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Taliban and US envoys have discussed the release of 2 American prisoners at third Doha meeting
The Taliban’s delegation to the third United Nations-led Doha meeting on increasing engagement with Afghanistan met with U.S. envoys on the sidelines and discussed the two Americans imprisoned in the central Asian country -
ABC News - World
Who's who in Britain's new Labour government led by Keir Starmer
Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed a Cabinet of Labour Party lawmakers and a few outside experts as he tries to tackle priorities including boosting a sluggish economy, building more homes and fixing the creaking state-funded ... -
ABC News - Tech
China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says
The U.N. intellectual property agency says China has requested far more patents than any other country when it comes to generative AI, with the United States a distant secondChina -
ABC News - World
Election outcomes won't change its Ukraine support, says the UN General Assembly's president
The president of the U.N. General Assembly says it will keep standing up for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty whatever the outcome of national elections across the globe this year, adding that no country has the right to invade ...Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
About 90% of people in Gaza displaced since war began, says UN agency
Many have moved more than once, with estimated 1.9m Palestinians relocating since Israel’s invasion, says OCHA. About 90% of the population of the Gaza Strip have been displaced at least once since the war between Israel and Hamas began, according ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Man targeted in Qatar Grindr 'sting' lodges appeal
Manuel Guerrero Aviña says he was convicted of drug offences "because I am gay". -
Financial Times - Business
Huge majority is double-edged sword for Labour government, say allies
As the party cries ‘happy tears’, it prepares to face the dangers of ruling with a big mandate -
The Guardian - World
‘Rachel Reeves becomes UK’s first female chancellor; former Tory chair says party faces ‘oblivion’ – election live
Rachel Reeves becomes first woman to hold post in 800-years as Angela Rayner named secretary of state for levelling up. UK general election results 2024: live trackerHow Labour did it: inside the campaign that led to ‘Starmergeddon’Clive Myrie is ... -
NBC News - Top stories
How an Afghan student fulfilled her American dream
When the Taliban took over Afghanistan, Zahra Shahnoory was forced to stop going to school. After immigrating to the U.S. with her family last year, Zahra resumed her high school studies and hopes to enroll in college this fall. NBC News' Erin ... -
ABC News - Top stories
Flight to New Hampshire diverted after man exposes himself, federal officials say
Officials say a flight to Manchester, New Hampshire was diverted to Buffalo, New York, after a man allegedly exposed himself and urinated in the aisle of the airplane -
ABC News - World
Netanyahu will dispatch negotiators to resume Gaza cease-fire talks, an Israeli official says
Netanyahu will dispatch negotiators to resume Gaza cease-fire talks, an Israeli official saysIsrael -
CBS News - Top stories
At least 2 swimmers bitten by shark off Texas' South Padre Island
Another two people encountered the same shark, but were not seriously hurt, officials said. -
ABC News - World
Hamas clears the way for possible cease-fire after dropping key demand, officials say
Hamas has given initial approval for a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire deal in Gaza, dropping a key demand that Israel give an up-front commitment for a complete end to the war, a Hamas and an Egyptian official said Saturday -
VentureBeat - Tech
Exclusive: Speech recognition AI learns industry jargon with aiOla’s novel approach
The company adapted OpenAI's Whisper model using its novel technique and improved its speech recognition accuracy by a significant margin. -
The Guardian - World
‘Nothing compensates for the stolen years’: the Afghan women rebuilding shattered dreams in Iran
More than 1,000 days after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, women and girls are reluctantly seeking education elsewhere. . Relief set in the moment Hasina crossed the border into Iran. For two years, the Taliban barred the 24-year-old ...Iran -
The Hill - Politics
Paris waterway un-swimmable weeks before start of Olympics
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story With just three weeks until the start of the Paris summer Olympics, the city's quintessential waterway remains un-swimmable due to ongoing ...Olympics -
ESPN - Sports
Marsch: 'Lack of discipline' led to U.S. Copa exit
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has spoken of his disappointment at the United States' poor performance at the Copa America as his side prepare to take on Venezuela in the quarterfinals at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday. -
The Guardian - World
How Labour did it: inside the campaign that led to ‘Starmergeddon’
Each decision made in ‘the cell’ was framed by three key messages and pushed along by a well disciplined operation. UK general election results live trackerAs the election campaign entered its final week, staff at Labour headquarters were treated ... -
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. -
CNBC - Business
Ford sales edge 1% higher in the second quarter, led by trucks
Ford truck sales of 308,920 vehicles marked the company's best second-quarter performance for the vehicle category since 2019. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Hurricane Beryl Shouldn't Pose Threat to Specialty Insurers' Full-Year Targets
Potential Hurricane Beryl losses shouldn’t threaten European specialty insurers’ and reinsurers’ full-year targets, though it is still too soon to tell, RBC Capital Markets said. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Canada Approves Glencore-Led Deal for Teck Coal Assets
Canada approved a Glencore-led $9 billion deal to acquire coal assets from Teck Resources, after officials secured commitments from both companies about additional investment in the country. -
The New York Times - World
Jeremy Corbyn Wins Election Against Labour, Party He Once Led
The victory was vindication for Mr. Corbyn, who was running for the first time against the Labour party. -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Canada Approves Glencore-Led Deal for Teck Coal Assets
Canada approved a Glencore-led $9 billion deal to acquire coal assets from Teck Resources, after officials secured commitments from both companies about additional investment in the country. -
NBC News - Top stories
Residents allowed to return home after Wisconsin dam breach led to evacuation
Intense flooding breached a dam in eastern Wisconsin on Friday and eroded the land around it, prompting officials to temporarily evacuate residents who live downstream. -
The New York Times - Top stories
In Ukraine, Killings of Unarmed Russians Divide a U.S.-Led Unit
A German medic said he was so troubled that he confronted his commander. Others boasted about killings in a group chat.Ukraine -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Government to the Jobs Rescue
Trades that rely on federal spending are creating most new jobs. -
BBC News - Top stories
Labour manifesto: What they plan to do in government
See what the party has promised to do on issues including the economy, the NHS, immigration and housing. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Their First Meeting Was Filled With Magic
Michelle Navarro and Christopher Zegunis met at a six-week magic course in Los Angeles, where they bonded over their mutual love of Disneyland and their strategic approach to visiting the theme park. -
CBS News - Top stories
Pennsylvania election official on the greatest threat for the 2024 election
One Pennsylvania election official is warning of how high turnover among experienced election workers could cause some problems in the 2024 presidential election -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Fed Officials Signaled No Hurry to Cut Rates
The minutes of their last meeting suggested some are on alert for signs of labor-market deteriorationFederal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Travel official on navigating 4th of July weekend rush
Millions of Americans will encounter a busy travel rush around the 4th of July weekend. The Transportation Security Administration expects that Sunday will be the busiest travel day and could break a record. Reggie Stephens, the federal security ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Amazon to Build Top-Secret Cloud for Australia's Government
Amazon’s cloud-computing business will build a cloud for Australia’s government, improving the U.S. ally’s ability to share and analyze information and boost the resilience of its defense communications.Amazon -
Financial Times - Business
How UK civil servants are preparing for a change of government
Officials get ready for an expected cultural shift in WhitehallUnited Kingdom -
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What to look for in the U.S. government's June jobs report
Forecasters expect job numbers on Friday to show slower hiring in June, clearing the way for the Fed to cut interest rates later this year. -
Financial Times - Business
UK election as it happened: Sir Keir Starmer is prime minister after historic Labour victory
Sunak awards peerages to Theresa May and six othersUnited Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Amazon to Build Top-Secret Cloud for Australia's Government
Amazon’s cloud-computing business will build a cloud for Australia’s government, improving the U.S. ally’s ability to share and analyze information and boost the resilience of its defense communications.Amazon -
Financial Times - World
Who will be the key figures in Keir Starmer’s government?
First Labour administration for 14 years will be staffed and shaped by range of politicians, policy experts and advisers