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Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan convenes emergency meeting of foreign ministers over what it characterizes as an imminent Israeli threat to al-Aqsa mosque and Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, citing violations of a status quo agreement governing the sacred site.
Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine
The Russian Orthodox Church transported a fragment of a medieval prince’s remains to troops in Ukraine, stating the relic would spiritually strengthen soldiers and support their military efforts.
The bipartisan energy bill tearing the climate movement apart
A bipartisan energy bill designed to streamline power plant and pipeline construction is dividing the climate movement between those prioritizing clean energy development and those focused on blocking fossil fuel projects.
‘Prepare for the unthinkable’ warning over autumn flooding forecast
Natural Resources Wales warns of heightened autumn flooding risk due to expected wetter, windier weather, urging residents to prepare as only 27% of at-risk properties are signed up for flood warnings.
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Jonathan Kanter on competition, cartels, and China
Jonathan Kanter, former DOJ antitrust chief, discusses AI regulation and whether major AI companies seeking regulatory frameworks constitute cartel behavior or legitimate calls for government oversight.
GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump’s DOT attacks Ford for China ties
General Motors is developing next-generation battery cells using domestic materials to reduce U.S. dependence on China, while the Trump administration criticizes Ford’s ties to Chinese battery producers.
UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
The UK government is exploring membership in a Canada-led global defence investment bank designed to help nations borrow at reduced rates for military spending.
‘Insufficient funds’ to pay Brewdog creditors after takeover deal
Scottish brewery Brewdog’s administrators report insufficient funds to pay most creditors following the company’s collapse and March takeover by US firm Tilray for £33m.
Kevin Warsh may be the adult in the room. But can he calm the US economy?
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh raised interest rates for the first time in three years amid tensions with the Trump administration over inflation policy and economic direction.
Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
Russia held parliamentary elections in territories it seized from Ukraine, marking the first time residents of the annexed regions voted in Russian elections, despite international condemnation of the process.
Israeli attacks kill four Palestinians including son of Gaza’s health chief
Israeli drone strikes killed four Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday and Friday, including the son of Gaza’s health ministry director, amid ongoing attacks since a ceasefire was announced.
Syria says blast at military site in Deir Az Zor killed 11
Eleven soldiers were killed in an explosion at a Syrian military weapons cache in Deir Az Zor, with nine others wounded. The blast marks the second incident at a Syrian military site in under two weeks.
Demonstrators in US form human chain to protest Kennedy Center closure vote
Thousands of protesters formed a human chain around the Kennedy Center in Washington DC to oppose its closure and contest President Trump’s control over the institution.
Ed Sheeran concert set to go ahead after outcry over Gaza
Ed Sheeran is set to perform in Philadelphia on Saturday after opening acts withdrew in support of expelled rapper Macklemore, whose Gaza comments sparked controversy.
Dutch riot police break up violent far-right protest in The Hague
Dutch riot police broke up a far-right protest in The Hague on Saturday after about 500 demonstrators threw projectiles and fireworks, resulting in 24 arrests.
Iran says conditions to re-engage in talks, end war sent to US via Qatar
Iran has conveyed formal conditions to the US through Qatar for ending the war, including an end to hostilities, release of frozen funds, and lifting of a naval blockade, according to the country’s security chief.