Today: September 22, 2024
Today: September 22, 2024

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Crime|News

FBI says gunman spent months seeking a target, then settled on Trump

The gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump mounted a "sustained, detailed effort" to attack a major gathering of some sort before deciding

FBI says gunman spent months seeking a target, then settled on Trump
News

SpaceX's Falcon 9 grounded after failing landing attempt

The U.S.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 grounded after failing landing attempt
News|World

Body of Israeli soldier abducted on Oct 7 recovered, military says

The Israeli military said on Wednesday that the body of a soldier abducted by Gaza militants on October 7 was rescued and taken to Israel.

Body of Israeli soldier abducted on Oct 7 recovered, military says
News|Political|World

Israeli military says it failed to protect civilians in settler attack on Palestinians

The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it had failed to protect civilians when settlers carried out a deadly attack on a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, amid

Israeli military says it failed to protect civilians in settler attack on Palestinians
Business|News

Switzerland to scrap ban on building nuclear power stations

The Swiss government said on Wednesday it plans to overturn a ban on building new power plants to strengthen local energy supply at a time of increased geopolitical tension.

Switzerland to scrap ban on building nuclear power stations
Americas|Crime|News|Opinion

UN experts say jailed Guatemalan journalist Zamora may have been tortured

The United Nations on Wednesday said journalist Jose Ruben Zamora, imprisoned in Guatemala over the last two years, is being held in potentially life-threatening, inhumane

UN experts say jailed Guatemalan journalist Zamora may have been tortured
News|Political

Two Republicans want Pentagon to add Chinese battery maker CATL to restricted list

Two top Republican lawmakers on Wednesday asked the U.S.

Two Republicans want Pentagon to add Chinese battery maker CATL to restricted list
News

Russia bans entry to 92 US journalists, lawyers, business people

Russia's foreign ministry on Wednesday said it was banning entry to Russia for 92 U.S. citizens including journalists, lawyers, and the heads of what it said were key military-

Russia bans entry to 92 US journalists, lawyers, business people
Business|Technology

Alphabet to roll out image generation of people on Gemini after pause

Alphabet's Google said on Wednesday it has updated Gemini's AI image-creation model and would roll out the generation of visuals of people in the coming days, after months-long pause of the

Alphabet to roll out image generation of people on Gemini after pause
Europe|News

France's Macron hopes to clinch sale of 12 Rafale fighter jets to Serbia this week

French President Emmanuel Macron expects to seal a deal to sell 12 Dassault-made Rafale fighter jets to Serbia when he visits the country later this week, his office told journalists

France's Macron hopes to clinch sale of 12 Rafale fighter jets to Serbia this week
Business|Environment|Health|Technology

Musk's xAI operating gas turbines without permits at data center, environmental group says

Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, is facing criticism from environmental and health advocates for allegedly contributing to pollution in Memphis, Tennessee, by using natural gas-burning

Musk's xAI operating gas turbines without permits at data center, environmental group says
Business|Finance|Technology

US SEC threatens to sue NFT marketplace OpenSea, CEO says

The U.S.

US SEC threatens to sue NFT marketplace OpenSea, CEO says
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Cyberpunk maker CD Projekt's first-half net profit jumps 88%

Poland's biggest games developer CD Projekt posted on Wednesday an 88% year-on-year jump in its first-half net profit, driven by higher sales of its flagship Cyberpunk game.

Cyberpunk maker CD Projekt's first-half net profit jumps 88%
Europe|News|World

NATO stresses commitment to strengthen Ukraine's defences

NATO members reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen Ukraine's defences at a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council, which brings together officials from Ukraine and the

NATO stresses commitment to strengthen Ukraine's defences
Europe|News|World

EU mission in Red Sea says no oil spill from tanker damaged in Houthi attack

The European Union's mission in the Red Sea said on Wednesday there was no oil spill in the waters near the Greek-flagged tanker hit by a fiery Houthi militant attack

Economy|Finance

Swiss banker says super-rich tax proposal is 'nuclear bomb' for Switzerland

A tax on the super-rich pitched by the youth wing of one of Switzerland's main political parties is "extremely dangerous" for the country, a top Swiss banker said on Wednesday,

Swiss banker says super-rich tax proposal is 'nuclear bomb' for Switzerland
MidEast|News|World

Fate of Gaza ceasefire deal in Hamas leader's hands, US intel official says

The fate of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is "largely a question that is going to be answered" by the leader of the Palestinian militant group, Deputy CIA Director David Cohen

Fate of Gaza ceasefire deal in Hamas leader's hands, US intel official says
News|Political|World

Ukraine says fear of escalation among allies is major problem

Ukraine's top diplomat said on Wednesday that the biggest problem faced by Kyiv as it battles Russia is that its allies are afraid of approving new policies to

Ukraine says fear of escalation among allies is major problem
Americas|News|Political|World

Mexico to debate judicial reform next week as diplomatic tensions simmer

A controversial reform of Mexico's judiciary will be debated and voted on in Congress next week, a leading ruling party lawmaker said on Wednesday, amid concerns from Canada

Mexico to debate judicial reform next week as diplomatic tensions simmer
Africa|Health

Africa's mpox response is less than 10% funded, says Africa CDC

Africa has secured less than 10% of the estimated $245 million it needs to fight a surging mpox outbreak on the continent, a senior official from the Africa Centres for Disease

Africa's mpox response is less than 10% funded, says Africa CDC
Crime|Europe|News

Two Turks detained pending trial over deadly migrant boat chase off Greek island

Two Turkish nationals were detained pending trial for people trafficking on Wednesday after a deadly boat chase with the Greek coastguard off the island of Symi on Aug. 23.

Economy|Europe|Finance

Portugal proposes austerity-era finance minister for EU Commissioner

Portugal's centre-right government proposed on Wednesday former finance minister Maria Luis Albuquerque, who led the country's austerity efforts a decade ago following an

Portugal proposes austerity-era finance minister for EU Commissioner
News|World

UN Security Council renews peacekeeping force in Lebanon

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday unanimously voted to extend a long-running peacekeeping mission in Lebanon for another year, but Israel's

UN Security Council renews peacekeeping force in Lebanon
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Netflix to launch NBA sports series 'Starting 5' featuring star players

Netflix said on Wednesday it will launch a sports series titled "Starting 5" that will showcase behind-the-scenes moments from the National Basketball Association games' 2023-2024 season.

Netflix to launch NBA sports series 'Starting 5' featuring star players
Business|Finance

US SEC to require monthly reports on investment fund holdings for transparency

Wall Street's top regulator moved on Wednesday to increase transparency for regulators and investors in mutual and exchange-traded funds by requiring them to

US SEC to require monthly reports on investment fund holdings for transparency

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