Briefs
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Fri, May 29
24 briefs
T theguardian.com
World
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Published 1 week ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com
Trump: the boy who cried ‘peace’ in the Middle East | Politics Weekly America
On Saturday, Donald Trump said talks with Tehran were going well and an agreement to end the war was ‘largely negotiated’.
F france24.com
World
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Published 1 week ago • France24 English - Top • via france24.com
Blue origin rocket explodes during launch pad test
🇺🇸 🚀 Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a test on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday. Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a test on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday, marking another setback for Jeff Bezos’s space company.
B bbc.com
World
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Published 1 week ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.com
CMAT shares 'deep sadness' over body-shaming abuse after Radio 1 Big Weekend set
CMAT shares 'deep sadness' over body-shaming abuse after Radio 1 Big Weekend set26 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNaomi de SouzaBBC Newsbeat Getty ImagesCMAT performed right before Olivia Dean at Radio 1's Big Weekend festival in SunderlandSinger-songwriter CMAT has shared her "deep sadness" about body-shaming abuse she received after her performance at Radio 1's Big Weekend.The Irish musician says she has experienced a "difficult" few days after performing at the music festival i... The Irish singer-songwriter says her rise has been increasingly ‘tarnished by the fact that I would be allowed to enjoy it so much more if I was thin’The Irish singer-songwriter CMAT has responded to ongoing abuse she has received about her body and her weight following an appearance last week at BBC’s Radio 1 Big Weekend.The musician, whose real name is Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, wrote on Instagram on Thursday that she had felt “compelled to wade in and speak for myself” after learning of the a...
N nytimes.com
Health
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Published 1 week ago • The New York Times - World • via nytimes.com
Court in Kenya Suspends Plans for U.S. Ebola Quarantine Unit
The order came after U.S. A court in Kenya has suspended a U.S.
Public Health
D dw.com
Culture
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Published 1 week ago • DW - Culture & Lifestyle • via dw.com
What makes a 'vanity project'? A history of building for power
As Donald Trump proposes costly redesigns for Washington D.C., the questions arise: When do grand projects serve the public — and when do they serve the leader?
A aljazeera.com
World
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Published 1 week ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
Wembanyama and Spurs force game seven against Thunder in NBA playoffs
San Antonio rout Oklahoma City 118-91 to keep alive their hopes of reaching the NBA Finals, where New York Knicks await. Spurs rout Thunder 118-91 in Game 6Wembanyama posts 28 points and 10 reboundsWest finals to be decided Saturday in OKCVictor Wembanyama scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, lifting the San Antonio Spurs to a 118-91 home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals.The teams will play one last time in Game 7 on Saturday in Oklahoma City, with the winner advancing to face the New York Knicks in the NBA finals.
A abcnews.com
World
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Published 1 week ago • ABC News - International • via abcnews.com
Guatemala's president denies report of US deal on anti-drug trafficking strikes
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D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 1 week ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
Civilians in Lebanon hit hardest as Israel targets Hezbollah
As Israel expands military operations in Lebanon and Hezbollah digs in, peace hopes for the upcoming direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington are fading.
A abcnews.com
Health
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Published 1 week ago • ABC News - Health • via abcnews.com
Canadian man expected to plead guilty to selling lethal substances
A Canadian man accused of selling lethal substances online to people who took them to end their own lives is expected to plead guilty to 14 counts of counseling or aiding suicide A Canadian man accused of selling lethal substances online to people who took them to end their own lives is expected to plead guilty to 14 counts of counseling or aiding suicide
Public Health
N nytimes.com
World
3 sources
Published 1 week ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com
Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Building, Officials Say
NATO condemned “Russia’s recklessness” and confirmed that it was in touch with the Romanian authorities. Russian drone crashes into apartment building in Romania17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChris GrahamReutersEmergency services work at the scene of a drone crash in RomaniaA Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania, the country's defence ministry said early on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people.
A aljazeera.com
World
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Published 1 week ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
At least three dead after fire destroys Dallas apartment complex
A large fire destroyed an apartment complex in Dallas after crews responded to reports of a gas leak. A damaged gas line led to a five-alarm fire in the Oak Cliff neighborhood.
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Technology
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Published 1 week ago • Financial Times - Technology • via ft.com
Are consumers ready for humanoid robots?
Should we be worried about the future? the Humanoids Summit in Tokyo gathers leading companies, builders, and investors from around the world for live humanoid demonstrations and talks on commercialization, mass production, and safety.
F ft.com
World
2 sources
Published 1 week ago • Financial Times - World • via ft.com
KPMG Australia’s CEO resigns after whistleblower claims
Big Four firm says its investigations into allegations of data misuse lacked rigour Yates says ‘we have let ourselves down’ when dealing with allegations of client information being misusedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKPMG’s Australian chief, Andrew Yates, will step down immediately, after taking responsibility for the consultancy firm’s failure to properly respond to whistleblower allegations around the misuse of client information.The firm’s chief executive made the announcement on Friday morn...
A aljazeera.com
World
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Published 1 week ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded during a test at the Florida launch pad Thursday night. The incident is the latest setback for Jeff Bezos’s space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
W washingtonpost.com
World
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Published 1 week ago • Washington Post - National • via washingtonpost.com
Live updates: Shrey Parikh wins Scripps National Spelling Bee after a spell-off — Quick Post
Additional content for the story Parikh, 14, beats Ishaan Gupta in spell-offFavorite gets 32 words right in tiebreakerShrey Parikh felt the pressure of arriving at the Scripps National Spelling Bee as a favorite, but his confidence showed every time he got a word he knew.
F france24.com
World
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Published 1 week ago • France24 English - Top • via france24.com
Romania: Russian drone hits apartment building
🇷🇴 🇷🇺 🇺🇦 A #Russian drone launched at #Ukraine struck an apartment building in #Romania early Friday. NATO on Friday condemned 'Russia's recklessness' after a drone launched as part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania.
B bbc.com
World
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Published 1 week ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.com
Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%
Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70% 13 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTabby WilsonReutersIsrael's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking in April this yearIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that he directed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to increase control of Gaza to 70%. Israel’s military continues to conduct strikes and seize territory despite a cease-fire with Hamas.
N nytimes.com
World
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Published 1 week ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com
After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups
Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups. Trump administration has used crime and drug trafficking to push for greater US military influence across Latin America.
B bbc.com
World
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Published 1 week ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.com
Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists
Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists 35 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleYang TianPier Marco Tacca via Getty ImagesA famous bull mosaic in one of Italy's grand arcades is getting some much-needed care after being worn down by tourists honouring a tradition involving its delicate body parts.As the legend goes, tourists in Milan who grind their heels on the bull's testicles and spin in place three times are guaranteed good fortune and are destined to ret... The artwork in a 19th-century shopping arcade has been damaged by visitors honouring an unusual traditionA floor mosaic of an anatomically detailed bull in one of Milan’s grand arcades is getting a sensitive makeover after being worn down by thousands of passersby honouring an unusual tradition.Legend has it that grinding your heel on the bull’s testicles at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II guarantees you will return to the city.
B bbc.com
World
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Published 1 week ago • BBC News - US & Canada • via bbc.com
Are the US and Iran close to reaching a peace deal… again?
BBC’s Sarah Smith looks at why both countries are in a tense cycle of negotiations, despite the progress President Trump consistently claims. Vice President JD Vance said the US and Iran made progress on a deal but were "not there yet." Earlier media reports said negotiators reached an agreement, pending approval from President Donald Trump.
B bbc.com
Science
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Published 1 week ago • BBC News - Science & Environment • via bbc.com
Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night. The rocket, built by Jeff Bezos’ space company, was to carry 48 satellites for Amazon’s Leo internet constellation, a competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink network.
Climate Policy
F france24.com
World
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Published 1 week ago • France24 English - Middle East • via france24.com
Middle East war live: Vance says US and Iran close to agreement as ceasefire deal reported
US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that Washington was “not there yet” on an agreement with Iran but that the two sides were close, while also noting that the US retains the ability to significantly set back Tehran’s nuclear programme. Vice President JD Vance said the US and Iran made progress on a deal but were "not there yet." Earlier media reports said negotiators reached an agreement, pending approval from President Donald Trump.
C cointelegraph.com
Crypto
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Published 1 week ago • Cointelegraph - News • via cointelegraph.com
Gemini taps Grok for personalized AI-powered prediction market feeds
Gemini is leaning into AI features for its prediction market, following other crypto exchanges in moving beyond crypto trading amid a market slump. The new feature integrates SpaceXAI models to deliver real-time market intelligence, personalized signals and portfolio insights directly inside the Gemini app.
Crypto Markets
N nytimes.com
World
2 sources
Published 1 week ago • The New York Times - US • via nytimes.com
Death Toll Rises in Washington Paper Mill Explosion
At least eight are now confirmed dead, and firefighters believe there are three more bodies they have yet to reach, making the crisis the worst industrial disaster in the state’s modern history. The disaster at the mill in Longview, Wash., that took at least two lives was greeted with sadness but not surprise by a community that knew cutbacks and other pressures had raised risks.
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