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Reza Pahlavi calls for regime change in Iran on Berlin visit

The former Shah's son is in Germany to drum up support for his global campaign to overthrow Iran's leadership. During a speech in the capital, he described the German government's refusal to meet with him "a disgrace."

DW News 3 months ago

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The Iranian women Trump ‘saved’ from execution are simultaneously real and AI-manipulated

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump claimed to have secured the release of eight Iranian women condemned to execution for protesting the regime. Only the night before, he had posted on Truth Social about the imminent executions of these women...

The Verge 3 months ago

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How Ars Technica uses, and doesn't use, generative AI.

Ars Technica 3 months ago

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Alexis Ohanian shocks Washington with pro-immigration remarks

Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge readers about tech politics, political tech, and how they're muddying the waters of Washington, DC. My birthday is this week, and if you're not a Verge subscriber but would like to wish me a...

The Verge 3 months ago

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'Right now both sides are testing each other', analyst says as Iran truce extended

FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Negah Angha, Former National Security Advisor under US President Joe Biden, about the ongoing standoff between Iran and the United States, which has choked off all traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. She says that...

France 24 3 months ago

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Tabloid reports linking 10 missing and dead scientists spur FBI probe

FBI suspects foreign spies may be targeting scientists with access to government secrets.

Ars Technica 3 months ago

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'Learn from Ukraine or defence money will be wasted,' Sanna Marin warns EU

The former Finnish prime minister told Euronews that she "cannot rule out" that Russia is preparing for war with the rest of Europe, and that the bloc is "as dependent on Ukrainian help as Ukraine is on EU support".

Euronews 3 months ago

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France boosts fuel subsidies amid mounting cost-of-living pressure

As the French government expands its support for rising energy costs, Prime Minister Lecornu has announced a significant increase in monthly fuel subsidies aimed at helping low-income workers and key industries. These new measures will provide...

France 24 3 months ago

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Nepal: Interior minister elected on anti-corruption platform steps down amid financial investigation

Nepal's new government elected on an anti-corruption platform after youth protests toppled its predecessor has now lost two ministers in weeks. Sudan Gurung said he was quitting to ensure "a fair investigation."

DW News 3 months ago

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Investors lost billions on Trump’s memecoin. Another gala won’t fix that.

If Dems take Congress, Trump may face reckoning for “pay-to-play” memecoin galas.

Ars Technica 3 months ago

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'I told Orbán his LGBT law was homophobic,' says Luxembourg's Foreign Minister

In an interview with Euronews' Europe Today show, Xavier Bettel said he once confronted outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about the law he had passed targeting LGBT people. Bettel said he told Orbán: "Being gay is not a choice, but...

Euronews 3 months ago

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France freezes some spending to offset €6 billion fallout from Iran war

France says the economic fallout from the Iran war has cost France at least 6 billion euros, as the government has rolled out support measures for businesses and households, increased defence spending and faced surging borrowing costs. To offset...

France 24 3 months ago

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AI backlash is coming for elections

Ask Americans how they feel about AI and most say they have concerns. Communities have mounted resistance to data center projects, stalling them across the US. On social media, anger at AI companies and executives is unrestrained - sometimes to the...

The Verge 3 months ago

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US-Iran talks are in doubt as ceasefire nears an end

US officials have announced that Vice President JD Vance's trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran is on hold, as a two-week truce was set to expire and both countries warned that, without a deal, they were prepared to resume fighting. Iran said...

France 24 3 months ago

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Macron to host Lebanon's PM Nawaf Salam

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is set to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace late on Tuesday, with the president expected to reaffirm his support for the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, three days after the...

France 24 3 months ago

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Pope slams corruption in Angola

In today's programme: Pope Leo XIV is in Angola, where he slammed exploitation and corruption by the rich and powerful before 40,000 faithful at an open-air mass in the city of Saurimo. Also, the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group say they...

France 24 3 months ago

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France and Lebanon share 'cultural, religious, political links, dating back to the 19th century'

As French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Nawaf Salam, the Lebanese Prime Minister, here in Paris, Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Salah Hijazi, Deputy Head of Politics at L’Orient-Le Jour. He explores the role of France in Lebanon’s...

France 24 3 months ago

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Macron to meet Lebanon's PM in Paris to 'reaffirm commitment' for Israel truce

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is set to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace late on Tuesday, with the president expected to reaffirm his support for the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, three days after the...

France 24 3 months ago

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Pope wraps up Africa trip with diplomatic challenge in Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday in the final stop on his four-nation visit to Africa during which he has repeatedly called for an end to corruption. The Pope is expected to share frank views when he meets with Equatorial...

France 24 3 months ago

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Scroll, like, repeat: how the EU plans to boost children's protection online

The Commission laid out its plan to protect minors online as it presents a new age-verification system. Member states are legislating to ban children from social media, while the European Parliament is calling for a strict 16-year limit.

Euronews 3 months ago