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Students blocked access to Paris' prestigious Sciences Po university over the war in Gaza demanding the institution condemn Israel's actions in a protest that ... Show more
Gaza protest in Paris sees tense standoff with Israel supporters | Reuters
Gaza protest in Paris sees tense standoff with Israel supporters | Reuters
Rwanda’s Younger Generation Still Deals With the Legacy of Genocide: The country’s past deeply affects those who have come to adulthood with no memory of the ...
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Burkina Faso suspends BBC, VOA radio broadcasts over killings coverage: Burkina Faso has suspended the radio broadcasts of BBC Africa and the U ...
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Europe faces ‘mortal’ threat, says Emmanuel Macron: French president calls for huge investment push and EU reforms in Sorbonne speech
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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
The Anglosphere has an advantage on immigration: English-speaking countries generally do better at both attracting and integrating talent
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Did Chris Philp confuse Rwanda and Congo on Question Time?: The policing minister appeared to ask an audience member if Rwanda and Congo were different countries ...
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Climate groups picket Swiss National Bank's shareholder meeting over its investments
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Quick Glance: Climate activists protest Swiss National Bank
- Climate campaigners picketed the Swiss National Bank's shareholders meeting to protest against investments damaging the environment.
- The protest followed a ruling by Europe's top human rights court that Bern was not adequately protecting citizens from rising temperatures.
- Around 50 activists demanded SNB to divest from fossil fuel and fracking companies or influence their behavior.
- SNB's investments were linked to significant carbon emissions, but it declined to comment on protests or its investment strategy.
US inflation rises in line with expectations; consumer spending strong: U.S. monthly inflation rose moderately in March, but stubbornly higher costs for housing ...
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Quick Glance: Rising Key Fed Inflation Measure in March
- In March, inflation remained strong, with an important indicator closely monitored by the Federal Reserve indicating elevated price pressures.
- The personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy increased 2.8% from a year ago in March, above expectations.
- Both the all-items PCE price gauge and the core index increased by 2.7%, higher than estimates, leading to a positive market reaction.
- Markets reacted mildly to the data, with Wall Street set to open higher, while Treasury yields fell and the probability of rate cuts increased slightly.
Burkina Faso suspends BBC over report on alleged mass killings: BBC Africa is suspended for two weeks for covering a Human Rights Watch report on alleged mass ...
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As Gaza cease-fire talks resume, the coming fight for Rafah looms large: Washington has said it cannot support a major military operation in Rafah ...
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Opposition parties have criticised policing minister Chris Philp for appearing to confuse two African countries on BBC Question Time ... Show more
Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple for more information about its supply chain amid concerns it may be tainted with conflict minerals sourced from ... Show more
UK police charge two men with immigration offences after Channel migrant deaths: British police have charged two men with immigration offences after five ...
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Ireland says UK's Rwanda policy drives migrants over its border: The threat of deportation to Rwanda is causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of staying ...
reuters.com/world/ireland-says-uks-rwanda-policy-drives-migrants-over-its-border-2024-04-26/
Let us press on with UK migrant plan, Rwanda tells critics: Rwandan President Paul Kagame's government said on Friday it would take as many migrants as Britain ...
reuters.com/world/uk/let-us-press-with-uk-migrant-plan-rwanda-tells-critics-2024-04-26/
Dua Lipa, Fantasia, Colman Domingo, Dev Patel, more illuminate Time 100 red carpet
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Swiss National Bank sceptical on holding bitcoin in its currency reserves: The Swiss National Bank remains sceptical about buying bitcoins, Chairman Thomas ...
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Honda to set up $11 bln electric vehicle, battery plants in Canada: Honda Motor plans to invest C$15 billion ($11 billion) in new EV and battery production ...
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Quick Glance: Honda to Establish $11 Bln EV, Battery Plants in Canada
- Honda plans to invest C$15 billion in new EV and battery production plants in Ontario alongside existing facilities to support the growth of North American demand for EVs.
- Production is set to start by 2028, with an annual capacity of up to 240,000 EVs and 36 gigawatt-hours for batteries to achieve the goal of having all North American sales from Honda be either EVs or fuel cell vehicles by 2040.
- The Canadian government and Ontario province intend to support Honda with around C$5 billion, with Honda contributing 60%-70% of the total investment to reduce costs by more than 20%.
- Honda will also collaborate with companies like Asahi Kasei and POSCO to further lower production costs and strengthen the EV supply chain in Canada, leading to an increase in jobs and economic growth.
Israel Prepares Forces as Conflict With Hezbollah Intensifies: Israel is stepping up preparations for a potential all-out war with Hezbollah ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/israel-prepares-forces-as-conflict-with-hezbollah-intensifies
Cannes Adds New Film By Jean-Luc Godard Alongside Restorations of Spielberg, Wiseman, Tsui Hark, Bresson, and Sembène
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Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti: Ariel Henry has resigned as prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government to take power ...
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Apple accused by Congo over conflict minerals in iPhones: Lawyers representing DRC allege Apple’s products contain illegally exported minerals ...
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EU should revisit bank and insurer capital rules, Macron says: French President Emmanuel Macron called on Thursday for a revision of how Europe applies minimum ...
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Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has announced plans to expand cooperation with African countries at the second International Economic Conference of Iran and ... Show more
Haiti PM Henry steps down as transitional government takes power: Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned, his office said on Thursday ...
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A NATO state is refusing to give Ukraine Patriots, says needs them itself: Greece's prime minister said his country can't hand over its Patriot air-defense ...
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Princely guests of honor in Miniatur Wunderland: Albert II and family open Mini-Monaco
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Almost 400 bodies have been found in mass grave in Gaza hospital, says Palestinian Civil Defense
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Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
Dozens dead as floods wreak havoc across Kenya: Heavy rain has triggered widespread flooding as rivers burst their banks.
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Time100 Gala: Dua Lipa stuns in risqué outfit featuring plunging neckline : Dua Lipa made a bold fashion statement at the Time100 Gala, which took place in New ...
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Burkina Faso suspends BBC and Voice of America after they covered a report on mass killings
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Quick Glance: Burkina Faso Army Massacred 223 Civilians in Village Raid
- Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including many children, in attacks on two villages in the northern region on February 25.
- Human Rights Watch called for an investigation into the massacres and international support to hold those responsible accountable.
- The country has been plagued by violence caused by jihadists, displacing over 2 million people, with a majority being children.
- Burkina Faso's army engaged in retaliatory actions, accusing civilians of collaborating with militants, resulting in massacres.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has accused tech giant Apple of using illegally exploited minerals from its eastern region for iPhones ... Show more
Extremist Ahmed Alid guilty of Hartlepool knife murder: Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.
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2 Men Charged After Five Migrants Die Attempting to Cross the English Channel: The deaths, including a child, came hours after the U.K. government passed its ...
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Arsenic-laced books removed from National Library of France: The four 19th Century books have been removed from shelves and taken for further analysis.
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UN chief calls for swift deployment of security mission to Haiti: U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls on the new authorities in Haiti "to expedite the ...
reuters.com/world/americas/un-chief-calls-swift-deployment-security-mission-haiti-2024-04-25/
Congo Spending a Quarter of Revenue on Security in War With Rebels: Democratic Republic of Congo’s government is hemorrhaging money as it tries to fight a series ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/congo-spending-a-quarter-of-revenue-on-security-minister-says
🔴 Israeli officials have told their Egyptian counterparts they are ready to give negotiations “one last chance” to reach a deal with Hamas before moving ... Show more
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Hamas tells world ceasefire a must for any deal | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Hamas tells world ceasefire a must for any deal | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Chad: The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/politics/chad-us-troop-withdrawal.html
Kenyan government recommends regulating, not banning, TikTok: Kenya's government has advised lawmakers against banning TikTok over concerns about content shared ...
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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What is the Rwanda Policy? U.K.’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Explained: The plan has been in the works for years, but the passage of a contentious bill by Britain’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/world/europe/uk-rwanda-policy-explained.html
Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Residents of Sierra Leone have described their frustration at the blackouts which have plagued the country in recent weeks.
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Our oddest photos of the week: Odd and unusual images from around the world this week.
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Biden leans into courting union workers by bashing Trump: ‘He looks down on us’: President Biden put his strategy of appealing to union workers on display ...
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Ireland says UK's Rwanda policy drives migrants over its border: The threat of deportation to Rwanda is causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of staying ...
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🇧🇫🪖 It's one of the worst killings in #BurkinaFaso since the violence began: the NGO Human Rights Watch has documented the execution of 223 civilians ... Show more
Baby saved from dead mother's womb in Gaza dies: Sabreen was born by emergency C-section after Israel bombed a house in Rafah, killing her family.
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Quick Glance: Premature Baby Rescued from Dead Mother's Womb Dies in Gaza After 5 Days
- A premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother's womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike, has died, according to her uncle.
- Sabreen Jouda died in a Gaza hospital after her health deteriorated and medical teams were unable to save her, said her uncle.
- Following an Israeli airstrike on Sabreen's home in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, her parents and 4-year-old sister tragically lost their lives.
- More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed during the Israel-Hamas war, with local health officials stating that about two-thirds of the dead are women and children. Health officials do not differentiate between combatants and civilians in their count.
Kenya Airways (KQ) has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo's army of holding two of its employees despite a court ruling to release them ... Show more
Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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Ayushmann Khurrana and Dua Lipa to attend Time100 Gala event in New York - News | Khaleej Times
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What We Know About Columbia’s President, Nemat Shafik: Dr. Shafik, who also goes by Minouche, is facing criticism from multiple sides over how she is handling ...
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McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work: Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemic
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Quick Glance: Investigation against McKinsey in the US over involvement in the opioid industry
- A grand jury was established to examine evidence related to consulting for pharmaceutical companies involved in the addiction epidemic.
- McKinsey is under a criminal investigation in the US for its involvement with opioid manufacturers.
- Furthermore, federal prosecutors are looking into whether the company impeded justice through its actions as concerns about its work grew.
- According to a source, the US Department of Justice has been scrutinizing McKinsey's activities for several years, with a grand jury now set up in Virginia to review evidence.
Windmill sails at Moulin Rouge have collapsed: The iconic windmill sails of the Moulin Rouge, a vibrant emblem of Paris’s bohemian lifestyle ...
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Quick Glance: Unexpected Collapse of Moulin Rouge Windmill Blades in Paris
- The red windmill blades of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret collapsed unexpectedly onto the street.
- The cabaret's technicians conduct routine checks on the windmill mechanism, so far without any issues.
- The fire department verified that the collapse resulted in no injuries.
- The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris is renowned for its iconic red windmill blades and is a popular landmark.
Senegal delays Dakar art biennale by six months: The Senegalese authorities have delayed the Dakar Biennale devoted to African contemporary art ...
reuters.com/world/africa/senegal-delays-dakar-art-biennale-by-six-months-2024-04-25/
Burkina Faso army massacred 223 villagers in revenge attack - HRW: Soldiers accused residents of aiding Islamist fighters before shooting at them ...
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Timberwolves, Naz Reid wins Sixth Man of the Year: Naz Reid is the first player in Timberwolves history to win the award and only the undrafted player to win it ...
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What to know about a possible Israeli military offensive in Rafah: In Gaza's southernmost city, where more than a million Palestinians have sought shelter and ...
npr.org/2024/04/26/1246857306/rafah-gaza-israel-military-offensive
Longtime EU hopeful North Macedonia holds presidential polls centered on bloc accession, rule of law
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Suspicion of espionage: Krah employee wanted to work for the BND: The suspected spy from the office of AfD politician Maximilian Krah tried to work for the ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
Pakistan: Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz in trouble for wearing police uniform - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Maryam Nawaz's Police Uniform
- Maryam Nawaz's choice to wear a police uniform at a passing-out parade has sparked controversy.
- The plaintiff argued that Maryam Nawaz wearing a police uniform was unlawful and called for legal action.
The Middle East has a militia problem: More than a quarter of the region’s 400m people live in states dominated by armed groups
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/25/the-middle-east-has-a-militia-problem
France's air traffic control strikes ground flights across Europe: Delays and flight cancellations were set to impact swathes of Europe on Thursday ...
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Guinea Lawmakers Approve WA-LNG Group $3 Billion Gas Project: Lawmakers in Guinea’s transition administration approved an agreement signed last year between the ...
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🔴 French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday outlines his vision for a stronger Europe, pushing European Union member states to be less dependent on the US ... Show more
Mum breaks down after being harassed by ah long debts: KUALA LUMPUR: A woman broke down after being persistently harassed by loan sharks over her eldest ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/26/mum-breaks-down-after-being-harassed-by-ah-long-debts
Ukrainian pilots preparing for flights on F-16s in France: Ukrainian pilots are undergoing basic flight training on F-16 fighter jets in France’s southwest.
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In July last year, Senegalese fisherman Birane Mbaye boarded a boat bound for the Canary Islands. He was accompanied by his friend Omar Seck and 99 other ... Show more
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The most streamed female Francophone artist has become a target in France’s culture wars ahead of Paris 2024
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Land Combat System MGCS: The Tank Crackers: Germany and France want to develop battle tanks of the future. Now really, ministers Pistorius and Lecornu assert - ...
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Almost five years ago, the satirist Nico Semsrott entered the European Parliament. He and his “The Party” colleague Martin Sonneborn won two parliamentary ... Show more
Nico Semsrott in an interview: “I have never cried so much in my life” - SZ.de
Nico Semsrott in an interview: “I have never cried so much in my life” - SZ.de
African migrant disaster survivor haunted by weeks lost at sea: Adrift on the Atlantic Ocean, the migrants from West Africa resorted to drinking seawater to ...
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Sunday question on the European elections • Elections Research Group / ZDF (projection): CDU/CSU 30% | GREENS 17% | SPD 15% | AfD 15% | BSW 4% | THE LEFT 3% | ... Show more
Sunday question - Election surveys for the 2024 European elections (election survey, surveys)
Sunday question - Election surveys for the 2024 European elections (election survey, surveys)
Previously, employees of the city of Freiburg were entitled to 30 days of paternity leave, but since Monday it has now been 40 days ... Show more
Greek military ship intercepts two Houthi drones in the Red Sea: A Greek military vessel serving in the European Union's naval mission in the Red Sea intercepted ...
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Israel’s Forever War: The Long History of Managing—Rather Than Solving—the Conflict
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South Africa extends troop deployment in Mozambique and Congo: South Africa's military will extend the deployment of its troops in conflict-hit Mozambique and ...
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