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Strait of Hormuz Tanker Hit by Limpet Mines in First Successful Attack of Its Kind Since War Began
1 day Ago

A small boat pulled up beside the Louise 1, fixed two explosives to its hull and slipped away. The blasts started a fire that briefly disabled the tanker.

Alphabet Loses $500 Billion in Value After AI Search Hurts Google’s Ad Sales
1 day Ago

Alphabet shares fell almost 13% after Google said its AI search summaries were bringing in less ad money. Amazon and Microsoft also faced tough questions from investors this week.

Jensen Huang Was Target of Suspected Chinese Spy, Report Says

United States officials believe an executive at a Singapore data center firm was gathering information for Beijing while staying close to Nvidia’s chief. Nvidia says no secrets were shared.

Switzerland and China Sign Upgraded Free Trade Deal During Parmelin’s Beijing Visit
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Swiss President Guy Parmelin met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where the two countries signed a protocol upgrading their 2014 trade pact. The deal removes Chinese tariffs on almost all Swiss goods.

Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men Actor, Dies at 86
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The British actor rose from a poor childhood in Yorkshire to the Royal Shakespeare Company, then to worldwide fame on the bridge of the starship Enterprise.

Oleshky Aid Mission Set to Begin After Russia and Ukraine Finish Demining
1 day Ago

Officials from both countries say the roads into the Russian-held town are now clear of mines. A convoy is ready to bring aid and help residents who want to leave.

Turkish Opposition Expects Voters to Turn Against Government Coercion
1 day Ago

Izmir’s mayor has switched to the ruling party and the opposition’s top challenger remains in jail. Opposition leaders say voters will answer at the ballot box.

Chinese Telecom Firms Face Ban From Direct Access to American Phone Numbers
1 day Ago

Federal regulators in Washington plan to stop China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom from getting phone numbers directly. The commission will vote on the plan next month.

Binance Hack Worth $6.3 Billion Could Be Largest Crypto Theft Ever
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Binance says a breach that began with one engineer’s laptop has hit about $6.3 billion in funds. Deposits and withdrawals are on hold while the exchange tracks the money.

Russian Drone Strike on Dnipro Railway Station Kills 13 on Crowded Platform
2 days Ago

The drone hit as passengers boarded a commuter train bound for Zaporizhzhia. Zelensky urged allies not to ease sanctions on Moscow.

South Carolina Senate Race Becomes Trump’s Newest Midterm Battleground

Polls show Republican Darline Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews level in a state that last sent a Democrat to the Senate decades ago. Republicans are now defending ground they once took for granted.

Dan Sullivan Lookalike Candidate Sparks Alaska Probe Into Democratic Campaign

A newspaper report says people tied to Mary Peltola’s campaign helped recruit a man who shares the incumbent senator’s name. Her team denies any wrongdoing.

Christine Lagarde to Leave European Central Bank in February, Months Before Term Ends
2 days Ago
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Lagarde’s term was due to run until October 2027. Her exit comes as the central bank fights energy-driven inflation and rising bond yields.

Russia-Africa Summit: Putin Pitches Moscow as Africa’s Best Partner Over the West
2 days Ago

Delegations from 48 countries are in Moscow for the two-day meeting. Putin offered grain, fertilizer and local production while accusing Western powers of exploitation.

Taiwan Warns of Obvious Threat From 53 Chinese Vessels
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A top Taiwan security official has published a map of Chinese warships across the region. Beijing says its carrier is on routine training.

Spain Train Crash Near Toledo Kills at Least 68, Three Days of Mourning Declared
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A state-run high-speed train slammed into a stopped private train south of Madrid. The transport minister has called the order that let it move “inexplicable.”

Strait of Hormuz Tanker Hit by Limpet Mines in First Successful Attack of Its Kind Since War Began
1 day Ago

A small boat pulled up beside the Louise 1, fixed two explosives to its hull and slipped away. The blasts started a fire that briefly disabled the tanker.

Alphabet Loses $500 Billion in Value After AI Search Hurts Google’s Ad Sales
1 day Ago

Alphabet shares fell almost 13% after Google said its AI search summaries were bringing in less ad money. Amazon and Microsoft also faced tough questions from investors this week.

Jensen Huang Was Target of Suspected Chinese Spy, Report Says

United States officials believe an executive at a Singapore data center firm was gathering information for Beijing while staying close to Nvidia’s chief. Nvidia says no secrets were shared.

Switzerland and China Sign Upgraded Free Trade Deal During Parmelin’s Beijing Visit
1 day Ago
for

Swiss President Guy Parmelin met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where the two countries signed a protocol upgrading their 2014 trade pact. The deal removes Chinese tariffs on almost all Swiss goods.

Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men Actor, Dies at 86
1 day Ago
for

The British actor rose from a poor childhood in Yorkshire to the Royal Shakespeare Company, then to worldwide fame on the bridge of the starship Enterprise.

Oleshky Aid Mission Set to Begin After Russia and Ukraine Finish Demining
1 day Ago

Officials from both countries say the roads into the Russian-held town are now clear of mines. A convoy is ready to bring aid and help residents who want to leave.

Turkish Opposition Expects Voters to Turn Against Government Coercion
1 day Ago

Izmir’s mayor has switched to the ruling party and the opposition’s top challenger remains in jail. Opposition leaders say voters will answer at the ballot box.

Chinese Telecom Firms Face Ban From Direct Access to American Phone Numbers
1 day Ago

Federal regulators in Washington plan to stop China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom from getting phone numbers directly. The commission will vote on the plan next month.

Binance Hack Worth $6.3 Billion Could Be Largest Crypto Theft Ever
1 day Ago
for

Binance says a breach that began with one engineer’s laptop has hit about $6.3 billion in funds. Deposits and withdrawals are on hold while the exchange tracks the money.

Russian Drone Strike on Dnipro Railway Station Kills 13 on Crowded Platform
2 days Ago

The drone hit as passengers boarded a commuter train bound for Zaporizhzhia. Zelensky urged allies not to ease sanctions on Moscow.

South Carolina Senate Race Becomes Trump’s Newest Midterm Battleground

Polls show Republican Darline Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews level in a state that last sent a Democrat to the Senate decades ago. Republicans are now defending ground they once took for granted.

Dan Sullivan Lookalike Candidate Sparks Alaska Probe Into Democratic Campaign

A newspaper report says people tied to Mary Peltola’s campaign helped recruit a man who shares the incumbent senator’s name. Her team denies any wrongdoing.

Christine Lagarde to Leave European Central Bank in February, Months Before Term Ends
2 days Ago
for

Lagarde’s term was due to run until October 2027. Her exit comes as the central bank fights energy-driven inflation and rising bond yields.

Russia-Africa Summit: Putin Pitches Moscow as Africa’s Best Partner Over the West
2 days Ago

Delegations from 48 countries are in Moscow for the two-day meeting. Putin offered grain, fertilizer and local production while accusing Western powers of exploitation.

Taiwan Warns of Obvious Threat From 53 Chinese Vessels
2 days Ago
for

A top Taiwan security official has published a map of Chinese warships across the region. Beijing says its carrier is on routine training.

Spain Train Crash Near Toledo Kills at Least 68, Three Days of Mourning Declared
2 days Ago
for

A state-run high-speed train slammed into a stopped private train south of Madrid. The transport minister has called the order that let it move “inexplicable.”

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva overturned a first-round defeat to win a fourth term. Supporters see a model for campaigners abroad, while his rival refuses to concede.

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A police raid on a Taipei gay bar this month has left many people asking whether Asia’s most gay-friendly place is as safe as it seems. At Pride, the anger spilled onto the streets.

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Candidates from both parties are promising to curb power bills, from rate freezes to tougher regulators. Utilities warn that cutting their returns could hurt the grid.

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Students and workers marched in dozens of cities, from Rome to Genoa. The day was mostly peaceful, but police used water cannon in Turin and Rome.

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