Burkina Faso unrest: France agrees to pull its troops out
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Burkina Faso soldiers massacred 223 civilians in one day, finds rights group
Human Rights Watch demands investigation into killings in two villages just weeks after Russian troops fly in, amid intensifying conflict. Burkina Faso’s military summarily executed 223 civilians, including at least 56 children, in a single day in ...The Guardian - World -
Burkina Faso's army massacred over 200 civilians in a village raid, Human Rights Watch says
Human Rights Watch says military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militantsABC News - World -
Burkina Faso Suspends BBC and Voice of America after covering report on mass killings
Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio stations for their coverage of a report by Human Rights Watch on a mass killing of civilians carried out by the country’s armed forcesABC News - World -
JetBlue Rolled Out Its Most Clever Feature Yet. Anyone Who Has Ever Flown Will Immediately Love This
You can now have a watch party with up to five of your friends on your next flight.Inc. - Business -
U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Chad
The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation with the United States and forming partnerships with Russia.The New York Times - World -
U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Chad
The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation with the United States and forming partnerships with Russia.The New York Times - Top stories -
Iran sentences rapper Toomaj Salehi to death over 2022-23 unrest
An Iranian revolutionary court has sentenced one of the Islamic Republic's best known rappers, Toomaj Salehi, to death for charges linked to Iran’s 2022-23 unrest, according to his lawyer and state media.NBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Israel thought to be preparing to send troops into Rafah
Two reservists brigades mobilised for Gaza missions while rows of tents put up in Khan Younis. Israel appears to be readying to send troops into Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah, the only corner of the strip that has not seen fierce ground ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
What Is a ‘Decent Wage’? France’s Michelin Raises a Debate.
The tire maker vowed to ensure that none of its workers would struggle to make ends meet.The New York Times - Business -
Myanmar rebel group withdraws troops from key town on Thai border
An armed ethnic group in Myanmar has withdrawn its troops from a town along the Thai border following a counteroffensive by the ruling junta.NBC News - Top stories -
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Croatian officials welcome the arrival of Rafale fighter jets purchased from France
The first six of 12 Rafale multipurpose fighter jets purchased by Croatia from France have landed at an air force base near Zagreb with a welcome ceremony attended by top officialsABC News - World -
France and the Philippines to start talks on a `visiting forces agreement,' French envoy says
The French ambassador to Manila says her country and the Philippines will start talks next month on a proposed defense pact that would allow troops from each country to hold exercises in the other’s territoryABC News - World - France -
France v England Grand Slam decider - key battles
BBC Sport looks at six key battles as England travel to France in the Grand Slam decider of the 2024 Women's Six Nations.BBC News - Top stories -
Hipgnosis Accepts Improved Concord Offer
Hipgnosis, home to the catalog of artists such as Neil Young, Shakira and Red Hot Chili Peppers, has agreed to an improved $1.5 billion takeover by Concord Chorus, trumping an approach from Blackstone.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UUP votes against budget as other parties agree
The UUP runs the Health Department - which has got less money than Robin Swann says it needs.BBC News - Top stories -
Thoma Bravo agrees to buy Darktrace for $5 billion
Private-equity firm Thomas Bravo agreed to buy U.K. cybersecurity company Darktrace for $5 billion, in what would end the company’s brief but rocky spell as a listed company.MarketWatch - Business -
Premier League: Everton beat Liverpool to dent Reds' title hopes
Follow 5 Live coverage & live text commentary as Everton host Liverpool, plus three more fixtures in the Premier League.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
Thomson's decision to pull Turnbull proven costly in consecutive loss to Reds
The Phillies' bullpen paid the price Wednesday night after manager Rob Thomson decided to pull Spencer Turnbull after five strong innings.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Oil prices pull back as U.S. economic growth disappoints
Gross domestic product was much softer than expected in the first quarter, which could weigh on crude oil demand.CNBC - Business -
Apple Says It Was Ordered to Pull WhatsApp From China App Store
Apple said it removed WhatsApp and Threads from its China app offerings Friday on Beijing’s orders, amid technological tensions between the U.S. and China.The New York Times - Tech - Apple -
US troops begin construction of Gaza aid pier as questions remain over distribution
About 1,000 US troops will support the military construction efforts, but Joe Biden has ordered them not to set foot on the Gaza shore. US troops have begun construction of a maritime pier off the coast of Gaza that aims to speed the flow of ...The Guardian - World -
'Europe could die,' France's Macron says as he calls for stronger defense and economic reform
President Emmanuel Macron appealed for stronger, more integrated European defenses and said the continent must not become a vassal of the United States.NBC News - Top stories -
Eagles, wide receiver A.J. Brown agree to 3-year, $96 million contract extension
A.J. Brown is set to make $32 million per season, which will make him the highest paid wide receiver in NFL history.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Thoma Bravo agrees to buy UK-listed Darktrace in $5bn deal
Offer comes less than two years after private equity group previously held talks about buying cyber security companyFinancial Times - Business -
Thoma Bravo to buy UK-listed Darktrace for £4.3bn
Offer comes less than two years after private equity group held talks about buying cyber security companyFinancial Times - Business -
U.S. troops began assembling a floating pier off the Gaza coast as part of an effort to open new conduits for the delivery of humanitarian aid to the enclave.
U.S. troops began assembling a floating pier off the Gaza coast as part of an effort to open new conduits for the delivery of humanitarian aid to the enclave.The Wall Street Journal - World -
France and Urías hit 2-run HRs as Mariners beat Texas 4-3 to take series and top spot in AL West
Ty France and Luis Urías hit two-run homers, Luis Castillo pitched six solid innings and Seattle beat the Texas Rangers 4-3ABC News - Sports - MLB -
Meta more than doubles Q1 profit but revenue guidance pulls shares down after-hours
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta says its first-quarter profit more than doubled, boosted by higher advertising revenue and a 6% increase on the average price of ads on its platformsABC News - Tech -
Retail investors pulled back dramatically on stock purchases in April, adding to market’s woes
Retail investors went on a tax-season buyers strike that helped exacerbate the stock-market selloff in early April, according to data from Vanda Research.MarketWatch - Business -
Cramer says the pull of the bond market is worrying, so keep some cash on hand
CNBC's Jim Cramer told investors to keep some cash on hand.CNBC - Business -
When Danish police pulled a woman over, she locked herself in her car and refused to talk
Danish police say that a routine traffic stop on a highway south of the capital turned into an unusual standoff as a 26-year-old woman locked her car and refused to speak to the police officer who had pulled her overABC News - World -
NBA playoffs: Joel Embiid leads 76ers past Knicks in Game 3, avoids ejection after pulling down Mitchell Robinson
Joel Embiid dropped 50 points on Thursday night, but he easily could have drawn an ejection for this play early.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv pulls back Abrams tanks due to drone raids and losses, says US
Pentagon says it will help Ukrainians to adopt tactics that use M1A1 tanks more effectively. What we know on day 793 Continue reading...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Chevron stock pulls back as profit drops, amid a plunge in natural-gas prices
Shares of Chevron Corp. pulled back Friday, putting them on track for their first loss in eight sessions, after the oil giant reported first-quarter profit and revenue that fell, amid a sharp drop in natural-gas prices, but managed to beat ...MarketWatch - Business -
Microsoft cloud growth accelerates on back of AI push
Microsoft saw a pickup in the segment containing video games after buying publisher Activision Blizzard in October.CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
Roberto Cavalli, a Life Out Loud
The fashion designer who made maximalism cool.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Harvey Weinstein Conviction Thrown Out
New York’s highest appeals court has overturned the movie producer’s 2020 conviction for sex crimes, which was a landmark in the #MeToo movement.The New York Times - Top stories -
Lions agree to contract extensions with St. Brown and Sewell worth combined $200M, AP source says
The Detroit Lions have invested in their future, keeping a pair of All-Pro players under contract for the next five seasonsABC News - Sports