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World - Financial Times
Russian tensions expose faultlines in South Africa’s unity government
Cyril Ramaphosa angered the ANC’s largest coalition partner by calling Vladimir Putin a ‘valued friend’14 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Blackouts expose the Cuban regime's excuses for failure
Cuba's communist regime has failed to provide basic necessities such as food, medicine, and healthcare, and has resorted to repression and modern slavery to maintain its grip on power.7 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
When ‘national security’ becomes a political excuse, we all lose
For decades, the U.S. government observed an “open investment” policy: neutrality concerning foreign investments into, and acquisitions of, U.S. companies. But the handling of the Nippon-U.S. Steel ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Blackouts and water rationing as South American drought worsens
Bogotá limits water use and Quito schedules daily power cuts to cope with historically low rainfallYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Beyoncé brings star power as Kamala Harris touts ‘freedom’ in Texas
Vice-president seeks to energise women voters as White House race against Donald Trump tightensYesterday -
World - The Guardian
Gisèle Pelicot lawyers: trial exposes ‘profound problem’ in attitudes to sexual violence
Dozens of accused deny rape, despite video evidence showing unconscious Gisèle Pelicot snoring loudly. Taking the stand in France’s biggest ever rape trial , Patrice N, 55, an electrician from the ...2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
China to offer Taliban tariff-free trade as it inches closer to isolated resource-rich regime
China will offer the Taliban tariff-free access to its vast construction, energy and consumer sectors, Beijing’s envoy to Afghanistan said on Thursday.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Plane left runway due to bearing failure - report
The plane came off the runway as it landed in windy conditions last year, the AAIB say.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Journalist who exposed Cambodia’s scam industry released by authorities
Mech Dara, charged with incitement, freed on bail after video of him apologising to country’s leaders appears. Mech Dara, one of Cambodia’s most prominent journalists, known for exposing the ...3 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Cambodia Journalist Who Exposed Scams Is Released on Bail
Mech Dara spent three weeks in detention after he was charged for posts he made online. He still faces a charge of “incitement to provoke social chaos.”3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Why the EU needs to close the gaps in its leaky sanctions regime
Also in this newsletter: Why Vučić declined Putin’s invitation4 days ago -
Tech - Wired
Exposed United Nations Database Left Sensitive Information Accessible Online
The 115,000-plus files related to UN Women included detailed financial disclosures from organizations around the world—and personal details and testimonials from vulnerable individuals.5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Cuba plunged into crisis by prolonged power blackouts
President warns against ‘vandalism’ after fuel shortages exacerbate economic struggles5 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
As issues pile up, Patriots are starting to run out of excuses
The Patriots have been put in a bad spot this season, but there's still no reason the team should be this dysfunctional, writes Tom E. Curran.6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Far-right ‘race science’ organisation exposed in Channel 4 documentary
Undercover journalists infiltrate a group promoting racial, eugenics-based theories funded by a US tech entrepreneur6 days ago -
World - ABC News
Cubans struggle with an extended power outage and a new tropical storm
Cuba's widespread blackouts stretched into their fourth day as Hurricane Oscar crossed the island’s eastern coast with winds and heavy rain6 days ago -
World - ABC News
Cubans struggle as power not fully restored after days of blackout
Electricity on much of the island has yet to be restored after days of blackout.6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Many Cubans still waiting for power to return after days of blackout
Many Cubans are waiting in anguish as electricity on much of the island has yet to be totally restored after days of blackout.October 20 -
Tech - Wired
The 7 Best Blackout Curtains, Tested and Reviewed
We tested many options on bright windows to see which curtains actually give us a dark night’s sleep.October 20 -
Business - Financial Times
Meet the non-doms fighting Rachel Reeves’s tax raid
With chancellor planning tax shake-up in this month’s Budget, Foreign Investors for Britain is trying to affect debateOctober 20 -
Politics - The Hill
Trump calls Harris surrogate Mark Cuban ‘a loser’
Former President Trump took a swipe at Mark Cuban on Saturday, calling the billionaire who has hit the campaign trail for Vice President Harris “weak and pathetic.” “Mark Cuban is a Loser. ...October 19 -
World - The New York Times
Cuba Suffers Blackout After Power Plant Failure Near Havana
The Cuban government had just announced emergency measures to reduce electricity use — then the power went out across the entire nation.October 19 -
Business - CNBC
'Weak and pathetic': Trump seethes as Mark Cuban campaigns for Harris
Mark Cuban has become a regular surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris in the race against Donald Trump.October 19 -
Top stories - NBC News
Cuba hit with second blackout amid national power grid failure
After electricity was partially restored in Cuba following an island-wide blackout, the electrical grid collapsed a second time, causing widespread alarm. Journalist Ed Augustin told NBC News that ...October 19 -
Politics - The Hill
Cuba hit by second blackout after grid collapse
Cubans experienced their second black out wave Saturday after government officials said they were working to restore electrical service to hospitals and crucial service centers after a grid failure ...October 19 -
Politics - The Hill
Mark Cuban says Trump campaign like 'new season of The Sopranos'
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban likened former President Trump's campaign rhetoric to a new season of "The Sopranos" in an interview Friday. Cuban, who rallied with Vice President Harris earlier in ...October 19 -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Cuba Suffers Mass Blackout as Energy Crisis Deepens
The Communist government ordered the closure of nonvital activities hours to avoid power grid collapse.October 18 -
Politics - The Hill
McConnell exposes deep anti-Trump sentiment within Senate GOP
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) has tried to mend his relationship with former President Trump, but newly reported comments reveal how deeply his personal animosity toward Trump ran ...October 18 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Mark Cuban Blasts Trump's 'Crazy' Tariffs Idea With Rotten Cartoon Comparison
The billionaire slammed the GOP nominee for his "gibberish" proposals at a Kamala Harris campaign rally.October 18 -
Business - CNBC
Mark Cuban mocks Trump's tariff ideas at Harris campaign rally as Elon Musk tours PA with pro-Trump PAC
Mark Cuban in a recent Harris campaign press call slammed Donald Trump and called his sweeping tariff plans "lunacy."October 17 -
Politics - NBC News
Battle of the billionaires: Harris deploys Mark Cuban as Elon Musk stumps for Trump
As Elon Musk steps up his work on behalf of former President Donald Trump, Kamala Harris is calling in her own billionaire, Mark Cuban.October 17 -
Politics - The Hill
Harris campaigns with Mark Cuban in Wisconsin
Vice President Harris on Thursday was joined by businessman Mark Cuban on the campaign trail in Wisconsin, getting a boost from a high-profile surrogate as she highlighted her economic agenda. ...October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
'Catalogue of failures' led to drownings
Alison Tilsley and Alex Wood drowned after the wheelchair-accessible boat they were on capsized.October 17 -
Politics - The Hill
IV shortage 'creates havoc' for hospitals, exposing supply chain 'whack-a-mole'
A shortage of IV fluid in the wake of Hurricane Helene is shining a spotlight on the fragility and vulnerability of the country's medical supply chain. Hospitals were left scrambling after the ...October 17 -
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Business - Financial Times
Wealthy non-doms lobby UK for Italian-style tax regime
Push for Budget reforms to allow foreign residents to pay tiered charges amid fears of exodus of richOctober 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Mark Cuban: Business leaders worried about Trump 'retribution' or 'vengeance'
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban said on Monday he thinks business leaders fear “retribution” and “vengeance” from former President Trump and are therefore not criticizing the Republican nominee ...October 15 -
World - The Guardian
New cervical cancer treatment regime ‘cuts risk of dying from disease by 40%’
Process tested in patients over 10-year period involves short course of chemotherapy before chemoradiation. Doctors are hailing a “remarkable” new treatment regime for cervical cancer that reduces ...October 14