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Saudi Arabia AI Fund Would Divest From China if U.S. Asked, CEO Says
Read More The head of Saudi Arabia’s new investment fund for semiconductor and artificial intelligence technology said the country would divest from China if it were asked to do so by the US. “So far the requests have been to keep manufacturing and supply chains completely separate, but if the partnerships with China would become…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 804
Read MoreAs the war enters its 804th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 804th day, these are the main developments.
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There’s a careful plan behind Xi’s European tour
Read More China wants to preserve and strengthen its foothold in and around the EU and is investing diplomatic effort where it is worth it Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a state visit to Europe. On what is his first trip to the EU since 2019, he has visited France and Hungary and concluded…
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GM is reportedly poaching workers who have been sacked by Tesla
Read More The company is looking to snatch up interns who had their job offers rescinded for this summer The company is looking to snatch up interns who had their job offers rescinded for this summer
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Republican candidate loses US House primary in victory for pro-Israel lobbyists
Read More John Hostettler of Indiana, whom pro-Israel groups deemed ‘antisemitic’, loses to Mark Messmer, who led opponents with 40% of vote Republican John Hostettler has lost his House primary in Indiana, delivering a victory to pro-Israel groups who sought to block the former congressman from returning to Washington. The groups attacked Hostettler as insufficiently…
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Ole Miss student expelled from fraternity over monkey noises is identified by NAACP
Read More The man was identified by the University of Mississippi’s chapter of organisation, who called for him to be expelled from college The man was identified by the University of Mississippi’s chapter of organisation, who called for him to be expelled from college
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China’s Xi gets red-carpet welcome in Serbia
Read MoreSerbia has been deepening its relationship with China while continuing talks to join the EU.Serbia has been deepening its relationship with China while continuing talks to join the EU.
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TikTok owner ByteDance files lawsuit against US law forcing app’s sale
Read MoreIn April, President Joe Biden signed a law giving ByteDance nine months to sell US operations over security concerns.In April, President Joe Biden signed a law giving ByteDance nine months to sell US operations over security concerns.
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Trump and Stormy Daniels face off on tense day in court
Read MoreThe adult-film star recounted her alleged sexual encounter with the ex-president and faced heated questioning from his lawyers.The adult-film star recounted her alleged sexual encounter with the ex-president and faced heated questioning from his lawyers.
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Body of Last Missing Construction Worker Recovered From Baltimore Bridge Collapse Site
Read More (BALTIMORE) — The body of the last missing construction worker killed in the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March has been recovered, officials announced Tuesday as demolition crews prepared to use explosives in the ongoing cleanup effort. Officials said the crew of the Dali will remain on board the grounded…
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US officials deny knowledge of plan to transfer control of Rafah crossing to private American security firm
Read More Haaretz reports operation to unseat Hamas control of Rafah crossing is purpose of ‘limited’ military strike Haaretz reports operation to unseat Hamas control of Rafah crossing is purpose of ‘limited’ military strike
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‘Unfair banking’ and ‘damaging’ financial rules harming UK’s small firms, MPs warn
Read More Treasury committee says ‘debanking’ and use of personal guarantees for loans is putting small businesses at risk Unfair banking practices and “damaging” financial regulators are harming small businesses and putting innovation and growth at risk, parliament’s Treasury committee has warned. A report from the committee’s inquiry into access to finance for small and…
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Parents pay tribute to surfers killed in Mexico
Read More“The world has become a darker place for us,” say the Australian parents of brothers Callum and Jake.”The world has become a darker place for us,” say the Australian parents of brothers Callum and Jake.
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Louisiana lawmakers reject adding exceptions of rape and incest to abortion ban
Read MoreDespite pleas from Democrats and gut-wrenching testimony from doctors and rape survivors, a GOP-controlled legislative committee rejected a bill that would have added cases of rape and incest as exceptions to Louisiana’s abortion banDespite pleas from Democrats and gut-wrenching testimony from doctors and rape survivors, a GOP-controlled legislative committee rejected a bill that would…
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Defiant Stormy Daniels comes face to face with Trump in court for tense testimony about ‘jump scare’ hotel sex
Read More The adult film star testified about a highly-publicised sexual encounter from 2006 at the centre of the hush money case The adult film star testified about a highly-publicised sexual encounter from 2006 at the centre of the hush money case
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Judge postpones Trump’s classified documents trial
Read MoreThe former US president’s federal trial in Florida is now unlikely to begin before the 2024 election.The former US president’s federal trial in Florida is now unlikely to begin before the 2024 election.
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Body of last missing worker killed in Baltimore bridge collapse recovered
Read More Officials made announcement Tuesday, as demolition crews prepared to use explosives in continued cleanup effort The body of the last missing construction worker killed in the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March has been recovered, officials announced Tuesday, as demolition crews prepared to use explosives in the ongoing cleanup effort.…
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US brings home 11 Americans held in Syrian refugee camp for ISIS families
Read More Camps for Isis family members still have 30,000,people living in them, including around 25 Americans Camps for Isis family members still have 30,000,people living in them, including around 25 Americans
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Watch: Trump’s hush money trial resumes after former president threatened with possible jail time
Read More Warning: the following livestream has not been independently fact-checked and may contain misinformation. The Independent strives to counteract misinformation across its platforms. Warning: the following livestream has not been independently fact-checked and may contain misinformation. The Independent strives to counteract misinformation across its platforms.
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Judge indefinitely postpones Trump’s trial date in Mar-A-Lago classified documents case
Read More Earliest trial could take place under new schedule is late July Earliest trial could take place under new schedule is late July
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Man charged with murder after baby kidnapped and mother shot dead
Read More Suspect not thought to be related to victims Suspect not thought to be related to victims
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A new plot to assassinate Ukraine’s president has come to light
Read More Ukraine’s security services says it has exposed a network of agents working for Russia who were plotting to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top officials. Ukraine’s security services says it has exposed a network of agents working for Russia who were plotting to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top officials.
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An American family is home after years in a Syrian camp for ISIS militants’ relatives
Read More A family of 10 American citizens who were held for years in a Syrian refugee camp and detention center for relatives of ISIS militants have been repatriated to the United States. A family of 10 American citizens who were held for years in a Syrian refugee camp and detention center for relatives of…
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Parents of murdered Perth brothers say world a ‘darker place’ after Mexico tragedy
Read More The parents of Callum and Jake Robinson travelled to Mexico to identify the bodies of their children Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The parents of two Australian brothers murdered while on a surfing trip in Mexico say…
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Report into whether Israel broke international law in Gaza ‘indefinitely delayed’ by Biden administration
Read More US law prohibits aiding foreign security forces found to have committed gross violations of human rights US law prohibits aiding foreign security forces found to have committed gross violations of human rights
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News live: Russian hacker sanctioned; China blames Australia for jet flare encounter
Read More Dmitry Khoroshev banned from country for his alleged leadership role in the LockBit ransomware group. Follow today’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Good morning and welcome to the rolling news blog. I’m Martin Farrer and I’ll be bringing you a few of the…
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Teenager shot in head and killed in broad daylight attack in Manhattan by suspects riding Citi Bikes
Read More The teen was pronounced dead after being taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment The teen was pronounced dead after being taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment
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The annual Eurovision song contest is underway in Sweden
Read More Thirty-seven nations Compete in Europe’s Song Contest: Kitsch, Peace, Politics. The countries hope their entry will be named best song of 2024, though some of the greatest drama happens offstage. Thirty-seven nations Compete in Europe’s Song Contest: Kitsch, Peace, Politics. The countries hope their entry will be named best song of 2024, though…
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The past 24 hours have been a whirlwind for Palestinians in Rafah
Read More Israeli tanks rolled into the southern Gaza city of Rafah Tuesday, taking control of the territory’s border crossing with Egypt. Israeli tanks rolled into the southern Gaza city of Rafah Tuesday, taking control of the territory’s border crossing with Egypt.
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US repatriates two dozen westerners from Islamic State camp in Syria
Read More Group includes 11 US citizens, including five minors, but tens of thousands of people remained detained five years after defeat of IS The United States has repatriated two dozen western citizens, half of them Americans, from Islamic State prison camps in north-eastern Syria where tens of thousands have languished. The operation is the…
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Russian embassy slams ‘discriminatory’ decision by Berlin police
Read More Soviet and Russian flags, as well as St. George ribbons, have been banned at WWII memorials in the German capital on May 8 and 9 A decision by Berlin police to ban symbols “linked to Russia” at the city’s WWII memorials during upcoming Victory Day celebrations has drawn the ire of Moscow’s embassy.…
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Brazil flooding death toll rises to 90 as more than 155,000 people displaced
Read More At least 361 injured and 131 missing in southern part of country from what governor called his state’s ‘biggest climate catastrophe’ The death toll from what authorities call the worst climate disaster ever to strike southern Brazil has risen to 90, after ferocious rain flooded huge stretches of Rio Grande do Sul state,…
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TikTok sues to block US law that could ban app
Read MoreTikTok said the measure was an “extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights”.TikTok said the measure was an “extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights”.
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Sweden Tightens Security At Eurovision Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests
Read More Performers from across Europe and beyond will compete in the first semi-final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest on Tuesday, amid heightened security prompted by pro-Palestinian protesters objecting to Israel’s participation in the competition. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The international songwriting competition kicked off over the weekend in Malmo, Sweden. The city already expected about…
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Fox News host slammed for ‘slut shaming’ Stormy Daniels over Trump testimony: ‘That’s what she got paid to do’
Read More On Tuesday, Harris Faulkner and Kennedy Montgomery dismissed Ms Daniels’ claims that she was ‘nervous’ and had ‘blacked out’ during an alleged sexual encounter with the former president On Tuesday, Harris Faulkner and Kennedy Montgomery dismissed Ms Daniels’ claims that she was ‘nervous’ and had ‘blacked out’ during an alleged sexual encounter with…
