Canadian detained by China for spying says he experienced 'psychological torture'
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Swiss police make arrests over suspected death in ‘suicide capsule’
Criminal case opened after Sarco capsule – which releases nitrogen gas at the touch of a button – used in Merishausen. Police in northern Switzerland say several people have been detained and a ...2 hours ago -
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Canadian detained by China says he experienced psychological torture
Michael Kovrig, a Canadian man detained by China for more than 1,000 days, said the treatment he received amounted to psychological torture.4 hours ago - China -
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CNBC - Business
China central bank releases slate of support measures amid a deepening economic slump
Beijing will cut the amount of cash banks need to have on hand, known as the reserve requirement ratio, or RRR, by 50 basis points in the near term, People's Bank of China Gov. Pan Gongsheng said.8 hours ago - China -
Financial Times - World
Greater China is now a ‘growth engine’ for Asia ETFs, BBH says
Consultancy forecasts strong growth in investor demand in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong over next 12 months10 hours ago - China -
The Guardian - World
Michael Kovrig: detention by China amounted to psychological torture, Canadian says
Former diplomat Michael Kovrig, who was taken into custody in December 2018, says he spent months in solitary confinement and was interrogated daily. A former Canadian diplomat detained by China ...13 hours ago - China -
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Iranian president says he doesn't want war with Israel
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Monday that Iran does not seek a wider war in the Middle East and that such a conflict would have no winners.15 hours ago - Iran -
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US-China research has given Beijing's military technology a boost, House GOP says
A new report by congressional Republicans asserts that partnerships between the U.S. and China at universities over the past decade have allowed hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding ...15 hours ago - China -
The Guardian - World
Trump accuses justice department of ‘downplaying’ second assassination attempt as suspect to remain in jail without bond – live
Trump launches partisan attack on justice department and FBI; Ryan Routh was arrested in Florida after being found with a weapon outside a Trump golf course. Trump golf club suspect left note ...18 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Suspect described Trump 'assassination attempt' in pre-written note
The letter was dropped off at the home of a witness several months before the incident in Florida.19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Tanzania Detains Opposition Party’s Top Leaders
The East African country’s leading opposition party said that its presidential candidate in the last election and its chairman were among dozens detained before a protest called to draw attention ...19 hours ago -
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Trump says he won't run again if he loses in November
Former President Donald Trump says "that will be it" if he loses the presidential race.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Trump says he will not run again if he loses election
For the second time in a week the Republican presidential candidate has acknowledged the prospect of defeat.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Trump says he won’t run for president again in 2028 if he loses in November
Republican nominee says in interview that he ‘doesn’t see that at all’ and he hasn’t made deals with Musk or RFK Jr. Donald Trump said in an interview released on Sunday that he did not think he ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Trump says he will not run in 2028 if he loses in November
Former President Trump said this would be his last presidential campaign and he would not run in 2028 if he loses the race this November. In a Sunday interview on the television show "Full ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Trump says he won't run again in four years if he loses November election
Former President Donald Trump said he doesn’t believe he would run for office again in four years if he loses the November election.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Justin Herbert injury update: Jim Harbaugh says Chargers QB game-time call vs. Steelers with high-ankle sprain
L.A. will face the Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday2 days ago - NFL -
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Astros' Justin Verlander hit hard again vs. Angels, says he returned from neck injury 'a little fast'
Verlander has an 8.89 ERA in six starts since coming off the injured list2 days ago - MLB -
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SEC says Elon Musk should be sanctioned if he keeps dodging Twitter depositions
The Securities and Exchange Commission has asked a federal judge to sanction Elon Musk if he continues to violate the court’s order to appear for a deposition in a probe of his 2022 Twitter ...2 days ago - Elon Musk -
The Guardian - World
Trump says he’s the ‘leader’ on IVF, but Republicans are blocking national access
The ex-president may not be able to explain how in vitro fertilization works, but he’s had a lot to say about it lately. Donald Trump, I strongly suspect, would not be able to explain how in vitro ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Kamala Harris at Wisconsin rally: ‘Women have died because of Trump’s abortion bans’ – live
Vice-president again highlighted case of Amber Thurman, who died in Georgia due to strict abortion ban. Kamala Harris will be in Georgia today and is expected to speak about Donald Trump’s role ...3 days ago - Abortion -
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Patriots HC Jerod Mayo: Brissett 'is our QB until I say he's not the QB'
New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo explains that Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett "is our quarterback until I say he's not the quarterback" anymore.3 days ago - NFL -
CNBC - Business
SEC says Elon Musk should be sanctioned if he keeps dodging Twitter depositions
The SEC asked a federal judge to sanction Elon Musk if he continues to delay a deposition regarding his 2022 Twitter buyout.3 days ago - Elon Musk -
CNBC - Business
Fed Governor Waller says inflation softening faster than he expected put him in half-point-cut camp
Waller told CNBC that the data is showing core inflation in the Fed's preferred measure is running below 1.8%3 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
‘Big Short’ fund manager Eisman put on ‘indefinite leave’ after Gaza comments
Famed investor said on X that he was ‘celebrating’ the destruction of Gaza3 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
At a 'fighting antisemitism' event, Trump says Jewish voters will bear 'a lot' of blame if he loses
In remarks ostensibly focused on combating antisemitism, former President Donald Trump questioned why he lacks commanding support from Jewish voters and suggested that they would have “a lot to do” ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Watch: Burning Canadian bridge collapses into river
Footage shows the 88-year-old Red Bridge in Kamloops, British Columbia, engulfed in flames.4 days ago -
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Trump says Israel won't exist if he doesn't win, rails against Jewish Americans not voting for him
Donald Trump claimed Thursday night that if he doesn't win in November, Jewish voters would be partly to blame and that Israel would be "eradicated." Trump made the remarks at an event aimed at ...4 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Philippine senator says China should do more to help fight cybercrime gangs
China should do more to battle the illegal online gambling and scam call centers run by Chinese criminal syndicates in Southeast Asian countries often using forced labor, a Philippine senator who ...4 days ago - China -
CNBC - Business
Anthony Scaramucci says he is 'working alongside' Kamala Harris on her campaign's crypto policies
"I believe that we are making progress, and I think it's going in the right direction," Scaramucci said at the annual TOKEN2049 event in Singapore.4 days ago - Kamala Harris -
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Trump Says That if He Loses, ‘the Jewish People Would Have a Lot to Do’ With It
Speaking at a campaign event denouncing antisemitism in America, Donald Trump again attacked Jews who vote for Democrats, saying that the party had a “hold, or curse, on you.”4 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Oscar Robertson recounts time he got a telegram from KKK saying if he played 'they’re going to shoot me'
He played in the collegiate Dixie Classic but faced incredible abuse on the court and a death threat off it.4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Graham says he's hopeful Nebraska will flip to winner-take-all electoral system
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) voiced his support for Nebraska Republican’s effort to flip the state’s way of distributing Electoral College votes to a winner-take-all electoral system -- a move that ...4 days ago -
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Robert Kraft says he picked Jerod Mayo to be the team's next head coach five years ago
When the Patriots parted ways with coach Bill Belichick, they instantly pivoted to Jerod Mayo.4 days ago