VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALArizona governor signs bill repealing 1864 abortion banArizona's Democratic governor signed a bill overturning an 1864 law banning abortion, a month after the state's supreme court said the Civil War-era rule was valid.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALBiden breaks silence on protests at University CampusesU.S. President Joe Biden said that both freedom of speech and the rule of law must be respected in protests at college campuses over Israel's war in Gaza. In response to a reporter's question, Biden said that the campus protests had not ...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALMore than 1,000 student protesters arrested across U.S.From suspensions to expulsions to criminal charges, college students across the U.S. involved in these pro-Palestinian protests could face life-changing consequences. Some are demanding amnesty for these protesters.Scripps News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALVoters head to polls in last test for U.K.'s SunakEnglish voters are heading to polling stations to pick mayors, councilors and a new lawmaker in the last electoral test for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before a national vote later this year.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALU.S. accuses Russia of using chemical weapons in UkraineThe US State Department accused Russia of having used a chemical weapon against Ukrainian forces in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, while also announcing fresh sanctions against Moscow. In addition to the chemical agent chl...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALColombia ends diplomatic relations with IsraelColombian President Gustavo Petro says his country will break diplomatic relations with Israel. He's criticised Israel's conduct since the start of the war on Gaza. Petro requested to join South Africa's case at the International Court o...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALHarvey Weinstein will be re-tried in New YorkDisgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was back in court for his first appearance since a New York appeals court overturned his 2020 rape conviction. Prosecutors asked the judge for a September retrial.Fox News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALBlinken pushes for sustained aid into Gaza during Israel tripU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, pushing to get more aid into Gaza, while urging Hamas to accept a deal that would halt fighting and bring some hostages home from the encl...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALIndian journalists turn to YouTube as press freedom declinesSince Narendra Modi's election, India's standing in RSF's press freedom rankings has steadily declined. In 2023, the country found itself ranked 161st out of 180 nations. Now, some journalists, including some former star presenters, are ...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALFrance's Sciences Po university closed over new Gaza protestsParis' Sciences Po university was closed for the day after a debate between the institute's leadership and students on the war in Gaza failed to ease tensions, prompting protesters to occupy it overnight. The elite political sciences uni...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALPolice clear pro-Palestine encampment at University of CaliforniaStudents protesting against Israel's war on Gaza at the University of California in Los Angeles are ignoring an order to disperse. Police have moved in and surrounded the crowd gathered on campus.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALViolence in Haiti follows appointment of new PMGangs in Haiti have launched a series of attacks in the capital just days after a new Prime Minister took office. Haitians are calling on the new government to boost the police force and restore law and order.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALStudent-made quake app surges in popularity in TaiwanAfter a 7.2-magnitude earthquake in April shook up residents, as well as their confidence in a government warning system, an app that monitors quakes has surged in popularity, created by two students who hope some day to build predictive...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALParis inaugurates giant water basin to clean up the River SeineFrench officials inaugurated a huge water storage basin meant to help clean up the River Seine, set to be the venue for marathon swimming at the Paris Games and the swimming leg of the Olympic and Paralympic triathlons.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALLebanon's Syrian refugees face growing hostilityIn early April, the murder of a Lebanese political figure, attributed to a Syrian gang, sparked a particularly violent wave of hostility against Syrian refugees. In response to the crisis, Lebanese municipalities have intensified their e...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALDeadly floods hit Brazil's southernmost stateThe death toll from heavy rains in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul rose to 29, local authorities said, as the state government declared a state of public calamity to handle the dramatic situation.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSecond phase of India's general election beginsIncumbent PM Narendra Modi seeks a rare third term and a super-majority for his Hindu nationalist party, BJP.DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALKenya floods: Nearly 200 people killed since MarchFloods and landslides across Kenya have killed 188 people since March.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALIndonesia: Mangrove felling causing crocodile attacksAuthorities in Indonesia are having to come up with solutions for public safety after an increase in the number of crocodile attacks. Environmentalists say the destruction of mangrove forests has led to more conflict between humans and r...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALPolice dismantle UCLA encampment, arrest dozensLos Angeles police have dismantled a student encampment in support of Palestine on the UCLA campus. Hundreds of officers descended on the camp in the middle of the night and arrested dozens of students and professors.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALArizona governor signs bill repealing 1864 abortion banArizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to repeal the state's 1864 ban on most abortions. The Arizona Senate voted 16-14 to repeal the ban on Wednesday. Two Republican lawmakers joined with Democrats to pass the bill.Scripps News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALU.S. claims Russia used 'chemical weapons' in UkraineThe Kremlin has rejected allegations by the U.S. that Russian forces had used a "chemical weapon" in Ukraine. According to the U.S. State Department, Moscow has been turning to banned chemical weapons because its efforts to dislodge Ukra...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALHuawei secretly backs U.S. research, awarding millions in prizesHuawei, the Chinese telecommunications giant blacklisted by the United States, is secretly funding cutting-edge research at American universities including Harvard through an independent Washington-based foundation, Bloomberg reports.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSouth Texas facing water shortage; famers blame MexicoFarmers in the Rio Grande Valley need river water for irrigation. Farmers on the U.S. side say when it comes to sharing the river water, Mexico is being a bad neighbor.Scripps News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALWhat is Georgia's controversial 'Russian law'?Georgia’s Parliament moved a step closer Wednesday to passing a law that critics fear will stifle media freedom and endanger the country’s European Union membership bid, as police used water cannons, tear gas and pepper spray against the...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALTrump hush money trial: Day 10Day 10 of former President Donald Trump's hush money trial continues in New York City and a key witness will be returning to the stand. Also, the judge held another hearing regarding what the prosecution says were more violations of the ...Fox News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALCleanup begins of dismantled UCLA encampmentPolice have cleared an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) after tearing down barriers and detaining demonstrators. A massive cleanup effort is now underway.Fox News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALKenyans search for bodies of flood victimsWith bare hands and basic tools, Eunice Wanjiku dug through rubble searching for loved ones still missing after devastating floods swept through central Kenya this week. Across Kenya, floods and landslides have killed more than 180 peopl...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALHeavy rains kill at least ten in Brazil's southAt least ten people have been killed and dozens are missing after flooding in southern Brazil. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has pledged federal help in response to an appeal from the state governor. He blames the disaster on clima...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALRio readies for Madonna's free mega-concertBrazil's Rio de Janeiro is making the final preparations to host Madonna's long-awaited free concert on Copacabana Beach, which is expected to attract more than a million fans while also providing a major boost to the local economy.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALHow Russia is producing weapons despite sanctionsDespite Western embargos, Russia's weapons stockpile continues to replenish unrelentingly. As of March, the country was producing three times more artillery shells than the U.S. and Europe were supplying to Ukraine. Moscow has managed to...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALU.K. returns looted Ghana artefacts on loan after 150 yearsThe United Kingdom has returned 32 gold and silver treasures stolen from the Asante Kingdom more than 150 years ago in what is today's Ghana on a six-year loan, Ghanaian negotiators said. The artefacts were looted from the court of the A...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSouth Africa's Ramaphosa seeks votes at rallySouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa received a warm welcome at the African National Congress (ANC) party's May Day rally in Cape Town, vowing that the party remains committed to improving the lives of workers and ensuring freedom in ...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALGreek wildfire threat nears, outpacing preparationsAs another summer approaches, and as climate change makes wildfires ever more deadly across southern Europe, Greece has stepped up its preparations, but some experts warn it may be too little, too late to avoid another deadly season.Reuters