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The Latest | Israeli drone strike kills 2 in Lebanon after Hezbollah fires at an Israeli convoy
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency says an Israeli drone strike on a car in the eastern part of the country has killed two peopleABC News - World - Israel -
Middle East Crisis: U.S. Won’t Suspend Aid, for Now, to Israeli Unit Accused of Abuses
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the United States is working with Israel to address charges against the unit, which has been accused of human rights violations in the West Bank.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Oklahoma and Iowa Tornadoes Kill at Least 5, Officials Say
An infant was among those killed, officials said. Parts of five states — Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Missouri and Texas — were under a tornado watch on Sunday.The New York Times - Top stories -
This isn’t ‘some brink’ for the U.S. consumer despite concerning economic data, says TCW
A resilient consumer isn’t likely to turn into a wrecking ball for the U.S. economy, according to Peter Van Gelderen at TCW.MarketWatch - Business -
We know how to deter British children from alcohol, say experts, after concerns over WHO report
Study found Great Britain had worst rate of child alcohol consumption in world, but youth drinking is said still to have ‘declined sharply’. In 2000, about 19% of children under 16 in England smoked, according to Action on Smoking and Health. By ...The Guardian - World -
Turkish rail officials jailed for more than 108 years for crash that left 25 dead
A court in Turkey sentenced nine rail officials to more than 108 years’ imprisonment over a crash six years ago that killed 25 people, local media reported on ThursdayABC News - World -
Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback
President Joe Biden’s administration is again delaying a sweeping plan to ban menthol cigarettesABC News - Health - Joe Biden -
Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback
President Joe Biden’s administration is again delaying a sweeping plan to ban menthol cigarettesABC News - Health - Joe Biden -
Stormont ministers 'found wanting' during covid
The former head of NI’s civil service said local ministers had not shown strong leadership.BBC News - Top stories - Covid -
Spotify Says Apple Rejects its App Update for EU Users
After a European Union ruling requiringin-app pricing information, Spotify claims Apple won't accept its new version.Inc. - Business - Apple -
One Year of Civil War in Sudan: What We Know About the Conflict
The fighting between two generals leading competing military factions has now been going on for a year, leading to massacres, hunger and a massive wave of people fleeing their homes.The New York Times - Top stories -
In Portugal, we’re celebrating 50 years of freedom. So why is the far right creeping back? | Vicente Valentim
Today, we remember the 1974 Carnation Revolution. But as memories of dictatorship fade, anti-democratic forces are on the rise. Fifty years ago, on 25 April 1974, a military-led movement in Portugal took down the rightwing authoritarian regime ...The Guardian - World -
Repatriated South African apartheid-era artworks on display to celebrate 30 years of democracy
A selection of South African artworks produced during the country’s apartheid era which ended up in foreign art collections is on display in JohannesburgABC News - World -
Repatriated South African apartheid-era artworks on display to celebrate 30 years of democracy
A selection of South African artworks produced during the country’s apartheid era which ended up in foreign art collections is on display in JohannesburgABC News - Entertainment -
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It's 30 years since apartheid ended. South Africa's celebrations are set against growing discontent
South Africa has marked 30 years since the end of apartheid with a ceremony in the capitalABC News - World -
Repatriated South African apartheid-era artworks on display to celebrate 30 years of democracy
A selection of South African artworks produced during the country’s apartheid era which ended up in foreign art collections is on display in JohannesburgABC News - Entertainment -
Adam Grant Says This Is the Biggest Myth About Leadership
True leadership goes beyond just confidence and charisma. Discover the two main qualities your organization's future leaders should have.Inc. - Business -
A look at past and future cases Harvey Weinstein has faced as his New York conviction is thrown out
Harvey Weinstein's New York sexual assault conviction has been thrown out by an appeals court, but it's just one of many cases the disgraced movie mogul has facedABC News - Entertainment - New York -
A look at past and future cases Harvey Weinstein has faced as his New York conviction is thrown out
Harvey Weinstein's New York sexual assault conviction has been thrown out by an appeals court, but it's just one of many cases the disgraced movie mogul has facedABC News - Entertainment - New York -
Middle East crisis live: Israel has agreed to listen to US concerns before any Rafah invasion, says White House
Israel has started to meet commitments it made to Joe Biden on allowing aid into the north of Gaza, says White House national security spokesperson. The Gaza health ministry on Sunday reported at least 66 Palestinians had been killed in the past ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Fallout 4: Every New Item In The Next-Gen Update
The next-gen update in Fallout 4 delivered an incredible amount of content for a nearly 10-year-old game. There are seven new quests, two sets of Power Armor, several weapons, and other cosmetics you can find and use in the Commonwealth. All of ...GameSpot - Tech -
Trump trial sees new witnesses to close out first week of testimony
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Warframe's Jade Shadows Update Adds New Warframe And Cinematic Quest In June
Today, Warframe's devstream revealed details on Jade Shadows, the game's next cinematic update. Jade Shadows adds the 57th Warframe, Jade--known as the "song of devastation"--as well as the Ascension mission type, a new Clan Operation, ...GameSpot - Tech -
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 - Tech - Apple -
Xi tells Blinken US should avoid ‘vicious competition’ with China
Secretary of state’s trip to Beijing comes as tensions remain over Taiwan, war in Ukraine and tech export controlsFinancial Times - World - China -
Blinken says he challenged China's Xi on Russia war support
America's top diplomat and the Chinese president have held talks in Beijing as both sides seek to stabilise relations.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraine
The US Secretary of State was speaking to the BBC at the end of a three-day trip to China.BBC News - Top stories - China -
US has seen evidence of attempts by China to influence election, says Blinken
Secretary of state met Xi Jinping in Beijing and warned of sanctions over China’s support for Russian arms industry. Washington has seen evidence of attempts by Beijing to “influence and arguably interfere” in this year’s US elections, the ...The Guardian - World - China -
US Pacific commander says China is pursuing ‘boiling frog’ strategy
Retiring Admiral John Aquilino accuses Beijing of gradually raising pressure in South China SeaFinancial Times - World - China -
US Pacific commander says China is pursuing ‘boiling frog’ strategy
Retiring Admiral John Aquilino accuses Beijing of gradually raising pressure in South China SeaFinancial Times - Business - China -
Tory MP says he was deported from Djibouti due to criticisms of China
Tim Loughton had sanctions imposed on him in 2021 by Beijing, which has close ties to east African country. A former government minister who has had sanctions imposed on him by China has said he was detained and deported by Djibouti as a “direct ...The Guardian - World - China -
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MP says he was deported from Africa over China criticism
Tory MP for East Worthing and Shoreham Tim Loughton says he was barred from entering Djibouti.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Bank of Canada Officials Split on How Soon Rate Cuts Could Start, Minutes Say
Senior Bank of Canada officials were divided on how soon the central bank could start cutting interest rates, although they agreed cuts should proceed gradually given the risk of inflation reaccelerating, according to a summary of deliberations ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established
A top Hamas political official has told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a five-year truce with Israel and that it will lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian ...ABC News - World -
Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say
Officials say more than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast have returned to sea, while 29 had died on the shoreABC News - World -