UK military unprepared for ‘conflict of any scale’, warns ex defence official
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Philippine military chief warns his forces will fight back if assaulted at sea
The Philippine military chief says his forces will defend themselves with “the same level of force” if they come under assault again from China’s coast guard in the disputed South China Sea -
MarketWatch - Business
‘Any technology stock with an AI story is rising too far and too fast,’ this veteran trader warns
The market is in a huge tech-led bubble — but you’d be wrong to bet against it. -
The New York Times - World
Top US Official Holding Talks on Defusing Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Amos Hochstein’s trip to France comes after comments by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken that Israel had “effectively lost sovereignty” near the border with Lebanon because of attacks by Hezbollah.Israel -
NBC News - Politics
Some ex-DOJ officials under Trump fear Supreme Court gave him cover to weaponize the department
Some ex-Justice Department officials who served under Trump during his first term fear that the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling makes it easier for him to use the DOJ against his enemies if he is re-elected president.Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
The Labour Party has officially won enough seats to have a majority in the UK Parliament as vote counting continues
The Labour Party has officially won enough seats to have a majority in the UK Parliament as vote counting continuesUnited Kingdom -
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Financial Times - World
Amazon to build $1.3bn Australian defence cloud
Deal aims to improve data sharing with allies including UK and USAmazon -
VentureBeat - Tech
Will the cost of scaling infrastructure limit AI’s potential?
The race is now on to scale AI workloads while controlling infrastructure costs. -
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The Hill - Politics
America’s shrinking military is a cultural crisis
The future of the American military is in question as recruitment deficits, escalating tensions, and a lack of investment in defense technologies have led to a crisis, with the possibility of conscription or a reduction in military support ... -
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Liz Truss and Rees-Mogg among big-name Tory losses
The former prime minister was among high-profile losses as the Tories slump to a historic defeat.United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
Ex-Republican lawmaker: Vance 'completely unqualified' to be VP
Former Rep. David Jolly (R-Fla.), who left the Republican Party and become a critic of Donald Trump, says first-term Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) is “completely unqualified” to be the former president’s running mate. Jolly joined MSNBC on Friday to ... -
The Guardian - World
Pro-Palestine protesters scale roof of Australia’s Parliament House to unfurl banners criticising war in Gaza
Call for investigation into security breach after parliament partly locked down as activists climbed onto roof to reveal banner declaring ‘war crimes … enabled here’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and ... -
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Support group helps male military spouses
"Macho Spouse" is looking to provide much-needed support and resources for male military spouses, helping them overcome isolation and build meaningful connections within the military community. -
The Hill - Politics
Owning a house less affordable than any time in 17 years: Report
Story at a glance (NewsNation) — Buying a house in the U.S. today is less affordable than at any other time in the last 17 years, according to the real estate data company ATTOM. The typical costs of a home, including mortgage payments, property ... -
The Hill - Politics
Can the president be officially criminal?
The Supreme Court's conservative majority has given President Trump broad immunity from criminal prosecution, leaving the lower courts and American people flabbergasted as to when the president has immunity from criminal prosecution. -
Financial Times - World
European central bankers warn of risks to region’s economy
ECB policymakers view French elections as sign of a broader shift in a more populist, protectionist and turbulent directionEurope -
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JPMorgan Warns Customers: Prepare to Pay for Checking Accounts
The head of Chase said bank customers stand to lose out on everything from free checking accounts to credit score trackers if Washington enacts new rules. -
The Guardian - World
Warning signs: a history of Joe Biden’s verbal slips
Signs were hiding in plain sight well before the US presidential debate against Donald Trump. Warning signs of Joe Biden’s decline were hiding in plain sight well before last month’s calamitous US presidential debate performance against Donald ...Joe Biden -
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The ex-gangster who has become South Africa's sports minister
The rise of Gayton McKenzie from a former bank robber to a politician in the new unity government. -
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Financial Times - World
Ex-directors allege fraud at Tether-backed crypto group Northern Data
Sacked ‘whistleblowers’ launch California court action against Europe’s biggest bitcoin-miner-turned-AI-datacentre-builder -
CBS News - World
Vatican excommunicates ex-ambassador to U.S., declares him guilty of schism
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, who once served as the Vatican's ambassador to the U.S., was found guilty of schism. -
The Guardian - World
Ex-president of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro could face money-laundering charges
Indictment, which includes embezzlement and criminal association charges, stems from a gift from Saudi Arabia. Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro faces possible charges for money laundering, embezzlement and criminal association in ...Brazil -
The Wall Street Journal - World
This Ex-Hedge Fund Manager Is Trump's Secret Fundraising Weapon
‘Duke’s magic is he coaxes out multiples of what you intended to contribute’Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
What to Know as Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Grows
A Hezbollah-Israel war could metastasize into a larger regional conflict that could dwarf the current fighting and draw in Iran and the United States.Israel -
Inc. - Business
5 Steps to Deal With Conflict in a Family Business
These simple steps can help you navigate the complexities of family and business. -
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Israeli military orders evacuation of Gaza's second largest city
Israel's military has ordered Palestinians to leave sections of Khan Younis. The evacuation order, which impacts thousands, could indicate another Israeli ground assault is imminent.Israel -
GameSpot - Tech
Battlefield Crosses Over With Dead Space, Bringing Necromorphs To The Military FPS
EA's Battlefield and Dead Space franchises are crossing over as part of an in-game event for Battlefield 2042. A limited-time event, Outbreak, is coming to Battlefield 2042 and will challenge teams of players to work together to escape a ... -
CNBC - Business
Investing in Space: Why military contracts are crucial for space companies
Military contracts often represent "we made it" moments for space companies. -
CBS News - Top stories
Man creates "Macho Spouse" support group to help military husbands
One man made it his mission to connect military husbands through a group he called "Macho Spouse." It aims to provide support and resources for military husbands, who make up 14% of the country's 500,000 military spouses. -
The New York Times - World
Russia Arrests Top Military Officer, Artyom Gorodilov, on Corruption Charges
Col. Artyom Gorodilov, who oversaw forces occupying the Ukrainian city where a massacre took place, was arrested and accused of large-scale fraud.Russia -
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U.S. envoy expresses regret over alleged sex assaults by military personnel
The issue came to light late last month, triggering an uproar over reports that two American service members had been charged with sexual assaults months earlier. -
The Hill - Politics
Justice is (color)blind: Why DEI isn’t likely to go away any time soon
By doubling down on “colorblindness” in last year's SFFA v. Harvard decision, the chief justice bolstered the constitutional case for the newest target of conservatives’ ire: DEI. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Israel Has Seized More Land This Year Than in Any Year in the Past Three Decades
Nearly half of all West Bank land seized by Israel since the 1993 Oslo Accords was taken this year, watchdog group says.Israel -
The Guardian - World
Ten years after a celebrity summit promised to end rape as a weapon of war, is there any change for the women of South Sudan?
Guardian investigation reveals conflict-riven country received little funding or support and that high-profile perpetrators remain in public office. They were minding their own business, scanning the forest for fruit, when the troops approached. ... -
The Guardian - World
Sinn Féin on course to have more MPs than any other Northern Ireland party
DUP loses Lagan Valley seat vacated by former leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Ian Paisley defeated in North Antrim. General election 2024: live newsUK general election results live trackerThe Democratic Unionist party (DUP) is on track to lose ... -