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The Guardian - World
‘They live with fear in their stomachs’: increasing violence deepens crisis in Burkina Faso
About 10% of the population is displaced and 40 of the west African country’s cities are cut off from aid – but agencies say they have only 17% of the funding needed to help. In a friend’s house in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso’s second-largest ... -
Financial Times - Business
Democratic governors back Biden as crisis deepens
Discussions come as polls show sharp drop in support for US presidentJoe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
The Memo: White House plays damage control as peril deepens for Biden
The White House was engaged in a furious round of damage control on Wednesday as the crisis around President Biden deepened. Biden’s aides, both at the White House and on his campaign, are seeking to bat down damaging stories almost by the hour — ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Botched coup attempt in Bolivia highlights deepening political dysfunction
Feuding factions point fingers after last week’s failed plot that further exposed the country’s troubles -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Democrats fear loss with Biden as nominee
The Democratic Party has a massive problem this morning. A House Democrat from Texas Tuesday became the first in his party to publicly urge President Biden to step down as the nominee to allow another Democrat to run against former President ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
How to Get Over Your Fear of Flying
Many people are afraid when they get on a plane, and the Alaska Airlines door-plug blowout hasn’t helped. The good news: They have several options to deal with it. -
Financial Times - World
Iran’s reformists try fear tactics to mobilise vote
Presidential race between reformist and hardliner to be decided by silent majority who boycotted first roundIran -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Amazon will build a top-secret cloud for Australia's government to deepen collaboration with the U.S. and strengthen Canberra's defense communications.
Amazon will build a top-secret cloud for Australia’s government to deepen collaboration with the U.S. and strengthen Canberra’s defense communications. -
The Guardian - World
Rishi Sunak fearful of losing his seat, sources say
PM would become first sitting British leader to be voted out of his constituency if his fears are realised. How boundary changes may affect key constituenciesUK election live – latest updatesRishi Sunak has confided to members of his inner circle ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Moves to Shore Up Support as Democratic Unity Cracks
As the president works to reassure his party and voters, his ABC interview will air in full Friday night.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Why many Muslim and Arab voters do not fear another Trump presidency
To assert themselves politically once more, Muslims and Arabs are more than prepared to send a message to Democrats — even if it means putting Donald Trump back in the White House.Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
For all the fear of black swans, the stock market is acting roughly the same
“If the modern world is growing ever more complex and more black swans are flying around as a result, it is not apparent in the historical return data,” says one market observer. -
The New York Times - Tech
A Hacker Stole OpenAI Secrets, Raising Fears That China Could, Too
A security breach at the maker of ChatGPT last year revealed internal discussions among researchers and other employees, but not the code behind OpenAI’s systems.China -
The Guardian - World
France to deploy 30,000 police after election runoff amid fears of violence
Move comes after attacks on government spokesperson and RN candidate in buildup to Sunday’s poll. Europe live – latest updatesAbout 30,000 police will be deployed across France on Sunday night amid fears of violence after the final results of a ... -
Financial Times - World
Rising extremism sparks fears among France’s Muslim and Jewish voters
Sunday’s run-off vote viewed with apprehension in both communities -
The Hill - Politics
Biden, critics fear emboldened Trump after Supreme Court immunity ruling
A Supreme Court decision giving presidents wide protection from facing charges after leaving office has sparked fears voiced by President Biden and Democratic critics that former President Trump will be further emboldened should he be elected to a ...Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
French Jewish people conflicted over voting choices amid antisemitism fears
Many say they feel stuck in middle between far-right National Rally and hard-left France Unbowed. As France faces a high-stakes second round of elections on Sunday, French Jewish people say they are grappling with tough choices and feel caught ...France -
The New York Times - World
Pakistan Withers Under Deadly Heat and Fears the Coming Rains
Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, endured days of temperatures above 100 Fahrenheit, made worse by power cuts and high humidity.Pakistan -
The Hill - Politics
Fears grow among conservatives over abortion in GOP platform
Prominent anti-abortion, evangelical and social conservative groups are pressuring the Republican National Committee not to moderate its stance on abortion, ahead of a meeting to draft a new GOP platform next week. New efforts from groups ...Abortion -
The New York Times - Tech
A Hacker Stole OpenAI Secrets, Raising Fears That China Could, Too
A security breach at the maker of ChatGPT last year revealed internal discussions among researchers and other employees, but not the code behind OpenAI’s systems.China -
GameSpot - Tech
Hugh Jackman Discusses His 1999 Audition For Wolverine And Fearing He Would Not Get The Part
Hugh Jackman returns to play Wolverine once again in this month's Deadpool & Wolverine, but the career-defining role almost never materialized for the Australian actor. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Jackman and Marvel boss Kevin Feige ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Andy Murray feared Emma Raducanu was asleep after late-night mixed doubles request
An impulsive late-night text has brought about a crowd-pleasing combination at Wimbledon: Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu on the same mixed-doubles team. -
The New York Times - World
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander in Lebanon, Adding to Fears of Broader War
The strike, which was followed by a barrage of rockets from Hezbollah, came as a Biden adviser met with a French official to discuss the cross-border exchanges.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 -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer hails ‘new age of hope’ as Rishi Sunak fears losing seat
Final polls predict unprecedented Labour victory, with Starmer declaring Britain a ‘great nation, with boundless potential’. UK general election live: latest updatesKeir Starmer has hailed a “new age of hope and opportunity” as millions of people ... -
ABC News - World
Germany fears a victory for the far-right National Rally could harm its close relations with France
The German government has expressed concern about a possible victory of the far-right National Rally in France on Sunday -
CNBC - Business
Over $170 billion wiped off cryptocurrencies as market tanks on Mt. Gox bitcoin payout fears
Cryptocurrencies plunged on Friday as investors get anxious about the planned payout of nearly $9 billion to users of collapsed bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox.Crypto -
The Guardian - World
Bangladesh floods leave at least eight dead amid fears situation could worsen
Government opens hundreds of shelters for displaced people as heavy rains cause rivers to burst their banks. The death toll from floods in Bangladesh this week has risen to eight, leaving more than two million affected after heavy rains caused ... -
ABC News - World
'Freedom!' chants at Venezuelan opposition rallies ahead of election show depth of needs and fear
The chant is concise, but it could not be more meaningful for millions of Venezuelans in 2024: “Freedom!” -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
The EU confirmed plans to impose additional tariffs on electric cars made in China, dashing hopes of a solution sought by several carmakers whose executives fear reprisal from an escalating trade war.
The EU confirmed plans to impose additional tariffs on electric cars made in China, dashing hopes of a solution sought by several carmakers whose executives fear reprisal from an escalating trade war.