Leaked draft of $1bn memorandum of understanding reveals mandatory targets, sharing of data, and reported access to mining concessions The US has been accused of “shameless exploitation” over a health financing agreement with Zambia worth more than $1bn (£740m), amid warnings that the country is getting a raw deal from the Trump administration. A leaked draft of a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two countries, seen by the Guardian, reveals that Zambia may accept terms worse than health financing agreements the US has reached with 16 other African countries. Continue reading…
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‘A devastating force’: how recent storms turned to tragedies across the western Mediterranean
Atmospheric machine-gun has fired storm after deadly storm at the region this year, leaving a trail of widespread destruction For Andrés Sánchez Barea, in Spain, it was the fear that arose when water started to spurt from plug sockets. For Nelson Duarte, in Portugal, it was the helplessness that hit as violent winds smacked down trees and tore tiles from roofs. For Amal Essuide, in Morocco, it was the reality that dawned when a corpse was pulled onboard a boat in the flooded medina. Each moment of horror is a fragment of the destruction wrought by an atmospheric machine-gun that...
Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence
Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were taken into custody under laws that have outraged LGBTQ+ community and rights activists Two women have been arrested and detained in Uganda after allegedly kissing in public, an act of “same-sex activity” which can lead to a life sentence in the east African country. Wendy Faith, a 22-year-old musician known as Torrero Bae, and Alesi Diana Denise, 21, were taken into custody after police raided their rented room in Uganda’s north-west Arua City last week. Continue reading…
Democrats question reported White House intervention in loan for Donald Trump Jr.
Several Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers following a report that a White House official intervened to grant a $620 million Pentagon loan to a company linked to President Trump’s eldest son. “We write to demand a full explanation for what appears to be an egregious example of Trump administration corruption involving the White House delivering…
Army identifies soldier killed in training accident in Iraq
The Army has identified the American soldier who died Sunday, along with a British Army soldier, during a military training accident in Iraq. Sgt. Devin A. Seibel, 26, of Robinson, Texas, died on May 31 at Erbil Airbase in what the Pentagon called a “training-related incident,” according to a statement released late Wednesday. Seibel was…
Jill Biden hits back at Democratic critic of her book: ‘Say it to my face’
Jill Biden is responding to criticism from at least one Democrat who worked in her husband’s administration, saying that her new memoir could be unnecessarily igniting a “painful conversation” for the party and urging any detractor to call her and “say it to my face.” The former first lady appeared before a sold-out crowd at…
Remote work may be locking younger workers out of labor force: NY Fed
Rising youth unemployment rates since the 2020 pandemic may be tied to a trend in remote work, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said in an analysis published on Monday. In the report, the regional Fed bank cited census data showing a 20 percent increase in the jobless rate among college graduates under 29, from…
NASA ends MAVEN mission after Mars orbiter goes silent
NASA on Wednesday announced that its Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) orbiter mission has ended, almost half a year after scientists last heard from the spacecraft. All systems were working normally before MAVEN’s passage behind Mars in December, the space agency said in a statement. NASA’s Deep Space Network was unable to find a…
Bari Weiss: Scott Pelley fired from ’60 Minutes’ for breaking ‘foundation’ of trust
The head of CBS News told staff on Wednesday that the network’s decision to fire a longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent involved a breach of trust, according to an audio transcript of an editorial call reported by The New York Times. “I’m only interested in working in a newsroom that is built on trust and mutual…
Altman distances himself from campaign lobbying efforts in Capitol Hill visit
OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman tried to distance himself from the artificial intelligence industry’s massive lobbying efforts this cycle as scrutiny mounts over the millions of dollars the sector is throwing into the midterms. Shortly after meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Altman was asked about OpenAI’s involvement in primaries across the…
Prolonged energy disruption from Iran war would be severe blow to global economy: Research
A new economic outlook released Wednesday indicates that a prolonged disruption of energy supplies resulting from the war in Iran would deliver a severe blow to the global economy, likely causing countries to slip into recession and leading to increased unemployment. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) described the conflict’s impact as the…
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Lyla Kasztner Climbs to the Top with Determination
Success in wrestling does not happen overnight, but the rapid rise of young athlete Lyla Kasztner is proving what can happen when talent, hard work, and the right coaching environment come together. Just a few months ago, Lyla began her training under Sean Kirtz’s homeschool program. At the time, she was still developing as a wrestler and learning the details that separate good athletes from elite competitors. In only three months of focused training and competition preparation, Lyla climbed all the way to becoming the #1 ranked wrestler in the state in her division. Her rise has been highlighted by...
A Chinese Team’s Bug-Hunting AI Draws International Notice as a Frontier Field Splits Into Two Paths
SAN FRANCISCO — A vulnerability-hunting artificial intelligence system built by 360, a leading Chinese cybersecurity company, has drawn international attention after a series of disclosures, placing the team among a small group of efforts staking out one of the most closely watched frontiers in cybersecurity: getting AI to find software flaws on its own. By 360’s account, its system has cumulatively found close to 1,000 vulnerabilities across Microsoft Windows, Office, OpenClaw, Android and other domains — including a Windows kernel privilege-escalation flaw the company says lay dormant for nearly five years, and a critical-rated Office remote-code-execution flaw dormant for eight...
Trust is not promised, it is proven: what really makes a broker safe
In trading, before thinking about strategy, charts, or profitability, there is a more basic question almost no one asks at the start. How safe is my money? It is not a small question. You can have the best strategy in the world, but if your broker is not reliable, all that work falls apart. InvidiaTrade LATAM. Over the last few years, Latin America has seen a new generation of traders emerge. It has also seen hundreds of people lose money by picking the wrong broker. Accounts that close from one day to the next, withdrawals that never arrive, promises that...
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‘Disgraceful scenes as toxicity spills over in Old Firm cup tie’
As if the ugliness of the 120 minutes wasn’t enough there was disgrace as Rangers and Celtic fans invaded the pitch at Ibrox, writes Tom English.
‘Evil Dead’ Star Bruce Campbell Reveals He Has Cancer
Bruce Campbell has revealed he has cancer, but says it’s a type that’s treatable, though not curable. “The Evil Dead” actor shared the news Monday in a message to fans, writing, “Hi folks, these days, when someone is having a health issue, it’s…
‘It’s better to be chased’ – the mentality of a title race
The Premier League title race is set to go to the wire. BBC Sport has spoken to former winners to find out how players deal with the pressure.
‘Only one team tried to play’ – Hurzeler criticises Arsenal
Was this the evening the villains of the Premier League title race became victors? BBC Sport’s chief football writer Phil McNulty assesses the ramifications of a big night in Brighton.
‘My mother refuses to turn on the heat’: Will America’s war with Iran really push up our utility bills?
“She is reading alarmist headlines about Iran in the newspapers.”
A kidnapped brute finds the tables turned in ‘Heel’
Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough anchor an off-kilter tale of abduction and vengeance, directed by Poland’s Jan Komasa, an heir to his country’s bolder filmmakers.
Altman distances himself from campaign lobbying efforts in Capitol Hill visit
OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman tried to distance himself from the artificial intelligence industry’s massive lobbying efforts this cycle as scrutiny mounts over the millions of dollars the sector is throwing into the midterms. Shortly after meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Altman was asked about OpenAI’s involvement in primaries across the…
Army identifies soldier killed in training accident in Iraq
The Army has identified the American soldier who died Sunday, along with a British Army soldier, during a military training accident in Iraq. Sgt. Devin A. Seibel, 26, of Robinson, Texas, died on May 31 at Erbil Airbase in what the Pentagon called a “training-related incident,” according to a statement released late Wednesday. Seibel was…
Bari Weiss: Scott Pelley fired from ’60 Minutes’ for breaking ‘foundation’ of trust
The head of CBS News told staff on Wednesday that the network’s decision to fire a longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent involved a breach of trust, according to an audio transcript of an editorial call reported by The New York Times. “I’m only interested in working in a newsroom that is built on trust and mutual…
Bass heads to runoff in Los Angeles mayoral race
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is slated to advance to the general election in her bid to hang on to her seat, Decision Desk HQ projected early Wednesday. Her opponent has yet to be determined. The first-term mayor has faced a tough reelection battle against Republican reality TV star Spencer Pratt and progressive Los…
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Business
Can Broadcom’s stock break the software curse after earnings? Here’s what Wall Street is saying.
Best known for its chip business, Broadcom has seen its stock get weighed down by concerns over exposure to software sales.
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Stocks and bonds tumble as widening Middle East war rattles markets
Oil briefly hit $85 a barrel as Iraqi production shuts down because so few tankers risk journey through Strait of Hormuz
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Crypto
Bitcoin supply approaching 20 million: The final million will take another 114 years to mine
Out of a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, more than 95% of all bitcoin that will ever exist is now in circulation.
Crypto
Ray Dalio says ‘there is only one gold’ as bitcoin outperforms gold during worst geopolitical crisis in years
The Bridgewater founder dismissed bitcoin’s safe-haven credentials on the same day gold dropped 3% while bitcoin fell less than 1%.