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Biden promises new air defense systems for Ukraine in a 'forceful' address as NATO summit begins.
2NATO seems set to offer Ukraine ‘irreversible’ path to membership, a major diplomatic victory for Kyiv at the alliance's summit.
3A Moscow court ordered the arrest of Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
4The US said it broke up a huge Russian AI-powered bot farm that was spreading disinformation about Ukraine in America.
5Jerome Powell avoided questions about when the US Fed could cut rates, days before new inflation numbers will be released.
6China is leading the world in the use of generative artificial intelligence, as a global competition takes shape.
‘The morale of the caucus is at historic lows’: Congressional Democrats debate Biden’s fate
Members are so far standing by the president, but a morning gathering of House Democrats left many feeling depressed and divided.
Elizabeth Frantz/ReutersFuture of Europe’s security will be decided in Ukraine, EU’s top diplomat warns
At an event on the first day of the NATO summit, Josep Borrell said the European Union is significantly increasing its defense industry to support Ukraine — and to protect itself, too.
Johanna Geron/ReutersUS agents shut down huge Russian AI bot farm as fears over misinformation grow
American officials said the Kremlin-backed bot campaign was running nearly 1,000 social media accounts.
Kacper Pempel/File Photo/ReutersHow the new Labour government could shift British foreign policy
UK’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer will make his first appearance on the world stage at the NATO summit in Washington this week.
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The Israel-Hamas war is reverberating through Western elections, upending political conventions
Elections in the UK and Europe showed how the conflict is spilling into local politics, revealing a potential bellwether for coming elections elsewhere — especially in the US.
Yann Tessier/ReutersModi meets Putin as India balances ties with West and its antagonists
Modi’s closely-watched visit to Moscow shows the Indian premier is charting his own geopolitical path, analysts said.
Putin and Modi in 2022. Sputnik/Alexander Demyanchuk/Pool via ReutersBiden’s last line of defense: Mutually assured destruction
As the party debates its next steps, Biden is making clear he won’t leave quietly.
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As Biden falters, Trump steps up attacks against Harris
At a rally in Florida, Trump appeared eager to pick at fresh wounds for Democrats with extended remarks about Biden’s vice president.
REUTERS/Marco BelloSkeptical Congress raises stakes for Biden’s ‘Big Boy’ press conference
Biden will face the press on Thursday amid a still-tense standoff with his own party.
REUTERS/Leah Millis Trump’s ‘national conservative’ allies plot a revenge administration
As President Biden’s position weakens, Trump world is enthusiastically planning a MAGA White House.
Zach D Roberts/NurPhoto‘The morale of the caucus is at historic lows’: Congressional Democrats debate Biden’s fate
Members are so far standing by the president, but a morning gathering of House Democrats left many feeling depressed and divided.
House Speaker Johnson predicts Trump will negotiate peace in Ukraine if elected
In an interview with Semafor ahead of the NATO Summit, he also echoed Trump’s assertion that the ex-president would secure the release of journalist Evan Gershkovich.
Senate Democrats haven’t turned on President Biden — yet
A number of key Democrats said they wanted to have more discussions before taking a clear position on Biden’s nomination.
Biden’s last line of defense: Mutually assured destruction
As the party debates its next steps, Biden is making clear he won’t leave quietly.
Labour still dominates on eve of UK election
Projections for Labour are still sky-high, as the UK heads towards Tory downfall in this week’s general election. This and even more, in the latest updates to our Global Election Hub.
RNC releases its first GOP platform since 2016
The Republican National Committee released its official GOP platform for the 2024 presidential election on Monday, the first since 2016.
Biden letter to Congress calls on Democrats to end speculation over presidential bid
The letter comes after President Biden failed to allay Democrats’ fears about his continued candidacy in an interview on Friday.
How the center-left won in Britain even as Europe moves right
Yet Labour’s landslide victory may owe much to the surge of the populist-right in the UK too.
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Fed’s Powell says US economy no longer ‘overheated’ ahead of new inflation data
“We need just to see more good inflation data. That’s all,” Powell said when asked about the timing of possible interest rate cuts.
Boeing to plead guilty over deadly 737 MAX crashes, adding to aircraft giant’s woes
The company accepted the plea deal offered by the US Justice Department.
Taiwanese and Chinese companies flock to Singapore as politically safe investment haven
Singapore is trying to shed its ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ reputation, as residents blame foreign investment for the cost-of-living crisis.
Private equity’s movie studio cuts back for a changed reality
Blackstone-backed Candle Media is slashing costs, reorganizing itself, and reworking its debt after a star-studded — and very expensive — acquisition spree.
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OpenAI to join Washington lobbying group BSA | The Software Alliance
The membership will help Sam Altman’s firm expand its influence as global policymakers grapple with how to regulate AI.
Carlos Barria/ReutersThe AI Industry starts to focus on a potential Trump presidency
Tech leaders are preparing for how a second term could affect the trajectory of artificial intelligence, including gaming out scenarios based on how AI advances.
Tom Brenner/ReutersJournalist Evan Ratliff’s new podcast spotlights the deceptive power of AI voice clones
Journalist Evan Ratliff spent a year tricking people into speaking to an AI clone of his voice for his new podcast, titled Shell Game.
Meta hit with EU charges as bloc tightens control over Big Tech
Meta has until March 2025 to reach an agreement with EU regulators, or face a fine of up to 10% of its global revenue.
Communicate with animals, win millions: Inside the wild new world of AI prizes
Contests funded by the rich are driving AI advances too weird for big companies, and too wild for academia.
TikTok applies for ‘Genie’ trademark in US for AI chatbot
The May filing shows the chatbot will simulate conversations and facilitate interaction between humans and AI.
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China plans to boost sustainable aviation fuels in investment drive
China could become a leader in sustainable aviation, but scientists say the fuels may not be as green as proponents hope.
Wikimedia CommonsGlobal warming is intensifying hurricanes like Beryl
Beryl is the most powerful storm ever to make landfall this early in hurricane season due to the Atlantic’s unusually warm waters.
Marco Bello/ReutersUtility stocks are Wall Street’s secret backdoor to AI
Although it lost some steam in the last month, investors still think power companies are a surefire bet thanks to AI.
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Families of Ethiopia crash victims slam Boeing’s US plea deal
Boeing pleaded guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge in a deal that has sparked anger among relatives of people killed in the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash five years ago.
Reuters /Peter CziborraKenya’s recent protests are the product of a long-simmering discontent
President William Ruto has withdrawn his controversial finance bill after deadly nationwide protests, but the demonstrations have transformed into calls for his resignation.
Monicah Mwangi/ReutersWest Africa bloc tries to dissuade junta-led breakaway states
West Africa’s regional bloc Ecowas has launched a formal push to convince three junta-led member states not to leave the union.
Kenya’s president offers olive branch to young protesters but concerns remain
Kenya’s president has announced several cuts to government expenditure and addressed anti-government protesters in the X space audio format, extending an olive branch to the Gen Z and millennial Kenyans.
Kenyan protesters are using AI in their anti-government fight
Kenya’s government has raised concerns about risks associated with use of artificial intelligence as youth-led, anti-government protests continue across the nation.
Kenyan celebrities drop Safaricom over alleged protest censorship
Kenyan celebrities say they ended partnerships with the country’s biggest telecom company Safaricom over claims it disrupted internet access during protests.
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Instagram removes Gaza posts from lefty news org Democracy Now
Instagram’s takedown notice to Democracy Now said several posts violated its community guidelines on “dangerous individuals and organizations,” according to a person familiar with the notice.
REUTERS/Ramadan AbedTop Democratic lawyer backs mysterious news site
A secretive local media network with ties to national Democratic operatives wants to convince regulators in Arizona that it’s not political.
Biden team battles New York Times
The Biden team remains fixated on its longest-running adversary.
Los Angeles soccer team becomes most valuable women’s club at $300 million
Angel City FC is the most valuable women’s sports franchise in the United States.
Mixed Signals: Democrat debate crisis...blame the media?
How did the media miss the biggest story in American politics?
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Xi Jinping meets Putin in Kazakhstan, as race for dominance in Central Asia heats up
Russia and China’s “no limits” partnership may be under strain as Beijing expands its influence in a region Russia once controlled under the former Soviet Union.
Sputnik/Pavel Volkov/Pool/ReutersNATO to speed up procurement of key weapons at Washington summit
NATO is set to announce renewed efforts to acquire air defense, long-range fires, and artillery ammunition.
Michael Linennen/NATOBrazil’s top court votes to decriminalize marijuana possession in move that could reduce prison numbers
The Supreme Court’s decision was condemned by politicians, who are simultaneously advancing their own law to tighten drug legislation.
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