As China and the U.S. redefine geopolitics, Europe faces a win win situation
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Powerful Greenland women project wins photo award
The winning images from this year's Sony World Photography Awards.BBC News - Top stories -
Guardian wins award for exposé of founders’ links to transatlantic slavery
Press Awards recognise newspaper’s cross-platform Cotton Capital series amid wins for several Guardian reporters. The Guardian has won a diversity award at the prestigious Press Awards after its exposé on its founders’ links to transatlantic ...The Guardian - World -
Voting begins in India’s election with Modi widely expected to win third term
First phase in world’s largest democratic exercise begins, with 969 million people eligible to vote over six-week period. Voting has begun in India’s mammoth general election, as Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata party hopes to increase its ...The Guardian - World -
They Experimented on Themselves in Secret. What They Discovered Helped Win a War
The untold, top-secret story of the British researchers who found the key to keeping humans alive underwater—and helped make D-Day a success.Wired - Tech -
Ecuador's President Noboa looks set to win vote on new security measures
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa looks set to win a referendum on Sunday that asks voters to support new security measures to fight rising violence, although recent power cuts could pose a threat to the ‘yes’ vote.NBC News - Top stories -
Chasing 5th straight win, Nelly Korda is 2 shots back at Chevron Championship after a first-round 68
Nelly Korda, who is looking to tie an LPGA Tour record with her fifth straight win, shot a 4-under 68 in the opening round of the Chevron ChampionshipABC News - Sports -
GOP lawmaker slams Republican colleagues over Ukraine support: 'They would like to see the Russians win'
Republican Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.) ripped into his colleagues who oppose further funding for Ukraine, arguing they "would like to see" Russia win the more than two-year war against Kyiv. "Now for Ukraine, they have no more artillery. If we do not do ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks
Frank Vatrano scored three goals and the Anaheim Ducks finished their season on a high note, defeating the playoff-bound Vegas Golden Knights 4-1ABC News - Sports -
Ukraine needs one more year to win, and Congress can make that happen now
If America comes through, this might just be the year that Ukraine needs to push Russia back and achieve an outcome its people can live with.The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Chinese Half-Marathon Champion Is Disqualified---Along With Runners Who Let Him Win
Video showed other athletes appearing to slow down for a top Chinese runner at the Beijing Half-Marathon; an investigation put the blame on a sponsor.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Beijing half marathon winner thrown out after trio slowed to let him win
All four athletes disqualified and forced to return prize moneySpecial committee issues apology but steers clear of fix talkOrganisers have revoked He Jie’s first place in the Beijing half marathon last weekend after an investigation confirmed ...The Guardian - World -
2024 NFL Draft: Drake Maye's college coach Mack Brown says QB 'can win a Super Bowl'
Maye is expected to be picked very early in Round 1 of the draftCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
2024 NBA Draft: Stephon Castle turns pro after helping UConn win national championship as a freshman
Castle is heading to the NBA Draft after shining as one of college basketball's top freshmenCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Subsidy race with US and China would harm Europe’s ailing economy, IMF warns
Fund urges EU to avoid ‘protectionist’ policies and focus on cutting internal trade barriersFinancial Times - World - China -
China Hits U.S. With Levy on Chemical as Trade Tensions Rise
China slapped a levy on imports from the U.S. of a widely used chemical, a small salvo in an escalating trade dispute between Washington and Beijing.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
The ‘brain waste’ of skilled migrants in Europe
A new investigation shows how countries hold back educated people from overseas from working in their fields of trainingFinancial Times - Business -
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
April 12-18, 2024 Performers take part in the official flame lighting ceremony in Athens in preparation for the Paris Olympics. A local resident swims in floodwater in Orenburg, Russia, after a dam on the Ural River burst. The northern lights ...ABC News - World -
S&P Cuts Israel's Credit Ratings on Geopolitical Concerns
S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Israel to A-plus from AA-minus, citing geopolitical risks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
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Nasdaq Dips After Israel Strikes Iran
U.S. stock markets were mixed while Asian and European markets fell after Israel’s retaliatory strike on Iran.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
With Man City reeling, Arsenal and Liverpool face moment of truth in title race
Real Madrid have shown that Manchester City can be overcome, so Arsenal and Liverpool must apply the pressure to make it happen in the Premier League.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
Johnson's Ukraine-Israel Package Faces Critical House Vote
The House speaker is expected to rely heavily on votes from Democrats to clear a procedural hurdle.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
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‘A water world teeming with wildlife’: readers’ favourite national parks in Europe
From camping beside glacial lakes in Montenegro to birdwatching in Poland, the continent has no shortage of inspiring wilderness adventures. One of the most incredible bird scenes in Europe took place as I hiked through the Bielawa nature reserve ...The Guardian - World -
Worried About Trump’s Support for Ukraine, Eastern Europe Tries Outreach
A gathering of officials from Lithuania and Ukraine and supporters of Donald J. Trump highlights growing efforts to get on the good side of the former U.S. president in case he is elected again.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
5 things to watch as Yankees face Rays in three-game series at Yankee Stadium
Here are five things to watch when the Yankees return home to take on the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-game series in the Bronx.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Man arrested in Paris after police cordon off Iranian consulate due to reported bomb threat – Europe live
Local media reports a man entered the consulate saying he had explosives and wanted to avenge his brother. “Russia must be held accountable. Ukraine urgently requires more air defence support!” wrote the EU’s ambassador in Kyiv, Katarina ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Satellite Data Reveals Sinking Risk for China’s Cities
Development and groundwater pumping are causing land subsidence and heightening the risks of sea level rise.The New York Times - World - China -
China Orders Apple to Remove Popular Messaging Apps
WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram among apps cut from iPhone app store to comply with censorship demand.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - China -
San Francisco getting pandas from China
San Francisco is going to be the next U.S. city to receive a pair of pandas from China as part of the “panda diplomacy” program between Washington and Beijing. San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Friday that the San Francisco Zoo has been ...The Hill - Politics - China -
U.S. working to counter cheap Chinese exports
U.S. officials, from the president to the Treasury secretary, are accusing China of pushing cheap goods. Mark Wu, professor of law at Harvard University, joins CBS News to examine how low-priced Chinese products could impact American businesses, ...CBS News - Top stories -
Gilt Yields Fall After Weak U.K. Retail Sales Data
Gilt yields declined following weaker-than-expected U.K. retail sales data, increasing prospects of a Bank of England interest-rate cut in the coming months.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Israeli missile hits Iran, U.S. officials confirm
Two U.S. officials confirm to CBS News that an Israeli missile has hit Iran. The strike follows last weekend's retaliatory drone and missile attack against Israel. Carissa Lawson anchors a special report.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
U.S. officials on conflict between Israel, Iran
President Biden warned about risking a wider war in the Middle East, and while the White House is monitoring the situation, there has been no official response. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met virtually Thursday with Israeli leaders, ...CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Move Cautiously Higher
Natural gas futures were steady to higher as some late-season cold is forecast for parts of the U.S. over the weekend.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Apple Says It Was Ordered to Pull WhatsApp From China App Store
Apple said it removed WhatsApp and Threads from its China app offerings Friday on Beijing’s orders, amid technological tensions between the U.S. and China.The New York Times - Top stories - Apple -
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness, S&P says
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness and is more of a strategy to buy time for industrial and consumption policies, S&P Global Ratings said.CNBC - Business - China -
The $1.7 Billion Railway That Could Challenge China's Influence in Africa
A U.S.-backed railway connecting Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo is part of a pushback against China’s Belt and Road initiative in Africa. The $1.7 billion Lobito Corridor project aims to secure vital mineral supply chains.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
San Francisco mayor announces the city will receive pandas from China
San Francisco is the latest U_S_ city preparing to receive a pair of pandas from China, in a continuation of Beijing’s famed “panda diplomacy.”ABC News - Top stories - China -
Lawmakers want to make China pay its trillion-dollar debt to Americans
When the People's Republic of China won recognition as China's rightful government, it also inherited its predecessor government's debtsThe Hill - Politics - China