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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
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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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Chinese jet fired flares close to submarine-hunting helicopter in South China Sea, Canadian Navy says
CNN: Last Sunday, a Chinese jet fired flares in front of a Canadian military helicopter in the international waters of the South China Sea. According to the Canadian military, the operation was
South Korea lining up banks to help finance $22 billion arms sale to Poland
Reuters: South Korea is enlisting local banks to help Poland buy $22 billion worth of weapons as part of Seoul’s largest arms sale, sources said. “Five local banks are considering a syndicated
Rise in German unemployment points to cracks in eurozone labour market
The Financial Times: The German labor market is showing signs of strain with the number of unemployed rising significantly in October, marking the highest increase in over a year. As the country’s
Germany: Start talks to let Ukraine into EU
The Times: Germany has urged Ukraine to start formal EU accession talks before the end of the year and suggested that candidate countries should be given some membership benefits before they fully
War in Ukraine Loosens Russia’s Grip on Its Own Backyard
The Wall Street Journal: Russia’s neighbors and allies, spooked by the bloodshed in Ukraine and international sanctions against Moscow, are now busy diversifying their international relations. So they are deepening ties with
China’s Male Leaders Signal to Women That Their Place Is in the Home
The New York Times: At the National Women’s Congress in China, President Xi Jinping emphasized the role of women in marriage and childbearing rather than workplace equality, a shift from previous years.
German president’s shame for colonial atrocities on Africa visit
The Times: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, during his visit to Tanzania, has expressed deep shame and sought forgiveness for the atrocities committed by Germany during its colonial rule, particularly the brutal quashing
Colorado judge weighs if Trump incited an insurrection, can run again
The Washington Post: In Colorado, a judge is deliberating on whether former President Donald Trump instigated an insurrection, potentially disqualifying him from running for office again under the 14th Amendment. During a
The Workplace is Becoming More Political as Gen Z Comes of Age
Bloomberg: As workplaces in the U.S. become more intergenerational, political discussions are becoming more common, particularly among Gen Z workers. A Glassdoor report indicates that 60% of workers have engaged in political
UK Payments Firm With Russian Ties Hit by FCA Restrictions
Bloomberg: UK regulators have clamped down on Dzing Finance Ltd., a fintech company with Russian connections, due to a high incidence of fraud-related payments. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requires Dzing to
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The planned terrorist attack on Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts has