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Thu, May 28
18 briefs
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
US: Former CIA officer charged with stealing gold bars from government
A former CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing gold bars worth millions from the US government and stashing them in his home.
A aljazeera.com
World
2 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
At least 16 students killed in fire at Kenya girls school dorm
Education minister says 16 killed, 79 injured at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil, central Kenya. Students feared dead after school fire in Kenya21 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBasillioh RukangaNairobiRobert MainaWorried parents gathered outside the school in GilgilSeveral students are feared dead following a fire at a boarding school in Gilgil, about 120km (77 miles) west of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.The fire at the Utumishi Girls school started in the early hours of Thursday morning when the students were asleep, according to the Kenya Red Cross and police.Police said se...
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • DW - Africa • via dw.com
New Ebola cases in Congo: What you need to know
The virus spreads from direct person-to-person contact.
A aljazeera.com
World
4 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
Fire kills 16 students at Kenyan girls’ boarding school
At least 16 students were killed and dozens injured after a fire tore through the dormitory of a girls’ school in Kenya. At least 16 students died in an overnight fire at a boarding school for girls in central Kenya, the government's education minister said Thursday.
N nytimes.com
Business
2 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • The New York Times - Business • via nytimes.com
Australia Sues 3M for $1.4 Billion Over ‘Forever Chemicals’
The lawsuit, the largest ever filed by the Australian government, claims 3M hid information about the harmful effects of PFAS used at military bases. The $1.4bn case against the US company is largest filed by Canberra
B bbc.co.uk
World
2 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.co.uk
Are the Democrats ready to win in Texas?
The Senate race in Texas could determine which party controls Congress. With Ken Paxton defeating John Cornyn in Texas’ Republican runoff for the Senate, The New York Times’s national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why Democrats may now see their best chance in years to flip the seat.
A aljazeera.com
World
2 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
Australia charges alleged ISIL-linked woman after return from Syria
Case follows repatriation of women and children held for years in Syrian camps without trial. Australia charges woman who returned from Syria with joining Islamic State47 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHelen LivingstoneSydneySupplied: Australian Federal PoliceA 34-year-old woman who returned to Australia from Syria has been charged with being a member of the Islamic State groupA woman with links to the Islamic State group who returned to Australia from Syria last year has been charged with being a member of a terrorist organisation and entering a declared conflict zone, po...
D dw.com
World
4 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
Ethiopia election 2026: Tigray excluded and on edge
As Ethiopia is heading to the polls, the Tigray region won't be participating in the vote for the second time, with tensions simmering on.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • DW - Africa • via dw.com
Crises in Amhara, Tigray cloud Ethiopia's election 2026
The June 1 elections come as the country navigates security challenges, political reforms, and debates over federalism, governance, and national unity in polls that could define the country's democratic future.
D dw.com
Culture
2 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • DW - Culture & Lifestyle • via dw.com
Germany news: Healthcare staff protest plan for major cuts
Medical staff in Germany are protesting about cost-saving plans that ministers says are necessary to stop spiraling costs.
A abcnews.com
World
4 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • ABC News - International • via abcnews.com
Fire at school for girls in central Kenya causes unknown number of deaths
A fire at a school for girls in central Kenya has caused an unknown number of deaths Authorities are trying to account for all the students at Utumishi Girls School in the Gilgil area.
C cointelegraph.com
Crypto
2 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • Cointelegraph - News • via cointelegraph.com
Kraken rolls out Bitcoin vault product for holders to earn yield
Within the first 10 hours of launch, the Kraken Earn BTC Vault raked in $30 million worth of Bitcoin deposits from 4,000 unique wallets. Crypto platform Kraken is offering customers an easier way to earn yield on their bitcoin BTC$75,817.33 holdings without selling or actively managing assets across decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.
Crypto Markets
B bbc.com
World
3 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.com
US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say
The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president. The US Justice Department has launched a criminal inquiry into former magazine writer E.
T theguardian.com
World
3 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com
Google employee charged with using insider data to rig bets on Polymarket
US DoJ alleges software engineer Michele Spagnuolo, 36, earned $1.2m betting on Google’s most-searched listThe US justice department has charged a Google software engineer with using insider information to rig bets tied to Google’s most-searched list on prediction market Polymarket, earning $1.2m in profits, according to a complaint unsealed on Wednesday.Michele Spagnuolo, a 36-year-old Italian citizen, allegedly used insider information to bet on long-shot candidates like indie pop musician D4v... Michele Spagnuolo allegedly used insider information to profit from bets on people on Google’s most-searched list.
A abcnews.com
Business
3 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • ABC News - Business • via abcnews.com
New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA's ticket practices as World Cup prices soar
FIFA is under fresh scrutiny for sky-high World Cup ticket prices and sales tactics that fans say left them with worse deals than they wanted Fifa is under investigation over its ticket pricing ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Central Banks
T theguardian.com
World
3 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com
US justice department reportedly opens criminal inquiry into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll
Officials said to be examining whether Carroll committed perjury in 2022 deposition tied to lawsuits against presidentThe Trump administration has opened a criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll, the writer who accused the president of sexual assault, according to news reports.Prosecutors, the New York Times and CNN reported on Wednesday, are looking into whether Carroll, 82, committed perjury in a 2022 deposition during her civil lawsuits against Trump, in which she said she did not accept... The investigation is said to center on whether Ms.
B bbc.com
World
2 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • BBC News - US & Canada • via bbc.com
Ex-US government official arrested after $40 million in gold bars found in home
Ex-US government official arrested after $40 million in gold bars found in home2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSareen HabeshianGetty ImagesFBI agents found 303 gold bars in the home of David Rush, who US media have reported held a senior position in the CIA until recently A former US government official has been arrested after FBI investigators found hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million (£29.6 million) in his Virginia home.David Rush made several requests to the US gov... The only charge lodged against David Rush is that he inflated his academic credentials and obtained military leave pay worth tens of thousands of dollars.
T theguardian.com
World
4 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com
US launches new strikes on Iran military site as Israel intensifies attacks on southern Lebanon
US forces down attack drones in Bandar Abbas amid further military activity around the strait of Hormuz, with Iranian forces reportedly firing at four ships in the waterwayTrump accuses Iran of stalling peace deal to ‘outwait’ him until US midtermsThe US has carried out new strikes inside Iran , targeting a military facility and downing Iranian attack drones, US officials said.US Central Command forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the strait of Hormuz,... US carries out new strikes on Iran military site 12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesThe US military has carried out new strikes on Iran, targeting a military site in Bandar Abbas, a strategic port city.
Wed, May 27
6 briefs
A abcnews.com
AI Politics
2 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • ABC News - Politics • via abcnews.com
Trump Invited to NBA Finals
Former President Donald Trump has been invited to watch the New York Knicks play in the NBA Finals, expressing his intention to attend the game.
Elections
N nytimes.com
AI World
2 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com
Jill Biden Expresses Concern Over Joe Biden's Debate Performance
Jill Biden expressed deep concern regarding President Joe Biden's performance during the 2024 presidential debate, stating she feared he was having a stroke.
B bloomberg.com
AI Politics
2 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • Bloomberg Politics • via bloomberg.com
Texas Senate Race Heats Up
The Texas Senate race is intensifying as Republican Ken Paxton faces off against Democrat James Talarico, with both candidates engaging in aggressive campaigning.
A aljazeera.com
AI World
2 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
Trump's Stance on the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has reiterated his position regarding the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that it should remain open and not be controlled by Iran or any other entity.
T theguardian.com
AI World
3 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com
Trump's Controversial Remarks on Oman Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
President Trump has made controversial remarks threatening Oman during a cabinet meeting, suggesting potential military action if the country does not comply with U.S. expectations regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
A aljazeera.com
AI World
2 sources
Published 3 weeks ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
Israel Orders Evacuation of Tyre Amid Escalating Conflict
Israel has ordered the evacuation of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre Israel's military tells residents of Tyre it will "act forcefully" against the armed group, after another wave of strikes in south and east Lebanon.
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