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Flatterers out in force to fill Trump’s head with Venezuelan statue dreams
President’s popularity top of mind at another weird and wild cabinet meeting – riff on merits of Sharpies includedThey have become so notorious for displays of flattery and obsequiousness that critics have drawn comparisons with North Korea...
16 of the most interesting startups from YC W26 Demo Day
From redirecting doomscrolling to training humanoid robots, these 16 startups stood out as the most interesting ones from an overflowing YC cohort.
Google Translate’s real-time headphone translations feature expands to iOS and more countries
The real-time headphone translations experience keeps each speaker’s tone, emphasis, and cadence intact, so it’s easier to follow the conversation and tell who’s saying what.
OpenAI abandons yet another side quest: ChatGPT’s erotic mode
It's only the latest of several side projects that the AI startup has ditched over the past week.
Data centers get ready — the Senate wants to see your power bills
Senators Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren want the Energy Information Administration to gather more details about how data centers use power — and how that affects the grid.
Defense startup Shield AI lands $12.7B valuation, up 140%, after US Air Force deal
In one year, Shield AI's value has leaped 140%. This after it won a contract to be the software provider to Anduril's Fury fighter jet for the U.S. Air Force.
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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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«Долго так не может продолжаться». Как живут без топлива Крым и другие захваченные Россией территории
В аннексированных Россией Крыму и Севастополе начался новый виток топливного кризиса — на полуострове приостановлена свободная продажа бензина. Это прямое следствие ударов украинских дронов и частичной блокады полуострова. Некоторые города и районы...
As Cuba's power crisis deepens, Havana residents speak out
Cubans are in the grips of a deepening power and fuel crisis – exacerbated by a US oil blockade launched earlier this year – that has left the country's poorest struggling to cope. FRANCE 24's exclusive report found that residents in Havana are now...
ВСУ атаковали Центр космической связи в Подмосковье и завод в Воронеже
Генштаб ВСУ заявил об ударах по заводу в Воронеже и Центру космической связи в подмосковной Дубне. В центре подвердили атаку. Воронежский губернатор сообщил о повреждении "производственных объектов" в городе.
Энди Бернем - новый британский премьер? Что о нем известно
После отставки британского премьера Стармера взоры в Лейбористской партии обратились на экс-мэра Манчестера Бернема. Его считают фаворитом в борьбе за пост лидера партии и политиком, способным вывести ее на новый курс.
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US hails 'good progress' with Iran after first round of talks concludes
US Vice President JD Vance has said that a first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland had laid a good foundation for reaching a final deal on ending the Middle East war that the US and Israel began in February. Vance's comments came after he met...
EU 're-assessing' summit with UK after Keir Starmer lays out exit plan
A European Commission spokesperson said on Monday that the EU is "reassessing" plans to hold a summit with the UK in late July, as it becomes increasingly likely that Prime Minister Keir Starmer's successor will be in post in just three and a half...
As Cuba's power crisis deepens, Havana's residents speak out
Under pressure from the Trump administration, the Cuban government has announced a sweeping package of economic reforms — a historic opening, marking the gradual liberalisation of the communist regime. But the island is still running on empty:...
Colombia election: Hard-right candidate claims victory
Right-wing presidential candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, won 49.66% of the Colombians' votes, according to preliminary results. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro said "neither candidate can be declared president."
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View All →Mort de Lyhanna : ce que dit le prérapport de la mission d’inspection sur le « traitement défaillant » de la plainte visant Jérôme Barella
Le document rédigé par des membres de l’inspection générale de la justice et de celle de la gendarmerie nationale liste des erreurs successives et une absence de suivi de procédure par le parquet d’Auch et la gendarmerie de Lectoure.
Kolumbiens Rechtsruck: Der Sieg des "Tigers"
Mit Abelardo de la Espriella gewinnt erstmals ein ultrarechter Außenseiter die Präsidentschaft in Kolumbien. Der knappe Wahlsieg markiert einen politischen Kurswechsel und könnte neue Konflikte auslösen.
Germany's pension plans draw praise and outrage
A 30-point plan to reform Germany's pension system has drawn praise and criticism in almost equal measure. Centrist politicians have called it a good compromise, opposition parties on the left and right are unhappy.
Apple’s latest AirTags are cheaper than ever for Prime Day
Prime Day has brought a number of Apple deals, but one of the most useful if you’re planning to travel over the July 4th weekend or later this summer is on the new AirTags. The four-pack has dropped to a new low of $90 ($9 off) at Amazon and...