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Ireland's top diplomat concerned over slow pace of justice in peacekeeper's killing
Ireland’s top diplomat has expressed concerns about the slow progress of criminal proceedings against several Lebanese men charged with the killing of an Irish peacekeeper in LebanonABC News - World -
Iran president, top diplomat found dead after helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and other officials were found dead on Monday after their helicopter crashed in a foggy region, state media reported. State television did not provide an immediate cause for ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
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Diplomats owe more than £143m in London congestion charges
The US Embassy owes £14m while Togo owes £40, figures from Transport for London reveal.BBC News - Top stories -
William Hanson on imposter syndrome
He's the UK's highest-profile etiquette expert - but he often still feels out of place.BBC News - Top stories -
Verjus, top pesto, umeboshi: are restaurant menus becoming more baffling?
Whether the descriptions are long and verbose, or short and opaque, there’s a fair chance you’ve suffered from ‘menu overwhelm’. What lies behind the changing language?. You will have seen the advert on TV. The scene: a fancy restaurant dining ...The Guardian - World -
Top CEOs are now making more than ever, report says
Paid compensation for chief executives of several Fortune 500 companies has risen dramatically over the last five years, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. WSJ writer Theo Francis joins to discuss why it's partly linked to a ...CBS News - Top stories -
Cuban Spycraft | Sunday on 60 Minutes
For decades, prolific Cuban spies working in the U.S. government, serving in high-profile positions with top security clearances, have evaded American intelligence officials. This Sunday, Cecilia Vega reports on two undercover agents.CBS News - Top stories -
The other war: Cuban mercenaries in Ukraine
Fed up with humiliation and mistreatment, Cuban soldiers of the 428th regiment, based in Donetsk, carried out an operation to kill their own regiment's commander.The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Trump trusted more than Biden on inflation, a top issue for voters, poll shows
Eighty-five percent of people surveyed said inflation is an important issue, and most trust Trump more than Biden to deal with it.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Usyk and Fury separated at Riyadh weigh-in
Watch as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are separated by security at the weigh-in for Saturday’s undisputed heavyweight title fight in Saudi Arabia.BBC News - Top stories -
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Olga Morgan Goodwin, Cuban Revolutionary Who Then Rejected Castro, Dies at 87
Along with her American husband, she fought Batista and then turned on Castro when he embraced authoritarianism.The Wall Street Journal - World -
5/19/2024: Pope Francis; Cuban Spycraft; The Album
First, Pope Francis: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report on the Americans spying for Cuba in the United States. And, a look at a play based on Nazi’s photo album from AuschwitzCBS News - Top stories -
Cuban spies behind sale of American secrets around the world
Former U.S. Ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha spent decades spying for Cuba. Before Rocha there was Ana Montes, a Pentagon analyst who spent 17 years spying for Cuba.CBS News - Top stories -
Russia gives British diplomat a week to leave
The expulsion of Capt Adrian Coghill comes after his counterpart was removed from Britain last week.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
U.S. ‘Condolences’ for Raisi Reflect a Delicate Diplomatic Ritual
Whether it’s Stalin or Castro or Kim Jong-il, the United States struggles for the right words when a reviled foreign strongman dies.The New York Times - Top stories -
Fury shoves Usyk at weigh-in for super-fight
Tyson Fury was over 30lb heavier than Oleksandr Usyk in the weigh-in before their undisputed heavyweight fight on Saturday.BBC News - Top stories -
Fury in better shape at weigh-in for Usyk fight
Tyson Fury dropped some weight and appeared to be in good shape at the weigh-in for his heavyweight fight with Oleksandr Usyk.ESPN - Sports -
Usyk v Fury: World champions separated at weigh-in
Usyk v Fury: World champions separated at weigh-inBBC News - Top stories -
German 10-Year Bund Yields Seen Staying Just Above 2.50% for Now
Bunds look set to remain stuck just above the 2.5% level in 10-year yields for now, with the data calendar being light, Commerzbank Research said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Tester on suggestion immigration bill support motivated by election-year politics: 'Bulls---'
Montana Sen. Jon Tester (D) is dismissing the suggestion that his support for an immigration bill is motivated by election-year politics. “That’s bulls---,” Tester told Punchbowl News. "You can’t on one hand talk about how the border’s not secure, ...The Hill - Politics -
Trump Allies Draw Up Plans for Unprecedented Immigration Crackdown
Advisers to the former president are getting a head start on clearing the hurdles they would face.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Abortion access finds wide support, but inflation, immigration fears propel Trump
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?CBS News - Politics - Abortion -
Companies warn against immigration cuts as Trump plans crackdown
Business groups say US economy remains dependent on foreign workers as migration becomes election issueFinancial Times - World - Donald Trump -
Biden’s new asylum ruling is a big flashing ‘Welcome’ sign for undocumented immigrants
If Biden were serious about border security, he would be eliminating the pull factors he has established that encourage illegal immigration instead of creating new ones.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Mayorkas discusses immigration policy, national security for U.S.-Mexico border
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas held a roundtable discussion Monday on issues related to the U.S.-Mexico border. Mayorkas told reporters there has been a recent drop in migrant crossings at the southern border. CBS ...CBS News - Top stories -
Russia expels British military attache in diplomatic tit for tat
Adrian Coghill ordered to leave in response to UK expelling Kremlin’s attache to London for alleged spying . Russia is expelling Britain’s defence attache to Moscow in the latest diplomatic tit for tat, after the UK accused it of sponsoring ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Russia Expels British Diplomat After U.K. Booted His Counterpart
Russia also warned of further action, while the British foreign secretary called the expulsion a “desperate move.”The New York Times - World - United Kingdom -
Javier Milei triggers diplomatic row by calling Spanish PM’s wife ‘corrupt’
Spain recalls ambassador after Argentine leader attacks Pedro Sánchez’s partner at far-right rally in MadridFinancial Times - World -
ICC’s move against Netanyahu puts Biden in diplomatic and political bind
Arrest warrant announcement for Hamas and Israeli leaders for alleged war crimes sparks anger in USFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
FirstFT: ICC’s move against Netanyahu puts Biden in diplomatic and political bind
Also in today’s newsletter, building a rival to Nvidia and Jamie Dimon signals exit planFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
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Will gold's price hit $3,000 per ounce? Experts weigh in
Gold could hit $3,000 per ounce in a few years if recent price trends continue, experts say.CBS News - Top stories -
Inflation concerns weigh heavily on voters, vary by race: Poll
Inflation is “far and away” the biggest issue for Americans heading into the 2024 election, but economic outlooks and President Biden’s approval rating vary by race and ethnicity, according to a new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll. As he faces off ...The Hill - Politics -
Judge in Trump trial weighs jury instructions after defense rests
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial, signaling the start of the final chapter of proceedings before the jury begins deliberations.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Turbulence-related deaths are rare, but climate change is making for bumpier air travel
One passenger died and 30 others were injured aboard a Singapore Airlines flight that was hit by "severe turbulence," officials said Tuesday, but experts say such deaths are rare even as researchers warn climate change may be causing more extreme ...NBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Trump’s immigration plan could add trillions of dollars to national debt, fueling inflation and market jitters
Donald Trump’s tax and spending plans for his would-be second term in office imply a willingness to see the federal budget deficit rise to truly unprecedented levels.MarketWatch - Business