Two U.S. firms to launch spacecraft to the moon within weeks of each other
The Washington Post: In early 2024, two U.S. companies, Astrobotic and Intuitive Machines, are planning to launch uncrewed spacecraft to the moon, marking potential
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US, China and 26 other nations agree to co-operate over AI development
The Financial Times: The inaugural AI Safety Summit held at Bletchley Park in the UK concluded with the signing of the “Bletchley Declaration,” a
AstraZeneca hails ‘clinically meaningful’ cancer drug trial results
The Financial Times: AstraZeneca has unveiled the results of clinical trials of drugs to treat lung cancer and breast cancer. They showed better results
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King’s estate to transfer £100m into ethical funds after bona vacantia revelations
The Guardian: King Charles’s estate, the Duchy of Lancaster, is shifting over £100 million into ethical investment funds. This decision follows a Guardian investigation into the use of funds from bona vacantia,
Growing Numbers of Chinese Migrants Are Crossing the Southern Border
The New York Times: In the past year, over 24,000 Chinese citizens were apprehended crossing into the United States from Mexico, a number exceeding the total for the previous decade. These migrants
Putin to boost AI work in Russia to fight a Western monopoly he says is ‘unacceptable and dangerous’
ABC News: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to endorse a national strategy for artificial intelligence development in Russia, aiming to counteract what he perceives as a dangerous Western monopoly in the
Dublin Sees Worst Rioting in Decades After Children Stabbed
The Wall Street Journal: Dublin experienced its worst civil unrest in decades following an attack where three children were stabbed. The violence, including looting and arson, ensued after an unidentified man stabbed
The Netherlands’ Ruling Party Says It Won’t Join a New Government After Far-Right’s Win
Time: In the Netherlands, following the recent election where the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) led by Geert Wilders won 37 seats, a significant shift to the right, the ruling People’s Party
BBC staff ‘blocked from march against antisemitism’
The Times: The BBC is facing criticism for allegedly prohibiting some of its Jewish employees from attending an anti-antisemitism march. The event, organized by the Campaign Against Antisemitism, is expected to be
Why the watermelon is a symbol for the Palestinian cause
The Washington Post: The watermelon has emerged as a significant symbol in the Palestinian cause, especially notable during the Israel-Gaza conflict. It serves a dual purpose: as a stand-in for the Palestinian
Chelsea FC face new questions over how Roman Abramovich funded success
The Guardian: Chelsea Football Club is facing renewed scrutiny over the manner in which its former owner, Roman Abramovich, funded the club’s success. Leaked files suggest potential breaches of football’s ‘financial fair
The Improbable Comeback of David Cameron
The New York Times: David Cameron, previously Britain’s Prime Minister until his resignation post-Brexit in 2016, has made a notable political comeback as Foreign Secretary under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This appointment
Dems prepare to save another GOP speaker from a shutdown
Politico: The dynamics within the U.S. Congress regarding a stopgap spending bill proposed by Speaker Mike Johnson. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, in a private Democratic caucus meeting, highlighted the benefits of the
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The planned terrorist attack on Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts has