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Angela Merkel defends ties with Russia and blocking Ukraine from Nato

The former German chancellor, who quit politics three years ago, speaks to the BBC in a rare interview.

Judge says he must still approve sale of Infowars to The Onion

A federal judge said Monday he may hold an evidentiary hearing next month to help determine whether to approve the sale of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' media company to satirical publication The ...

Pakistani capital under lockdown to block rally by Imran Khan supporters

Government shuts down internet, blocks highways and brings in troops to stop protest by former PM’s supporters. Pakistan’s capital was put under lockdown as the government shut down the internet, ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

G.O.P. Senator Blocking Promotion of General Who Commanded Afghan Withdrawal

Lt. Gen. Christopher T. Donahue was recently selected to lead the U.S. Army’s Europe Command as the war in Ukraine heads into its fourth year.

Top stories - The New York Times - 13 hours ago

Saudi Arabia and Russia Block Mention of Fossil Fuel Exit in Climate Resolution

A handful of oil-producing nations ensured that a United Nations General Assembly resolution on climate change steered clear of a call to transition away from fossil fuels.

Business - The New York Times - 20 hours ago

Albanian opposition supporters block the capital’s streets in an anti-government rally

Albanian opposition lawmakers and their supporters have blocked the capital’s main streets for hours accusing the government of corruption and demanding it be replaced by a technocratic caretaker ...

World - ABC News - 22 hours ago

TikTok to block teenagers from beauty filters over mental health concerns

Social media platform under pressure to improve security as it announces plans to block under-13s from signing up. Teenagers are facing wide-ranging new restrictions over the use of beauty filters ...

World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago

X trying to block transfer of platform’s InfoWars accounts to the Onion

Social network says it must give permission for accounts to be sold or transferred after sale of rightwing InfoWars. Elon Musk’s X is trying to block the transfer of the platform’s InfoWars ...

World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago

Biden blocks new coal mining at major federal hub

The Biden administration is blocking new coal mining on public lands at a major hub for the fossil fuel. Last week and this week, it released two decisions on the future of mining in the Powder ...

Politics - The Hill - 25 minutes ago

State of 2024 race with 1 day to Election Day

With Election Day hours away, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final push in a race that voters will likely decide in a few key battleground states. ...

Sprinting to Election Day, in Spanish

A team of editors and translators help communicate election coverage to Spanish-speaking readers, which comes with its own set of unique challenges.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

FirstFT: Decision day in America

Also in today’s newsletter, Boeing workers vote to end strike and Ukraine encounters first North Korean troops on the battlefield

World - Financial Times - November 5

A Guide to Election Day

A guide to what could happen, the stakes for companies and the economy, and how business leaders are preparing for the result — including potential unrest.

Business - The New York Times - November 5

These are the counties to watch on Election Day

All eyes are turning to seven critical battleground states Tuesday that will determine whether former President Trump or Vice President Harris takes the White House. Within those states, different ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

The History of Veterans Day

The holiday, which originally marked the end of World War I, was broadened in the 1950s to honor all veterans.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Meta faces day in court

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Meta to face trial in FTC antitrust suit Meta must face trial in an antitrust case brought by the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

How serious are Putin's nuclear threats?

Three Ukrainians on how their lives have changed and their hopes for peace

Clear eyes, blocked views, bad seats: Meet the fan who exposes stadium view obstructions

Michael Barker isn't your average college football fan. He has toured all 134 FBS stadiums with the goal of finding the worst seat in the house.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

A federal judge continues to block Florida from threatening television stations that air abortion rights ad

Health - ABC News - October 29

Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion ads

A federal judge has continued to block the head of Florida’s health department from taking any more steps to threaten TV stations that air commercials for an abortion rights measure on next week’s ...

Health - ABC News - October 29

New Rule Blocks U.S. Investors From Helping China Develop Advanced Military Tech

A rare point of bipartisan agreement backs a Treasury Department regulation to curb and track American investments in AI and technology that could boost a major U.S. rival.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Hong Kong cracks down on how banks and hedge funds discuss block trades

Regulator brings in new measures after launching criminal insider dealing case against Segantii Capital Management

Business - Financial Times - October 31

He Blocked for Walter Payton. After Retiring, He Did So Much More.

A relationship that started in the Chicago Bears’ backfield became a lifetime commitment between Payton and Matt Suhey.

Sports - The New York Times - November 3

You may have blocked someone on X but now they can see your public posts anyway

Elon Musk’s X has been modified so that accounts you’ve blocked on the social media platform can still see your public posts

Tech - ABC News - November 4

China blocking UK plans in Beijing amid east London mega-embassy dispute

Exclusive: UK rebuild of Beijing embassy held up as Angela Rayner faces fraught decision on Royal Mint Court site. UK politics live – latest updates China is blocking requests to rebuild the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

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