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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 Washington Post: President Biden gave a speech in the Oval Office in which he urged Americans to support Israel and Ukraine in their conflicts. He noted that despite differences in adversaries
China puts export curbs on graphite
The Financial Times: China has imposed export controls on graphite, a key material used in electric-vehicle batteries. This move is seen as a response to US-led restrictions on technology sales to Chinese
China has sharply expanded nuclear arsenal, US says
BBC: China has significantly increased its nuclear stockpile, now holding around 500 operational warheads, according to a report by the US Pentagon. The report suggests that China intends to double its arsenal
The Chaotic Urban Hellscape That Awaits Israel in a Gaza Invasion
The Wall Street Journal: The potential challenges and complexities that Israel may face in a Gaza invasion. It highlights the following key points: Hamas, the militant group in control of Gaza, is
Who is Patrick McHenry, Kevin McCarthy’s interim replacement as House speaker?
The Washington Post: Who is Patrick McHenry, the interim replacement for Kevin McCarthy as House speaker? Patrick T. McHenry is the interim Speaker of the House of Representatives, taking office on October
US universities lose millions as donors pull funding over Hamas stance
The Financial Times: American universities are losing millions as donors cut off funding because of their students’ stance on Hamas. Donors such as Mark Rowan and Leslie Wexner are calling on universities
EU raises security concerns as it reveals five Caribbean states have sold 88,000 ‘golden passports’
The Guardian: The European Union (EU) has expressed concern about the sale of “golden passports” by five Caribbean countries. These passports entitle individuals from various countries, including Iran, Russia and China, to
How is the US economy managing to power ahead of Europe?
Financial Times columnists Valentina Romey in London and Colby Smith in Washington: The US economy is now outpacing Europe’s, and economists predict the transatlantic gap will continue to widen in the coming
Why student protests against Israel are so painful, polarizing and complicated
Opinion by Nicole Hemmer for CNN: Student protests against Israel have swept across the United States. These protests have sparked controversy and attracted significant attention from both the media and influencers. The
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