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Berlin sceptical as Putin proposes Germany's ex-chancellor Schroeder as Ukraine mediator
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said he would "personally" prefer longtime ally and friend, former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, as mediator in the Ukraine war – an idea that has been met with scepticism in Berlin. Schroeder, 82...
Cricut’s $99 craft cutting machine helped me feel creative again
I've always been skeptical of products that claim to help you lead a more creative life. But one recently won me over. I've spent three weeks with the Cricut Joy 2, a smart cutting and drawing machine that made it easy for me to get back into making...
Writers are fleeing the Substack Tax
Substack, the once buzzy newsletter platform, is losing a new swath of writers to rival platforms most people haven't heard of. Just last month, The Ankler, one of Substack's most popular publications, left for a platform that gives it more control...
Africa summit in Kenya: France seeks new partners
Following a withdrawal from the Sahel region, France is seeking to expand its geostrategic influence in Africa by seeking allies. The first Africa Summit, to be held May 11–12 in Kenya, is intended to mark a fresh start.
'Nothing like COVID': Expert urges calm over hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
Medical experts say the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship remains contained and should not trigger fears of another Covid-style crisis. Speaking to FRANCE 24, former Institut Pasteur chief Christian Bréchot said human-to-human transmission...
Macron heads to Kenya to push new France-Africa partnership
President Emmanuel Macron has chosen Kenya as the stage for a renewed French push to strengthen ties with Africa through business, diplomacy and culture. The Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on Monday and Tuesday will bring together heads of state...
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Middle East war live: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire continues as Trump hopes for peace deal
Ocean species are disappearing before scientists can even find them
Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans, discuss Strait of Hormuz
'No Kings' protests — Trump critics rally across the US
Palestine Action supporters arrested as London’s Met Police reverse policy
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Как "парни" стали опасны для России
Экстренная помощь оказавшимся в опасности и подпольные собрания, сосуществующие с максимальной доступностью для своего комьюнити, - так выживают ЛГБТК+ организации, не прекратившие свою деятельность в России.
Лондон первым в G7 ввел санкции против судов для СПГ из РФ
Санкционный список Великобритании против РФ расширен на 70 позиций. "Санкции направлены против судов, денежных средств и лиц, поддерживающих военную экономику РФ", - указал премьер-министр Кир Стармер.
Европарламент одобрил отмену ввозных пошлин для промышленных товаров США
Сделка с США о таможенных тарифах прошла очередной этап утверждения в ЕС. Европарламент поддержал отмену пошлин для американской промышленной продукции и упрощение доступа на европейский рынок для ряда других товаров.
Türk savunma sanayiinin önleyici dronları küresel arenada
Türk savunma sanayi şirketi Skydagger tarafından geliştirilen insansız hava aracı önleyici sistem teknolojisi, dünyanın önde gelen savunma sanayi şirketlerinden L3Harris Technologies'in platformuna entegre edilecek.
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No toll but ‘maritime service fees’ for Strait of Hormuz?
Shipping remains virtually at a standstill through the Strait of Hormuz, according to tracking platforms. That's despite US President Donald Trump's claim that crossings were resuming under his deal to end the war with Iran. Meanwhile a row is...
US-Iran deal: Tehran says Israel withdrawal from Lebanon key
Iran’s top diplomat says any continued Israeli presence in Lebanon would violate the interim U.S.–Iran deal to end the war. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists Israel will remain as long as necessary. DW has more.
G7 summit: A case of Zelenksy and Europe 'versus Trump'?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday joined a summit of the G7 group of leading powers seeking to up pressure on Russia to end the war against his country. The summit will likely see Zelensky and European leaders join forces in attempt...
Europe Today: Inside the G7 Summit in Évian
Global leaders are gathering in the French spa town of Évian les Bains for the second day of the G7. US President Donald Trump told allies that he expects the Strait of Hormuz to be “fully open” on Friday, where the framework deal to end the war is...
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The Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 now come with Snapdragon X2 chips
Microsoft is launching new Surface Laptops and a Surface Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors. These are direct follow-ups to the Surface Laptops and Surface Pro from 2024 that launched with Snapdragon X1 chips and jumpstarted Microsoft's...
Schlage’s UWB-enabled smart lock launches this month
It's been more than a year since Schlage announced its first smart lock to support ultra wideband technology (UWB), but now it's finally almost available to purchase. Starting June 29th, the Schlage Sense Pro deadbolt lock will be available for $399...
Apple’s smart home camera service is starting to impress me
Apple's HomeKit Secure Video service is getting in on the Apple Intelligence party to bring more descriptive alerts from your connected cameras and let you search footage using natural language. The Apple Home app is also getting better...
Apple’s weird anti-nausea dots cured my car sickness
I'll just work from the car, I thought. But after a few minutes of staring at my screen on quick mountain switchbacks I could feel the first signs of cold, coagulated nausea bubbling up from that sweaty place in my gut. I looked to the horizon for...