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Iran crisis risks easing pressure on Israel over Gaza, diplomats warn
Humanitarian situation in Palestinian enclave remains dire, says EU’s top diplomatFinancial Times - World - Iran -
TSMC is reshaping its business to respond to the artificial-intelligence boom, including doubling capacity for a type of chip technology in demand from companies like Nvidia.
TSMC is reshaping its business to respond to the artificial-intelligence boom, including doubling capacity for a type of chip technology in demand from companies like Nvidia.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A senior Iranian official warned that Iran could work on building nuclear weapons if Israel attacks its nuclear facilities, a new escalation in threats by the two sides.
A senior Iranian official warned that Iran could work on building nuclear weapons if Israel attacks its nuclear facilities, a new escalation in threats by the two sides.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
U.S. and Allies Penalize Iran for Striking Israel, and Try to Avert War
While imposing sanctions on Iran, U.S. and European governments are urging restraint amid fears of a cycle of escalation as Israel weighs retaliation for an Iranian attack.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Satellite Data Reveals Sinking Risk for China’s Cities
Development and groundwater pumping are causing land subsidence and heightening the risks of sea level rise.The New York Times - World - China -
Friday Briefing
Israel strikes Iran.The New York Times - World -
Thursday Briefing
Europe asks Israel for restraint on Iran.The New York Times - World -
The E.U. says it will impose new sanctions on Iran’s drone and missile programs.
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Environmental advocates work to save Puerto Rican parrot from extinction
Some of the most critically endangered birds on the planet have been released back into the wild. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more on the harsh conditions Puerto Rican parrots face, and the people working to ...CBS News - Top stories -
China Moves to Raise Costs of Imports of Key Chemical From U.S.
China is moving to make it more expensive for U.S. shipments of a key industrial chemical to enter the Chinese market, shortly after Washington called for higher tariffs on Chinese steel.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Abolishing IHT tax reliefs could raise £3bn, IFS finds
Eliminating Aim, business and pension scheme tax relief would make the scheme fairer, said the think-tankFinancial Times - World -
Yen Likely to Remain Weak Despite Risk Aversion
The yen, which is traditionally seen as a safe-haven currency, briefly strengthened to around 153.55 against the dollar after reports of Israeli strikes against Iran but weakened back to around 154.30.The Wall Street Journal - World -
EU watchdog warns bloc still needs Russian LNG
Warning comes as Nordic and Baltic countries seek total ban on imports of the fuel from MoscowFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Victimise people who raise a voice in Britain? Then destroy their families? Not in my name | George Monbiot
Marcus Decker dared to protest on climate and was punished. Now he could be deported. Is that a humane democracy?. When the traditional ruling class was obliged to concede to demands for democracy, it gave away as little as possible. We could ...The Guardian - World -
Gold Steady as Risk-Off Sentiment Offsets Reduced Hopes for Fed Cuts
Gold was steady in early Asian trade, as risk-off sentiment offsets concerns over hawkish Fed comments earlier this week which dampened hopes for interest-rate cuts.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
S&P Cuts Israel Rating on Heightened Geopolitical Risk
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Weedkiller manufacturer seeks lawmakers' help to squelch claims it failed to warn about cancer
The maker of a popular weedkiller is turning to lawmakers in key states to try to squelch legal claims that it failed to warn about cancer risksABC News - Health -
US interest rate setter says 'no hurry' to cut
A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024".BBC News - Top stories -
Israel strikes inside Iran, sources say
A person familiar with the situation told NBC News that Israel carried out an operation in Iran. Earlier, Israeli officials notified U.S. officials that a response was coming.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
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Top Cuban official says country open to more U.S. deportations
Cuba's deputy foreign minister tells CBS News that his country is willing to accommodate more than one deportation flight per month.CBS News - Politics - US Open -
DfE says 85,000 more free childcare places needed
The Department for Education estimates about 40,000 staff are also needed in England by September 2025.BBC News - Top stories -
Ukraine war briefing: Donald Trump says survival of Ukraine important to the US
Former president’s comments are being described as a shift in tone days before Republicans vote on a multibillion-dollar aid package. What we know on day 786. See all our Ukraine war coverageDonald Trump has said the survival of Ukraine is ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials say
There are reports of explosions near Isfahan, as two US officials confirm to the BBC's US partner CBS News that Israel struck Iran.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Burns says that without aid, Ukraine "could lose on the battlefield"
His comments come as a deadlocked Congress continues to stall on Ukraine aid.CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
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 - Top stories - Apple -
Israel carries out operation inside Iran, says source familiar
NBC News' Courtney Kube reports that a source familiar says Israel did carry out an operation in Iran after reports of explosions in the Isfahan area, and that Israeli officials did inform the U.S. of their intention to carry out a response in ...NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness, S&P says
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness and is more of a strategy to buy time for industrial and consumption policies, S&P Global Ratings said.CNBC - Business - China -
Israel has carried out airstrikes on Iran, US officials say
Iranian state media reports that drones have been shot down over Isfahan province in attack on Friday and that the nuclear site there is ‘completely safe’. Middle East crisis: live updatesWhat we know so far about Israel’s strike on IranUS ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Markets react as US says Israel has struck Iran
Oil and gold prices rose and shares fell in Asian trade.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Blasts heard near airport and army base, Iran media says
Blasts are heard in central Isfahan province, though it is not clear what might have been hit.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
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Full jury selected for Trump's New York "hush money" trial; Dickey Betts, guitarist for the Allman Brothers Band, dies at 80CBS News - Top stories -
Iranian state TV says 'loud sound' heard in Isfahan province as flights divert around area amid tensions with Israel
Iranian state TV says 'loud sound' heard in Isfahan province as flights divert around area amid tensions with IsraelABC News - World - Iran -
Apple removed WhatsApp and Threads from its app store in China, saying it was ordered to by the government, as Beijing tightens internet controls.
Apple removed WhatsApp and Threads from its app store in China, saying it was ordered to by the government, as Beijing tightens internet controls.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel retaliates against Iran, US official says
Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
Google's Ad-Privacy Changes Fall Short, U.K. Regulator Says in Internal Documents
The Information Commissioner’s Office said in a draft report that Google’s proposed replacements for cookies have gaps that advertisers can exploit.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Google -
Iranian state television says nuclear facilities near Isfahan 'fully safe' after air defense batteries fired in area
Iranian state television says nuclear facilities near Isfahan 'fully safe' after air defense batteries fired in areaABC News - World - Iran -
Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was suspended from college after pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia
Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was one of three students suspended from Barnard College following a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University on Thursday.CBS News - Politics -
BNSF Railway says it didn't know about asbestos that's killed hundreds in Montana town
BNSF Railway attorneys are expected to argue before jurors that the railroad should not be held liable for the lung cancer deaths of two former residents of an asbestos-contaminated Montana townABC News - Health -
Police say a suicide bombing in Karachi, Pakistan, targeted a van carrying Japanese autoworkers, who narrowly escaped
Police say a suicide bombing in Karachi, Pakistan, targeted a van carrying Japanese autoworkers, who narrowly escapedABC News - World