It's taken years for observers to see these kinds of widespread fatality declines, but people in harm reduction are worried the drug supply could become more toxic if authorities restrict the supply of fentanyl too quickly.

Canada's largest school board and others across North America have received ransom demands connected to the massive PowerSchool cybersecurity breach that hit during the winter break — this after the company paid hackers a ransom to delete the stolen data. 

The European Union complements the Member States’ activities with regard to the right of workers to information and consultation by adopting minimum requirements by means of directives or through measures designed to encourage cooperation between the Member States. A number of EU directives protect the rights of workers to information and consultation by establishing rules for both the national and transnational levels. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Free movement is one of the four freedoms enjoyed by EU citizens. This includes the rights of movement and residence for workers, the rights of entry and residence for family members, and the right to work in another Member State and be treated on an equal footing with nationals of that Member State. Restrictions apply for the public service. The European Labour Authority serves as a dedicated agency for the free movement of workers, including posted workers. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The European Union (EU) considers language learning an important priority as part of its efforts to promote mobility and intercultural understanding. It views multilingualism to be an important element of Europe’s competitiveness and funds numerous programmes and projects in this area. One of the objectives of the EU’s language policy is therefore for every citizen to master two languages besides their mother tongue. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The ‘Horizontal’ Regulation on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy (CAP) provides the legislative framework for adapting the financing, management and monitoring rules of the CAP to its new delivery model. It seeks to achieve more subsidiarity and simplification, with greater responsibility given to Member States, showing a shift from ensuring compliance to monitoring performance and reduced administrative burdens for the Member States. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

In an emotional tribute that has stirred hearts across the nation, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has pledged to support the family of the late Chikumbutso Mtumodzi—a Principal Secretary in the Malawi Government who died three days ago. Bushiri announced that he and his wife, Mary, will pay for the education of Mtumodzi’s children and help the […] The post Bushiri Pledges Support to Mtumodzi’s Children: “He Remembered Us — Now, We Remember Him” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Declaring that “Jamaica is at a precipice, not a crossroads”, Opposition spokesman on investment, trade and global logistics Anthony Hylton, says the country can choose continuity or step boldly into a new era. In his contribution to the Sectoral...

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton has charged the team at the Environment Health Laboratory (EHL) to place greater focus on public education on indoor air-quality monitoring to prevent potential health risks. “We are going to...

Seven top-tier United States (US) travel specialists who recently visited Kingston and Port Antonio, Portland, for an immersive destination experience, on the invitation of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), have affirmed their commitment to selling...

WESTERN BUREAU: Courtney Cephas, executive director of the National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation, says that Jamaica’s primary healthcare sector has received an impressive $220 million in support under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt...

ON SATURDAY, May 24, Ray Au’Clair Jadire Studio in Lydford, St Ann will be hosting two batik-making (dying) workshops, one from 9 a.m. to noon, and the other from 1 to 4 p.m. Prospective participants may choose one or the other session. The...

Dans une initiative d'envergure qui place la gestion des catastrophes au cœur de ses priorités stratégiques, le Roi Mohammed VI a donné, ce mercredi 7 mai, le coup d'envoi à la construction d'une plateforme régionale de stockage de matériel de secours et de réserves d'urgence dans la région de Rabat-Salé-Kénitra. La cérémonie s'est tenue à la commune de Aamr, dans la province de Salé, en présence du Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan. Ce projet s'inscrit dans une vision ambitieuse voulue (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Commissariat Général au Plan (CGP) a lancé ce mercredi 7 mai, la première phase de la Cartographie Nationale des Projets de Développement, une initiative majeure visant à dresser un état des lieux exhaustif des projets en cours sur l'ensemble du territoire national. La mission a débuté dans le 1er Arrondissement de Libreville, où les agents du CGP ont d'abord été reçus par Madame Viviane Ngassita Rapontchombo, récemment nommée Déléguée Spéciale de cette circonscription. Une visite (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Pour sa première fois depuis sa création, l'Institut des Maladies Infectieuses Professeur Daniel Gahouma (L'IMIPDG), sous l'impulsion de son Directeur général, a célébré sa toute première fête du travail sous le symbole de la valeur du travail, l'engagement sans relâche. Des agents publics et de la main d'oeuvre non permanente étaient du rendez-vous. Leur dévouement quotidien au service de diagnostic, de la prévention, de la recherche et de la lutte contre les maladies infectieuse a été (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Garowe (HOL) — A security guard assigned to the Speaker of the Puntland Parliament was injured on Wednesday night in a clash with police forces in Garowe, the capital of Puntland.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Lower House Parliament failed to convene on Wednesday after falling short of the required quorum, as tensions rise over an expected no-confidence motion targeting Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madoobe).

Kismayo (HOL) — The Jubbaland administration has strongly rejected the outcomes of the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting concluded in Mogadishu on Wednesday, accusing the Federal Government of attempting to interfere in its internal affairs and undermine its leadership.

Washington wants to move away from the “obsession” with the Ukraine-backed 30-day ceasefire, according to US VP Vance Read Full Article at RT.com

A Kenyan court has sentenced smugglers who tried to ship 5,000 rare ants overseas Read Full Article at RT.com

AfriForum and its allies have met with the coalition government’s leading party to discuss matters of “common interest” Read Full Article at RT.com

The two countries stand against neo-Nazism and militarism, the president has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Caracas «will continue conducting diplomacy of peace, promoting brotherhood and advocating the right of nations to self-determination,» Nicolas Maduro underscored

Twenty-five countries reported mpox cases, with 90% of them being confirmed from February 2024 to February 2025

Marochko added that service members from Ukraine’s psychological and information warfare centers were also active in the area

An Ethiopian embassy spokesperson told TASS on Wednesday that the president would represent the country at the Victory Day parade on May 9 and would also participate in a reception that Russian leader Vladimir Putin planned to hold

India launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7, striking «terrorist infrastructure» in Pakistan

Malawians may finally breathe a sigh of relief as inflation begins to ease, according to the latest announcement from the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM). In a statement signed by MPC Chairperson and RBM Governor Dr. Mafuta Mwale, the committee noted that inflation—which had been relentlessly rising—has begun to […] The post Sigh of Relief as Inflation Pressure Eases — But Will Prices Follow? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[UN News] A UN food convoy has successfully delivered vital supplies to support tens of thousands of displaced people affected by escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to humanitarian teams on the ground.

[New Times] Parliament is reviewing a new healthcare services bill intended to update Rwanda's health legislation, last revised in 1998. The proposed law introduces changes aimed at improving access, patient rights, and the regulation of modern medical practices.

Following India's strike on terror camps in Pakistan under 'OPERATION SINDOOR', a disinformation campaign was launched by Pakistan. Pro-Pakistan social media and political figures spread fake news, including false claims of military victories and downed Indian jets. Fabricated videos and images were circulated to mislead the public and distort reality, aiming to manipulate perceptions across the region.

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked Pakistan's false claims of striking an Indian military base in Amritsar, exposing the circulated video as wildfire footage from Chile in February 2024. PIB also refuted claims of shooting down an Indian Rafale jet, clarifying the image was old and unrelated to 'Operation Sindoor.

Following Indian airstrikes on terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, a loud explosion was reported in Lahore, leading to temporary flight suspensions in Karachi, Lahore, and Sialkot. 'Operation Sindoor,' a tri-service mission, targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen infrastructure in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, asserting India's right to act against cross-border terrorism.

Pakistan's defence minister, Khwaja Asif, faced scrutiny on CNN after claiming Pakistan shot down five Indian jets during Operation Sindoor. He cited social media as his source, drawing a sharp response from the anchor. This followed India's Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, responding to the Phalgam attack that killed 26 people.