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Jojo was poached as an infant and grew up in captivity. His keepers want to find him a friend - but it's not straightforward.
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Arrested generals and a threatened VP: President's son fuels Ugandan succession fever
The 52-year-old general’s provocative posts and military threats have fuelled rumours of a dynastic succession.
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How the Jensen Huang scandal created a headache for business-friendly Singapore
The scandal has cast a spotlight on Singapore's success as a chip hub - and a location for alleged illicit trade.
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Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of ‘racist’ campaign against Israel’s Arab minority
Statement a rare instance of a prominent Jewish political leader taking a strong stand in defence of Arab Israelis Israeli prime ministerial hopeful Gadi Eisenkot accused caretaker premier Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday of fuelling a “racist” campaign against the country’s Arab minority, after he sought to delegitimise the community’s lawmakers by linking them to Hamas. Eisenkot’s statement was a rare instance of a…
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Hungary seizes $19.5m in cash found buried in forests amid graft inquiry
Anti-corruption agency carried out searches as part of investigation into Orbán-era minister accused of taking bribes Hungary’s anti-corruption agency said on Friday it had seized cash worth $19.5m (£14.8m) buried in forests and hidden elsewhere while investigating an ex-minister of nationalist former leader Viktor Orbán. Miklós Seszták, Hungary’s minister of national development between 2014 and 2018, is accused…
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🔴 US flight authority orders national ground stop over air traffic control 'communication issue'
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Hurry up and wait: Europe wants a place at the table, ‘must make up its mind’ over Ukraine
Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Alexander Titov, Lecturer in Modern European History at Queen's University Belfast and a specialist on Russia. He's joined us to discuss high-level meetings in Abu Dhabi, Dublin and the prospects for ending the war in Ukraine.
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Former Hamas bodyguard convicted of Birmingham knife crime also wanted in Germany
Mohammed Alfatih rearrested over alleged plot to target Israelis in Europe while detained for attack on bailiff A former Hamas bodyguard convicted of knife crime in the UK is wanted in Germany for allegedly plotting to murder Jewish people. Details of the plot can now be reported after Mohammed Alfatih, also known as Mohammed Naim, was found guilty on Friday of a knife attack on a bailiff outside his home in…
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What we know about China's military exercises around Taiwan
China has been carrying out major military drills around Taiwan since early November. But contrary to some claims on social media, Beijing's armed forces have not actually implemented a blockade on the island; they just simulated it.
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Microsoft 'deeply sorry' for global outage after almost 24 hours of disruption
Experts say the event is a "stark reminder" of how heavily the world relies on a small group of big tech providers.
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What's Trump's strategy now with Iran? To keep things as they are
Trump says "status quo" is what Gulf Arab allies want as Iran war hits stalemate and midterms force pivot from threats of attacks to economic pressure
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The fight over Canadian steelworker jobs
Stelco's US owner blames Trump's tariffs for layoffs, but its support for those same tariffs has raised questions.
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Pride and no prejudice: how Tough Guy Book Club taught 10,000 men to be unashamed of reading
When founder Shay Leighton put fliers in tattoo parlours, barbers and boxing gyms in Australia, men quickly responded – then it went global. But why do some feel such baggage about books? “When did we decide that men and reading and toughness all had to be separate things?” Shay Leighton asks over a pint of Melbourne Black in his local Brunswick pub. “I don’t know about you, but I didn’t get a vote.” For 14…
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These swing voters have low expectations for divided government
Key voters in North Carolina are pessimistic the blue wave flipping control of Congress will solve their economic woes. Many say President Trump will be the chief obstacle.
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DHS head Mark Waye Mullin says there is not a threat to the U.S. amid FAA ground stop
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mark Waye Mullin spoke to at the White House on Friday afternoon after the FAA issues a total ground stop. NPR was there for the briefing.
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GOP state officials push to revive Trump's mail voting restrictions for 2028 election
Some Republican state officials are reviving a bid for mail-in voting restrictions for the 2028 election by appealing a court order blocking the Postal Service from carrying out a revised ballot rule.
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The Downfall of AI’s ‘Rock Star’ Boss, Ukraine: Who speak for Europe? Protests & Presidents
On The World This Week with Gavin Lee, our panel distills the breaking news and global stories of the past 7 days into 45 minutes. Ukraine: Who will speak for Europe? In a week thats seen the first direct talks between Ukraine and Russia since February, with the US in the room and the Europeans relegated to the lobby according to Moscow. A new ‘European Security Architecture’ is discussed.
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How will the US deal with Nvidia scandal?
Tech giant CEO resigned and will testify before Congress.
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No emails, no problem? Workers joke about Microsoft outage
Workers worldwide have been finding humour in a global Microsoft outage that disrupted Outlook, Teams and Copilot.
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OpenAI launches AI payments in ChatGPT with Visa, Mastercard and Amex
OpenAI’s new payment wallet lets AI agents complete purchases using existing card networks, with plans to eventually allow preauthorized transactions.
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Adam Back makes case for simpler security as Blockstream launches Bitcoin custody system
Blockstream’s new custody system, developed with Thales, uses dedicated hardware for transaction signing as Adam Back advocates for offline security to reduce cyber risks.
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Kraken parent Payward gains market share as slower trading weighs on earnings
Payward’s adjusted EBITDA fell 66% year over year to $60 million, even as its share of global spot trading nearly doubled and fee-based services expanded.
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US regulators move ahead on crypto trust charters as Senate scrutiny grows
Coinbase’s trust company received final clearance as lawmakers seek records on crypto firms’ compliance and potential conflicts of interest.
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Marcus ChenCryptocurrency, blockchain and financial technologyThe Future Is Already Settled: How Neobanks and Crypto Rails Are Replacing Commercial Banks
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SpaceX to attempt double catch of huge Starship rocket
Elon Musk’s company will try to grab both parts of the rocket for the first time.
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What's going on with the polar vortex?
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Woman with terminal cancer gets dream wedding on hospital ward
Maggie Heginbothom thanks staff after "dream" ceremony is arranged two days after her partner proposed.
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Can pornography help save Tasmania’s rainforests? Kirsha Kaechele hopes so
The ‘first lady’ of Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art has launched an OnlyFans portal with an ambitious – and controversial – goal The forestry workers took unusual care as they picked their way through the mossy undergrowth of a Tasmanian forest. They were carrying a small group of furries – humans in animal suits that can cost thousands of dollars – mindful of not letting any tails drag in the mud. Hired as…
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Catherine Zeta-Jones says US move humbled her before big break with Steven Spielberg
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Police investigating David Walliams over reports alleging serious sexual offences
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'Hardest challenge of my life' - Owain Wyn Evans completes Children in Need ride
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The Body review – this sexy retro high school drama is like Cruel Intentions … with added Satanic rituals
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A lipsmacking journey from kisses galore to tears of despair – How Do We Find Love? review
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‘Would you breastfeed your own father?’ The goofy, spiky world of art-pop duo Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul
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