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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.
Question Time: Did Chris Philp confuse Rwanda and Congo?: 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.
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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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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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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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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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 ...
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Cannes Adds New Film By Jean-Luc Godard Alongside Restorations of Spielberg, Wiseman, Tsui Hark, Bresson, and Sembène
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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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Greece will not provide air defense systems to Ukraine, prime minister says: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Greece can not offer air defense systems ...
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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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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.
Princely guests of honor in Miniatur Wunderland: Albert II and family open Mini-Monaco
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Burkina Faso army executed over 220 villagers in February, HRW says: Burkina Faso's military in February summarily executed about 223 villagers ...
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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.
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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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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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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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
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 ...
reuters.com/world/africa/kenyan-government-recommends-regulating-not-banning-tiktok-2024-04-25/
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.
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.
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 #DWAfrica
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.
Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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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 ...
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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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Longtime EU hopeful North Macedonia holds presidential polls centered on bloc accession, rule of law
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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.
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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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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Columbia president facing intense pressure on numerous fronts : Amid protests at Columbia University and calls for President Minouche Shafik to resign ...
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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 reut.rs/3Ub6jlz
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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The Middle East has a militia problem: More than a quarter of the region’s 400m people live in states dominated by armed groups
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Gaza protesters clash with police at US universities: Demonstrators in Texas were met with state troopers as protests lead to arrests on campuses across the ...
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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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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 ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/nyregion/nemat-shafik-columbia-university-president.html
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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Students from Sorbonne University are calling on the French government to help Palestinians. Those protesting in support of Palestine say they want their ... Show more
Israel’s Forever War: The Long History of Managing—Rather Than Solving—the Conflict
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Haiti transitional council ceremony forced to change venue as violence persists: Gangs have taken advantage of an almost complete power vacuum to expand their ...
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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
Burkina Faso's military massacred over 220 civilians, including children, in two villages on February 25th, 2024, according to a recent HRW report ... Show more
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 www.wahlrecht.de/umfragen/europawahl.htm #EUWahl #EP2024
Spain’s Sanchez says he will ‘reflect’ on whether to remain prime minister, as court probes wife
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
An Ethiopian Airlines flight that landed in Beirut with 'Tel Aviv' written on its side has upset Lebanese authorities, as the country is technically at war ... Show more
Israeli American hostage appears to be alive in new Hamas video: The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin said in a statement that watching the video was ...
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Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages
- President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.
- The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.
US penalties aren’t stopping Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians: Biden administration has focused punishments on Israeli settlers but Palestinians on the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/us-penalties-arent-stopping-israeli-settler-attacks-on-palestinians
French President Emmanuel Macron participated in a charity football match, with some African stars, scoring a penalty in the second half ... Show more
Greece’s Prime Minister Wants His Nation to be the Comeback Story of the Decade: In an interview, the Greek Prime Minister lays out his vision for a different ...
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🔴 French President Emmanuel Macron’s office says France is considering extending sanctions on Israeli settlers behind violence against Palestinian civilians in ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/25/israels-war-on-gaza-live-calls-grow-for-gaza-mass-graves-investigation
Cuba apologizes to Canada for delivering wrong body to grieving family: Cuba apologized to Canada on Wednesday after authorities accidentally delivered the ...
reuters.com/world/americas/cuba-apologizes-canada-delivering-wrong-body-grieving-family-2024-04-24/
Israel’s Next Front? Iran, Hezbollah, and the Coming War in Lebanon: Iran, Hezbollah, and the coming war in Lebanon.
foreignaffairs.com/israel/israels-next-front
Paris will become a no-fly zone to safeguard its wildly ambitious Olympic opening ceremony
apnews.com/article/paris-olympics-security-taxis-bbd19ebbe9b4d0a9081de069b4bf43f7
Jeannie Mai accuses rapper Jeezy of physical abuse amid acrimonious divorce: TV personality Jeannie Mai has alleged rapper Jeezy physically abused her multiple ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/25/jeannine-mai-jeezy-abuse-allegations-divorce/
Haiti transition council to be installed on Thursday, says PM office: A ceremony to install a stalled presidential transition council in Haiti will take place ...
reuters.com/world/americas/haiti-transition-council-be-installed-thursday-says-pm-office-2024-04-24/
US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine: Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kiev has credible intelligence that Russia plans to disrupt ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/25/us-secretly-sent-long-range-atacms-missiles-to-ukraine
Education department will hire temps to fill 31 000 teacher vacancies: The Centre for Development and Enterprise has estimated that South Africa will need 456 ...
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Quick Glance: Education Department to Hire Temps for 31,000 Teacher Vacancies
- Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has begun recruiting individuals to address the acute teacher shortage of 31,000 positions in the country.
- There is a 28% increase from the 24,000 vacancies in 2021, with KwaZulu-Natal having the highest number of 7,044 unfilled posts.
- The lack of teachers has led to overcrowded classrooms, burdened educators, educational disparities, and financial strains on the schooling system, impacting the quality of education.
- The education department awarded nearly 12,000 bursaries to trainee teachers through the Funza Lushaka bursary scheme, but provincial education departments struggle to place graduates in positions.
Freedom Flotilla taking aid to Gaza trains for boarding by Israeli special forces
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Mauritania president announces second term bid for June election: Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani said Wednesday he would run for a second term in ...
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Heavy rains across Kenya displaced thousands and killed at least 38 people, according to Kenya Red Cross Society data. The Meteorological Department warned ... Show more
Starbucks loses appeal over union election at Seattle store: A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday rejected Starbucks' claims that an employee vote to unionize at ...
reuters.com/legal/starbucks-loses-appeal-over-union-election-seattle-store-2024-04-24/
Mass graves in the Gaza Strip what we know: Palestinians report that hundreds of dead have been discovered in mass graves in the Gaza Strip. Who are the dead ...
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Biden won't sanction Israeli military units accused of human rights violations in West Bank before start of war with Hamas
abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-sanction-israeli-military-units-accused-human-rights/story
Columbia president Minouche Shafik faces criticism in all directions: When Minouche Shafik was announced as Columbia University’s president last year ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/business/minouche-shafik-columbia-president/
Canada's worries about Bunge-Viterra deal may force asset sales: Canada's competition concerns about U.S. agribusiness Bunge's planned takeover of rival Viterra ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/canadas-worries-about-bunge-viterra-deal-may-force-asset-sales-2024-04-24/
Reason for William Nylander's playoff absence hard to pin down: Elliotte Friedman reports on the ailment that has kept Toronto Maple Leafs winger William ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/reason-for-william-nylanders-playoff-absence-hard-to-pin-down/
West Africa’s model of ballots over bullets
csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/0424/West-Africa-s-model-of-ballots-over-bullets
The family feud that holds the Philippines back: Squabbling between the Marcos and Duterte clans makes politics unpredictable
economist.com/asia/2024/04/25/the-family-feud-that-holds-the-philippines-back
A pro-Palestine protester was chased down and tackled by Paris police during a demonstration outside Sorbonne University, where French President Emmanuel ... Show more
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