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Iranian President, Foreign Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash, State TV Says
Iranian state media says Ebrahim Raisi and a top diplomat are dead after rescuers reached the crash site in a mountainous area.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Iran president helicopter crash: Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister have died, state TV says – live updates
Helicopter carrying Raisi, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other officials crashed in mountainous area amid bad weather. Full report: helicopter carrying Iran’s president crashes in mountainsProfile: Ebrahim Raisi: Iran’s hardline president dogged by ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Helicopter Carrying Iran’s President Has Crashed, State Media Reports
Rescuers are trying to locate the helicopter on which President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian were traveling, state media reported. Their status is unknown.The New York Times - World -
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Chinese ambassador promises 'friendship' as 2 Chinese warships dock in Cambodia
Two Chinese warships have docked at a commercial port in Cambodia, in preparation for joint naval exercises between the two countriesABC News - World - China -
FirstFT: Iran’s president dies in helicopter crash
Also in today’s newsletter, G7 warms to Trump-proofing Ukraine aid and US pushes Israel on political solution to GazaFinancial Times - World -
China Hints at Possible Retaliation Against EU Probes
China has hinted at potential retaliation in response to the European Union’s investigations into Chinese companies, and launched a probe into chemical imports.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
G7 leaders to discuss €30bn loan for Ukraine using Russian assets
Finance ministers will debate legality of using €270bn in frozen state assets as collateral for loan. Divisions over whether Ukraine can lawfully be handed an extra €30bn (£26bn) loan drawn from €270bn in seized Russian state assets are likely to ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
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Lai Ching-te is inaugurated as Taiwan's president in a transition that is likely to bolster island's ties with the U.S.
Lai Ching-te is inaugurated as Taiwan's president in a transition that is likely to bolster island's ties with the U.S.ABC News - World -
Red Lobster Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Sell Business
The U.S. casual dining chain operator has filed for bankruptcy protection to sell its assets to reduce debt.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China sanctions Boeing, two other U.S. defense companies on day of Taiwan's presidential inauguration
China sanctions Boeing, two other U.S. defense companies on day of Taiwan's presidential inaugurationABC News - World - China -
Taiwan’s new president takes office and calls on China to cease its hostile actions
Lai Ching-te uses inauguration speech to push for peace in the region and says the future of Taiwan is important to the future of the world. Lai Ching-te has been sworn in as Taiwan’s new president, urging China to “cease their political and ...The Guardian - World - China -
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Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader's protégé, dies at 63 in helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protégé of the country’s supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels and launched a major ...ABC News - World - Iran -
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a Hard-Liner With Supreme Leader's Backing, Dies at 63
Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran hours after meeting Azerbaijan’s leader.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Niger’s first oil exports
The west African country is on the verge of becoming a regional oil majorFinancial Times - World -
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New Caledonia: Macron calls new security meeting as deadly unrest grinds on
French forces on Sunday launched a major operation to regain access to parts of Noumea and allow the airport to reopen. French president Emmanuel Macron called a meeting of his defence and security council for Monday to discuss the deadly unrest ...The Guardian - World -
The Technocrat Who’s Taking Control of Putin’s War Effort
Andrei R. Belousov, an intellectual with no military experience, is known for backing a state-dominated economy.The New York Times - World -
Infected blood inquiry to publish final report in seismic moment for victims
Chair to share findings of investigation into NHS infection of thousands with HIV or hepatitis C over more than 20 years. The infected blood public inquiry is to publish its final report on the failings that led to the deaths of more than 3,000 ...The Guardian - World -
Gold's Global Rally Is Sparking a New Investor Class
Gold is hitting record highs— bucking long held trends for the commodity. WSJ breaks down the factors behind its rally and why that’s bringing in a new class of investors.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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Are Those Mimes Spying on Us? In Pakistan, It’s Not a Strange Question.
Pakistanis suspect the national intelligence agencies of being behind practically everything — even street performers working for tips in Islamabad.The New York Times - World -
The graduating class of Morehouse College heard Biden call for an immediate cease-fire to address a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and appeal to Black voters after a season of unrest across U.S. campuses.
The graduating class of Morehouse College heard Biden call for an immediate cease-fire to address a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and appeal to Black voters after a season of unrest across U.S. campuses.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sullivan, Saudi crown prince discuss 'semi-final' security deal
Saudis call it a "semi-final" draft of a broad security agreement with the U.S.ABC News - World - United Kingdom -
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Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool, a Love Affair in Street Art and Silverware
A coach’s soccer legacy is often reduced to titles and trophies. In Liverpool, a beloved manager will endure in murals, music and shared memories.The New York Times - World -
UN humanitarian chief delivers ‘apocalyptic’ warning over Gaza aid
Emergency relief coordinator says famine looming as Israel’s Rafah offensive blocks vital aid routes. The United Nations’ humanitarian chief has warned of “apocalyptic” consequences due to aid shortages in Gaza, where Israel’s military offensive ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
Ed Dwight, the first Black man to train to be an astronaut decades ago, made his first space flight aboard a Blue Origin rocket at the age of 90.
Ed Dwight, the first Black man to train to be an astronaut decades ago, made his first space flight aboard a Blue Origin rocket at the age of 90.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Dominican Republic president, who promises to keep up migrant crackdown, heads to re-election as contenders concede
Dominican Republic president, who promises to keep up migrant crackdown, heads to re-election as contenders concedeABC News - World -
AI chatbots’ safeguards can be easily bypassed, say UK researchers
All five systems tested were found to be ‘highly vulnerable’ to attempts to elicit harmful responses. Guardrails to prevent artificial intelligence models behind chatbots from issuing illegal, toxic or explicit responses can be bypassed with ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
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Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk Becomes World’s Undisputed Heavyweight Champion
The Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk became the world’s undisputed heavyweight champion on Sunday. The victory has lifted morale in a country struggling to contain Russian advances on the battlefield.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz criticized Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza and threatened to quit the government if the prime minister doesn't articulate a plan for ending the war and securing the enclave.
Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz criticized Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza and threatened to quit the government if the prime minister doesn’t articulate a plan for ending the war and securing the enclave.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Ireland’s push to shore up share of ECB staff triggers call for nationality quotas
Union hits at warning by bank’s chief economist that retirement wave risks diluting Ireland’s presenceFinancial Times - World -
As killings surge, Haitians struggle to bury loved ones and find closure in violent capital
Finding closure for loved ones killed by gangs on a relentless rampage through Haiti’s capital and beyond is growing harder day by day in a country where burial rituals are sacred and the dead veneratedABC News - World -
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European far-right leaders gather ahead of EU elections
Le Pen, Orbán and Meloni rail against socialism and ‘massive illegal migration’ at ‘great patriotic convention’ in Madrid. International far-right leaders, including France’s Marine Le Pen, Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
U.S. officials privately warned telecommunications companies that undersea cables that carry internet traffic across the Pacific Ocean could be vulnerable to tampering by Chinese repair ships.
U.S. officials privately warned telecommunications companies that undersea cables that carry internet traffic across the Pacific Ocean could be vulnerable to tampering by Chinese repair ships.The Wall Street Journal - World