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Watch: Preparations for Shetland rocket launch
A rocket manufacturer has successfully tested rocket engines at a space port on Shetland.BBC News - Top stories -
White House Considers Easing Sanctions on Israeli Billionaire
A deal to allow the Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler to cash out his mining positions in the Democratic Republic of Congo has enraged human rights activists and some government officials.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Sanctions urged after player covers LGBTQ badge
France's sports minister has called for Monaco to be sanctioned after one of their players covered over an anti-gay message on the team's shirt during the team's final league game on Sunday.ESPN - Sports -
How sanctions played havoc with Iran’s ageing helicopters
US-made Bell 212 carrying country’s president was almost 30 years old when it crashed into a mountainsideFinancial Times - Business -
Morehouse College prepares for Biden's commencement address
For weeks, some students and faculty have challenged leaders of the historically Black college to rescind Mr. Biden's invitation over his administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Here’s what to know as Biden prepares to speak.
The president’s appearance at the historically Black college in Atlanta was not welcomed by all on campus, amid dissatisfaction with U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
World is ill-prepared for breakthroughs in AI, say experts
Governments have made insufficient regulatory progress, ‘godfathers’ of the technology say before summit. The world is ill-prepared for breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, according to a group of senior experts including two “godfathers” of ...The Guardian - World -
In Quest for Metals, U.S. Pitches Deal to Ease Sanctions on Israeli Businessman
Mining magnate Dan Gertler, whom the U.S. has accused of corruption, would sell his assets in the African country under a proposal that could make it easier for Western companies to access valuable minerals there.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
In Quest for Metals, U.S. Pitches Deal to Ease Sanctions on Israeli Businessman
Mining magnate Dan Gertler, whom the U.S. has accused of corruption, would sell his assets in the African country under a proposal that could make it easier for Western companies to access valuable minerals there.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Israel -
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Republicans renew call for sanctions on ICC following Netanyahu arrest warrant
Republican lawmakers on Monday renewed calls for the United States to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the international body issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister ...The Hill - Politics - Republican Party -
Simone Biles is stepping into the Olympic spotlight again. She is better prepared for the pressure
Gymnastics star Simone Biles says she is better equipped to handle the challenges that await as she prepares for a third OlympicsABC News - Sports -
Morehouse College prepares for possible disruptions ahead of Biden's commencement address
President Biden is set to deliver a commencement address at Morehouse College, and the historically Black college is preparing for possible disruptions as protests over Mr. Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war have continued on college ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Dimon Hints He Is Preparing to Retire as CEO of JPMorgan Chase
Dimon Hints He Is Preparing to Retire as CEO of JPMorgan ChaseThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Jamie Dimon Hints He Is Preparing to Retire as CEO of JPMorgan Chase
Jamie Dimon acknowledged that he will likely be leaving his role as chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase in fewer than five years.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Haiti’s Gangs Grow Stronger as Kenyan-Led Force Prepares to Deploy
Gang leaders with suspected links to the 2021 Haitian president’s assassination now control key infrastructure, and pose a major threat to the incoming Kenya-led force.The New York Times - World -
Haiti’s Gangs Grow Stronger as Kenyan-Led Force Prepares to Deploy
Gang leaders with suspected links to the 2021 Haitian president’s assassination now control key infrastructure, and pose a major threat to the incoming Kenya-led force.The New York Times - Top stories -
Xi Jinping Embracing Vladimir Putin in Defiance of the West
Western leaders looking for signs that the Chinese leader used his influence on President Vladimir V. Putin to end the war in Ukraine are likely to be disappointed.The New York Times - World - China -
Virgin Trains targets West Coast in return to rail
Virgin Group has applied for a licence to run trains on the route it lost to Avanti in 2019.BBC News - Top stories -
West Ham set to appoint Lopetegui to replace Moyes
West Ham are set to appoint Julen Lopetegui as their new manager later this week and the Spaniard will succeed David Moyes.BBC News - Top stories -
How China Is Beating the West in the Minerals War
Despite years of efforts by the West to make a dent, Chinese mining companies are becoming more dominant, not less.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
GOP lawmaker proposes sanctions against Georgian officials over Russian-inspired law
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) is readying legislation to sanction government officials in the country of Georgia over their pursuit of a Russian-inspired bill that has triggered unprecedented protests and drawn condemnation from U.S. and European Union ...The Hill - Politics -
China sanctions Boeing, two other U.S. defense companies on day of Taiwan's presidential inauguration
China sanctions Boeing, two other U.S. defense companies on day of Taiwan's presidential inaugurationABC News - World - China -
French sports minister calls for sanctions after Monaco player tapes over anti-homophobia badge
France’s sports minister has called for soccer club Monaco to be sanctioned after one of its players covered over an anti-homophobia message on the team’s shirt during the team’s final league game on SundayABC News - Sports - France -
West Virginia candidate suffers snake bites removing campaign signs
An unsuccessful candidate for West Virginia secretary of state was hospitalized Wednesday after being bitten by a copperhead snake while removing campaign signs. Doug Skaff, who placed second in the GOP primary for secretary of state in Tuesday’s ...The Hill - Politics -
Arab League Calls for U.N. Peacekeepers in Gaza and the West Bank
Any use of U.N. forces would have to be approved by the Security Council. “There first has to be peace to keep," said a U.N. spokesman.The New York Times - World -
Putin’s China Visit Highlights Military Ties That Worry the West
The Russian leader visited an institute in Harbin known for defense research. President Xi Jinping saw him off with a rare and seemingly deliberate embrace for the cameras.The New York Times - World - China -
China’s spy threat is growing, but the West has struggled to keep up
For years, Western spy agencies have talked of a need to focus on China, but senior officials say the threat has not been taken seriously enough.BBC News - Top stories - China -
West Virginia politician bitten by snakes while removing campaign signs
Doug Skaff, a West Virginia politician, is recovering after he was bitten multiple times by copperheads while removing campaign signs. WSAZ's Andrew Colegrove reports.NBC News - Politics -
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The West, or China? Serbia is courting all sides with its lithium business
China is playing a long game, investing in Serbia through the Belt and Road Initiative and exerting its economic influence.The Hill - Politics -
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I’ve seen how deadly floods are devastating Europe – we are not prepared for what’s next
In this week’s Down to Earth newsletter: what the Guardian’s Sirin Kale saw when reporting on environmental disasters in Germany, Belgium and the UK. • Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up here to get the newsletter in full. ...The Guardian - World -
Marcus Ericsson and Linus Lundqvist involved in separate wrecks during Indy 500 preparations
Former Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson and rookie Linus Lundqvist were involved in separate crashes during a busy day of practiceABC News - Sports -
‘It is D-Day’: Peter V’Landys prepared to walk away from PNG NRL expansion bid
Rugby league bosses meeting with federal government in BrisbanePapua New Guinea aiming to become 18th men’s clubAustralian Rugby League Commission chair Peter V’Landys said he is prepared to abandon the prospect of a NRL team from Papua New Guinea ...The Guardian - World -
Kosovo prepares a new draft law on renting prison cells to Denmark after the first proposal failed
An official in Kosovo says the Cabinet has renewed efforts with a new draft law on renting a prison in the south of the country to Denmark to help it cope with its overpopulated prison systemABC News - World -
West Virginia candidate in hospital after snake bite as he removed election signs
Republican Doug Skaff said he expects to be in hospital for a few days after bites in left leg and right foot by highway in Danville. A candidate for West Virginia secretary of state said he has been hospitalized for copperhead snake bites ...The Guardian - World -
West Virginia candidate hospitalized after being bitten by snakes while removing campaign signs
A candidate for West Virginia secretary of state is hospitalized for copperhead snake bites sustained while he was removing election campaign signsABC News - Top stories -
West Virginia candidate hospitalized after being bitten by snakes while removing campaign signs
A candidate for West Virginia secretary of state said he has been hospitalized for copperhead snake bites sustained while removing election campaign signs.NBC News - Politics