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Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield hinges on Canada — but Ottawa isn’t all in
The US needs Canadian territory and radar coverage for its Arctic missile defence plan, but political tension and public scepticism may slow cooperation.
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North Korea detains officials over failed warship launch Kim Jong Un calls an ‘unpardonable crime’
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House GOP zeroes in on SNAP with steep cuts and tighter work rules in new fiscal package
Republicans offer $230 billion in savings by tightening eligibility, boosting work requirements and passing costs on to states.
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Trump tariffs and falling oil prices threaten end of US shale boom
US oil producers are slashing spending and halting drilling as Trump’s tariffs raise costs and falling prices threaten the end of the shale boom.
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Trump tariffs threaten US access to cutting-edge CT scanners, raising costs and delaying care
Trump’s tariffs on EU goods threaten US access to advanced Siemens CT scanners, raising healthcare costs and risking delays in lifesaving diagnostics.
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Trump goes after Harvard international students, leaving global elite and academic freedom in doubt
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium and daughter of Canadian PM among students caught in Trump administration's crackdown on visas.
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Heineken defies China’s beer market slump with rapid growth through local partnership
While China's overall beer market is shrinking, Heineken has bucked the trend by boosting sales over 20% in 2024 — thanks to a 2018 deal with China Resources Beer that expanded its reach and leveraged a local distribution network to target the growing premium segment.
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Trump golf project in Vietnam sparks land disputes and legal concerns
Vietnam fast-tracked a $1.5 billion Trump golf project by bypassing legal procedures and displacing residents, as officials seek favour amid tense US trade talks.
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Ukraine offers cash, perks and purpose to lure Gen Z into military as war drags on
Facing a manpower crisis, Kyiv launches ‘Contract 18-24’ to recruit young Ukrainians with bonuses and benefits.
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Europe’s luxury industry faces a new test as Trump’s tariffs threaten Ubrique’s leather legacy
Trump’s tariff threats against the EU are pressuring European luxury brands to rethink the value of “Made in Europe.” For towns like Ubrique, Spain, a global hub for high-end leather goods, the uncertainty threatens both heritage and livelihood.
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Trump threatens new tariffs on Europe, escalating transatlantic trade tensions
Proposed 50% tariff on EU goods would hit cars, pharmaceuticals, and aircraft parts as US seeks to rebalance trade.
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Trump's immigration threat reveals US universities' dependence on international students
Harvard and other top colleges are under financial and academic pressure as White House seeks to limit student visas.
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Kohl’s CEO fired over undisclosed romantic relationship with vendor CEO
Kohl’s CEO Ashley Buchanan was fired after failing to disclose a romantic relationship with a vendor whose startup received favourable business deals from the retailer.
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Elon Musk retreats from politics, refocuses on Tesla and Mars as backlash mounts
After spending nearly $300 million to back Trump and reshape Washington, Musk signals he's stepping back amid growing personal, political, and financial fallout.
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Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot stumbles in quest to become a “truth-seeking AI”
After bizarre digressions on “white genocide” and Holocaust scepticism, Musk’s flagship AI faces scrutiny over credibility and control.
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Spain resists Trump’s push for 5% NATO defence spending target
Madrid delays commitment as US demands tougher burden-sharing amid alliance unity push ahead of June summit.
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Google unleashes AI-powered search overhaul as it battles for dominance in post-ChatGPT era
Pichai bets on Gemini and AI subscriptions to secure search ad empire; Brin says AI is ‘vastly more transformative’ than internet or smartphones.
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Sam Altman and Jony Ive reveal ambitious vision for AI device to compete with iPhone
OpenAI CEO is set to deliver 100 million AI "companions" built by ex-Apple legend aimed at revolutionizing how humans communicate with machines.
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Trump administration considers pulling US troops out of South Korea during Indo-Pacific policy overhaul
Plan to relocate 4,500 troops raises concerns about US commitment to Asia and threatens to undermine deterrence against China and North Korea.
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Taiwan deploys first army drone squads as China's Jiu Tian drone swarm tactic ups the ante
Responding to potential invasion threat by 2027, Taiwan announces new drone and sea-drone capabilities to thwart China's growing military advantage.
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Amazon's Project Kuiper takes flight, offering global satellite competition to Starlink
With its initial satellites deployed, Amazon joins a high-risk game of low Earth orbit dominance with SpaceX, China, and the EU.
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Russia gets advantage with fibre-optic drones as Ukraine ramps up effort to catch up
Unjammable, lethal, and accurate, fibre-optic tethered drones are revolutionizing the battlefield — and giving Moscow an advantage.
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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU imports amid growing tensions over trade and China
White House frustration with Europe’s pace and position in trade talks leads to surprise tariff warning ahead of June 1 deadline.
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Apple resists as Texas prepares to require age verification for app downloads
CEO Tim Cook makes direct appeal to Governor Abbott as Texas moves forward with bill that has potential to reshape app-store privacy and parental control across country.
