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At least 67 children conceived across Europe using the sperm of a man with a rare, cancer-causing TP53 gene mutation are now at risk, with ten diagnosed with cancer. Born between 2008 and 2015 in eight countries, 23 of these children have been identified as carriers of the mutation, which significantly increases the likelihood of developing cancers such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma and leukaemia. The issue arose when families sought answers after their children's cancer diagnoses led to investigations, revealing the donor's sperm contained the harmful variant. Dr. Edwige Kasper from Rouen university hospital called for a cap on the number of births per donor to prevent such genetic risks. While the European Sperm Bank confirmed the number of offspring, it does not disclose specific figures per donor. Health experts now advocate for intensive monitoring of affected children, employing regular imaging techniques for early cancer detection. 
Published: May 25 2025, 12 pmeznews.inFormer Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh has accused interim government leader Muhammad Yunus of "selling the nation to the United States" and condemned the recent ban on her Awami League party as unconstitutional. In a Facebook audio message, Hasina claimed Yunus, appointed on August 7, 2024, after student-led protests forced her resignation, has aligned with extremist groups to seize power. She emphasized that her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, sacrificed his life to protect the country's sovereignty, asserting that Yunus has handed control to "terrorists" against whom her government fought. Hasina criticized Yunus as a "militant leader" and denounced the government's actions as illegal, questioning the legitimacy of his position and authority to alter laws without parliamentary consent. Her remarks come amid Yunus's reported threats to resign following military calls for general elections in December, further intensifying the political turmoil in Bangladesh.
Published: May 25 2025, 6 pmeznews.inRussia and Ukraine have completed a significant prisoner exchange, with each side returning 1,000 individuals, marking the largest swap since the conflict began three years ago. The exchange, which unfolded over three days and included 303 prisoners on Sunday, comprised mostly military personnel along with 120 civilians from each side. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced the return of soldiers via the Telegram app. This development follows the first direct talks in over three years, which failed to yield a ceasefire agreement. Meanwhile, Ukraine, the U.S., and other Western nations are advocating for a 30-day ceasefire to facilitate peace negotiations. In a stark contrast to the prisoner swap, Russian forces launched a massive aerial assault on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and numerous injuries. Russia's Defence Ministry claimed to have intercepted a significant number of Ukrainian drones during the attack.
Published: May 25 2025, 4 pmeznews.inJorge Humberto "El Perris" Figueroa, a prominent member of the Sinaloa Cartel loyal to Ovidio Guzman, was killed in a shootout with Mexican authorities during an arrest attempt in Navolato, Sinaloa, on Friday. The operation, part of a broader strategy to enhance peace in the region, was launched after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration offered a $1 million reward for Figueroa, who faced serious charges including fentanyl trafficking and money laundering. Figueroa was identified as a key orchestrator of violent attacks against authorities during a notorious 2019 incident in Culiacán, which resulted in the temporary release of Guzman to avoid bloodshed. Following his extradition to the U.S. in 2023, Guzman is currently serving a life sentence and has recently negotiated to bring family members, including El Chapo's ex-wife, to the United States.
Published: May 25 2025, 5 pmeznews.inThe US Defense Intelligence Agency's 2025 report emphasizes India's strategic focus on countering China, viewing Pakistan as a secondary threat. India regards China as its primary adversary, while Pakistan perceives India as an "existential threat." The report details recent military tensions, including missile strikes by India following a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which led to reciprocal military actions before a ceasefire was agreed on May 10. India is prioritizing defense partnerships in the Indian Ocean to counter Chinese influence and is advancing its military capabilities, including nuclear modernization. Conversely, Pakistan is enhancing its military, including its nuclear arsenal, to offset India's conventional advantages, while also grappling with domestic terrorism. The report notes that Pakistan maintains strong ties with China despite tensions over attacks on Chinese nationals, and highlights ongoing skirmishes with Afghanistan and Iran as regional security challenges.
Published: May 25 2025, 2 pmeznews.inOn November 4, 1995, Yitzhak Rabin, Israel's Prime Minister and a proponent of peace with the Palestinians, was assassinated by right-wing extremist Yigal Amir at a Tel Aviv peace rally. Amir, who viewed Rabin as a traitor for his willingness to concede land under the Oslo Accords, justified his actions through a religious concept permitting the killing of perceived threats to Jewish lives. Rabin's murder marked the first assassination of a sitting Israeli Prime Minister and dealt a severe blow to the fragile peace process he championed. The Oslo Accords, established prior to his death, aimed to create a framework for peace between Israelis and Palestinians but faced numerous challenges, including ongoing violence and settlement expansion. In the wake of Rabin's death, Israel's political landscape shifted rightward, culminating in Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, which has seen a resurgence in military conflict and settlement activity, diverging sharply from Rabin's vision for peace.
Published: May 25 2025, 3 pmeznews.inTEL AVIV: Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to withdraw the Israeli delegation from Qatar amid stalled negotiations with Hamas over a hostage deal, thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Saturday night to demand an end to the ongoing war and call for new elections. At a protest in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, Naama Levy, a former Israeli Defence Force soldier released from Hamas captivity, shared her fears during her ordeal, emphasizing that the threat of Israeli air strikes was more terrifying than her captors. Levy recounted harrowing experiences of starvation and survival, including a moment when rainwater sustained her. She urged the government to negotiate a hostage deal, expressing disbelief that officials were unaware of the dire conditions faced by hostages. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization warned that Gaza's health system is collapsing amid intensified military operations and severe shortages of essential supplies.
Published: May 25 2025, 3 pmeznews.inIn a shocking betrayal that unravelled America's intelligence operations, CIA officer Aldrich Ames confessed in 1994 to being a mole for the KGB, revealing a catastrophic breach of trust that led to the demise of numerous CIA assets in the Soviet Union. For nearly a decade, Ames sold secrets for over $2.5 million, including the identities of more than 30 agents, amidst personal financial struggles exacerbated by divorce and debt. Despite a lackluster career marked by poor performance and alcoholism, Ames ascended to head the CIA's Soviet counterintelligence branch, where he had unrestricted access to sensitive information. His downfall was ultimately precipitated by scrutiny of his extravagant lifestyle, leading to his arrest in 1994. Ames was sentenced to life in prison, and his actions have been likened to the notorious betrayal of British intelligence officer Kim Philby, shaking the foundations of U.S. intelligence operations.
Published: May 25 2025, 3 pmeznews.inIsraeli military strikes on Sunday resulted in the deaths of at least 20 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, including a local journalist and a senior civil emergency service official, according to health authorities. The fatalities occurred in separate airstrikes in Khan Younis, Jabalia, and Nuseirat. In Jabalia, journalist Hassan Majdi Abu Warda and several family members were killed when an airstrike hit their home, while another strike in Nuseirat claimed the lives of Ashraf Abu Nar and his wife. The Gaza government reported that Abu Warda's death increased the toll of Palestinian journalists killed since October 7, 2023, to 220. Meanwhile, Hamas and Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for multiple attacks against Israeli forces. The ongoing conflict, ignited by a Hamas attack on October 7, has led to over 53,900 Palestinian deaths and severe humanitarian crises in Gaza, with widespread malnutrition reported.
Published: May 25 2025, 3 pmeznews.inThe Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR), known for its conservative values and ancient traditions, is attracting attention in Texas for its promotion of a traditional "manliness" that rejects what it deems overly feminine behaviors. Advocates like Father Moses McPherson, a father of five and popular YouTuber, discourage practices such as wearing skinny jeans and expressing emotions, appealing to young men disillusioned by perceived feminization in Western culture. Converts, including software engineer Theodore, express concern over societal criticism of traditional roles, while many opt for homeschooling to protect their children from progressive topics. Father McPherson also encourages large families and condemns contraception and masturbation, asserting that Orthodoxy is a return to normalcy. This conservative church, founded by clergy fleeing the Russian Revolution, is experiencing growth in the US, particularly among those seeking a return to traditional values.
Published: May 25 2025, 1 pmeznews.inClaude Palmero, the long-trusted financial manager of Monaco's royal family for over two decades, is at the center of a burgeoning scandal involving allegations of financial mismanagement and serious wrongdoing. Once regarded as a confidant of Prince Albert II and his sisters, Palmero's troubles began in 2023 when French authorities detected irregularities in the royal accounts, prompting a criminal investigation. The family has filed complaints against him for breach of trust, theft, forgery, and money laundering. Documents reveal Palmero's control over substantial royal funds, including a secretive $15.9 million transfer to Prince Albert's former lover and claims of nearly $800,000 in unaccounted private expenses. As the investigation unfolds, Prince Albert's previous detachment from financial details has come under scrutiny, impacting his charitable endeavors, including a delayed $2 million donation to Amherst College. The royal family has stated that the matter is now in judicial hands.
Published: May 25 2025, 1 pm
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