from Anthropic, in what appeared to be an effort to encourage dialogue between AI researchers and wider society. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Rome, Hannah Roberts, has the details.","content_html":"On Monday, Pope Leo XIV unveiled his broad vision for the relationship between artificial intelligence and humanity in his first encyclical, a major papal letter addressed to bishops of the Roman Catholic Church. The document was presented alongside Chris Olah from Anthropic, in what appeared to be an effort to encourage dialogue between AI researchers and wider society. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Rome, Hannah Roberts, has the details.
","summary":"On Monday, Pope Leo XIV unveiled his broad vision for the relationship between artificial intelligence and humanity in his first encyclical, a major papal letter addressed to bishops of the Roman Catholic Church. The document was presented alongside Chris Olah from Anthropic, in what appeared to be an effort to encourage dialogue between AI researchers and wider society. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Rome, Hannah Roberts, has the details.","image":"https://s.france24.com/media/display/79dbda02-5846-11f1-8f81-005056bfb2b6/w:1024/p:16x9/EN-20260525-161213-161721-CS.jpg","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:54:46.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T15:30:40.781Z","author":{"name":"France24"},"tags":["Security","Europe","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b207552e2f2ef38799d","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b207552e2f2ef38799d","title":"DR Congo: Authorities struggle to contain fast-moving Ebola outbreak","content_text":"Uganda has confirmed two new Ebola cases among healthcare workers in Kampala, bringing the country’s total to seven, all linked to the outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. In eastern Congo, where more than 900 suspected cases have been identified, authorities and volunteers are struggling to contain the spread amid limited resources, ongoing violence, and the absence of a vaccine or treatment for the rare Bundibugyo strain.","content_html":"Uganda has confirmed two new Ebola cases among healthcare workers in Kampala, bringing the country’s total to seven, all linked to the outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. In eastern Congo, where more than 900 suspected cases have been identified, authorities and volunteers are struggling to contain the spread amid limited resources, ongoing violence, and the absence of a vaccine or treatment for the rare Bundibugyo strain.
","summary":"Uganda has confirmed two new Ebola cases among healthcare workers in Kampala, bringing the country’s total to seven, all linked to the outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. In eastern Congo, where more than 900 suspected cases have been identified, authorities and volunteers are struggling to contain the spread amid limited resources, ongoing violence, and the absence of a vaccine or treatment for the rare Bundibugyo strain.","image":"https://s.france24.com/media/display/ec4494d0-5846-11f1-bf37-005056a97e36/w:1024/p:16x9/EN-20260525-161750-161936-CS.jpg","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:53:32.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T15:30:40.903Z","author":{"name":"France24"},"tags":["Technology","North America","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14640d7552e2f2ef3877f7","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14640d7552e2f2ef3877f7","title":"Three arrested over burglaries against high-profile athletes","content_text":"The Chilean nationals were arrested in Argentina on suspicion of targeting stars including Travis Kelce.","content_html":"The Chilean nationals were arrested in Argentina on suspicion of targeting stars including Travis Kelce.
","summary":"The Chilean nationals were arrested in Argentina on suspicion of targeting stars including Travis Kelce.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:51:28.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:57:06.594Z","author":{"name":"BBC News"},"tags":["Technology","South America","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14640f7552e2f2ef387818","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14640f7552e2f2ef387818","title":"Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords","content_text":"US President Donald Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords.","content_html":"US President Donald Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords.
","summary":"US President Donald Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:43:01.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:57:08.490Z","author":{"name":"Al Jazeera"},"tags":["US Politics","North America","trump","iran"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b217552e2f2ef3879a0","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b217552e2f2ef3879a0","title":"Wawrinka bids an emotional adieu to Roland Garros in first-round defeat","content_text":"Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka bade an emotional farewell to Roland Garros on Monday, falling in four sets to Dutch player Jesper de Jong in what was his final appearance at the Paris grand slam. The 41-year-old Swiss, who won the title in 2015, received a heartfelt tribute from fans and tennis greats after his first-round exit.","content_html":"Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka bade an emotional farewell to Roland Garros on Monday, falling in four sets to Dutch player Jesper de Jong in what was his final appearance at the Paris grand slam. The 41-year-old Swiss, who won the title in 2015, received a heartfelt tribute from fans and tennis greats after his first-round exit.
","summary":"Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka bade an emotional farewell to Roland Garros on Monday, falling in four sets to Dutch player Jesper de Jong in what was his final appearance at the Paris grand slam. The 41-year-old Swiss, who won the title in 2015, received a heartfelt tribute from fans and tennis greats after his first-round exit.","image":"https://s.france24.com/media/display/3dd456b0-5846-11f1-bdf9-005056bf30b7/w:1024/p:16x9/Wawrinka-RG-2026.jfif","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:39:15.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T15:30:41.028Z","author":{"name":"France24"},"tags":["World","Europe","eu"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1464197552e2f2ef387897","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1464197552e2f2ef387897","title":"WHO puts suspected Ebola deaths at 220, warns outbreak is outpacing rescue efforts","content_text":"The World Health Organization warned Monday that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. Health workers in the conflict-hit Ituri province face attacks on medical facilities, complicating efforts to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus.","content_html":"The World Health Organization warned Monday that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. Health workers in the conflict-hit Ituri province face attacks on medical facilities, complicating efforts to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
","summary":"The World Health Organization warned Monday that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. Health workers in the conflict-hit Ituri province face attacks on medical facilities, complicating efforts to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus.","image":"https://s.france24.com/media/display/2aa360e6-5845-11f1-903c-005056bf30b7/w:1024/p:16x9/AP26145503859673.jpg","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:37:53.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:57:13.741Z","author":{"name":"France24"},"tags":["Military","North America","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b217552e2f2ef3879a3","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a146b217552e2f2ef3879a3","title":"WHO puts suspected Ebola deaths at 220, warns outbreak is outpacing reponse efforts","content_text":"The World Health Organization warned Monday that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. Health workers in the conflict-hit Ituri province face attacks on medical facilities, complicating efforts to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus.","content_html":"The World Health Organization warned Monday that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. Health workers in the conflict-hit Ituri province face attacks on medical facilities, complicating efforts to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
","summary":"The World Health Organization warned Monday that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. Health workers in the conflict-hit Ituri province face attacks on medical facilities, complicating efforts to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus.","image":"https://s.france24.com/media/display/2aa360e6-5845-11f1-903c-005056bf30b7/w:1024/p:16x9/AP26145503859673.jpg","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:37:53.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T15:30:41.151Z","author":{"name":"France24"},"tags":["Military","North America","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1487432fa175ea9d302d7c","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1487432fa175ea9d302d7c","title":"WHO puts suspected Ebola deaths at 220, warns outbreak is outpacing response efforts","content_text":"The World Health Organization warned Monday that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. Health workers in the conflict-hit Ituri province face attacks on medical facilities, complicating efforts to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus.","content_html":"The World Health Organization warned Monday that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. Health workers in the conflict-hit Ituri province face attacks on medical facilities, complicating efforts to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
","summary":"The World Health Organization warned Monday that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts, with at least 220 suspected deaths reported. Health workers in the conflict-hit Ituri province face attacks on medical facilities, complicating efforts to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus.","image":"https://s.france24.com/media/display/2aa360e6-5845-11f1-903c-005056bf30b7/w:1024/p:16x9/AP26145503859673.jpg","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:37:53.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T17:30:43.080Z","author":{"name":"France24"},"tags":["Military","North America","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14640f7552e2f2ef38781b","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14640f7552e2f2ef38781b","title":"Australian Gaza aid flotilla activists allege abuse after Israeli abduction","content_text":"Activists allege assaults and torture during Israeli detention after flotilla intercepted in international waters.","content_html":"Activists allege assaults and torture during Israeli detention after flotilla intercepted in international waters.
","summary":"Activists allege assaults and torture during Israeli detention after flotilla intercepted in international waters.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:33:35.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:57:10.249Z","author":{"name":"Al Jazeera"},"tags":["Middle East","North America","israel","gaza","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1464107552e2f2ef38781e","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1464107552e2f2ef38781e","title":"WHO chief says suspected Ebola deaths at 220 as epidemic ‘outpacing us’","content_text":"Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says a delay in detecting cases means responders were now 'playing catch-up'.","content_html":"Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says a delay in detecting cases means responders were now 'playing catch-up'.
","summary":"Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says a delay in detecting cases means responders were now 'playing catch-up'.","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:32:56.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:57:12.148Z","author":{"name":"Al Jazeera"},"tags":["World","North America"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a145d157552e2f2ef3877ad","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a145d157552e2f2ef3877ad","title":"Hong Kong needs aerospace office to build on momentum of first astronaut: experts","content_text":"Hong Kong should harness the excitement sparked by the city’s first astronaut to set up a dedicated office to foster local aerospace technology and development, experts and a top government adviser have said.\nProfessor Zhang Peng, programme leader for aerospace engineering at City University, urged the government to expand funding for programmes, create dedicated internships and establish a local aerospace technology hub to build on the momentum from Sunday’s historic flight involving home-grown...","content_html":"Hong Kong should harness the excitement sparked by the city’s first astronaut to set up a dedicated office to foster local aerospace technology and development, experts and a top government adviser have said.\nProfessor Zhang Peng, programme leader for aerospace engineering at City University, urged the government to expand funding for programmes, create dedicated internships and establish a local aerospace technology hub to build on the momentum from Sunday’s historic flight involving home-grown...
","summary":"Hong Kong should harness the excitement sparked by the city’s first astronaut to set up a dedicated office to foster local aerospace technology and development, experts and a top government adviser have said.\nProfessor Zhang Peng, programme leader for aerospace engineering at City University, urged the government to expand funding for programmes, create dedicated internships and establish a local aerospace technology hub to build on the momentum from Sunday’s historic flight involving home-grown...","image":"https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/1280x720/public/d8/images/canvas/2026/05/25/648a0002-f788-429c-9eac-abb55b8ed874_fd6e5be5.jpg?itok=jH3Uws1V&v=1779717391","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:16:57.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:57:04.848Z","author":{"name":"South China Morning Post"},"tags":["Technology","Asia-Pacific","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14641c7552e2f2ef3878ad","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14641c7552e2f2ef3878ad","title":"Lai Ka-ying has done Hong Kong proud as first astronaut but now what else is needed?","content_text":"Hong Kong should harness the excitement sparked by the city’s first astronaut to set up a dedicated office to foster local aerospace technology and development, experts and a top government adviser have said.\nProfessor Zhang Peng, programme leader for aerospace engineering at City University, urged the government to expand funding for programmes, create dedicated internships and establish a local aerospace technology hub to build on the momentum from Sunday’s historic flight involving home-grown...","content_html":"Hong Kong should harness the excitement sparked by the city’s first astronaut to set up a dedicated office to foster local aerospace technology and development, experts and a top government adviser have said.\nProfessor Zhang Peng, programme leader for aerospace engineering at City University, urged the government to expand funding for programmes, create dedicated internships and establish a local aerospace technology hub to build on the momentum from Sunday’s historic flight involving home-grown...
","summary":"Hong Kong should harness the excitement sparked by the city’s first astronaut to set up a dedicated office to foster local aerospace technology and development, experts and a top government adviser have said.\nProfessor Zhang Peng, programme leader for aerospace engineering at City University, urged the government to expand funding for programmes, create dedicated internships and establish a local aerospace technology hub to build on the momentum from Sunday’s historic flight involving home-grown...","image":"https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/1280x720/public/d8/images/canvas/2026/05/25/648a0002-f788-429c-9eac-abb55b8ed874_fd6e5be5.jpg?itok=jH3Uws1V&v=1779717391","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:16:57.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:57:15.560Z","author":{"name":"South China Morning Post"},"tags":["Technology","Asia-Pacific","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a145d117552e2f2ef387793","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a145d117552e2f2ef387793","title":"China prepares for future Moon mission with new crew launch","content_text":"China has successfully launched and docked the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with its Tiangong Space Station, marking a major step forward in the country’s space ambitions. The new crew will begin a mission that includes preparations for future lunar landings, advanced scientific experiments, and China’s first planned year-long stay in orbit.","content_html":"China has successfully launched and docked the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with its Tiangong Space Station, marking a major step forward in the country’s space ambitions. The new crew will begin a mission that includes preparations for future lunar landings, advanced scientific experiments, and China’s first planned year-long stay in orbit.
","summary":"China has successfully launched and docked the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with its Tiangong Space Station, marking a major step forward in the country’s space ambitions. The new crew will begin a mission that includes preparations for future lunar landings, advanced scientific experiments, and China’s first planned year-long stay in orbit.","image":"https://s.france24.com/media/display/e7752532-5841-11f1-af70-005056a97e36/w:1024/p:16x9/EN-20260525-153047-153246-CS.jpg","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:14:07.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:56:59.342Z","author":{"name":"France24"},"tags":["China","Global","china"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a145d127552e2f2ef387796","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a145d127552e2f2ef387796","title":"Las Vegas Enhanced Games launch sparks controversy and ethical debate","content_text":"Athletes using performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision in an attempt to break records : that is the concept behind the Enhanced Games currently taking place in Las Vegas. But the open use of banned substances is already fuelling major controversy, with many experts warning that the long-term effects of these drugs on the body remain largely unknown. The Games are also attracting huge amounts of money through sponsorships and sports betting, as our correspondent reports from Las Vegas.","content_html":"Athletes using performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision in an attempt to break records : that is the concept behind the Enhanced Games currently taking place in Las Vegas. But the open use of banned substances is already fuelling major controversy, with many experts warning that the long-term effects of these drugs on the body remain largely unknown. The Games are also attracting huge amounts of money through sponsorships and sports betting, as our correspondent reports from Las Vegas.
","summary":"Athletes using performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision in an attempt to break records : that is the concept behind the Enhanced Games currently taking place in Las Vegas. But the open use of banned substances is already fuelling major controversy, with many experts warning that the long-term effects of these drugs on the body remain largely unknown. The Games are also attracting huge amounts of money through sponsorships and sports betting, as our correspondent reports from Las Vegas.","image":"https://s.france24.com/media/display/0137e5e4-5843-11f1-9b9a-005056bfb2b6/w:1024/p:16x9/EN-20260525-153324-153509-CS.jpg","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:13:37.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:57:01.107Z","author":{"name":"France24"},"tags":["Military","North America","ai","gas"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a145d127552e2f2ef387799","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a145d127552e2f2ef387799","title":"Nuclear issue remains key obstacle in Iran-US deal","content_text":"Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Lancaster University, joins FRANCE 24 to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East. While Iran and the United States are still exploring a possible deal to end the conflict, both sides are now downplaying hopes of an imminent breakthrough after appearing close to an agreement just days ago. Mabon explains that Iran may currently hold leverage through its influence over the Strait of Hormuz, increasing pressure on both President Donald Trump and the global economy, while Tehran also seeks economic guarantees after years of sanctions. The Iranian nuclear programme remains a major obstacle, with Israel likely pushing behind the scenes against any agreement that fails to address it directly.","content_html":"Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Lancaster University, joins FRANCE 24 to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East. While Iran and the United States are still exploring a possible deal to end the conflict, both sides are now downplaying hopes of an imminent breakthrough after appearing close to an agreement just days ago. Mabon explains that Iran may currently hold leverage through its influence over the Strait of Hormuz, increasing pressure on both President Donald Trump and the global economy, while Tehran also seeks economic guarantees after years of sanctions. The Iranian nuclear programme remains a major obstacle, with Israel likely pushing behind the scenes against any agreement that fails to address it directly.
","summary":"Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Lancaster University, joins FRANCE 24 to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East. While Iran and the United States are still exploring a possible deal to end the conflict, both sides are now downplaying hopes of an imminent breakthrough after appearing close to an agreement just days ago. Mabon explains that Iran may currently hold leverage through its influence over the Strait of Hormuz, increasing pressure on both President Donald Trump and the global economy, while Tehran also seeks economic guarantees after years of sanctions. The Iranian nuclear programme remains a major obstacle, with Israel likely pushing behind the scenes against any agreement that fails to address it directly.","image":"https://s.france24.com/media/display/ed7dbd6e-5840-11f1-b954-005056bfb2b6/w:1024/p:16x9/EN-20260525-150322-151252-CS.jpg","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:10:44.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:57:02.903Z","author":{"name":"France24"},"tags":["US Politics","Europe","trump","israel","iran","economy","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a145d0c7552e2f2ef38774b","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a145d0c7552e2f2ef38774b","title":"Each side spins a different story about the US-Iran peace talks – but Tehran may have the last word | Rajan Menon","content_text":"The twists and turns in this saga are bewildering, but Donald Trump appears to have the cards stacked against him\nFor those following the crisis between the US and Iran, the past few days have been bewildering. On Friday, the six-week-old ceasefire seemed doomed. Donald Trump skipped his son’s wedding to remain in the White House and was reportedly contemplating renewed military strikes on Iran. On Saturday, apprehension was replaced by optimism. Trump announced that an agreement with Iran would be concluded “shortly”. On Sunday, the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, added to the hope by saying that there would soon be “good news”.\nIran’s leaders soon dampened the optimism. The country’s media dismissed Trump’s social media post as propaganda, and Iranian officials highlighted several remaining points of dispute. As Tehran began revealing – in very general terms – its conception of a deal, the gap between it and Washington became even more evident.\n Continue reading...","content_html":"The twists and turns in this saga are bewildering, but Donald Trump appears to have the cards stacked against him\nFor those following the crisis between the US and Iran, the past few days have been bewildering. On Friday, the six-week-old ceasefire seemed doomed. Donald Trump skipped his son’s wedding to remain in the White House and was reportedly contemplating renewed military strikes on Iran. On Saturday, apprehension was replaced by optimism. Trump announced that an agreement with Iran would be concluded “shortly”. On Sunday, the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, added to the hope by saying that there would soon be “good news”.\nIran’s leaders soon dampened the optimism. The country’s media dismissed Trump’s social media post as propaganda, and Iranian officials highlighted several remaining points of dispute. As Tehran began revealing – in very general terms – its conception of a deal, the gap between it and Washington became even more evident.\n Continue reading...
","summary":"The twists and turns in this saga are bewildering, but Donald Trump appears to have the cards stacked against him\nFor those following the crisis between the US and Iran, the past few days have been bewildering. On Friday, the six-week-old ceasefire seemed doomed. Donald Trump skipped his son’s wedding to remain in the White House and was reportedly contemplating renewed military strikes on Iran. On Saturday, apprehension was replaced by optimism. Trump announced that an agreement with Iran would be concluded “shortly”. On Sunday, the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, added to the hope by saying that there would soon be “good news”.\nIran’s leaders soon dampened the optimism. The country’s media dismissed Trump’s social media post as propaganda, and Iranian officials highlighted several remaining points of dispute. As Tehran began revealing – in very general terms – its conception of a deal, the gap between it and Washington became even more evident.\n Continue reading...","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:01:00.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T14:30:36.419Z","author":{"name":"The Guardian"},"tags":["US Politics","North America","trump","iran","military","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a145d0b7552e2f2ef38773f","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a145d0b7552e2f2ef38773f","title":"Delivery robots are spreading across LA. Residents ‘both pity and hate them’","content_text":"A region known for its lack of walkability now has more obstacles for pedestrians to contend with\nRobots have taken over Los Angeles.\nIt’s not just the AI-generated videos that have caused angst in Hollywood. Our streets are full of driverless Waymo vehicles, covered in more sensors and gadgets than the Batmobile. And our walkways are home to fleets of boxes on wheels, hurrying past pedestrians and navigating outdoor bar-hoppers as the robots deliver smoothies and keto-friendly salads.\n Continue reading...","content_html":"A region known for its lack of walkability now has more obstacles for pedestrians to contend with\nRobots have taken over Los Angeles.\nIt’s not just the AI-generated videos that have caused angst in Hollywood. Our streets are full of driverless Waymo vehicles, covered in more sensors and gadgets than the Batmobile. And our walkways are home to fleets of boxes on wheels, hurrying past pedestrians and navigating outdoor bar-hoppers as the robots deliver smoothies and keto-friendly salads.\n Continue reading...
","summary":"A region known for its lack of walkability now has more obstacles for pedestrians to contend with\nRobots have taken over Los Angeles.\nIt’s not just the AI-generated videos that have caused angst in Hollywood. Our streets are full of driverless Waymo vehicles, covered in more sensors and gadgets than the Batmobile. And our walkways are home to fleets of boxes on wheels, hurrying past pedestrians and navigating outdoor bar-hoppers as the robots deliver smoothies and keto-friendly salads.\n Continue reading...","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T14:00:27.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T14:30:35.675Z","author":{"name":"The Guardian"},"tags":["Technology","North America","ai"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1455ff67f494b49069e581","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a1455ff67f494b49069e581","title":"Baloch separatists ‘take advantage’ of Pakistan’s entanglements","content_text":"Baloch separatists 'take advantage' of Pakistan's entanglements","content_html":"Baloch separatists 'take advantage' of Pakistan's entanglements
","summary":"Baloch separatists 'take advantage' of Pakistan's entanglements","image":"","date_published":"2026-05-25T13:36:35.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:56:55.520Z","author":{"name":"Al Jazeera"},"tags":["World","Global"]},{"id":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14560967f494b49069e602","url":"https://www.trueobserver.com/news/6a14560967f494b49069e602","title":"Settler violence in the West Bank intensifies against Palestinians","content_text":"In the occupied West Bank, illegal Israeli settlements are dramatically increasing, encouraged by the Israeli government and protected by the army. Meanwhile, Palestinians are suffering greater numbers of violent attacks by extremist settlers, for which they almost always receive no justice. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Florent Marchais.","content_html":"In the occupied West Bank, illegal Israeli settlements are dramatically increasing, encouraged by the Israeli government and protected by the army. Meanwhile, Palestinians are suffering greater numbers of violent attacks by extremist settlers, for which they almost always receive no justice. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Florent Marchais.
","summary":"In the occupied West Bank, illegal Israeli settlements are dramatically increasing, encouraged by the Israeli government and protected by the army. Meanwhile, Palestinians are suffering greater numbers of violent attacks by extremist settlers, for which they almost always receive no justice. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Florent Marchais.","image":"https://s.france24.com/media/display/5fa24704-55f6-11f1-9248-005056bf30b7/w:1024/p:16x9/FR-NW-OOV-ECRAN-FREEZE-CISJORDANIE-ATTAQUES-COLONS-BAIN-Lauren.jpg","date_published":"2026-05-25T13:34:38.000Z","date_modified":"2026-05-25T16:56:57.417Z","author":{"name":"France24"},"tags":["Middle East","Europe","israel","ai"]}]}