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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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Government presumption of racial disadvantage under siege by White plaintiffs
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This is no time for West to falter on Ukraine
The Times: The article by William Hague draws historical parallels between the current conflict in Ukraine and the Napoleonic Wars, emphasizing the protracted nature of wars and the decisive role of economic
Consultants showered EU antitrust enforcers with free flights and hotels
Politico: Consultants involved in European Union antitrust cases have been treating EU competition officials to free flights and hotel stays. This practice, highlighted in documents released to POLITICO, shows that these consultancies,
Biden said to be increasingly frustrated by dismal poll numbers
The Washington Post: President Joe Biden, expressing dissatisfaction with his low poll numbers, has questioned his team’s strategies and messaging, especially concerning his economic policies. Despite the growing economy and falling unemployment,
BP pauses all Red Sea shipments after rebel attacks
BBC: BP has halted all oil shipments through the Red Sea due to increased attacks by Houthi rebels. The Houthis, targeting vessels they believe are en route to Israel, have escalated attacks
Rishi Sunak: Too many civilians have died in Gaza
The Times: Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister of the UK, has expressed grave concerns over the loss of civilian lives in Gaza and is pressuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a
X to be investigated for allegedly breaking EU laws on hate speech and fake news
The Guardian: The European Commission has initiated formal infringement proceedings against the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, for suspected breaches of the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). These proceedings,
US concern over Mexico attracting Chinese electric vehicle factories
The Financial Times: The United States has expressed concerns regarding Mexico’s potential influx of Chinese investments, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. Three major Chinese EV companies—MG, BYD, and Chery (referred to
Biden’s support of Israel could come at a cost to U.S. foreign policy
The Washington Post: President Biden’s unwavering support for Israel in the war in Gaza is causing concerns about the implications for U.S. foreign policy. His administration is facing increasing frustration from global
How did the IDF end up killing Israeli hostages?
The Sunday Times: In Gaza, an incident occurred where Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) soldiers killed three Israeli hostages. The hostages, Yotam Haim, Alon Shamriz, and Samer Talalka, emerged in northern Gaza with
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