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HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls
The tax authority has been heavily criticised for failing to answer tens of thousands of calls.BBC News - 3d -
Ukraine Must Cede Territory in Any Peace Deal, Rubio Says
The secretary of state, heading to talks with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia, said future talks with Moscow will be needed to determine what Russia is willing to give up to end the war.The New York Times - 4d -
From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China
China plans to invest more than a trillion dollars as it races against the US to rule advanced tech.BBC News - 4d -
Trump’s tariffs won’t solve the opioid crisis, but a deal with China might
They provide leverage that Trump should use to strike a deal with China to more comprehensively regulate its pharmaceutical and chemical industries.The Hill - 2d -
U.S. toughens sanctions on Russian oil, gas and banking sectors
The stiffer restrictions come as the Trump administration is trying to convince Russia to accept terms of a proposed 30-day ceasefire.CBS News - 1d -
Dizzying turnaround in US-Ukraine relations leaves all eyes on Russia
Putin may well stick to previous demands over Ukrainian elections and a rejection of European peacekeeping forces. Europe live – latest updates Suddenly the ball is in Russia’s court. The flow ...The Guardian - 3d -
Marco Rubio: one-time Russia hawk makes stunning U-turn under Trump
The secretary of state was once a prominent Ukraine supporter and called Putin a ‘war criminal’ – not any more. Marco Rubio , the US secretary of state, looked on as Donald Trump demanded more ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump: Russia not accepting ceasefire would be 'very disappointing'
President Trump discussed the ongoing talks for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, and said it would be "very disappointing" if Russian President Putin did would not accept it.NBC News - 1d -
Ukraine, Russia trade attacks as Rubio efforts talks in Saudi Arabia
Ukraine and Russia traded drone attacks as Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds chats in Saudi Arabia with Ukrainian officials. Michael Bociurkiw, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia ...CBS News - 3d -
What leverage does Trump have over Putin in Ukraine negotiations?
The Russian president remains unwavering in his demands, making wider sanctions and tariffs ineffective. Ukraine’s agreement to support a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in its war against ...The Guardian - 2d -
Russia imposes fees to stem flood of low-cost Chinese cars
Moscow hardens stance as vehicle imports targeted by western sanctions overwhelm local marketFinancial Times - 5d -
North Korea Says It’s Building a Nuclear-Powered Submarine
The announcement came amid fears that Pyongyang may be receiving crucial military technology from Russia in return for sending troops and weapons for its war against Ukraine.The New York Times - 6d -
As Trump shakes the international order, China casts itself as a model of stability
Even as its economy slows, China is using its annual National People's Congress to present itself as a global stalwart as Trump upends America's alliances.NBC News - 5d -
China criticises Hong Kong firm’s sale of majority stake in Panama ports
Commentary urged CK Hutchison to ‘think twice’ about ‘what position and side they are on’ in sale to US investors. Business live – latest updates China has criticised the sale of the business ...The Guardian - 15h -
Enemies no more? How Russia's rhetoric about the US is changing
BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg explores how Moscow has warmed to Trump's America.BBC News - 4d -
US envoy’s secret talks with Hamas anger Netanyahu administration
Adam Boehler says Hamas proposed a ceasefire and prisoner exchange in negotiations that did not involve Israel. A US envoy has said Hamas proposed a five-to-10-year ceasefire and a full prisoner ...The Guardian - 4d -
'You can't make a deal with Russia': Do Ukrainians believe in a ceasefire?
The BBC asks people in Kyiv whether a ceasefire deal could be a step towards ending war with Russia.BBC News - 4h -
Russia says it is awaiting details on ceasefire proposal with Ukraine
Ukraine has said it's ready to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after high-level talks with U.S. officials this week in Saudi Arabia. The deal will now be presented to Russia. CBS News senior ...CBS News - 2d -
Latest on ceasefire efforts in Ukraine as Russia continues attacks
Top U.S. negotiators will meet with Ukrainian officials on Tuesday to try and kickstart ceasefire talks. Meanwhile, Russia is intensifying its air strikes on Ukraine. CBS News' Holly Williams has ...CBS News - 4d -
Ukrainian soldier who lost both legs in Russian drone strike says "freedom is expensive"
U.S. and Ukrainian officials are holding talks in Saudi Arabia on ending the war in Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, heading the U.S. delegation, suggested Ukraine will have to agree to let ...CBS News - 4d -
Ukraine willing to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia as U.S. lifts aid freeze
Ukraine said it would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.CBS News - 3d -
Iran using drones and apps to enforce women's dress code, UN says
Iranian officials are encouraging people to report women who refuse to obey the Islamic republic's dress code, according to a UN report.BBC News - 11h -
Eye Opener: Russia rejects ceasefire deal
Russia rejected a European-led ceasefire deal that would have ended the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Trump administration announced it is cancelling $400 million in grants to Columbia University. ...CBS News - 6d -
Ukraine agrees to US-led ceasefire; Russia yet to weigh in
U.S. officials announced that Ukraine is ready to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. In return, the United States agreed to resume sending military aid and intelligence to Ukraine. The Kremlin ...NBC News - 2d -
Putin praises Trump for ‘doing everything’ to improve US-Russia relations
Putin responds to Trump’s appeal to save ‘surrounded’ Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk though there is no evidence of encirclement. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Vladimir Putin has ...The Guardian - 10h -
Amazon, Google and Meta support tripling of nuclear capacity by 2050
Tech groups join call for new power stations to meet growing energy demands and combat climate changeFinancial Times - 2d -
Russia plays hardball over a ceasefire deal as U.S. officials head to Moscow
How can Russia evade a ceasefire agreement which the U.S. says will show whether the Kremlin is serious about ending the war against Ukraine.CNBC - 1d -
US and Russian spy chiefs speak amid Ukraine war talks
CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Sergei Naryshkin, chief of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, or SVR, spoke over the phone Tuesday amid recent peace talks with Ukraine, endorsing a 30-day ...The Hill - 2d -
‘Let’s Not Talk About It’: 5 Years Later, China’s Covid Shadow Lingers
People who endured the longest Covid restrictions in the world are still grappling with what they lost: their loved ones, their livelihoods, their dignity.The New York Times - 2d -
The ‘freedom’ railway: China’s plan to take on the US in Africa
Tazara project showcases Beijing’s leaner approach to overseas development just as western aid appears to retreatFinancial Times - 2d -
The Indo-Pacific grapples with a reckless China and feckless US
Increasing uncertainty clouds the region’s future as it tries to decipher Trump’s line on BeijingFinancial Times - 1d -
There’s no money to be made in Russia
American companies shouldn’t assume that a thaw in US ties with Moscow will make doing business there easierFinancial Times - 3d -
Ukraine open to 30-day ceasefire with Russia as U.S. lifts aid freeze
After talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the U.S. and Ukraine said Kyiv would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, with Washington pledging to immediately lift a freeze on intelligence sharing and ...CBS News - 3d -
Art of a deal: how UK and France led dogged effort to repair US-Ukraine ties – for now
Over 11 days of breakneck diplomacy, Kyiv was convinced of need to pacify Trump, but reconciliation may be all too brief. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates The 11 days of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump Is Reshaping the Nuclear Landscape
In recent days, the perceived value among allies of acquiring nuclear weapons is up, and confidence in the U.S. nuclear umbrella is down.The New York Times - 2d -
China can live with Trump’s tariffs – his bullish foreign policy will help Beijing in the long term | Steve Tsang
By turning his back on US allies and global institutions, Trump will help Xi Jinping advance his plan for a China-centric world. Is Donald Trump China’s worst nightmare or a dream come true? He is ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ontario agrees to suspend electricity surcharge ahead of talks with US
The government of Ontario on Tuesday backed off its threat to impose a surcharge on electricity to three U.S. states amid broader trade talks. In a joint statement from Ontario Premier Doug Ford ...The Hill - 3d -
Several civilians reportedly killed in Syrian clashes, U.S. and Russia call for U.N. meeting
U.S. and Russian diplomats have called for the United Nations Security Council to meet Monday amid escalating violence in Syria. Clashes between Syrian forces and loyalists of ousted President ...CBS News - 4d -
Kyiv and Moscow trade drone attacks as new U.S.-Ukraine talks kick off
A top Ukrainian official said his country was "ready to go" and determined to reach a peace deal with Russia as U.S.-Ukraine talks kicked off in Jeddah.CBS News - 3d -
Trump says US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale: ‘It’s up to me’
President suspended implementation of law ordering app to divest from its Chinese owner ByteDance or face US ban. Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States was in talks with four groups ...The Guardian - 4d