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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: Iran president Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister dead in helicopter crash, says state mediaProfile: Ebrahim Raisi: ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Keywords Studios in Talks With EQT Over $2.6 Billion Takeover
The London-listed videogame services company said it was in advanced talks over a possible cash offer worth 2,550 pence a share, a 73% premium to its closing price on Friday.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 -
Russia-Ukraine war live: 11 die in Russian attack on Kharkiv lakeside resort and nearby villages
Rescuers said initial strike was followed by a second strike about 20 minutes later, targeting emergency crews at the scene. Hello and welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of the war in Ukraine. The time has just gone past 10:30am in Kyiv.. ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
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Chinese Shares End Higher; Commodity Stocks Lead Gains
China’s benchmark Shanghai Composite ended 0.5% higher, as sentiment remained positive following Beijing’s stimulus measures targeting the property sector.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
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 -
USD/SGD's Downward Momentum Starting to Build, Charts Show
USD/SGD’s downward momentum is starting to build after it fell to a low of 1.3421 last week, said UOB Global Economics & Markets Research.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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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 -
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 -
AstraZeneca Plans $1.5 Billion Manufacturing Facility In Singapore
The Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant plans to build a $1.5 billion manufacturing facility in Singapore to boost its global supply of cancer-killing treatments.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
Iranian President, Foreign Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash, State TV Says
Ebrahim Raisi’s death deprives Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of a longtime ally as Tehran angles for regional dominance.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Biden: what would Trump have done if the Capitol riots had been led by Black Americans?
The US president Joe Biden asks at civil rights event: ‘what do you think he would have done … if Black Americans had stormed the Capitol?’ . Joe Biden has launched one of his most scathing attacks yet on Donald Trump’s record of racism, ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
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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 -
Europe Sees Signs of Russian Sabotage but Hesitates to Blame Kremlin
Governments have warned of acute threats but often stopped short of accusing Moscow over a lack of evidence and concern about spreading panic at home.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
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Niger’s first oil exports
The west African country is on the verge of becoming a regional oil majorFinancial Times - 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 -
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 -
Many Armies Struggle for Recruits. In Sweden They Turn Them Away.
American and European militaries are straining to reinforce their ranks to deter Russia. Sweden’s answer is to conscript only the brightest and best.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Behind New Caledonia's Riots, a Fight Over Vast Reserves of Nickel
France has a plan to lift restrictions on exports of the archipelago’s nickel to supply clean-energy manufacturing, drawing condemnation from indigenous leaders.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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Scientists make potential breast cancer breakthrough after preserving tissue in gel
Ability to preserve tissue in a special gel solution for at least a week will help doctors identify most effective drug treatments. Scientists say they have a made a potentially “gamechanging” breakthrough in breast cancer research after ...The Guardian - World -
Taiwan's new president inherits a strong foreign policy position but political gridlock at home
He inherits a strong foreign policy position but political gridlock at home.ABC News - World -
Trump lawyers to launch final blows at Michael Cohen in hush-money trial
To try to counter prosecutor’s claims of fraud, lawyers had ex-fixer affirm last week that the money was part of settlement agreement. Donald Trump’s lawyers are expected to launch their final blows at the credibility of Michael Cohen, the ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump