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Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsLouisiana church solicits prayers for pastor convicted of sexual assault – but not for his victims
Anthony Odiong was sentenced to life in prison for sex crimes against his congregants in TexasA Louisiana church where a Roman Catholic priest served as pastor before being recent…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS primary voters choose midterm candidates as Democrats look to flip key seats
Democrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, while other major races remain up in the airThe key race for California governor remained deadlocked as vote counting co…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMiddle East crisis live: Trump claims Iranian supreme leader is involved in US negotiations
President says he would ‘like to meet’ Mojtaba Khamenei, who US officials have previously said was injured in attacks, and says Iran has said it will not have a nuclear weaponHell…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCalifornia governor primary unresolved as voters choose midterm candidates – US politics live
Democrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, while other major races remain up in the airPresident Donald Trump said he believed he would make acting attorney-genera…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump threatens tariffs on 60 countries including UK and Canada over ‘forced labour’
Proposal for 10-12.5% levies, to also include EU, Taiwan, Canada and Australia, would allow US president to skirt court-imposed limitsDonald Trump has threatened tariffs of betwee…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsLeftwing US pair refused entry to UK will address Oxford Union remotely
Home Office barred Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker on grounds their visit was ‘not conducive to the public good’Two leftwing US political commentators who were banned from entering the…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCost of living and high streets among top priorities for Makerfield voters, poll shows
Exclusive: Research showing Andy Burnham holding slim lead finds honesty in politicians and immigration also rank as importantVoters in Makerfield rank the cost of living, declini…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsStarmer faces PMQs as police say 11 officers injured in disorder over Henry Nowak murder – UK politics live
PM faces questions from opposition leader Kemi Badenoch and other MPsZia Yusuf, the Reform UK home affairs spokesperson, told Sky News this morning that he thought the treatment o…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCan autonomous AI-powered killer drones take morality onboard?
While the technology is set to play a growing role in modern warfare, there remains an unresolved ethical challengeShould the AI-powered drones of the future have a licence to kil…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFar-right praise for shah’s secret police puts Reza Pahlavi on the spot
Son of deposed shah forced to distance himself from once-dreaded Savak as some of his ‘fascistic’ supporters glorify it For decades, the Savak was seen as the most hated symbol of…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUkrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in city
Energy and military sites targeted as guests gather for economic forum where Putin is due to speak on FridayUkrainian drones hit energy and military sites in St Petersburg early o…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAlbanese calls Taylor ‘Temu Abbott’ as bitter fight rages over budget tax changes
Greens support needed to pass proposed changes but party concerned it will give government sweeping discretionary powersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsJim Chalmers is putting a positive spin on the economy, but is Australia’s outlook grim?
The economy was slowing even before the Middle East conflict and interest rate hikes started to bite, while the boom in datacentres was a rare bright spotGet our breaking news ema…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump could slap Australia with 12.5% tariff for allegedly importing goods made by slave labour
Trade minister says Australia has ‘robust, comprehensive and world-leading legislation addressing forced labour and modern slavery’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily n…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNicotine use soars by 40% in eight years as Australian black market explodes
Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates nicotine consumption rose 40%, with illicit sources accounting for 80% of all tobaccoFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updat…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsKidnappings, threats and ‘protection fees’: how can Mexico confront rise in deadly extortion?
With corrupt police on the streets and shopkeepers forced to pay gangs, president has vowed to tackle crime that now affects all parts of societyIt was about 11pm and Luis* was ab…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsForeign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire
Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsShell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSeven killed after drone hits bus in Russia-controlled part of Ukraine
The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralNo people, just sheep: The unlikely job that Chinese college grads clamored for
An ad for a shepherding job went viral in China, drawing hundreds of applications from young people eager to escape the stresses of urban life.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralIran launches deadly new strikes in Gulf as latest exchange with U.S. tests ceasefire
Iran launched a deadly new set of attacks in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday as it traded strikes with the United States, the latest exchange to threaten the fragile ceasefire and s…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralDrone attack hits Putin’s hometown as he hosts ‘Russia’s Davos’
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at Russian targets early Wednesday, sending black smoke rising above the historic heart of St.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsUkraine’s Daily Moment of Silence
Every day at 9 a.m., Ukrainians observe a minute of silence to honor people killed during the Russia-Ukraine war. Our reporter, Maria Varenikova, who has covered the hostilities s…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsFire at a New Delhi Hotel Kills at Least 21
The blaze, in a residential area of the Indian capital, injured dozens more, the authorities said.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsFor Dubai’s Migrants, War Is One More Worry in Super Stressed Lives
For laborers in Dubai, a free stress-management class offers a temporary oasis of calm amid struggles with debt, loneliness, long hours and, in recent months, the fear of missile …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsUkraine Strikes St. Petersburg on First Day of a Marquee Putin Event
As an annual economic conference was set to begin, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had targeted a navy base and an oil terminal in the region that includes Russia’s seco…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIran War Live Updates: Kuwait Says Iranian Attack Has Damaged Its Main Airport
The United States and Iran both reported strikes overnight, accusing each other of being the aggressor. It was unclear where diplomatic efforts stand to end the war.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Economic Fury' on Iran: US seizes Tehran's biggest crypto network amid peace talks
The US has imposed sanctions on Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, and its executives, accusing them of aiding the Iranian government and sanctioned entities in bypa…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMaharashtra-model in Bengal? Didi fights to fend off crisis amid MLA exodus buzz
The political landscape in Bengal is charged with speculation as a prominent BJP minister asserts that more than 50 Trinamool MLAs could defect amidst growing schisms within the p…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy texture is the new statement in real estate interior design
Textured surfaces are revolutionizing modern luxury homes, adding depth, warmth, and character. These tactile finishes, from lime-plastered walls to fluted concrete facades, inte…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBJP shares AI video mocking DK Shivakumar ahead of Karnataka swearing-in
Ahead of DK Shivakumar's Karnataka CM oath, BJP launched a sharp attack, criticizing the Congress government's handling of waterlogging and alleging neglect of farmers and Dalits.…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics2 suitcases stashed with termite-eaten cash, firearm found in Kolkata college
Termite-damaged currency notes were discovered in two suitcases within a locked storeroom at Surendranath College during a dengue-prevention clean-up drive. Police also found a fi…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'My son got kidnapped': Lalit Modi breaks silence on Dawood threats and IPL fixing allegations
Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi, living in London since 2010, denies being a fugitive, stating no pending legal cases against him. He revisited allegations of threats from Dawo…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsVideo shows moment Hellfire missile cripples tanker bound for Iran's Kharg Island
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk features a team of experienced journalists and writers who gather global news 24/7. • The team priorit…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Selectors will do whatever is necessary': BCCI secretary on Sooryavanshi's India chances
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is making waves in cricket, following a stellar U-19 World Cup performance with a record-breaking IPL season. His exceptional batting has spa…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Can't breathe': Video shows UK cops arresting stabbed teen as Indian-origin attacker posed as victim
A stabbing in Southampton led to a debate on religious symbols after a Sikh man fatally attacked a teenager, falsely claiming racial abuse. While the attacker was jailed for life,…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS proposes action against 60 countries over forced labour concerns: Why India is on the list
The US Trade Representative has proposed additional tariffs on goods from 54 economies, including India, over concerns about forced labor in supply chains. This move, stemming fro…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTMC vs TMC: Major setback for Didi as rebels claim support of nearly 50 MLAs
On May 9, Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee wrote to the assembly speaker proposing senior party leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay's name as the leader …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia engaged with US over Section 301 probe linked to forced labour concerns
The Union government is engaging with the US concerning a Section 301 investigation into forced labor and industrial capacity. The US Trade Representative has identified India amo…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRBI debunks report claiming it sold $12 billion worth of gold to protect forex reserves
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI Business Desk provides latest business news from around the world to readers of The Times of India. • The des…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDK Shivakumar's first cabinet takes shape; Yathindra Siddaramaiah among 14 ministers: Full list
Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk operates around-the-clock to deliver current and comprehensive news updates. • The team is dedicated t…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics21 dead after massive fire at hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar; several foreigners among victims
A devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar restaurant in South Delhi has claimed at least 20 lives, with many victims reportedly foreigners. Emergency services swiftly responded, rescu…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBonfim eyes UFC title picture: 'A win over Belal puts me in contention'
Gabriel Bonfim believes a win over former champion Belal Muhammad can establish him as a legitimate UFC welterweight contender. Riding a four-fight winning streak and coming off a…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDrones hit Kuwait airport after Iran and US traded strikes; IndiGo issues advisory
In response to escalating regional tensions, IndiGo Airlines has suspended all its services to and from Kuwait, following a drone strike impacting the airport's passenger terminal…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCheaper gold by Rs 10 lakh - 15% import duty prompts smuggling wave in India
A recent surge in gold import duty has fueled a wave of smuggling, with illicit gold now available at discounts of up to Rs 10 lakh per kilogram. This creates a significant price …
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