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US to pull troops out of Niger by mid-September: Pentagon
The U.S. military will pull all of its assets out of Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon announced Sunday, after days of talks with the country’s military junta finalized a timeline. A group of military leaders executed a coup in Niger last year, ...The Hill - Politics -
US troops to complete withdrawal from Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says
American and Nigerien defense officials say U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by its ruling junta will complete their withdrawal from the West African country by the middle of September.CBS News - Top stories -
U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Niger
Relations between Niamey and Washington deteriorated after a July coup.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. to Withdraw All Troops From Niger by September
The announcement spells out the terms of a pullout that the Biden administration unveiled last month and comes after a military junta ousted Niger’s president last July.The New York Times - Top stories -
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Niger’s first oil exports
The west African country is on the verge of becoming a regional oil majorFinancial Times - World -
Girlfriend of US Airman killed by Florida deputy speaks out
The girlfriend of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, who was on the phone with Fortson when he was killed, is speaking out about the May 3 incident.ABC News - Top stories - Florida -
US lashes out after Israeli officials targeted with arrest warrants
U.S. officials went on the offensive Monday after the International Criminal Court (ICC) filed arrest warrants against two top Israeli leaders over the war in Gaza, a move that Congress and the White House slammed for equating Israel's conduct ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Mexican cartels wiped out competition in US fentanyl market: DEA
Two of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels are driving the U.S. fentanyl crisis by infiltrating all 50 states.The Hill - Politics -
US Open champ Coco Gauff calls on young Americans to get out and vote. 'Use the power that we have'
She’s the U.S. Open championABC News - Sports - US Open -
WikiLeaks founder facing pivotal moment in long fight to stay out of US court
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces what could be his final court hearing in England over whether he should be extradited to the United States to face spying chargesABC News - World -
Julian Assange faces judgement day in years-long fight to stay out of US court
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will face a British High Court on Monday to ultimately decide whether the accused classified information leaker will be extradited to the U.S. after more than a decade of legal battles. Assange has been in British ...The Hill - Politics -
Tsai Ing-wen, the leader who brought Taiwan closer to the US, bows out
Taiwan’s first female president has presided over big social changes, but her main legacy is the cultivation of the island’s rising prominence on the world stage. Taiwan’s new president takes office as China says independence and peace ‘like water ...The Guardian - World -
My wife and I used to love sex – but now I’m out of shape and she has painful knees
We’re both losing interest in sex as it’s not as satisfying as it used to be. How do we make it fun again?. Sign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about health and wellnessMy wife and I have enjoyed an active, healthy sex life for ...The Guardian - World -
There is a way out of the Assange legal quagmire – the US should drop the case | Seth Stern and Caitlin Vogus
It’s not possible for the US to prosecute Assange while claiming to be a friend of press freedom. Biden should end this now. The UK high court decision granting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange leave to appeal against his extradition shows just ...The Guardian - World -
Ukraine's defence lines stretched as Russian troops advance
The BBC's Jonathan Beale joins Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv as they try to shore up a weakened frontline.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Troops cleared of blame over Falklands ship bombing
Secret files finally clear the Welsh Guards after 48 crew were killed in the bombing of Sir Galahad.BBC News - Top stories -
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Boy pulled from river remains critically ill
A teenager remains in a critical condition after a second boy died in the River Tyne in Ovingham.BBC News - Top stories -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia to make further bid to carve out ‘buffer zone’ in coming weeks, warns US defence secretary
Lloyd Austin, speaking at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, praises troops’ courage in ‘hard and dangerous fight’. Russia’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana, the ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Biden and Trump agree to debate in June and September
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed to two one-on-one debates, with the first on June 27 and another on Sept. 10. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports for TODAY.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Sources: Chelsea agree deal for Estêvão Willian
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Palmeiras for 17-year-old winger Estêvão Willian, sources have told ESPN.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
AI companies agree to voluntary safety commitments
Artificial intelligence companies agreed on Tuesday to a set of voluntary safety guidelines and reaffirmed their commitment to developing their AI technology in a way that incentivizes the security of their platforms and the public. At the AI ...The Hill - Politics - Artificial Intelligence -
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Sources: Ajax agree fee for Nice manager Farioli
Ajax Amsterdam have agreed a fee for the release of Nice coach Francesco Farioli with the 35-year-old expected to sign a three-year contract in the coming days, sources told ESPN Netherlands.ESPN - Sports -
Israeli military says more troops to join Rafah operation
The Israeli military said Thursday that five soldiers were killed and seven injured in a friendly fire incident in northern Gaza, amid renewed battles in the area against regrouped Hamas militants.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Israel Sending More Troops to Rafah Amid Warnings of Famine in Gaza
Fighting in Rafah has closed off a vital border crossing in southern Gaza, forced hundreds of thousands to flee and cut off humanitarian aid.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Israel troops posting abuse footage despite pledge to act
Images shared online include Palestinian detainees draped in the Israeli flag and held in stress positions.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Some European Countries Move to Recognize Palestinian State
The announcements by Norway, Ireland and Spain reflect deepening frustration with Israel’s war in Gaza, where the Israeli military was moving deeper into Rafah.The Wall Street Journal - World -
House committee adopts amendment to rehire troops fired for refusing COVID vaccine
The House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday adopted an amendment to the annual defense policy bill that would push the Department of Defense to rehire U.S. service members who were fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The measure, which ...The Hill - Politics - Covid -
FirstFT: Investors pull money from Starwood $10bn property fund
Also in today’s newsletter, Shein switches IPO plans from New York to London and Pfizer hopes to settle thousands of lawsuitsFinancial Times - World -
'Pulled off the impossible': Behind the scenes of the Chargers' Sims-themed schedule release
The Los Angeles Chargers 2024 schedule release video is set in the world of "The Sims," a life simulation video game series.ESPN - Sports -
Are consumers pulling back on spending? It depends which CEO you ask
With higher prices and elevated interest rates stubbornly sticking around, Chipotle burrito bowls and European vacations are still on the table for many consumers.NBC News - Top stories -
Are consumers pulling back on spending? It depends on which CEO you ask
Companies like PepsiCo have warned about a weak low-income consumer, while Delta Air Lines and Chipotle have benefited from their high-income customer bases.CNBC - Business -
Trump pulling away from Biden in Florida, Arizona: CBS News poll
New CBS News polling finds Donald Trump leads President Biden by as much as 9 points among likely Florida voters. In Arizona, Biden trails Trump by as much as 5 points despite winning that state four years ago. CBS News executive director of ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Crypto Startups Pull $2.4 Billion in Venture Funding in First Quarter of 2024
Data from Pitchbook shows a 40 percent jump in investments in crypto startups from the last three months of 2023.Inc. - Business -
WATCH: Family pulls dozens of balloons from sea during boat trip
A Southern California family's boat trip turned into a disappointing cleanup exercise as they collected dozens of deflated balloons from the ocean.ABC News - Top stories -
UK rental price growth pulls back from peak
Average private rents rise by 8.9%, down from 9.2% March high, official figures showFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Giro d’Italia 2024: Pogacar pulls further ahead but day belongs to Steinhauser
Tadej Pogacar finishes second to extend his massive leadGeorg Steinhauser wins stage 17 after soloing clear of fieldGermany’s Georg Steinhauser halted the race leader Tadej Pogacar’s streak of stage wins at the Giro d’Italia with a solo victory on ...The Guardian - World -
Colorado Republican Party calls on parents to pull kids from public schools
The Colorado Republican Party called on parents Tuesday to pull their children out of public schools in the state, citing “LGBTQ indoctrination.” “Our next policy aims to save Colorado children from progressive Democrats who want to turn more ...The Hill - Politics