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Geopolitics

Picasso painting not seen for 80 years unveiled by Paris auction house

The Guardian – World · Europe

Portrait of Dora Maar completed in Paris during war had been in private collection since being bought in 1944Europe live – latest updatesA newly discovered pai…

Geopolitics

Italy first in EU to pass comprehensive law regulating use of AI

The Guardian – World · Europe

Legislation limits child access and imposes prison terms for damaging use of artificial intelligenceItaly has become the first country in the EU to approve a c…

Geopolitics

First person removed to France under ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal, says UK

The Guardian – World · Europe

Agreement reached with France allows for removal of asylum seekers who arrive on small boatsUK politics live – latest updatesThe first Channel migrant has been…

Geopolitics

Macrons to submit scientific evidence to US court to prove Brigitte was not born a man

The Guardian – World · Europe

French president and wife allege rightwing influencer Candace Owens is using defamatory attacks against them to boost media profileThe French president, Emmanu…

Geopolitics

Strikes and marches against budget cuts cause disruption across France, with 94 arrests – Europe live

The Guardian – World · Europe

At least 476 separate demonstrations are taking place over public services and wages, a week after the appointment of new PM Sébastien LecornuPeople in France:…

Geopolitics

Albanese’s Oprah-style emissions target aims to please almost everyone but risks falling short on climate action

The Guardian – World · Europe

The prime minister has a stonking majority and a progressive crossbench that wants deeper cuts. So what has happened to lower the goal?Want to get this in your…

Geopolitics

Brittany Higgins’ husband David Sharaz to pay $92,000 for tweet that defamed Linda Reynolds, court orders

The Guardian – World · Europe

Sharaz also liable for former defence minister’s legal costs on an indemnity basis, which is expected to exceed $500,000Get our breaking news email, free app o…

Geopolitics

How vulnerable are Australia’s cities to extreme heat? Explore our maps

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Residents of western Sydney and outer suburbs of Melbourne are at particular risk of high temperatures, data showsSign up for climate and environmen…

Geopolitics

Trump clashes with Australian journalist over business deals in office

BBC News – World · Europe

The US leader said the journalist was "hurting Australia very much" as he said he would meet the country's PM "very soon".

Geopolitics

Newborn baby buried alive in India fights for her life

BBC News – World · Europe

The 20-day-old girl was found by chance when a shepherd heard faint cries from under a mound of earth.

Geopolitics

Togo leader's sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to family rule

BBC News – World · Europe

Marguerite Gnakadé has become a vocal critic of Togo's long-serving leader Faure Gnassingbé.

Geopolitics

Workers across France strike over budget cut plans

BBC News – World · Europe

The widespread walkouts come less than a fortnight after the government collapsed over a proposed budget.

Geopolitics

Israeli minister touts Gaza 'real estate bonanza', defying international backlash

BBC News – World · Europe

Bezalel Smotrich, an ultranationalist who has been sanctioned by the UK and others, said he was in discussion with the US over the idea.

General

Oldest and most complete fossil of a dome-headed dinosaur is found in Mongolia

NBC News – World · US

Scientists have unearthed in Mongolia the oldest and most complete fossil of a pachycephalosaur, a group of dinosaurs known for their dome-shaped skulls, accor…

General

Gold worth $700,000 stolen in Paris museum heist

NBC News – World · US

Thieves broke into the National Museum of Natural History in Paris and made off with samples of raw gold worth about $700,000, officials have said, the latest …

General

Trump's U.K. visit gets political after royal pageantry

NBC News – World · US

President Donald Trump traded pageantry for politics Thursday as he ended a lavish stay hosted by Britain's King Charles III at Windsor Castle and prepared to …

Geopolitics

For the first time, Bernie Sanders calls Israel’s war in Gaza a genocide

The Washington Post – World · US

His move comes a day after a U.N. panel said Israel was committing genocide in Gaza. Israel rejected the findings, which echo those of a growing number of gove…

Geopolitics

Threatened by Trump, Canada tries to make up, team up with Mexico

The Washington Post – World · US

Canadians mused last year about a U.S.-Canada trade deal that cut out Mexico. Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting President Claudia Sheinbaum to mend ties.

Geopolitics

Pope Leo, in new biography, resists doctrinal change on hot-button topics

The Washington Post – World · US

In extensive interviews, Pope Leo XIV, who turned 70 on Sunday, contours the future of his papacy, potentially one of the longest in decades.

Geopolitics

He was set to break a record cycling across Eurasia, then came Russia

The Washington Post – World · US

The day he was to break the record for the 11,000-mile trip from Portugal to the Pacific, Sofiane Sehili, who had a valid visa, was arrested crossing the borde…

Geopolitics

Growing number of Americans say U.S. supports Israel too much in Gaza war, poll shows

The Washington Post – World · US

Republicans stand apart in backing U.S. support for Israel during the war in Gaza.

Geopolitics

Israeli officials say two shot dead in gun attack at Jordanian border

The Washington Post – World · US

Two Israelis were killed in an attack at the Allenby Bridge crossing, medics said. Israeli forces said a suspect, who was killed, had traveled in an aid truck.

Geopolitics

Britain hopes that U.S. investments offset some economic pain.

The New York Times – World · US

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine during th…

Geopolitics

America and Britain Are Worlds Apart on Energy Policies, Except Nuclear

The New York Times – World · US

While renewable energy is broadly popular in both countries, the policies of the Trump and Starmer governments could not be more different.

Geopolitics

How Tiffany Trump’s Instagram Posts Led Us to an Oil Magnate’s Megayacht

The New York Times – World · US

Photographs left a trail of clues showing Ms. Trump and her husband, Michael Boulos, vacationing on luxury vessels owned by billionaires.

Geopolitics

At Windsor Castle, Melania Trump and Queen Camilla will view a 100-year-old royal dolls’ house.

The New York Times – World · US

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed ongoing wars in Gaza and Ukraine d…

Geopolitics

Democratic Senators Call for U.S. Recognition of Palestinian State

The New York Times – World · US

The resolution has little chance of advancing in the Republican-controlled Senate, given growing G.O.P. opposition to a two-state solution in the Israel-Palest…

Geopolitics

U.K. to Formally Recognize Palestinian Statehood After Trump Departs

The New York Times – World · US

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to confirm that the British government will vote to recognize a Palestinian state hours or days after President Trump’s…

Geopolitics

Trump Hails Kimmel Suspension After Criticizing UK on Free Speech

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump has accused Britain of mounting a crackdown on political expression. But he welcomed the ABC network’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.

Geopolitics

Diplomatic Coup or Abject Groveling? U.K. Debates Trump’s Royal Welcome

The New York Times – World · US

Some British commentators praised the state visit as a necessary piece of realpolitik. Others criticized it as an embarrassing display for a destructive presid…

Geopolitics

Trump Administration Reinstates More Difficult Citizenship Test

The New York Times – World · US

The Trump administration said the more complex test is the “first of many” changes to acquiring U.S. citizenship.

Geopolitics

Do Reptiles Have Moods, Too?

The New York Times – World · US

Long dismissed as unintelligent, reptiles are emerging as cognitively and emotionally complex animals. A new study involving tortoises suggests that they also …

Geopolitics

Internet Shutdowns Hit Parts of Afghanistan

The New York Times – World · US

Some provincial officials said the country’s leader instructed them to switch off Wi-Fi in their area to limit the “misuse of the internet” and diffusion of “i…

Geopolitics

What to Know About the North American Summit Taking Place Without the U.S.

The New York Times – World · US

The leaders of Canada and Mexico will sit down to discuss how to work around their unpredictable neighbor.

Geopolitics

Catholics Project Many Images Onto Pope Leo: Liberal? Conservative? Cubs Fan?

The New York Times – World · US

Unlike Francis, Leo XIV has given few clues about where he stands on issues dividing the church (though he’s definitely a White Sox guy). Followers fill in the…

Geopolitics

Longtime Putin Aide Who Opposed Ukraine War Is Granted Rare Resignation

The New York Times – World · US

Dmitri N. Kozak’s departure is one of the few known splinters in President Vladimir V. Putin’s inner circle since the start of his invasion of Ukraine.

Geopolitics

Syria’s President Says Border Deal With Israel Could Come ‘Within Days’

The New York Times – World · US

Syrian and Israeli officials have been holding talks about security arrangements along their shared border as part of U.S.-mediated efforts to reset decades of…

Geopolitics

Two Fatally Shot at West Bank-Jordan Border Crossing

The New York Times – World · US

Israel’s military said the attacker came across the border in a truck transporting aid. The Allenby crossing has seen deadly violence in the past.

Geopolitics

Anti-Austerity Strikes and Protests Grip France

The New York Times – World · US

Barely a week into the job, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces rising social unrest on top of political deadlock and financial turmoil.

Geopolitics

The Hottest New Defense Against Drones? Lasers

The New York Times – World · US

Cheaper than advanced air defenses and more versatile than low-tech options, lasers have become a popular choice for nations worried about drone attacks.

Geopolitics

The Road

The New York Times – World · US

A single image captures the desperation of Palestinians in Gaza City who have once again grabbed what belongings they could and fled the fighting.

Geopolitics

Rifts Grow Between Netanyahu and His Security Chiefs

The New York Times – World · US

As Israel expands its war in Gaza, decision-making has become increasingly concentrated in the hands of one person: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Geopolitics

Tiffany Trump’s Family Cruised the Mediterranean on an Oil Mogul's Yacht

The New York Times – World · US

The vacation, amid diplomatic talks on oil industry expansion, is a measure of how hard it is to tell where the interests of government end and those of the Tr…

Geopolitics

Live Updates: Trump and Starmer Hold News Conference After Signing Business Deals

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer are expected to discuss large investments involving American and British tech companies.

Geopolitics

Trump and Starmer set to sign tech deal during president’s UK state visit

Indian Express – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • President Trump will meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, signing a major tech inve…

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