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Syria: First trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus
A court in Damascus is trying one official in former President Bashar Assad's government in person, and several more in absentia. Assad and his brother are among the defendants. Both are thought to have fled to Russia.
Russian mercenaries in Mali: Limited gains, reports of abuse
Russian paramilitary forces deployed in Mali have achieved limited gains in the fight against jihadist groups, according to Philip Obaji, Nigerian journalist and Daily Beast correspondent. Obaji pointed to ongoing insecurity and mounting allegations...
AI is already getting boring
It could end white-collar work. It could end poverty. It could end humanity. From AI's boosters and doomers alike, bumptious predictions abound. But in workplaces, the technology, like so many before it, is becoming mundane. Are things really...
Skylight’s 15-inch smart calendar is down to its lowest price to date
When you’re juggling more than just your own calendar, staying organized can be overwhelming. Fortunately, the Skylight Calendar 2 can help simplify things by syncing multiple calendars in a single spot, and now through May 7th, it’s available...
After three months on Linux, I don’t miss Windows at all
In January I finally made good on my threat/promise to install Linux on my desktop. I wanted to see how far I could get using a Linux PC as my main computer without doing a bunch of research beforehand or troubleshooting afterwards. Since then I...
World leaders react to White House press dinner shooting: no place for violence in democracy
Beyond condemning the attack, many leaders praised the US secret service, police and responders in ensuring the safety of guests. One officer was shot but was protected by a bulletproof vest and is in 'good condition', Trump said.
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Middle East war live: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire continues as Trump hopes for peace deal
Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
Ocean species are disappearing before scientists can even find them
G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans, discuss Strait of Hormuz
Palestine Action supporters arrested as London’s Met Police reverse policy
'No Kings' protests — Trump critics rally across the US
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View All →EN DIRECT, incendies : dans le Var, 2 500 personnes évacuées et 1 000 hectares parcourus par un feu « qui dépasse l’entendement », estime le préfet
Les flammes, attisées par un fort mistral, ont repris vers 13 h 30 au sud de l’incendie du massif du Gros Bessillon, qui avait été fixé mardi. En Gironde, « la crise n’est pas finie, le feu n’est pas fixé, mais on progresse », a déclaré la préfète...
Италия приостановила Шенгенское соглашение с Испанией из-за мигрантов в Сеуте
После притока мигрантов в испанский эксклав Сеута власти Италии распорядились закрыть морские и воздушные границы между двумя странами. Кроме того, будет усилен контроль вдоль сухопутной границы с Францией.
Üsküdar Belediye Başkanı Dedetaş ve 3 şüpheli tutuklandı
İstanbul Anadolu Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı'nca, Üsküdar Belediyesi'nde yapı ruhsatı ve iskan süreçlerinde usulsüzlük yapıldığı iddialarına ilişkin yürütülen soruşturma kapsamında, aralarında Belediye Başkanı Sinem Dedetaş'ın da bulunduğu 4 şüpheli...
سبتة من جديد: أزمة هجرة أم ورقة ضغط سياسي؟
تسارعت أحداث عبور المهاجرين من المغرب إلى مدينة سبتة الخاضعة للحكم الإسباني خلال الساعات الأربع وعشرين الماضية، و قدر عددهم ب 60 ألف مهاجر، تدفقوا بحراً وبراً من المغرب، وسط مخاوف من تحول هذه الأحداث إلى أزمة إنسانية وسياسية. كما تباينت الآراء...
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Prosecutors move to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'botched installation' to blame
The government had accused David Hearn of ripping a piece of sealant after a $14 million renovation. Hearn has repeatedly said that he simply touched the water in the pool out of curiosity last month.
Liberia sacks officials after record cocaine seizures worth $336 million
The drug busts have intensified scrutiny of Liberia's narcotics problem, with social media users, political commentators and local media calling for greater accountability from public officials and swift progress in the investigation.
Donald Trump trying to 'change the narrative away from the Iran war' ahead of midterms
US President Donald Trump held a cabinet meeting at the Camp David retreat where he addressed a wide range of subjects, from Iran to the midterm elections. He also blamed the Spanish government for the mass migrant arrivals in Spain's Ceuta enclave...
Nach Protesten in Indien: Einschüchterung durch Strafandrohung?
Die wochenlangen Straßenproteste gegen die Regierung endeten mit der Entlassung des Bildungsministers und der Zusage von Straffreiheit. Sie gilt nur mit Einschränkungen. Protestierende fürchten weitere Einschüchterung
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With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC
Sharge, the company that makes delightful retro Mac-shaped chargers and see-inside batteries, is finally impressing me with a portable SSD. I couldn't recommend the Sharge Disk, Disk Plus, or even the Disk Pro, but I'd be happy to own the new Disk...
Google plans to exempt sanctioned nations from Android developer verification
Someone in Cuba or Iran can keep installing APKs with no new restrictions, but devs will suffer.
Google Earth risked ruin with retracted AI tool for making fake satellite pics
“What on earth is Google doing?” Misinformation fears spur walk-back of AI tool.
Apple’s new AirTags are back down to their best price
We spotted a great deal on Tile trackers earlier this week that’s still live, but if you’re an iPhone owner, we ultimately recommend Apple’s latest AirTag. Right now, you can pick up a four-pack for $89 ($10 off) at Amazon and Target...