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Portuguese government rejects president’s suggestion of slavery reparations
President advocated ‘paying the costs’ of colonial-era crimes but government said focus was deepening international cooperation. The Portuguese government has dismissed suggestions from the country’s president that it should “pay the costs” for ...The Guardian - World -
Barclays chief calls for return of UK equity risk culture
British bank reports 13% decline in quarterly profits but still beats analysts’ expectationsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Poland rebuilding relations with Germany but still seeking reparation
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Reparations to be paid to survivors of wartime sexual violence in Ukraine
First payments to be made during an ongoing conflict is ‘important step towards restoring justice’, says first lady, Olena Zelenska . The first reparation payments are to be made in the next few weeks to survivors of wartime rape by Russian ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Russia Vetoed a UN Resolution to Ban Space Nukes
A ban on weapons of mass destruction in orbit has stood since 1967. Russia apparently has other ideas.Wired - Tech - Russia -
Sadiq Khan apologises to Chief Rabbi
Mr Khan says he is "sorry for any hurt" caused over remarks he made in a recent interview.BBC News - Top stories -
Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear weapons in space
Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have called on all states to prevent the placement of nuclear weapons in space and not take steps to develop weapons of mass destruction that could be deployed ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
A lifetime of un-Bear-able QB play in Chicago might be over
The abject failure that the Bears have experienced at the quarterback position is hard to wrap your head around. Thursday offers the best shot at a fresh start.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Russia vetos UN resolution to prevent nuclear arms race in space
Moscow described the security council resolution, which would have called on countries not to deploy weapons of mass destruction in outer space, a ‘dirty spectacle’. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping arms race in outer space
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Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping space arms race
The US has previously warned that Russia is trying to develop a space-based, anti-satellite weapon.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
‘Privileged access’: pro-plastic lobbyists at UN pollution talks increase by a third
Fossil fuel and petrochemical campaigners at Ottawa summit outnumber scientists, EU and Indigenous delegates. The number of fossil fuel and petrochemical industry lobbyists has increased by more than a third at UN talks to agree the first global ...The Guardian - World -
UN estimates clearing Gaza of metal debris to take 14 years
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UN-led panel aims to tackle abuses linked to mining for ‘critical minerals’
Panel of nearly 100 countries to draw up guidelines for industries that mine raw materials used in low-carbon technology. A UN-led panel of nearly 100 countries is to draw up new guidelines to prevent some of the environmental damage and human ...The Guardian - World -
Newey to leave Red Bull over Horner allegations
Red Bull design chief Adrian Newey is to leave the team in the wake of the controversy involving allegations about team principal Christian Horner.BBC News - Top stories -
Chiefs trade up to No. 28, draft Xavier Worthy
Two of the top teams in the AFC made a trade late in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, and it resulted in the Super Bowl champions getting the fastest player in Scouting Combine history.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Chiefs to eye stadium options beyond Arrowhead
The Chiefs are looking at options beyond renovating Arrowhead Stadium as they search for a home beyond the expiration of their lease after 2030.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Thailand Picks Capital Markets Veteran as Finance Chief
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Generative AI is generating astronomical profits by trampling authors and publishers
Big tech wants a pass on the indiscriminate appropriations they have already undertaken and continue to press for their own gains. There isn’t a single, rational reason to accommodate them.The Hill - Politics -
UN report says 282M people faced acute hunger in 2023, with worst famine in Gaza
A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza hosting the largest number of people facing famineABC News - Health - United Nations -
Kim Jong Un tested a new rocket that could hit Seoul — and may aid Russia against Ukraine
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UN warns Sudan paramilitary forces are encircling a capital in western Darfur, urges against attack
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UN report says 282M people faced acute hunger in 2023, with worst famine in Gaza
A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza hosting the largest number of people facing famineABC News - Health - United Nations -
Ukraine to increase long-range strikes in Russia, says UK defence chief
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin tells the FT fresh military aid will help Kyiv reshape ‘difficult’ land fight against MoscowFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Europe falling behind US and China in pharma innovation, warns AstraZeneca chief
Continent’s drugmakers need to pay up to attract and retain talent, says Pascal SoriotFinancial Times - Business - China -
Europe falling behind US and China in pharma innovation, warns AstraZeneca chief
Continent’s drugmakers need to pay up to attract and retain talent, says Pascal SoriotFinancial Times - Business - China -
LSE Group investors back doubling chief’s pay to US levels
David Schwimmer could earn up to £13.1mn this year and become one of the best-paid FTSE 100 executivesFinancial Times - Business -
Mexico's chief detective apologizes for saying his country is the 'champion' of fentanyl production
The head of Mexico’s detective service has apologized for saying his country is “the champion” of fentanyl and meth productionABC News - World -
Chiefs trade up with Bills, pick speedy WR Worthy
The Chiefs traded up four spots with the Bills on Thursday to pick Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who set a scouting combine record when he ran a 4.21 in the 40-yard dash.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Resignation of Vietnam’s Parliament Chief Stirs Fresh Political Chaos
Vuong Dinh Hue’s departure comes amid a growing anticorruption push and weeks after Vietnam’s president resigned.The New York Times - World -
Brandon Beane on trade with Chiefs: Didn't matter to us who they were picking
Bills fans hoping to see their team take a wide receiver at No. 28 on Thursday night might have been disappointed when they heard the team would be trading the pick and, judging from the social media reaction, they were more than disappointed by ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Air Canada apologizes after headdress of First Nations chief removed to hold
Politicians decry ‘shameful’ incident on domestic flight in which Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak’s headdress was taken by airline staff. Canada’s largest airline has apologized to a prominent First Nations chief after her ceremonial headdress was removed ...The Guardian - World -
Paramount Chief Executive Bob Bakish Could Be Out Next Week
He was once a staunch ally of the company’s biggest owner, Shari Redstone, but the relationship soured in recent months.The New York Times - Business -
Paramount Chief Executive Bob Bakish Could Be Out Next Week
He was once a staunch ally of the company’s biggest owner, Shari Redstone, but the relationship soured in recent months.The New York Times - Top stories -
Russian defence chief suffers blow in Moscow power games
Sergei Shoigu’s fortunes seem to be turning after deputy is detained on corruption allegationsFinancial Times - World - Russia -
Russian defence chief suffers blow in Moscow power games
Sergei Shoigu’s fortunes seem to be turning after deputy is detained on corruption allegationsFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Middle East crisis live: Hamas ‘reviewing new Israeli ceasefire proposal’
Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya said the Palestinian militant group was evaluating Israel’s proposal. See all our coverage of the Middle East crisisThree people have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, including ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Generative A.I. Arrives in the Gene Editing World of CRISPR
Much as ChatGPT generates poetry, a new A.I. system devises blueprints for microscopic mechanisms that can edit your DNA.The New York Times - Tech -
A new generation at UC Berkeley pitches its tents
The university has said it won’t give in to students’ demands – but it has budged before. Rows of tents line the steps at Sproul Hall, the grand neoclassical administration building that soars up nine stories near the main entrance to the ...The Guardian - World -
Goldman Sachs names new Japan chief after abrupt exit of former president
Promotion of Hong Kong based insider Hidehiro Imatsu follows months-long leadership vacuumFinancial Times - Business