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DRC army says it stopped attempted coup involving three US citizens
Coup leader killed and 50 people, including Americans, arrested after men reportedly attacked presidency in capital Kinshasa. The leader of an attempted coup on Sunday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been killed and some 50 people ...The Guardian - World -
Brazil counts cost of worst-ever floods with little hope of waters receding soon
Death toll in southern state of Rio Grande do Sul increasing daily as authorities plan four ‘tent cities’ for 77,000 displaced people. Three weeks after one of Brazil’s worst-ever floods hit its southernmost state, killing 155 people and forcing ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
Are the US and Chinese economies really about to start ‘decoupling’?
Experts say Biden’s tariffs on Chinese clean tech goods are not the trade-war move some fearFinancial Times - Business -
Chinese Activist Who Posted Videos From Covid-Hit Wuhan Has Left Prison
Confirmation of Zhang Zhan’s release comes after international attention on her situation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
US prisoners are being assigned dangerous jobs. But what happens if they are hurt or killed?
An Associated Press investigation into prison labor in the United States found that prisoners who are hurt or killed on the job are often being denied the rights and protections offered to other American workersABC News - Top stories -
Takeaways from the AP's investigation into how US prisoners are hurt or killed on the job
An Associated Press investigation into prison labor in the United States found that prisoners who are hurt or killed on the job are often being denied the rights and protections offered to other American workersABC News - Health -
US defence chief Lloyd Austin to meet Chinese counterpart this month
Singapore meeting would be latest step in reopening communication lines between militariesFinancial Times - World -
Chinese shoppers are buying less than they used to — but they're spending on experiences
Yahoo News - World -
Yellen urges Europe to join US in Chinese exports crackdown
Treasury secretary rejects Brussels claims of protectionist lurch by WashingtonFinancial Times - Business -
Janet Yellen urges EU to join US in curbs on cheap Chinese exports
Comments come as Commission president hints EU could impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Business live – latest updatesJanet Yellen, the US treasury secretary, has urged the EU to intervene urgently to dampen the growing export levels of ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
AstraZeneca to build Chinese supply chain as US-Sino tensions increase
Anglo-Swedish drugmaker targets $80bn in revenue by 2030Financial Times - World -
BMW, VW used parts made with Chinese forced labor, says Senate report
A Senate inquiry found BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW have bought parts made by a Chinese company sanctioned under a 2021 law for using forced labor.CBS News - Politics -
Is There an Alternative to the Little Black Dress?
Plenty of other garments can be used as the basis for simple, chic looks for a variety of occasions, our critic writes.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
There’s New Hope for an HIV Vaccine
A trial vaccine has succeeded in generating low levels of antibodies needed to target HIV. It’s a first but much-needed step toward preventing infection.Wired - Tech -
'Hero plumber' has citizen award rescinded
James Anderson from Burnley was given the accolade in 2023 for his work providing boilers for free.BBC News - Top stories -
'I'm your mammy's little boy'
Shannon from Ontario was planning a visit to family graves - instead she found her long-lost brother.BBC News - Top stories -
The hope and heartache of salmon fishing in the Highlands
Pursuit of the elusive salmon inevitably brings failure. It’s why anglers get so hookedFinancial Times - World -
A misguided move on Chinese tariffs
New Biden levies on Beijing undermine the global economy and the climate transitionFinancial Times - World -
Everyday citizens have abandoned Biden. When will America’s elites?
If the people continue to not support Biden, a time will come when the elites can no longer either.The Hill - Politics -
U.S. citizen accused of helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.CBS News - Top stories -
Macron to visit New Caledonia to ‘set up mission’ after deadly riots
French leader to leave for archipelago on Tuesday night with intention of restoring ‘calm and order’. People in New Caledonia: how have you been affected by the riots?Why is there unrest in New Caledonia? Everything you need to knowThe French ...The Guardian - World -
Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to 30 years in prison
David DePape, the man convicted of attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer inside their San Francisco home in 2022, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane ...CBS News - Top stories -
Trump Media Posts Steep Loss on Little Revenue
Trump Media & Technology Group posted a steep loss and less than $1 million in revenue in the company’s first report since going public.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Chinese ambassador promises 'friendship' as 2 Chinese warships dock in Cambodia
Two Chinese warships have docked at a commercial port in Cambodia, in preparation for joint naval exercises between the two countriesABC News - World - China -
‘It became a beacon of hope’: the incredible story of Stax Records
A new docuseries traces the highs and lows of the Memphis record label, soaring with major acts like Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes but a victim of both capitalism and racism. During its breakout phase in the mid-1960s, Stax Records seemed to be ...The Guardian - World -
Inside Britain’s Chinese student boom
Universities are increasingly reliant on a growing cohort. What does it mean on campus and off?Financial Times - World - China -
Chiefs release RB La'Mical Perine
The Chiefs have released running back La'Mical Perine, according to the NFL's transactions report.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Comcast releases pricing on 'StreamSaver' bundle
Comcast has made details public on how much its planned streaming bundle will cost consumers. For $15 a month, customers will get access to Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+, the company announced Tuesday. No annual contract will be required, and the ...The Hill - Politics -
Microsoft releases PCs 'designed for AI'
Microsoft on Monday released a new version of its personal computers "designed for" artificial intelligence (AI), as the company seeks an edge in the AI technology race. Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella unveiled the product, dubbed ...The Hill - Politics - Microsoft -
Biden releases reserve gasoline in Northeast
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden releases reserve gasoline in Northeast The Biden administration is releasing about 1 million barrels of reserve ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Russia Says U.S. Ignores Its Proposals for Prisoner Swap
The State Department says efforts to secure the release of Americans held by Russia are ongoing.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Prisoners and the Army donated most of the infected blood in Northern Ireland
The Infected Blood Inquiry published its findings in London on Monday afternoon.BBC News - Top stories -
Judge hears wrongful conviction claim of Missouri inmate in prison for 33 years
Christopher Dunn has spent 33 years in prison serving life without parole for a murder in Missouri he has always claimed he didn’t commitABC News - Top stories -
The U.S. Was Resettling Guantánamo Prisoners. The Hamas Attack Halted Those Plans.
The White House suspended a secret mission to transfer detainees to Oman in October after Congress members expressed concerns about Middle East instability.The New York Times - Top stories -
Serial killer who murdered over 20 women assaulted in prison
The remains or DNA of 33 women were found on Robert Pickton's pig farm in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia.CBS News - World -
Peter Navarro predicts Trump's economic priorities in emails from prison
Peter Navarro, a former White House aide under former President Donald Trump, is currently serving a four-month sentence in Florida for a contempt of Congress conviction. But Navarro's time behind bars is not stopping him from sharing what he ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Putin arrives in China's 'Little Moscow' as allies aim to deepen trade
It comes a day after the Russian and Chinese leaders pledged a "new era" of partnership between their countries.BBC News - Top stories - China -
In the Aging Senate, 80-Somethings Seeking Re-election Draw Little Criticism
Age and health have drawn intensive focus in the presidential race, but the recent news that two octogenarians in the Senate are running again has prompted little discussion of their age.The New York Times - Top stories -
'I'm your mammy's little boy' - siblings meet for first time
Long-lost siblings - one from Londonderry, one from Canada - meet for first time in Ireland.BBC News - Top stories -
Russians Poured Over Ukraine’s Border. There Was Little to Stop Them.
The stunning incursion into the Kharkiv Region lays bare the challenges facing Ukraine’s weary and thinly stretched forces as Russia ramps up its summer offensive.The New York Times - World - Ukraine