Russia gripped by human rights crackdown, says UN
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CNBC - Business
How a U.S. crackdown on cheap Chinese imports could help Amazon but challenge Meta
The White House wants to close a trade loophole exploited by Chinese discount retailers.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - World
Ukraine Needs to Be Realistic About Goals in War With Russia, Czech President Says
President Petr Pavel, a former NATO general who has been vocal in his support for Ukraine, said Kyiv needed to accept that some territory could remain under Russian control, at least “temporarily.”2 hours ago - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
Cutting winter fuel payments ‘right decision’, says Reeves, as No 10 says no change to council tax discount for single people – Labour conference live
Chancellor says £22bn gap in current spending budget and state pension rise meant she had to make decision on means-testing fuel payments. In interview this morning Rachel Reeves , the chancellor, ...2 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Russia gripped by human rights crackdown, says UN
A UN investigation found evidence of increased police brutality and repression since February 2022.4 hours ago - Russia -
The Guardian - World
Tanzania opposition leaders arrested amid crackdown on dissent
Protest had been planned against alleged disappearances and killings of government critics by security forces. Police in Tanzania have arrested three leaders of the main opposition party in a ...4 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Russia-Ukraine war live: Images suggest Russia’s new intercontinental ballistic missile suffered major test failure
Expert analysis shows crater about 60 metres wide at launch silo for Sarmat missile test. Relations with Russia should be reconsidered after its war in Ukraine is over, French President Emmanuel ...4 hours ago - Russia -
GameSpot - Tech
Cards Against Humanity Is Suing Elon Musk For $15 Million
Cards Against Humanity, LLC--publisher of the raunchy card game of the same name--has announced plans to sue Elon Musk after the spacefaring billionaire allegedly dumped waste from SpaceX's ...4 hours ago - Elon Musk -
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Financial Times - Business
Western nations join forces to break China’s grip on critical minerals
Coalition of 14 governments announces financing network for projects to provide raw materials required by tech industry15 hours ago - China -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Russia and U.S. Religious Conservatives See Common Foe in Africa: Gay Rights
Unlikely coalition provides moral support for local activists pushing laws criminalizing homosexuality; death penalty in Uganda.18 hours ago - Russia -
Inc. - Business
Increase in Shelter Beds, Tent Crackdown Sees Reduction in San Francisco Homeless Encampments
While homelessness has not been reduced, the problem is now less visible.20 hours ago -
ABC News - Health
UN nations endorse a 'Pact for the Future,' and the body's leader says it must be more than talk
The U.N. General Assembly has approved a blueprint to bring the world’s increasingly divided nations together to tackle 21st-century challenges20 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Cards Against Humanity Sues SpaceX for Trespassing and Land Damage
The lawsuit said SpaceX stored construction materials on its land without seeking permission.21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Russia isolated at UN summit after surprise bid to derail pact
Country’s attempt to defer adoption of ambitious ‘pact for the future’ to reform institution rejected 143 votes to seven. Russia was left badly isolated at a high-profile UN summit in New York when ...22 hours ago - Russia -
The Guardian - World
Dozens of arrests made in UK crackdown against gangs exploiting Irish border
Home Office brands operation targeting people smugglers a success after cash and false ID documents seized. More than 30 people have been arrested across the UK in a Home Office crackdown against ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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The Guardian - World
Von der Leyen tightens grip on EU but trouble looms | Jennifer Rankin
Despite cementing control, the EU commission’s president faces a daunting second term amid the rise of the far right. Ursula von der Leyen was leaving nothing to chance. At a private meeting with ...Yesterday - European Union -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon says workers must be in the office. The UK government disagrees. Who is right?
Amazon is ordering its staff back to the office five days a week, but the UK government is promoting flexible working.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
Cards Against Humanity game sues Musk's SpaceX for trespassing
Cards Against Humanity (CAH) is suing Elon Musk's SpaceX for $15 million after it allegedly left construction equipment and destroying property on CAH land in Texas. The complaint, which was ...Yesterday - SpaceX -
The New York Times - Top stories
Human Case of Rare Mosquito-Borne Illness Reported in New York State
A person in Ulster County has been hospitalized with Eastern equine encephalitis, health officials said. It is the first confirmed human case of the disease recorded in the state since 2015.Yesterday - New York -
BBC News - Top stories
Dissident in prisoner swap vows to return to Russia
Vladimir Kara-Murza thought he would be executed before the biggest Russia-West prisoner swap since the Cold War began.2 days ago - Russia -
BBC News - Top stories
Watch: Huge explosion at Russia arms depot
Footage shot from the road shows a massive blast and huge plume of smoke in Tikhoretsk.2 days ago - Russia -
The Guardian - World
Wildlife biologist Diane Boyd: ‘Wolf and human societies have intriguing parallels’
The grey wolf expert on the incredible distances the predators travel, why dogs are a kind of dumbed down wolf – and her most hair‑raising close call. The grey wolf (Canis lupus) has generated fear ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Strikes inside Russia with US missiles key to Ukraine’s plan to end war, says Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy will present ‘victory plan’ to US president during trip to Washington next week, when he is also likely to hold talks with Trump. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Joe Biden to allow Ukraine ...2 days ago - Ukraine -
ABC News - Top stories
State reports 1st human case of EEE in nearly a decade
New York state reported its first case of eastern equine encephalitis in nearly a decade on Friday.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Migrants feel less welcome as Germany's far-right rises
Migrants who arrived since 2015 say they feel unwelcome in Germany, where the far-right Alternative for Germany is gaining support.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Texas pipeline fire is out, vehicle and human remains are found
A fire that erupted from a Texas natural gas pipeline that was struck by a vehicle died down and was extinguished Thursday, the city of Deer Park said.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Health
Michel Siffre, 85, Dies; Descended Into Caves to Study the Human Mind
He was a pioneer in chronobiology, the study of how our bodies understand the passage of time.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Ursula von der Leyen, the politician tightening her grip on Brussels
The European Commission president has pitched herself as the answer to the question: ‘who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?’3 days ago -
ABC News - World
Haiti's insecurity is worsening as gangs seize more territory, UN rights expert says
A U.N. human rights expert says that gang violence is spreading across Haiti as a U.N.-backed mission targeting criminals remains underfunded and understaffed3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Cards Against Humanity sues Elon Musk's SpaceX for allegedly trespassing on Texas land
The games company Cards Against Humanity says that Elon Musk's SpaceX has been storing construction materials on its land without permission.3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Africa flooding leaves dead crocodiles floating among human bodies
Floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands in the region, worsening existing humanitarian crises.3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Amazon says workers need to be in the office. Most of Silicon Valley disagrees.
Chief executive Andy Jassy brushes off disgruntled staff with tough five-day office mandate3 days ago -