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LA protests: US Speaker says Newsom should be “tarred and feathered” for defying Trump’s immigration raids
Johnson launched a blistering attack on Newsom’s defiance, accusing the Democratic governor of obstructing federal law enforcement operations and siding with criminals.
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Burkinis mandatory on beaches: Syria targets women’s beachwear, sparks public outcry
The ministry’s directive comes six months after Islamist forces toppled longtime President Bashar al-Assad, marking a sharp turn in Syria’s social and cultural policies.
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LA on edge: Newsom decries Trump's 'dictatorial fantasy', protests spreading to other US cities | Top updates
The protests in Los Angeles are now spreading to other US cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, Austin and San Francisco.
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'City would be burning to the ground': Trump defends deployment of US Marines and National Guards in LA
The Republican's deployment of thousands of troops has sparked outrage among Democrats, with California Governor Gavin Newsom branding Trump "dictatorial."
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Beyond 'unshakable friendship': Russian intel leak calls China 'the enemy' within Kremlin corridors
This previously undisclosed unit views Beijing as a serious threat to Russian security, expressing profound concerns about China's escalating espionage and geopolitical ambitions.
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Austria school attack: 9 people reported dead in shooting in Graz city
Austria school shooting: Several vehicles and forces were deployed as the police launched a massive operation
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Founder of OneTaste convicted of forced labour conspiracy over sexual exploitation of employees
A federal jury finds Nicole Daedone and a top deputy guilty of coercing staff to perform sexual services and gruelling work for the controversial sexual wellness company
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Brigade 313: Al-Qaeda’s invisible terror army Pakistan doesn’t want you to know about
Unlike groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed or Lashkar-e-Taiba that openly claim responsibility for attacks, Brigade 313 operates in the shadows.
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Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg and activists
Move revives tensions over blockade as activists seek to deliver humanitarian supplies to the besieged enclave
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Warner Bros Discovery to split into two stand-alone companies as cable struggles mount
Move will separate HBO Max and Warner’s studio business from its cable networks in a bid to boost shareholder value
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OpenAI’s annual revenue soars to $10bn as demand for ChatGPT drives explosive growth
The company remains lossmaking despite rapid revenue gains, as AI adoption shows signs of maturing.
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Activist hedge fund Parvus builds stake in Novo Nordisk as leadership search begins
Hedge fund aims to influence CEO appointment as drugmaker battles share price slump and competition from Eli Lilly.
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Starbucks cuts iced and tea drink prices in China as local rivals squeeze market share
The coffee giant slashes prices amid deflation and fierce competition from cheaper domestic brands.
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says UK’s AI future needs better infrastructure despite £1bn Starmer pledge
British Prime Minister announces major investment in computing power as Nvidia launches AI tech hub and warns of infrastructure gap.
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Trump deploys National Guard to Los Angeles over governor's objections, reawakening controversy over federal force in domestic unrest
The president's action is a rare example of federal intervention without the consent of a state, attracting legal and political objections.
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Crypto entrepreneur charged in $500mn laundering scheme tied to Russia sanctions evasion
Prosecutors say Iurii Gugnin used US-based crypto firms to circumvent export controls and feed funds into sanctioned entities.
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Saudi succession questions loom as MBS consolidates power with no clear heir
As Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prepares to ascend the throne, uncertainty over succession raises political risk.
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Israel deports Greta Thunberg to France after detention on Gaza-bound vessel
Thunberg was one of 12 international activists aboard the Madleen, a humanitarian vessel organised by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which was carrying food, medical supplies, and hygiene items for civilians in Gaza.
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Pakistan’s tax exemptions hit $21 billion, surpass debt repayments: Economic Survey 2024-25
According to official data, the total cost of tax concessions surged to a record Rs 5.8 trillion, marking a Rs 1.96 trillion or 51 percent increase from the previous year’s Rs 3.9 trillion.
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After National Guard, US Marines deployed on LA streets: Is Trump turning protest into a battlefield?
The deployment of National Guard and US Marines marks one of the rare instances in modern American history where active-duty military personnel have been used to police domestic civil unrest.
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'Strange person, needs anger management': Trump mocks Greta Thunberg’s 'kidnapped' claim
Notably, the US President's later remark marks a renewed flashpoint in the Trump-Thunberg rivalry, which kicked off in 2019 after the climate activist's scathing speech at the UN.
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L.A. protests: 700 marines, 2,000 guardsmen deployed as immigration arrests spark chaos
Trump defended the decision, saying Los Angeles “would have been completely obliterated” without the deployment.
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Tear gas, torched cars and chaos: Shocking videos capture LA’s protest-fuelled destruction | WATCH
Clips circulating across social media show protesters torching vehicles, smashing storefronts, and hurling projectiles at officers.
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LA remains on edge: Governor to sue Trump as National Guard deployment sparks uproar | Latest updates
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he planned to file a lawsuit Monday against Trump in response to the administration's extraordinary deployment of the National Guard.
