The president writes that hostilities “have terminated” because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation. ...
Sanders keeps shaping Senate candidacies in his moldSanders keeps shaping Senate candidacies in his mold
The News Bernie Sanders isn’t done yet shaping the Democratic fields in must-win Senate races. After Graham Platner elbowed Gov. Janet Mills out of the way in Maine’s Democratic primary — with a big boost from Sanders’s early endorsement — the Vermont Independent is forging ahead in two more primaries ...
Bondholders took on Trump — and won againBondholders took on Trump — and won again
The News A group of holdout creditors doomed Spirit Airlines’ government bailout, according to government officials and other people familiar with the matter. Ares, Citadel, and distressed-debt specialist Cyrus were among the senior most Spirit creditors that remained steadfastly opposed to a government deal that would see their repayment dinged ...
C-suite exodus at Boston DynamicsC-suite exodus at Boston Dynamics
In recent months, a slew of top executives at Boston Dynamics have left the company, which Hyundai bought a majority stake in back in 2021. It’s notable timing: The robotics company is working toward an IPO and talking about opening up new production facilities. CEO Robert Playter retired in February, ...
Elon Musk admits xAI distilled OpenAI modelsElon Musk admits xAI distilled OpenAI models
The Musk v. Altman trial continues to be a reminder of why tech folks don’t generally sue each other. Lawsuits reveal a lot. It’s happened several times already in the trial that began with opening statements Tuesday, but perhaps the biggest revelation came on the stand Thursday, when plaintiff Elon ...
China’s soft power play in AfricaChina’s soft power play in Africa
Alexis’s view China’s scrapping of tariffs on imports from 53 African countries, which takes effect today, is a soft power masterstroke. On the face of it, the policy marks a major market access opportunity for the continent, and positions Beijing as a trusted ally in stark contrast to Washington, which ...
Iran offers new peace proposal to US but Trump ‘not satisfied’Iran offers new peace proposal to US but Trump ‘not satisfied’
Tehran reportedly passed proposal to mediators in Pakistan on Thursday night, though its contents are not yet clear Iran has passed a new proposal to Pakistani mediators in the latest effort to end the war with the US, but Donald Trump said he was not “satisfied” by it. “Right now, ...
Video of attack on French nun in Jerusalem causes widespread condemnationVideo of attack on French nun in Jerusalem causes widespread condemnation
Israeli foreign ministry denounces ‘shameful act’ after footage shows man pushing woman to ground and kicking her A video of an attack on a French Catholic nun and archeological researcher in Jerusalem has caused widespread revulsion and been denounced as a “shameful act” by Israel’s foreign ministry. In the video, ...
CCTV captures moment man attacks nun in Jerusalem – videoCCTV captures moment man attacks nun in Jerusalem – video
Israeli police released a video on Thursday showing an attack on a French Catholic nun in Jerusalem. The footage shows the man running up behind the nun and pushing her to the ground. After briefly walking away, the attacker, who appears to be Jewish, returns to kick the nun as ...
Why has the world lost sight of the suffering of Palestinians? – The LatestWhy has the world lost sight of the suffering of Palestinians? – The Latest
In the six months since a ceasefire was announced in Gaza, more than 800 civilians have been killed and living conditions have remained dire. Meanwhile, Palestinians in the West Bank face a surge in violence from Israeli settlers and soldiers. While the world’s attention has turned to the war in ...