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Trump heads to China amid Nvidia scandal: Will he get tougher on Beijing?
President Trump travels to China for an APEC summit as his ally Jensen Huang steps down as Nvidia CEO amid intelligence concerns, raising questions about US-China technology policy.
UK court finds two Iranian men guilty of spying for Iran
Two Iranian men were convicted of spying for Tehran after conducting surveillance on journalists and activists in the UK, including staff at Iran International broadcaster.
Prominent Israeli settler denied entry into France
French authorities denied entry to Israeli settler leader Yossi Dagan over his involvement in West Bank settlement policy, drawing an Israeli government protest.
Pro-Palestine philanthropist faces US extradition hearing in Spain
A US philanthropist faces extradition from Spain on charges including alleged money laundering and support for Hamas, though his legal team contests mistranslations in the case.
UK mosque rebukes comission’s ‘warning’ following Palestine comments
The Lewisham Islamic Centre in London rejected a warning from the UK’s Charity Commission over comments on Palestinian suffering made during 2023 sermons, calling it an attempt to restrict legitimate religious expression.
Thursday briefing: What we do (and don’t) know about Alice Huang and the Nvidia affair
US intelligence officials believe Alice Huang, a Shanghai executive in a romantic relationship with Nvidia founder Jensen Huang, is a Chinese intelligence asset. The situation has triggered investigations and significant drops in Nvidia’s stock valuation.
Netanyahu’s legacy: Personality politics reshapes Israeli democracy
Netanyahu called for a national unity government during new parliament proceedings, while the opposition majority heckled him and pursued efforts to form a government without him.
Ex-member of radical Marxist group scales balcony, escapes house arrest in Argentina
A 74-year-old former Red Brigades member escaped house arrest in Argentina by concealing his ankle monitor in pork and rappelling from a fifth-floor balcony.
Iran warns of expanded retaliation as Israel reportedly readies to attack
Israel’s security cabinet has ordered military preparations for potential strikes on Iran as Tehran threatens expanded retaliation beyond the region if attacked, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Amnesty says UN, South Sudan officials failed to prevent village massacre
Amnesty International accused UN peacekeepers and South Sudan officials of failing to prevent a village massacre in March that killed over 200 people, despite prior warnings of the attack.
Bolivia arrests former judge on suspicion of drug trafficking
Bolivian authorities arrested a former senior judge on suspicion of drug trafficking as part of a US-backed crackdown targeting officials with alleged cartel connections across Latin America.
Fighting intensifies in Yemen as Houthis deny targeting Mecca
Fighting has intensified in Yemen between Houthi and Saudi-backed forces, with casualties surging to over 11,000 and hundreds of thousands displaced since August 1.
Pope Leo welcomed by millions in his second ‘homeland’ of Peru
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Peru for the final leg of a Latin American tour, welcomed by millions of people in his adopted homeland weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery.
Ten police officers, 18 fighters killed in northwest Pakistan attack
Ten police officers and 18 fighters were killed in an armed attack on police conducting an anti-mining operation in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday.
Activist wins 10-year fight against homophobic Trinidad and Tobago laws
A gay activist has won a 10-year legal battle after the UK’s Privy Council overturned Trinidad and Tobago’s colonial-era laws criminalizing consensual anal sex, potentially affecting similar legislation across the Caribbean.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Putin ‘lives in a different reality’ as Abu Dhabi talks get under way
Zelenskyy said Putin lives in a different reality as US-led trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US began in Abu Dhabi, with the American side confirming Ukraine’s battlefield assessment.
Wednesday briefing: How David Walliams tried to silence his accusers
The Guardian and ITV News have published allegations that comedian and children’s author David Walliams groomed and harassed young women, some allegedly when they were 15, spanning nearly two decades.
Is the US blue wave a turning point for Europe, too?
Democrats’ midterm victory brings relief to European capitals, but foreign policy concerns persist as Trump retains broad executive powers on trade, Ukraine, and international relations.
Can Democrats shed some new light on the Epstein files when they take over?
Democrats prepare to use legislative powers to investigate the Trump administration’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files after gaining majority control of Congress in January.
Portugal cancels more than 300 flights, shuts schools due to Storm Charles
Portugal cancels over 300 flights and closes all schools nationwide as Storm Charles approaches, though the storm ultimately passes without significant damage after bringing heavy rainfall and winds exceeding 120km/h.
Moscow announces sudden death of Russia’s envoy to US
Russia’s ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died at age 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced. He had held the diplomatic post for approximately one and a half years.
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