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Why the US is banning Chinese purchases of farmland — and what it means for existing owners
Farmland crackdown follows national security concerns, as USDA prepares for executive order and tighter scrutiny.
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How an AI-generated voice tricked officials into thinking it was Marco Rubio — and why it’s raising alarm in Washington
A fake Rubio used AI voice tech and Signal to reach foreign ministers and a US governor, exposing new vulnerabilities in diplomatic communication.
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Netanyahu heads to Washington for talks with Trump on Iran strike, Gaza ceasefire
The Israeli prime minister seeks clarity on Iran, support on Gaza, and a political boost ahead of elections.
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Americans move to Russia for ‘traditional values’ under new asylum visa programme
Dozens of US families are relocating to Russia under a new visa targeting conservatives disillusioned with Western liberalism.
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Tesla’s China edge fades as Musk battles political and market headwinds
As Chinese EV rivals surge, Tesla struggles to keep pace with innovation and regulatory challenges.
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Columbia nears deal with Trump administration to regain federal funds
University could accept external monitor as alternative to consent decree amid civil rights probe.
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Japan revives shipbuilding ambitions with $7bn plan to counter China’s dominance
Tokyo pushes consolidation and national yards as China, South Korea outpace Japanese shipyards.
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Tony Blair Institute staff linked to controversial Gaza redevelopment plan
Internal document shared as Israeli businessmen and BCG pitched luxury resorts and population relocation.
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Why some of New York’s elite are backing socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
Mamdani’s victory unsettles business leaders, but finds surprising support among young financiers and small business owners.
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EU plans critical stockpiles as security threats mount
Brussels outlines strategy to store vital minerals, cable repair kits, and nuclear fuel amid rising geopolitical risks and climate shocks.
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AI replaces line judges at Wimbledon, sparking fan backlash
Beloved tradition gives way to technology, sparking nostalgia, criticism, and a fierce debate over what makes the tournament special.
ENTERTAINMENT
Apple’s ‘F1’ becomes its first summer blockbuster, marking a turning point in Hollywood ambitions
With a $300 million haul, the Brad Pitt racing film signals Apple’s arrival as a serious player in the theatrical movie business.
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Explained: What are ‘Trump accounts’? Every new child in America to get government-seeded investment account
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Monopoly in the making: How China quietly built a global rare earth dominance over decades
China quietly built a near-monopoly in rare earth metals through decades of strategic investment, innovation, and state-led industrial policy.
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China’s first Legoland opens near Shanghai amid sluggish consumer mood
New park joins growing roster of foreign IP-themed attractions targeting young families and nostalgic adults.
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McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme call it quits on doughnut partnership after rocky rollout
Once touted as a sweet deal for breakfast sales, the experiment ends with operational woes, missed expectations, and financial strain.
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BCG under fire for role in Gaza aid project tied to mass relocation plan
Consulting giant disavows multimillion-dollar work linked to controversial Israeli- and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
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Saudi-Israel peace push falters as Gulf realigns with Iran after war
Riyadh distances itself from normalization as Netanyahu and Trump push Middle East reshuffle.
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AI is rewriting the rules of online dating — and not everyone’s happy about it
As dating apps embrace artificial intelligence, users question what’s real, what’s fake, and who they’re really talking to.
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Tesla sales fall sharply as Elon Musk bets on autonomous driving and political brinkmanship
Q2 deliveries drop amid weak demand, underused factories, and investor scepticism over robotaxis.
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Hamas weighs 60-day Gaza cease-fire deal as pressure mounts for permanent end to war
Proposal includes phased hostage release, partial Israeli withdrawal, and mediation toward lasting peace.
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Ramzan Kadyrov’s illness raises questions about Chechnya’s future and Putin’s control
As speculation swirls about the Chechen strongman’s health, Moscow faces the challenge of preserving order in a region built on one man’s fear-based rule.
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Extreme heat wave sweeps Central Europe, sparking wildfires and health alerts
As temperatures climb across the continent, authorities warn of dangerous conditions and issue emergency advisories.
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Russia becomes first country to recognize Taliban as Afghanistan’s legitimate government
Diplomatic breakthrough follows years of isolation and signals Moscow’s deeper strategic push in the region.
