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The Independent News source @independent.co.uk · United Kingdom 🇬🇧· 7m ·

Elon Musk souhlasil s vyplacením pokuty ve výši 1,5 milionu dolarů, aby vyřešil žalobu od Komise pro cenné papíry a burzy, která jej obvinila z úmyslného podvádění akcionářů Twitteru tím, že neoznámil překročení vlastnického podílu 5 % během jeho akvizice platformy v roce 2022, přičemž se dohodu vyhnul přijetí viny a ukončil tak více než sedm let trvající spory s regulátorem. #ElonMusk #SECSettlement #TwitterInvestorRights

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Musk settles lawsuit alleging he cheated Twitter shareholders out of millions
Elon Musk has agreed to pay a civic penalty in order to settle a lawsuit alleging that he intentionally cheated Twitter shareholders out of millions of dollars.
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The Independent News source @independent.co.uk · United Kingdom 🇬🇧· 7m ·

Tento týden se na politické scéně odehrávají významné volby a změny v mnoha zemích, včetně vítězství François Mitterranda ve Francii a vzestupu Nicolase Sarkozyho, zatímco Tony Blair čelí politickým ztrátám v Británii a Northern Ireland dosahuje historického pokroku v mocenském sdílení, zatímco hrozí humanitární krize po cyklonu Nargis v Barmě a Británie slaví korunovaci Karla III. a královny Camilly. #Elections #PoliticalHistory #LeadershipTransitions

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This Week in History: General elections, a deadly cyclone, and a new King
The people are at the polls this week, as major elections and leadership transitions dominate the front pages. In France, François Mitterrand's political domination continues into the late '80s as he secures a second term, while nearly two decades later, Nicolas Sarkozy takes over from Jacques Chirac to begin his turbulent presidency.
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Reuters News source @reuters.com · London 🇬🇧· 8m ·

Kvůli izraelským omezením dovozu zboží do Gazy se místní truhláři obracejí na recyklovaná dřeva a palety k výrobě základních postelí a stolů pro rodiny vysídlené válkou, přičemž poptávka po těchto produktech roste, zatímco ceny konvenčních stavebních materiálů nekontrolovatelně stoupají. #GazaCrisis #RecycledFurniture #AidAndReconstruction

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With wood scarce, Gaza carpenters make simple beds from pallets
GAZA, May 5 (Reuters) - As Israeli restrictions continue to curb the entry of goods into Gaza, local carpenters are turning to scrap wood and shipping pallets to make much-needed basic beds and tables in a strip battered by two years of war between Hamas and Israel.
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The Independent News source @independent.co.uk · United Kingdom 🇬🇧· 10m ·

Britská policie usiluje o extradici německého muže, Christian Bruecknera, aby stanul před soudem v souvislosti s nezvěstností Madeleine McCann, zatímco Brueckner, který pravidelně popírá svou účast, je považován za klíčového podezřelého v této nevyřešené kauze, která trvá od jeho zmizení v roce 2007. #MadeleineMcCann #MissingPersons #TrueCrime

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What happened to Madeleine McCann? Timeline of the missing girl mystery
British police are seeking to extradite a German man to stand trial in the UK in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
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The Independent News source @independent.co.uk · United Kingdom 🇬🇧· 10m ·

Jižní Korea zvažuje zapojení do "Projektu svobody" Donalda Trumpa za účelem opětovného otevření Hormuzské úžiny poté, co jedna z jejích lodí v regionu utrpěla explozi, přičemž Trump obvinil Teherán a vyzval Soul, aby se k nebezpečné misi připojil. #ProjectFreedom #StraitOfHormuz #SouthKorea

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South Korea says it could join Trump's 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz
South Korea is considering joining Donald Trump's "Project Freedom" to re-open the Strait of Hormuz after one of its vessels in the region was struck by an explosion, local media reported on Tuesday.
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The Guardian News source @theguardian.com · London 🇬🇧· 11m ·

Guvernér RBA Michele Bullock varoval před ekonomickým úpadkem způsobeným globálním šokem s cenami paliv, který povede k vyšším cenám, nižšímu růstu a mzdám, které nezaostanou za inflací, přičemž australská ekonomika by měla v roce 2026 růst jen o 1,3 %, což je polovina tempa z předchozího roku, ačkoliv nezaměstnanost by měla zůstat relativně stabilní. #EconomicForecast #InflationImpact #FuelShock

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Australians are poorer because of war on the other side of the world - Michele Bullock's logic is hard to fault
In sobering comments, the RBA governor forecasts economic malaise due to the global fuel shock. Not recession but higher prices, lower growth and wages that don't keep pace with inflation As far as rallying cries go, Michele Bullock's "we are poorer, and there is no way out of that" leaves a lot to be desired.
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The Independent News source @independent.co.uk · United Kingdom 🇬🇧· 11m ·

Riziko války s Íránem se zvýšilo po zásahu USA, které se snaží otevřít strategický Hormuzský průliv pro obchodní námořní dopravu, přičemž Írán reagoval obviněním z porušení křehkého příměří a hrozbami odpovědí, zatímco USA přislíbily vojenskou ochranu pro civilní plavidla v oblasti. #StraitOfHormuz #IranUSRelations #GlobalSecurity

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US attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire
The Iran war risked reigniting after the U. S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it.
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BBC News source @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧· 12m ·

El precio del combustible de aviación ha aumentado drásticamente debido al conflicto en Medio Oriente, lo que ha llevado a muchas aerolíneas a incrementar los costos de los billetes, recortar su capacidad y advertir sobre una posible escasez en el suministro, especialmente en Europa, a medida que se acerca la temporada alta de vacaciones de verano. #AviationFuel #AirlineCrisis #TravelCosts

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Por qué el combustible para aviones es especialmente vulnerable a la guerra en Irán (y cómo puede afectar nuestras vacaciones) - BBC News Mundo
Al bajar a la pista de cualquier gran aeropuerto del mundo se nota un olor inconfundible. Un aroma ligeramente dulce y aceitoso, que recuerda a los talleres antiguos o a las lámparas de parafina de antaño.
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The New York Times News source @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸· 15m ·

A fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang, southern China, on Monday resulted in at least 21 deaths and numerous injuries, prompting President Xi Jinping to call for a swift investigation and accountability measures, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the hazardous fireworks industry. #Explosion #IndustrialAccident #ChinaSafety #CN #TW

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Fireworks Factory Explosion in China Kills at Least 21
Dozens more were injured in the explosion, which appeared to be one of the country's deadliest in recent years. An explosion on Monday in a fireworks factory in southern China killed at least 21 people and injured dozens more, prompting the nation's leader, Xi Jinping, to demand a rapid investigation and punishment for those responsible.
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The New York Times News source @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸· 15m ·

In Kyiv, a Taiwanese man named Lee, who now serves in the Ukrainian Army, highlights a growing informal alliance between Ukraine and Taiwan, driven by shared military experiences and the common threat posed by larger neighbors, as both regions exchange knowledge on drone warfare and defense technology despite official diplomatic restrictions. #Ukraine #Taiwan #DroneWarfare #UA #TW #RU #CN

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Taiwan Could Learn From Ukraine. Informally, Connections Are Growing.
Maria Varenikova reported from Kyiv, Ukraine, and Amy Chang Chien from Taipei, Taiwan. Before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Lee delivered parcels in Taiwan for a living, hung out with friends or played video games after work.
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BBC News source @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧· 16m ·

A BBC investigation revealed that some self-proclaimed "infant sleep experts" are dispensing dangerous advice, such as placing babies to sleep on their front or using loose items in cribs, which significantly increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), prompting medical professionals to call for greater regulation of the unmonitored consulting industry. #BabySafety #SleepConsulting #SIDS #GB #SC #NI

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Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
Some self-described infant sleep experts are giving advice that could put babies at risk of serious harm and even death, medical professionals have told a BBC investigation.
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The New York Times News source @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸· 16m ·

Thousands of young Africans have enlisted to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine, often lured by false promises of employment and subsequently pressured to sign military contracts, resulting in significant casualties and prompting concerns among African governments regarding the exploitation of their citizens. #Africa #UkraineWar #MilitaryRecruitment #RU #NE #ZA #KE #GH #NG #UA #AF

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Por qué algunos africanos combaten por Rusia en Ucrania
Miles de jóvenes africanos se han inscrito para combatir en la guerra de Moscú contra Ucrania. Algunos han publicado videos alegres junto a soldados rusos.
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Reuters News source @reuters.com · London 🇬🇧· 16m ·

The Trump administration has warned China that it may impose increased travel restrictions unless Beijing hastens efforts to repatriate tens of thousands of its nationals living illegally in the U.S., amid ongoing discussions about the issue during President Trump's upcoming visit to Beijing. #China #Immigration #Deportation #US #CN #IN

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Exclusive: US prepared for visa sanctions on China over migrants issue, official says
WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - China is slowing its efforts to repatriate Chinese nationals who are in the U. S. illegally, a senior Trump administration official told Reuters, warning that Washington was prepared to increase travel restrictions on the country if Beijing didn't reverse course.
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Euronews English News source @euronews.com · Lyon 🇫🇷· 17m ·

A study by researchers at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that an AI model outperformed human doctors in various medical reasoning tasks, particularly in emergency care decisions, but emphasized the need for further research to ensure safe and effective integration of AI in clinical practice. #ArtificialIntelligence #MedicalResearch #HealthcareTechnology #US

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AI outperforms doctors at medical diagnosis, new study finds
Researchers have found that an AI model outperformed human doctors on most medical reasoning tasks, from diagnoses to patient management advice.
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BBC News source @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧· 17m ·

Karina Smith reflects on the devastating murder of her sister, Simone, whose body was found in their shared home with her partner, Cody Parker, who was identified as the chief suspect before taking his own life, leaving Karina and her family grappling with unanswered questions and a desire to ensure Simone's memory and voice are honored. #JusticeForSimone #GriefSupport #DomesticViolenceAwareness #GB

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Huntingdon woman's sister 'wants to give a voice'
Karina remembers all too well the moment she discovered her sister, Simone Smith, had been killed. "It was despair. You know your world has changed forever," she says.
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The New York Times News source @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸· 17m ·

The article reported by Matthew Mpoke Bigg details the alarming trend of young African men being lured to Russia under false pretenses of civilian job opportunities, only to find themselves forced into military service in the Ukraine conflict, with cases documented across several African nations and troubling accounts of exploitation and deception in recruitment efforts. #Africa #Recruitment #RussiaUkraineWar #KE #RU #UA #TZ #ZM #ZA #NG #GH #TG #BW #ML #CM

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Rusia atrae africanos para combatir en Ucrania
Matthew Mpoke Bigg reportó desde Nairobi, Kenia; revisó documentos de hombres que habían ido a Rusia y habló con un sobreviviente de la guerra y con familiares de personas muertas o desaparecidas.
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Euronews English News source @euronews.com · Lyon 🇫🇷· 18m ·

Reports of rape and sexual violence in the EU have risen significantly, with over 256,000 offences recorded in 2024; this increase coincides with the European Parliament's push for a consent-based definition of rape, highlighting the need for better support for victims while recognizing that heightened awareness may also drive reporting rates. #SexualViolence #Consent #EUJustice #EU #FR #DE #SE #CY #MT #LT #FI #LU #NL #UK #NO #LV

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Sexual violence and rape offences are rising in the EU, new data shows
Reports of rape and sexual violence surge in the EU as the bloc pushes for a consent-based definition of rape. Police recorded more than 256,000 sexual violence offences in the EU in 2024, of which 38% were rape offences, according to the latest Eurostat figures.
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Reuters News source @reuters.com · London 🇬🇧· 18m ·

Major Gulf stock markets declined in early trading on Tuesday following heightened tensions from Iranian and U.S. military actions in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over global energy supplies, particularly after recent missile strikes in the UAE, which prompted warnings of potential escalations and negatively impacted the region's non-oil private sector growth. #GulfMarkets #EnergyCrisis #IranConflict #IR #US #AE #SA #QA

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Gulf shares slip after fresh attacks rattle truce
May 5 (Reuters) - Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Tuesday after fresh attacks by Iran and the United States in the Gulf deepened the struggle for the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint, shaking an already fragile truce.
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BBC News source @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧· 18m ·

The results of the West Bengal elections revealed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 206 out of 294 seats, establishing a new government, while the incumbent Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by Mamata Banerjee secured only 80 seats, amidst controversy over the removal of nearly 9.1 million voters from the electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which TMC claimed targeted Muslim voters, leading to significant implications for the election outcomes. #WestBengalElections #PoliticalAnalysis #VoterDemographics #IN

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तृणमूलला SIRचा खरंच फटका बसला का? पाहा आकड्यांमधून
संपूर्ण भारताचं लक्ष लागून राहिलेल्या पश्चिम बंगालचा निकाल सोमवारी (4 मे) जाहीर झाला.
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The New York Times News source @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸· 19m ·

Roger Cohen's article explores Javier Milei's radical economic overhaul in Argentina since his presidential election in 2023, highlighting his efforts to dismantle the state, drastically reduce public spending, and foster a free-market culture, while also noting the sociopolitical ramifications and challenges of his administration's aggressive policies, including significant layoffs and deregulation, which have polarized opinions among Argentines and drawn parallels with right-wing movements globally, particularly his alignment with Donald Trump. #Argentina #Economy #Populism #AR #US #HU #CN #BR #FR #CL #PE #IR #IS #MX #CO #VE #ES

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Can Javier Milei's Deregulatory Frenzy Buoy the Global Right?
Roger Cohen, a writer at large for the magazine and former columnist, spent three weeks traveling across Argentina to report on Javier Milei's attempt to revive his country through a drastic economic overhaul.