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Russian drones hit apartment block in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, 46 hurt

Russia launched a mass drone attack late on Friday in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, hitting a high-rise apartment block, triggering fires and injuring 46 people, officials said. Mayor Ihor Terekhov, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said there had been strikes in 12 locations in four central districts of the city, a repeated target of Russian air…
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ASSAULT & BATTERY Haunting moment robot attacks handlers in angry rampage as it tries to break free from restraints in ‘dystopian scenes’

CHILLING video has caught the moment a humanoid robot flew into a rage and lashed out at its handlers. CCTV footage from a factory floor shows it attached to a miniature crane. One man was sitting behind a computer screen and another stood nearby. They were chatting away when the machine suddenly began moving – seemingly of…
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Ukraine: What are the benefits of the minerals deal with US?

There were various potential names for the rare earths, minerals, natural resources and economic agreement that the US and Ukraine had hoped to conclude immediately after the inauguration of US President Donald Trump in January. In the end, after a number of attempts and amendments, an agreement to establish a United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Fund was signed between…
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DON’S BIRTHDAY BASH Trump plans for massive military parade on his birthday revealed – with 7,000 troops, 50 choppers & 150 vehicles

GRAND plans are being made for a massive military parade on Donald Trump’s birthday – with some 7,000 troops marching and 50 helicopters flying over Washington DC. The president reportedly plans to splash a whopping $100 million on the full-blown military spectacle to show the US might. A source in Washington DC has revealed that Trump is…
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Elon Musk, DOGE team credit fed workers for helping trim waste, fraud: ‘There is conflict, but that is the exception’

DOGE has its day! Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency team expressed their gratitude Thursday to the federal employees partnering with the cost-cutting agency as they work around the clock to eliminate wasteful spending and modernize the workforce. The billionaire tech entrepreneur, 53, and several male staffers told Fox News host Jesse Watters that they’ve…
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Talks or no talks: Who blinks first in US-China trade war?

On Friday morning, a spokesperson for China’s ministry of commerce announced that Beijing was assessing the possibility of tariff negotiations with the United States. It was news the rest of the world had been waiting to hear as astonishingly high tariffs – up to 245% on some Chinese exports to the US – throttle trade between the…
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Trump taps national security adviser Waltz as UN ambassador

The decision comes weeks after the national security adviser to Donald Trump was embroiled in the Signalgate scandal. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he would nominate his national security adviser, Mike Waltz, to become the US ambassador to the UN. “I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Mike Waltz to be the…
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Apple says most iPhones sold in US will be from India

Apple has for years relied on Chinese factories to make its iPhones. But it’s shifting some production to India to mitigate potential Trump tariffs. Apple CEO Tim Cook said Thursday that India will play a major role in making iPhones destined for the US market. “A majority of iPhones sold in the US will have India as…
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BURST YOUR BUBBLE Hidden lid that stops Yellowstone Supervolcano from erupting found as scientists reveal exact chance of doomsday event

SCIENTISTS have discovered a hidden lid that keeps the vast reservoir of magma beneath the Yellowstone supervolcano at bay. For years scientists have suspected that a mysterious chamber beneath the northeastern part of the Yellowstone caldera may hold molten rock. How deep the reservoir lies, or just how much magma it holds is still up for debate.…
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GOT THE MINERALS Snub to Putin, no ‘payback’, & Kyiv can join EU: 5 revelations from Ukraine mineral deal… and why Vlad will be furious

THE US and Ukraine have finally signed the historic minerals deal, leaving Vladimir Putin furious. The long-awaited agreement blames Putin for the three-year-long war, spares Ukraine from payback and will even allow Kyiv to join the EU. The US and Ukraine signed the minerals deal two months after it was derailed by Trump and Zelensky’s Oval Office…
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MONSTER INFERNO Terrifying moment wildfires engulf road as drivers flee on foot as Israel declares ‘national emergency’

THIS is the shocking moment raging wildfires surge towards Jerusalem, as Israel declares a “national emergency”. Cops have arrested 18 people on suspicion of arson following the monster inferno. Shocking footage shows thick black smoke above the main highway linking Jerusalem to Tel Aviv as firefighters race to control the blaze. Terrified drivers can be seen scrambling…
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VLAD’S BLITZ Russia launches massive drone strike on Odesa hours after US & Ukraine sign key mineral deal as Vlad risks Trump’s rage

RUSSIA has launched a devastating drone strike on Odesa – just hours after the US and Ukraine signed a landmark mineral deal. Two people were killed and at least 15 more were by Vladimir Putin’s blitz – marking a clear rebuke of the new agreement.   Raging fires were sparked and various buildings were damaged, according to…
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Why EU, US companies are keeping trademark rights in Russia

Following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, many Western companies said they would fully withdraw. Nevertheless, some are holding on to their trademarks in the country. According to a study by Ukraine’s Kyiv School of Economics, more than 460 international companies have ceased operations in Russia since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022…
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Kyle Richards’ daughter Sophia, 25, reveals shock hair loss after taking weight-loss drug: ‘I’m gonna be bald’

Kyle Richards’ look-alike daughter Sophia Umansky stunned fans with graphic images of hair loss after taking a weight-loss medication. “I am very lucky that I have so much hair, because at the rate that I’ve been losing hair, I’m gonna be bald in about a week,” the brunette beauty said during a TikTok shared Wednesday. “I started…
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It’s A Carney-val: Canada PM’s Dance Moves In Victory Celebration Go Viral | Watch

Videos widely shared on social media captured Mark Carney dancing and rapping along with the band, clad in a DWW hoodie. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent election victory celebrations featured videos of his enthusiastic dance moves. Mark Carney and the Liberal Party secured a fourth consecutive term in Canada’s federal election, a victory largely attributed to…
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Endangered axolotl release raises hopes for rare amphibian

One of the world’s most endangered amphibians – the strange, perpetually smiling Mexican axolotl – has thrived after being released in artificial wetlands, scientists have discovered. In a study that provides hope for the long-term future of a creature that was pushed to the brink of extinction, scientists released 18 captive-bred axolotls in restored and artificial wetland…
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China sends dual message with national flag on disputed South China Sea reef, targeting rivals and citizens

China’s national flag was recently unfurled on a disputed reef in the South China Sea by its uniformed troops, an act broadcast by state media in what analysts believe to be a first public display in decades of what had previously been quiet actions. In contrast with how Chinese fishermen, maritime militia, and even civilian groups have…
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Ukraine, US sign minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv

The United States and Ukraine on Wednesday (Apr 30) signed a minerals deal after a two-month delay, in what President Donald Trump’s administration called a new form of US commitment to Kyiv after the end of military aid. Ukraine said it secured key interests after protracted negotiations, including full sovereignty over its own rare earths, which are…
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US updates: Court orders Palestinian student’s release

A Palestinian student who was detained by immigration officials after leading protests against the war in Gaza has been released. Meanwhile, President Trump blamed Joe Biden for a drop in economic growth. Kamala Harris says ‘chaos’ of Trump administration is by design Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has hit out at Donald Trump and his backers…
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At least three deaths linked to massive Spain power cut

At least three people have died in Spain in an incident linked to a massive power cut that shut the country down on Monday, the Civil Guard has told the BBC. They died in the north-west municipality of Taboadela and were from the same family, according to Spanish media. Police are reportedly investigating whether carbon monoxide from…
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THE HITLER FILES ‘Body double’, final moments & last words to aide… Secret docs on Hitler’s death 80 years ago today released by Russia

A BOMBSHELL bundle of documents detailing Hitler’s death has been released by Russia’s intelligence service 80 years later to the day. The stash includes Hitler’s rotted teeth, showing evidence of his cyanide suicide, and the last known photograph of him. Also declassified were originals of statements and interrogation notes of the Führer’s valet, Heinz Linge, and personal…
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Chances Of Conflict With India Increasing, May God Help Avert A War, Says Pakistan Defence Minister

Khawaja Asif said that he “hopes India sees sense” and said many countries are trying to avert a war between the neighbours. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif believes that the chances of conflict with India were increasing with the passage of time despite efforts made by other countries to defuse the tensions between the neighbouring countries. Asif…
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Ford kills project to develop Tesla-like electronic brain

Ford Motor (F.N), has killed a program to develop next-generation electrical architecture – the brain of modern cars – that its executives have called pivotal to competing with electric-vehicle pioneers such as Tesla, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Ford had invested heavily in the system, known internally as FNV4 (for fully-networked vehicle), to streamline…
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China makes stunning accusation about which country should be blamed for COVID outbreak

China pointed its finger at the United States for originating COVID-19 on Wednesday, claiming America was attempting to “shift the blame” after President Trump declared the deadly disease was leaked from a Wuhan lab. The communist regime argued that “substantial evidence” suggested that COVID might have come from the US earlier than the outbreak in China while…
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Kim Kardashian’s 9-year-old son seemingly hacks mom’s Instagram account with 357M followers, posts strange message

Kim Kardashian seemingly got hacked by her 9-year-old son, Saint West, on Wednesday as her Instagram account shared a strange call to action for her 357 million followers. The post featured a close up image, showing what appeared to be a YouTube channel under the handle @S4intsking. “Sub to Saint’s channel,” read the message written atop the…
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PAPAL POWWOW What Trump and Zelensky ‘said to each other at Pope funeral revealed’ as pressure mounts on Putin to make a deal

VOLODYMYR Zelensky is said to have urged Donald Trump to take a tougher stance against Russia when the leaders met during Pope Francis’ funeral. Top US officials revealed that the Ukrainian leader was able to influence Trump, who appeared to be cosying up with Vladimir Putin since returning to the White House. The whole world’s eyes were…
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Rubio dials S Jaishankar, Shehbaz Sharif: India and Pak should de-escalate tensions

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, amid escalating tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. Rubio asked the leaders of both countries to work to de-escalate tensions between them. During his conversation with Jaishankar, Rubio…
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Kamala Harris plans a speech sharply criticizing Donald Trump’s policies

Former Vice President Kamala Harris plans to use a high-profile speech Wednesday to sharply criticize President Donald Trump amid speculation about whether she will mount another presidential campaign or opt to run for California governor. Harris will address the 20th anniversary gala for Emerge America, an organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office…
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POPE DONALD Watch moment Trump jokes ‘I’d like to be pope’ and reveals who his favorite is to run the Vatican

DONALD Trump has joked “I’d like to be pope” and revealed his top pick to lead the Vatican. When asked on Tuesday who should succeed Pope Francis, the US president gave a characteristically bold answer – himself. Famous for popularizing the red MAGA cap, Trump could trade it for the holy white skullcap. Trump said: “I’d like…
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US updates: Trump marks 100 days in office

It has been 100 days since Donald Trump returned to the White House. Since then, he issued a flurry of executive orders from the Oval Office, upending the United States and its relations with the world. DW has more. Trump touts economic policy at Michigan rally US President Donald Trump celebrated his first 100 days in office…
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Sweden gun attack leaves three dead

A shootout at a Swedish hair salon on Tuesday (Apr 29) left at least three people dead, police and media said, amid heightened nerves over gun violence in the Scandinavian nation. The shooting erupted in the centre of Uppsala a day before a spring festival which draws more than 100,000 people to the city, some 60km north…
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Zelenskyy calls for fair peace with no ‘rewards’ for Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Tuesday (Apr 29) for a “fair” end to the war with Russia without “rewards” for Vladimir Putin, pushing back against demands for Kyiv to make territorial concessions. “We all want this war to end in a fair way – with no rewards for Putin, especially no land,” Zelenskyy said via videoconference at…
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Life inside Iraq’s ‘Forbidden Zone’ controlled by Turkey

Nestled in the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan sits the picturesque village of Sergele. For generations villagers have made a living growing pomegranates, almonds and peaches and foraging in the surrounding forests for wild fruits and spices. But Sergele, located 16km (10 miles) from the border with Turkey, has become increasingly surrounded by Turkish military bases, which are…
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RUFFLED FEATHERS Donald Trump praises ‘terrific’ Jalen Hurts despite Eagles star skipping out on team’s White House visit

PRESIDENT Donald Trump has praised Jalen Hurts as a “terrific guy and player” despite the Philadelphia Eagles’ star quarterback skipping the White House ceremony due to scheduling conflicts. Hurts’ absence comes after he refused to confirm his attendance when asked by a Time Magazine reporter at Thursday evening’s Time 100 Gala in New York City. When asked…
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PREZ-ERVATIONS Barack Obama is spotted out alone with daughters again as ex-president and wife Michelle fail to end divorce rumors

FORMER President Barack Obama has been spotted out to dinner without Michelle as speculation about their marriage continues. Barack, 63, was seen embarking on a night out with his daughters, Sasha and Malia, at a chic restaurant in Los Angeles on Saturday. The Democrat wore his wedding ring and looked glum as he met up with his…
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TRIPLE THREAT Donald Trump reveals truth on decision to run for a third term and promises 2028 bid would be a ‘big shattering’

PRESIDENT Donald Trump has revealed the truth about a potential run for a third term, promising a 2028 election bid would be a “big shattering.” Trump has previously said he is “not joking” about another possible term in the White House. The president boasted about both his power at home and influence abroad in a new interview…
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Can the world’s oldest tree survive ‘progress’?

In the depths of a Chilean rainforest stands the ‘Gran Abuelo,’ an approximately 5,400-year-old tree fighting for survival. A highway project now threatens its existence — and the ecosystem around it. Empires have risen and fallen, languages have been born and forgotten — but this tree stood the test of time: The 5,400-year-old Gran Abuelo, or great…
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Spain, Portugal work to fix massive power outage

Spain and Portugal held emergency Cabinet meetings as evacuations from some public spaces took place. Spain’s Interior Ministry has declared a state of emergency for affected regions that need it. Follow DW. Over 61% of electricity restored in mainland Spain Electricity has been restored to over 61% of mainland Spain following the massive blackout that affected the…
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100 days of Donald Trump: US in a ‘whirlwind’

Republican Donald Trump has been US president for 100 days. Which of his promises has he kept? And what do Americans think about their country in transition? The inauguration on January 20, 2025, marked the start of Donald Trump’s second presidency. Since he took office, so much has changed in US politics that it’s hard to believe…
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Oil giant ConocoPhillips’ pullout from US$3.1b Sarawak project a fallout of state’s rift with Petronas

A protracted rift between Malaysia’s national oil corporation Petronas and the Sarawak state government appears to be causing investor disquiet following a surprise withdrawal by United States oil firm ConocoPhillips from an oil project off the Borneo coast. In a little-publicised surprise move this month, ConocoPhillips decided to withdraw from operating the Salam-Patawali deepwater oil and gas…
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Trump trade war dominates BRICS meeting in Brazil

The foreign ministers of Brazil, China, Russia and other BRICS members began two days of talks in Rio de Janeiro Monday (Apr 28) aimed at forging a united front to US President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies. The meeting comes at a critical moment for the world economy after the International Monetary Fund slashed growth forecasts over…
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Princess Diana went undercover in ‘male drag’ to sneak into gay bar with Freddie Mercury: biography

Prince Di has a nice ring to it. Princess Diana once went undercover in male drag to sneak into a gay bar in London with late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, according to a forthcoming biography. In “Dianaworld: An Obsession,” out Tuesday, author Edward White recalls the legendary night, writing in an excerpt obtained by People that “furtive…
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Ivanka Trump and daughter Arabella Rose match in blue for Eagles White House visit

Ivanka Trump and her daughter, Arabella Rose, twinned in blue as President Donald Trump celebrated the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2025 Super Bowl win at the White House. The socialite was photographed walking on the South Lawn with her 13-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son, Joseph Frederick, in Washington, DC, Monday. Ivanka looked chic in a double-breasted blazer, a midi…
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Beijing seizes tiny sandbank in South China Sea

The Chinese coastguard has seized a tiny sandbank in the South China Sea, state media has reported, in an escalation of a regional dispute with the Philippines. State broadcaster CCTV released images of four officers, wearing all black and holding the Chinese flag, standing on the disputed reef of Sandy Cay in the Spratly Islands. CCTV said…
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Israel launches air strike on Beirut

Israel carried out an air strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, after ordering an evacuation of a building that it said was being used by the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah. The attack occurred despite a ceasefire that came into force five months ago which put an end to the conflict between Israel and the military group. Israel…
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Army Blackhawk pilot in DC crash failed to heed flight instructor’s command 15 seconds before deadly collision: report

The Army Blackhawk pilot involved in the Washington, DC, plane crash failed to heed her flight instructor’s warning just 15 seconds before the deadly crash that killed 67 people, according to a new report. Moments before the deadly Jan. 29 crash near Reagan International Airport, Capt. Rebecca Lobach missed an order from co-pilot Andrew Eaves, who was…
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More than 100 immigrants detained at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado

More than 100 immigrants suspected of being in the United States illegally were taken into custody early Sunday following a federal raid at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, authorities said. Video posted online by the Drug Enforcement Administration showed agents announcing their presence outside the building and ordering patrons to leave with their hands…
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SECRET BATTLE Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre’s tragic admission weeks before suicide after ‘being discredited over abuse’

VIRGINIA Giuffre made a tragic admission just weeks before her death aged 41. The mum-of-three, who was sex trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein as a teenager, died by suicide at her home in Western Australia on Friday night. She had spent years speaking out of her abuse at the hands of convicted sex offenders Epstein and his ex-girlfriend…
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DON MESS AROUND Lip reader reveals Trump’s five-word warning to Macron moments before mini-peace summit with Zelensky at Pope’s funeral

A LIP reader has revealed Trump’s five-word warning to Emmanuel Macron moments before speaking with Volodymyr Zelensky at the Pope’s funeral. Trump and Zelensky were pictured meeting for the first time since their historic White House spat just before the late pontiff’s final farewell. The impromptu meeting took place inside the holy St Peter’s Basilica with the…
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Ukraine: Hurdles to special tribunal to prosecute Russia

Though a special tribunal has been created to prosecute Russia’s crimes in Ukraine, there are various hindrances to its functioning. It could take months, if not years, before officials are tried. Will Russia one day be brought to justice for its crimes in Ukraine? Plans for a special tribunal are in place, but nothing has yet been…
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‘130 Nukes’: Pakistan Minister Hanif Abbasi Joins ‘War Threat’ Club Over Indus Waters Treaty Suspension

In view of the cross-border linkages to the Pahalgam attack, India announced a raft of punitive measures, including the suspension of the 65-year-old Indus Waters Treaty, closing of the Attari land-border crossing and the expulsion of Pakistani military attaches. Pakistan minister Hanif Abbasi is the new entrant in the ‘war threat’ club after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif…
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WHAT NOT WhatsApp’s ridiculous new button IS an ‘abomination’ and I’m ready to delete the app for good over sinister change

WHATSAPP’S obsession with useless changes continues – and this time it’s really got people’s backs up. “Abomination,” is one word I saw to describe things on Reddit and I couldn’t agree more. This isn’t my first rant about WhatsApp. Last year, I complained about a feature that exposes how many people are currently online in a group…
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Toyota considers investing in potential $42 billion buyout of key supplier

Toyota Motor (7203.T), said it is exploring the possibility of investing in a potential buyout of key parts supplier Toyota Industries (6201.T), – a buyout that reportedly could cost $42 billion. “We are currently exploring various possibilities, including partial investment,” the automaker said in a filing with the Tokyo stock exchange on Saturday following reports about the…
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AP PHOTOS: Thousands of Buddhists participate in Lotus Lantern Festival in South Korea

Thousands of Buddhist believers and festival-goers filled downtown Seoul for Yeon Deung Hoe, or the Lotus Lantern Festival. Participants, some dressed in traditional Korean Hanbok clothing, carried lotus lanterns of different shapes and colors. The festival was originally a celebration rooted in Buddhism but has evolved into an annual cultural event, drawing a large number of participants…
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‘Insufferable’ Katy Perry roasted by fans for space-inspired tour outfit: ‘Desperate attempt to stay relevant’

Katy Perry was called out by fans for debuting a space-inspired “Lifetimes” tour outfit after receiving backlash for being part of the historic all-female Blue Origin flight. The “E.T.” songstress took to X on Saturday to show off her figure in a cut-out body suit, which appeared to be made out of metal. Perry’s outfit also consisted…
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Hamas open to long Gaza truce but not to disarming

Sources close to the talks told Reuters Hamas hoped to build support among mediators for its offer, adding the group might agree to a five to seven-year truce in return for ending the war, allowing for the rebuilding of Gaza, the freeing of Palestinians jailed by Israel and the release of all hostages. Hamas is open to…
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Virginia Giuffre’s death leaves unanswered questions

The death of Virginia Giuffre will leave questions that are now likely to remain unanswered. Her name will always be associated with the scandals and criminality surrounding the late billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his circle – with Ms Giuffre one of the most prominent among his accusers, revealing the trafficking and sexual exploitation of young…
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‘MASTER PLAN’ Pope Francis’ funeral seating plan secrets from Trump’s in front row to Starmer & William’s relegation to ‘cheap’ seats

THE funeral of Pope Francis saw hundreds of famous politicians and royals flock to Rome as the world debated over who would sit where. As the world leaders took to their seats earlier this morning a number of secrets around the seating plan soon emerged – including why Prince William was so far back. Organisers of the…
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