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US seeks to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Liberia despite new Costa Rica deal

Man born in El Salvador has been fighting removal to series of ‘third’ countries after mistaken deportation last yearUS government attorneys on Tuesday told a federal judge the Department of Homeland Security still intends to deport Kilmar Ábrego...

The Guardian 3 months ago

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Amazon is ending support for older Kindles and Kindle Fires

Amazon has announced that starting on May 20th, 2026, Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 and earlier will "no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content via the Kindle Store," Amazon spokesperson Jackie Burke...

The Verge 3 months ago

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The Artemis II crew saw parts of the moon never seen before. Here's what they said

The astronauts on Artemis II observed parts of the moon humans had never seen before. Their findings provide a scientific baseline — and sense of wonder — for future missions.

NPR News 3 months ago

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Mediterranean migrant deaths mounting towards 1,000 in 2026: UN

The International Organization for Migration laments one of the deadliest starts to a year since record keeping began.

Al Jazeera 3 months ago

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Bluesky users are mastering the fine art of blaming everything on "vibe coding"

Use of AI coding tools has become a convenient boogeyman for any tech issues.

Ars Technica 3 months ago

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Intel signs on to Elon Musk’s Terafab chips project

The partnership brings semiconductor experience to Musk's latest high-tech project.

TechCrunch 3 months ago

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Artemis II: Crew snaps 'Earthset' in throwback to Apollo 8

The Artemis II astronauts photographed the moment when the Earth dips below the moon's horizon, as they prepare to return to our planet's gravitational pull.

DW News 3 months ago

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Why Viktor Orban wants energy prices at the heart of Hungary’s elections

Faced with the very real prospect of defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has built his campaign around cheap and secure energy and outspoken opposition to EU support for Ukraine. An alleged plot to blow...

France 24 3 months ago

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Finally, Artemis delivers some exceptional, high-quality photos of the Moon

The Moon, the Earth, and the Sun; oh what fun!

Ars Technica 3 months ago

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Oh Great in Paris: Unveiling a new chapter with new graphic novel ‘Smoke’

Japanese manga star Ito Ogure aka Oh Great takes centre stage in Paris this season, as the celebrated creator of Air Gear unveils his first graphic novel “Smoke” at the upcoming Festival du Livre de Paris. It’s a rare chance to discover a new side...

France 24 3 months ago

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Asus’ lightweight 16-inch laptop is a formidable MacBook Air alternative

I already put Asus' new Zenbook A16 through the wringer when I brought a pre-production unit with me to CES. I loved it for its ample power in an impressively light 16-inch chassis. It's speedy enough for part-time content creation, it's got lengthy...

The Verge 3 months ago

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Give us Guernica: Basque leaders step up call for transfer of Picasso's famous painting to Bilbao

For decades, the Basque government has been calling for Guernica to be loaned to the Guggenheim in Bilbao, but Madrid's Reina Sofía museum has just published a 16-page report that says the Picasso masterpiece is too delicate and fragile to be moved...

Euronews 3 months ago

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Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK, government tells BBC

West was due to headline London's Wireless Festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.

BBC News 3 months ago

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Taiwanese opposition leader to meet China’s Xi in a test of diplomatic skill

Kuomintang leader Cheng Li-wun's trip to China could make or break the party's prospects in upcoming elections.

Al Jazeera 3 months ago

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Hearts and Celtic given potential final-day title decider

Celtic to host Heart of Midlothian in potential final-day title decider as the Scottish Premiership's post-split fixtures are revealed.

BBC Sport 3 months ago

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Trump's deadline for an Iran deal looms. And, Artemis II crew begins the journey home

In a press conference last night, Trump reiterated threats against Iran if the country doesn't accept a deal by 8:00 p.m. ET tonight. And, the Artemis II crew are on their way back to Earth.

NPR News 3 months ago

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French drivers choke on soaring diesel prices

In France, a massive jump in the price of diesel fuel is having a particularly onerous effect on the country's drivers. French economic policies from the 1970s and 80s turned the country into one of the most diesel-dependent nations in the Western...

France 24 3 months ago

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Beer cans, helium balloons and mortgages: An unexpected mix of things affected by the war

It's not just oil and gas that are affected by the Iran war. All sorts of shortages and price spikes are starting to pop up that stand to affect people's daily lives.

NPR News 3 months ago

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Germany news: Minister floats fare-dodging decriminalization

A debate is brewing about whether fare-evasion on trams, buses and trains in Germany should no longer be a criminal offense. Meanwhile, companies are starting to feel the pinch of war in the Middle East. DW has more.

DW News 3 months ago

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Vietnam elects Communist Party leader To Lam as president

The election of To Lam as the state president marks a shift in Vietnam's power structure where party leadership and state presidency were held by different people.

DW News 3 months ago