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Hezbollah heir, US election interference and a man’s world in Japan
23 oktober 2024 · 13 min
Israel confirms the killing of Hashem Safieddine – Hezbollah's heir apparent leader. U.S. officials worry that foreign interference could stoke post-election violence. And we look at the tough battle women face breaking onto Japan’s male-dominated political scene. Lees meer
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Legal split over Musk giveaway, US overseas voters and Georgia’s shark-owning billionaire
22 oktober 2024 · 12 min
Legal experts are divided over Elon Musk’s $1 million giveaway for voters who sign his free-speech and gun-rights petition. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Israel in his latest push for an elusive ceasefire. Republicans and Democrats are reaching out to US voters abroad in the tight election race, with only a small fraction of eligible overseas voters returning a ballot. And how a shark-owning billionaire looms large over Georgia’s election, with the small European country caught between Russia and the West. Lees meer
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Musk’s $1 million giveaway, Nebraska’s Senate race and Cuba’s outages
21 oktober 2024 · 12 min
Pennsylvania's Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro, has called on law enforcement to investigate Elon Musk for his promise to give away $1 million each day until Election Day. In Nebraska, the Senate election is being watched closely with Independent candidate Dan Osborn running stronger than expected. Cuba's electrical grid collapses again, the fourth failure in 48 hours. Plus, finance chiefs gather in Washington with the election adding even more uncertainty to the global economic outlook. Lees meer
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Abortion and reproductive justice on the ballot
19 oktober 2024 · 20 min
On this weekend episode of Reuters World News, we go behind the scenes of the fight for abortion rights in Missouri. We'll also travel to Georgia where activists are raising awareness about reproductive justice for Black women. Our correspondents discuss how both of these causes might impact the ballot come November 5.
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Yahya Sinwar, Meloni's surrogacy ban, Mexican mayor murders
18 oktober 2024 · 12 min
Yahya Sinwar, a mastermind of the October 7th, 2023, attack was killed in an Israeli military operation in Gaza. Italy has banned couples from going abroad to have a baby via surrogacy. And we visit the Mexican town of Chilpancingo as people there mourn the murder of its mayor. Lees meer
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Harris on Fox, Liam Payne, pagers and Zelenskiy's plan
17 oktober 2024 · 13 min
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has been found dead after he fell from his third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires. Vice President Kamala Harris is grilled on Fox News and could sit down for an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan as she works to shore up support from male voters. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy takes his ‘victory plan’ to the EU and NATO, pitching for a NATO membership invite and a boost in military support for Kyiv’s campaign against Russia. And how a deceptive battery, a plastic explosive and an elaborate cover story laid the groundwork for the Hezbollah pagers attack in Lebanon. Lees meer
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US-Israel military aid warning, Lebanon’s sectarian tensions, Boeing’s turmoil and Georgia early voting
16 oktober 2024 · 12 min
The U.S. tells Israel to take steps to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or face potential restrictions on military aid. The mass displacement in Lebanon war has revived sectarian tensions as Christian and Sunni communities grow uneasy over hosting displaced Shi’ite neighbours. Boeing factory workers held a large rally in Seattle to demand a better wage and pension deal even as the company announced 17,000 job cuts. And in Georgia, voters turn out in record numbers as the battleground state opens early voting for the November 5th presidential election. Lees meer
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India-Canada row, UN in Lebanon, Pennsylvania rallies and NASA’s Jupiter mission
15 oktober 2024 · 12 min
Canada has expelled six Indian diplomats, linking them to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in a major deterioration of relations between the two countries. The UN Security Council has expressed strong concern after several peacekeeping positions in southern Lebanon came under fire amid clashes between the Israeli military and Hezbollah. With just three weeks to go until election day, Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democrat rival Kamala Harris have been in the must-win state of Pennsylvania holding rallies. NASA has launched a spacecraft from Florida on a mission to examine whether Jupiter's moon Europa has conditions suitable to support life. Lees meer
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US troops to Israel, campaign promises and Switzerland’s melting glaciers
14 oktober 2024 · 13 min
The United States is to send troops to Israel along with an advanced anti-missile system, in a highly unusual deployment meant to bolster the country's air defenses following missile attacks by Iran. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris scramble to lay out policy promises as the US election countdown continues. China launches new war games near Taiwan and rising temperatures in Switzerland threaten its huge glaciers. Lees meer
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The legal fights shaping the US election
12 oktober 2024 · 18 min
In the final weeks of the presidential campaign, both sides are fighting for votes in a handful of battleground states. But another fight is going on in courtrooms around the country to determine how those votes are cast and how they're counted. Our legal correspondents Luc Cohen and Jack Queen lay out the state of this legal fight and where it goes next - whether that's a local election board or the US Supreme Court. Lees meer
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Nobel peace prize, Beirut strike, Milton clean-up and Tesla’s Cybercab
11 oktober 2024 · 13 min
The Nobel Peace Prize goes to Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo – a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Israel strikes the heart of Beirut but fails to assassinate the Hezbollah figure they targeted. Hurricane Milton did not trigger the catastrophic surge of seawater feared in Florida, but the clean-up could take months. And Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveils ‘Cybercab’ - the automaker’s robotaxi. Plus, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has erased Republican rival Donald Trump’s advantage in suburban America, an analysis of Reuters/Ipsos polling shows. Lees meer
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Milton's devastation, Pennsylvania's key boomerang county and Ukraine's forests
10 oktober 2024 · 12 min
Hurricane Milton whipped up deadly tornadoes, destroying homes and triggering flash floods and power outages in Florida. We head to Erie County – a historically must-win county in the battleground state of Pennsylvania and look at the candidates’ ground games there ahead of the U.S. election. And we talk to a Donetsk ranger about Ukraine’s devastated forests. Plus, Israel says it’s eliminated a Hezbollah member in Syria while Defense Minister Yoav Gallant threatens a hefty retaliation against Iran following Tehran’s missile attack last week. Lees meer
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Milton evacuations, EU-China brandy and EV spat, AI dangers and debates
9 oktober 2024 · 13 min
Floridians evacuate or hunker down ahead of Hurricane Milton. China imposes temporary anti-dumping measures on imports of European brandy, after the EU's tariffs on Chinese EVs. Hezbollah officials drop a Gaza truce condition for reaching a ceasefire in Lebanon. And a Virginia congressional candidate keen to debate has created an AI chatbot to stand in for the incumbent - as a Nobel prize winner for physics cautions of the dangers possible from the artificial intelligence he helped create. Lees meer
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Hurricane Milton, Mexico mayor’s murder and US election certifiers
8 oktober 2024 · 12 min
Hurricane Milton threatens a battered Florida still reeling from Helene. Israel begins ground operations in southwest Lebanon. The mayor of the capital of Mexico’s violence-plagued state of Guerrero was killed on Sunday, less than a week after he took office. And Reuters has found that nearly half of the election boards in the five largest counties in each of the seven must-win states has at least one member who has expressed pro-Trump skepticism about the electoral process. Lees meer
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One year since October 7, Iran’s proxy war and Kushner’s Saudi talks
7 oktober 2024 · 13 min
Israel commemorates the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack in which 1,200 people were killed and 250 taken hostage. Hezbollah rockets hit Haifa in the first direct hit to the city, while Israel continues its bombardment of Beirut’s southern suburbs. We delve inside Iran’s proxy war with Israel in the West amid a rise in alleged Iran-linked murder and kidnapping plots. And we hear about the talks between Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and Saudi Arabia's crown prince. Lees meer
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October 7: The ongoing pain and the politics
5 oktober 2024 · 24 min
One year after Hamas' surprise attack, we speak with women in Israel and Gaza about their ongoing anguish. With Israel now taking aim at Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran threatening to strike back, our correspondents examine the next stage of the war and the shifting power play in the Middle East. Lees meer
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Freed Yazidi captive, Lebanon’s Syria crossing, early US concerns on Gaza and Houthi emails
4 oktober 2024 · 13 min
A 21-year-old Yazidi woman kidnapped by Islamic State militants in Iraq a decade ago has been freed from Gaza in a secret operation. Israeli strikes cut off Lebanon's main border crossing with Syria as intense Israeli attacks on Beirut's southern suburbs are thought to be targeting Hezbollah’s heir apparent. Reuters has reviewed email exchanges between senior U.S. administration officials in the days after the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel which show alarm that a rising death toll in Gaza could violate international law. And a Houthi email campaign indicates the group is casting their net wider and targeting Greek merchant ships in the Red Sea, despite a lack of connection to Israel. Lees meer
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Israel bombs Beirut, Iran's Hezbollah infiltration warning, UN head barred and Helene water shortage
3 oktober 2024 · 12 min
Israel strikes the heart of Beirut killing at least six people, according to Lebanese officials. A Reuters exclusive reveals that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei warned Hezbollah leader Syyed Hassan Nasrallah to flee Lebanon before he was killed in an Israeli strike. The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been declared persona non grata in Israel. And North Carolina residents may be without clean running water for weeks after Hurricane Helene flooded the region and damaged water treatment systems. Lees meer
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Iran’s missile attack on Israel, Helene’s political fallout and fentanyl’s unlikely route
2 oktober 2024 · 13 min
Israel has stepped up its military presence in Lebanon to keep the pressure on Hezbollah as it prepares to retaliate against a barrage of Iranian missile strikes. Donald Trump seeks to boost his presidential bid in the wake of Hurricane Helene. And how fentanyl traffickers are exploiting a U.S. trade law to kill Americans. Lees meer
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Israel's incursion into Lebanon, Helene's devastation and VP debate
1 oktober 2024 · 12 min
Israel has launched a ground incursion in Lebanon after devastating airstrikes against Hezbollah's leadership. Emergency operations gather pace in areas hit by Helene, with the death toll expected to rise. And what to expect from JD Vance and Tim Walz in today's vice presidential debate. Lees meer
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Israeli bombardment, Hezbollah's future, US port strike and Austria far-right win
30 september 2024 · 12 min
Israel has ramped up strikes on Iran-allied groups in the Middle East after Friday's killing of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. Hamas has said an Israeli strike killed its leader in Lebanon, while another Palestinian militant group said three of its leaders were killed in a strike on Beirut. Israel has also launched attacks on Houthis in Yemen. A port strike on the US East Coast and Gulf of Mexico is set to go ahead on Tuesday, signaling action that could cause delays and snarl supply chains. Plus, a snap election in Japan and the far-right's historic win in Austria. Lees meer
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Mexico’s new president takes office. What lies ahead for Claudia Sheinbaum?
28 september 2024 · 23 min
She’s a climate scientist and the first female to take the highest office in Mexico. As Sheinbaum starts her term, she faces challenges internally and externally. Listen to Mexico City based journalists Cassandra Garrison and Stephen Eisenhammer as they explore Mexico's strained economy, diplomatic relations with the U.S., Sheinbaum's possible approach to Mexico's organized crime cartels, and more.
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Hurricane Helene, Israel’s ceasefire refusal, NYC mayor’s charges and comedy doldrums
27 september 2024 · 12 min
Hurricane Helene slams into Florida as one of the largest storms ever to hit the U.S. Israel defies U.S. calls for a ceasefire along its border with Lebanon. New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment is unsealed. Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan’s next prime minister after winning the race for leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party. Plus, why Hollywood is ditching comedy. Lees meer
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Israel rejects US-France ceasefire push, NYC mayor, Russia’s war drone project in China and OpenAI
26 september 2024 · 13 min
Israel has put the brakes on a on U.S-France ceasefire push with Hezbollah. New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal corruption probe. Russia has established a program in China to develop and produce long-range attack drones for the war against Ukraine, according to sources, while the Chinese government says it’s not aware of such a project. And ChatGPT-maker Open AI is planning to turn its core business into a for-profit benefit corporation, as well as give CEO Sam Altman equity for the first time. Lees meer
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Hezbollah targets Mossad, Russia and Houthis talk missiles in Iran, US national polls and Tuvalu’s maritime fight
25 september 2024 · 13 min
Hezbollah fires a rocket at the Mossad spy agency headquarters in Israel ahead of UN Security Council talks. Iran has brokered secret talks between Russia and the Houthis about Moscow potentially supplying the rebel group with missiles. We look at why national polls matter when the U.S. election hinges on voters in a handful of battleground states. And the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu will ask UN members to support its push for permanent statehood and maritime borders even as rising sea levels engulf its land. Lees meer
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Israel and Hezbollah, US troop deployment, Biden at UN and China stimulus
24 september 2024 · 12 min
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Israel's military says it has struck more Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, a day after it launched a wave of airstrikes. The United States is sending a small number of additional troops to the Middle East as tensions escalate, but the Pentagon has declined to specify the precise number or mission of the deployed forces. Joe Biden is set to deliver his final address as US president to the UN General Assembly later. China has announced a broad range of stimulus measures to support its faltering economy. The Commerce Department has proposed prohibiting key Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads due to national security concerns.
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Israel increases Lebanon strikes, Iran's devices ban and Sri Lanka's new president
23 september 2024 · 12 min
The Israeli army says airstrikes on houses in Lebanon in which "Hezbollah hid weapons" are imminent, as it warned attacks on the armed group would deepen. Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps has ordered all members to stop using any type of communication devices after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by its Hezbollah allies in Lebanon blew up in deadly attacks. Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken office as president, promising change and to oversee a “cleaner” politics. Lees meer
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UN General Assembly: the many crises facing world leaders
21 september 2024 · 22 min
On this weekend episode of Reuters World News, UN Bureau Chief Michelle Nichols, US Foreign Policy Editor Don Durfee and Deputy US Foreign Policy Editor Humeyra Pamuk lay out the major crises facing the UN, what it can do about it and how the US election is looming over the event. Lees meer
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Israeli strikes on Lebanon, US political violence and Sri Lanka’s election
20 september 2024 · 13 min
Israel unleashes the most intense strikes on southern Lebanon in nearly a year of war amid calls for restraint. The second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump highlights the risks of the incendiary political environment in the U.S. And voters head to the polls for Sri Lanka’s presidential election this weekend with 38 men and no women vying for the top job. Lees meer
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New wave of blasts in Lebanon, Israel’s cyber warfare unit and Fed’s big rate cut
19 september 2024 · 13 min
Israel bombs southern Lebanon and said it had thwarted an Iran-backed assassination plot. A second round of attacks in Lebanon saw hand-held radios used by Hezbollah detonated after similar explosions of the group’s pagers a day earlier. We look at the Israeli military’s secretive, cyber warfare group – Unit 8200. And what the U.S. Federal Reserve’s big rate cut will mean for you, and for the U.S. election. Lees meer
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Hezbollah pager explosions, France rape trial and Trump suspect’s disputed Ukraine links
18 september 2024 · 12 min
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An unprecedented Hezbollah security breach has seen thousands of pagers detonate across Lebanon, killing at least nine people and wounding nearly 3,000 others. In France, a man has admitted to drugging his wife and recruiting dozens of strangers to rape her over nearly a decade, in a trial that has shocked the country. A former soldier tells Reuters the suspect in an apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump was seen as a liability by some soldiers and volunteers in Ukraine, where he offered to recruit Afghans into the Ukrainian military.
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Trump suspect charge, Trudeau’s troubles and Chipotle’s automation
17 september 2024 · 12 min
The suspect in an apparent attempt to assassinate Donald Trump has been charged with two gun-related crimes, a day after authorities say he was spotted in the bushes with a rifle as the former U.S. president played golf nearby. Canada's ruling Liberal party has lost a once-safe seat in a Montreal parliamentary constituency, preliminary results show, a result likely to put more pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to quit. Chipotle is testing an automated bowl-and-salad maker and an avocado-processing robot at a couple of locations in California. Lees meer
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Trump assassination attempt, Murdoch’s succession, TikTok and Fed meeting
16 september 2024 · 12 min
The Secret Service has foiled what the FBI called an apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, as the former president was golfing in West Palm Beach, Florida. A secret court battle over control of media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s empire begins in Nevada. TikTok and parent company ByteDance face a key court hearing on Monday in a legal battle seeking to block a law that could ban the app. And the Federal Reserve prepares for its monthly meeting with a rate cut expected. Lees meer
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Wagner ambushed in the Mali desert
14 september 2024 · 23 min
A brutal battle in northern Mali in July left dozens of Wagner fighters presumed dead. The ambush reveals the dangers faced by Russian mercenary forces working for military juntas in Africa. The arid Sahel region is host to separatists and powerful offshoots of Islamic State and Al Qaeda. On this special weekend episode of Reuters World News, reporters covering Africa and Russia explain what happened in Mali and how it could impact Moscow's strategy in the region.
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Harris' poll lead, Boeing strike, Trump’s debate ‘no’, the Pope and the Emmys
13 september 2024 · 12 min
Boeing’s West coast factory workers have overwhelmingly voted to strike for more pay. Donald Trump has ruled out another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. The Pope heads home after an ambitious trip to Asia. Plus, what’s on tap at this weekend’s Emmy Awards. Lees meer
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Springfield father, Haitian immigrants, UN chief interview and Coke and Pepsi boycotts
12 september 2024 · 12 min
The father of an 11-year-old boy who was killed when a minivan driven by a Haitian immigrant crashed into his school bus speaks out. We look at how Haitian immigrants fueled growth in Springfield, Ohio. The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres decries the lack of accountability over UN staff deaths in Gaza. And Coca-Cola and Pepsi face boycotts in Muslim-majority countries over the war in Gaza. Lees meer
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Harris v Trump debate, undecided voters, Taylor Swift’s endorsement and Russia’s Iranian missiles
11 september 2024 · 12 min
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Vice President Kamala Harris put former president Donald Trump on the defensive in a combative presidential debate. Some undecided voters remain unconvinced that Harris is the better candidate. The vice president snaps up pop megastar Taylor Swift’s endorsement. And Russia has received ballistic missiles from Iran for its war in Ukraine, leading to a round of fresh sanctions on chips and companies the U.S. says were involved in supplying Moscow with the weapons.
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Debate countdown, Ukraine drone attack, Nippon’s undoing, Apple v Huawei and Germany’s borders
10 september 2024 · 13 min
The countdown is on as Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump make their final preps ahead of their first presidential debate. An Israeli missile attack set fire to a tent camp for displaced Palestinians killing more than 40 people. Ukraine strikes Moscow in its biggest drone attack to date. We take a look at how Nippon Steel’s bid to buy U.S. Steel unraveled. The German government announces plans to crack down on immigration and impose tighter controls at all its land borders. And Huawei takes the gloves off, unveiling a $2,800 tri-foldable phone as it seeks to eclipse Apple’s new iPhone. Lees meer
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Jordan’s balancing act, Google’s court date and Black voters in Georgia
9 september 2024 · 13 min
A gunman from Jordan killed three Israeli civilians at a border crossing in the occupied West Bank before security forces shot him dead. Google is back in a U.S. District court today, facing antitrust charges that the company tried to monopolize the online advertising market. And we take a look at the crucial fight for Black voters in Georgia, ahead of the U.S. presidential election. Lees meer
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Everything you need to know about the presidential debate
7 september 2024 · 18 min
On Tuesday, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face off for their first - and perhaps their last - debate. On this weekend episode of Reuters World News, our political correspondents walk us through what to expect from the night and lay out what each candidate needs to do to win over undecided voters. Lees meer
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Georgia father's arrest, Nippon block, Kenya violence and Starlink's climbdown
6 september 2024 · 12 min
Georgia officials have arrested the father of the 14-year-old suspect in a school shooting that killed four, saying he knowingly allowed his son to have a gun. US President Joe Biden is close to blocking the $14.9 billion Nippon Steel deal to buy U.S. Steel, citing national security concerns. The death of Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei in Kenya has highlighted the country’s epidemic of violence against women and particularly female athletes. Elon Musk’s broadband satellite company Starlink has backtracked and agreed to comply with Brazil’s law banning his social media site X in the country. Lees meer
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Olympian death, Georgia shooting, Canada’s border, VW closures and ‘safe AI’
5 september 2024 · 13 min
Ugandan marathon runner and Paris Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set on fire in a weekend attack. A 14-year-old Georgia high school student kills four and injures nine in campus shooting. Canada has been rejecting visa applications and turning away visitors in a border crackdown. Volkswagen’s announcement that the car maker is mulling German factory closures for the first time in its history could prove to be a risky move. And OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever’s new startup pledges to focus on safe AI and has already raised $1 billion. Lees meer
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Ukraine weapons, Mexico’s judges, Nvidia’s selloff and China’s African sales pitch
4 september 2024 · 13 min
Officials say that the US is close to an agreement to give Ukraine long-range cruise missiles that could reach deep into Russia. Constitutional reforms would make more than 7,000 Mexican judges elected officials, rather than appointed. Nvidia suffers a record $279 billion loss in market value. And China makes a tough sales pitch to African leaders. Lees meer
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Israeli protests, Russia’s advances, Gaza’s polio vaccine drive and Musk’s Starlink problem
3 september 2024 · 13 min
Thousands protests on the streets of Israel against the government and its failure to bring home the hostages in Gaza. Russian forces are advancing in the east of Ukraine at a faster rate than before, towards the strategic hub of Pokrovsk. US researchers say they’ve identified the likely launch site of Russia’s new nuclear missile. A mother secures polio vaccinations for her daughters in Gaza. And Brazil’s telecoms regulator threatens to sanction Starlink after it defied court orders to block X. Lees meer
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Germany’s state elections and the rise of the far right
31 augustus 2024 · 26 min
Impending elections in eastern states have pollsters projecting the far-right to take the most seats since the end of World War II. Join Reuters journalists in Berlin as they dig into the forces driving divisions among Germans. Plus, the political characters shaping the populist discussions. Lees meer
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Harris interview, Gaza polio, Starmer’s EU reset, a royal wedding and a Paralympian
30 augustus 2024 · 12 min
Kamala Harris sits down for her first major interview since becoming the Democratic nominee for president. Israel and Hamas agree to pauses in the fighting in Gaza to allow for a polio vaccination drive. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has traveled to Berlin and Paris as part of an effort to reset ties between the UK and the EU. A royal wedding in Norway causes controversy. And a Ukrainian amputee competes in the Paris Paralympics. Lees meer
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Japan typhoon, Telegram boss, Nvidia and mpox
29 augustus 2024 · 12 min
Typhoon Shanshan lashes Japan forcing millions of evacuations. Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov is under formal investigation and banned from leaving France in a key moment for the social media sector. Nvidia’s shares tumble after results. And the new mpox strain is changing faster than expected leaving scientists struggling to keep up. Lees meer
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Trump indictment, Silicon Valley’s Harris wish-list, West Bank raid and Nvidia
28 augustus 2024 · 12 min
Special Counsel Jack Smith announced a revised federal indictment against former president Donald Trump. Silicon Valley supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris’ White House bid want her to prioritize abortion rights. Israel’s military raids the West Bank in a major operation. Plus, as investors await Nvidia’s results, Intel struggles with how to compete. Lees meer
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Russian attacks in Ukraine, Middle East tensions, Telegram and Oasis
27 augustus 2024 · 12 min
Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles and drones for the second day in a row. America’s top general says the near-term risk of a broader war in the Middle East has eased somewhat, but Iran still poses a significant danger. Telegram boss Pavel Durov could be held in police custody until Wednesday as French prosecutors question him as part of a probe into child pornography, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions on the platform. And British band Oasis will reunite for a 2025 tour. Lees meer
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Kursk: Can Ukraine’s big bet change the course of the war?
24 augustus 2024 · 22 min
It's the biggest incursion into Russian territory since World War Two. In this special episode of Reuters World News, we look at how the Kursk offensive took Moscow and Ukraine's allies by surprise - but risks spreading their forces thin while fighting hots up in the east.
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