M23 rebels back out as DR Congo pushes forward wit... France 24
M23 rebels back out as DR Congo pushes forward with Luanda peace talks

What was expected to be a historic breakthrough—direct negotiations between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group—has been abruptly derailed. At the eleventh hour, the M23 withdrew from the …

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Can Trump extract concessions on Ukraine from Puti... Financial Times
Can Trump extract concessions on Ukraine from Putin over the phone?

Also in this newsletter: Merz’s fiscal revolution up for a vote in the Bundestag

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4 things to know about the Alien Enemies Act and T... NPR
4 things to know about the Alien Enemies Act and Trump's efforts to use it

President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 against Tren de Aragua members, provoking a legal fight. Here's what to know about the controversial law, which was last used …

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Trump call with Putin on possible Ukraine-Russia c... CNBC
Trump call with Putin on possible Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal ends after at least 90 minutes

Trump has signaled that the U.S. could be willing to compromise with Russia about conditions for pause in the war with Ukraine.

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Israel’s Ben-Gvir to rejoin Netanyahu’s government... Al Jazeera
Israel’s Ben-Gvir to rejoin Netanyahu’s government

The Israeli hardliner had resigned in January in protest of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

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Trump tests executive power. And, hundreds killed ... NPR
Trump tests executive power. And, hundreds killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

A federal judge is requesting the DOJ give a sworn declaration about deportations over the weekend. And, Israel launched surprise airstrikes in Gaza early Tuesday, killing over 400.

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Costco leans on mainland China suppliers as US tar... Financial Times
Costco leans on mainland China suppliers as US tariffs bite

US companies at risk of scrutiny from Beijing as political tensions mount

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Jason Alexander says this is the secret to his 40-... CNBC
Jason Alexander says this is the secret to his 40-plus-year marriage

Jason Alexander plays Jerry's neurotic friend who is constantly fumbling romantic courtships. While filming the show his love life was playing out differently.

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White House defends decision to deport alleged gan... CBS News
White House defends decision to deport alleged gang members amid legal fight

Over the weekend, the Trump administration cited a rarely-used 18th-century law to justify the deportations of suspected gang members. As Ed O'Keefe reports, the president's moves sparked a legal fight …

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'Riverdance' celebrates 30 years with sibling star... NBC News
'Riverdance' celebrates 30 years with sibling stars

The iconic "Riverdance" show celebrates its 30th year with a sibling duo starring as the leads. NBC News' Ellison Barber speaks to the siblings on their journey to reaching leading …

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Womanizer Enhance Review: A Clitoral Suction Toy a... Wired
Womanizer Enhance Review: A Clitoral Suction Toy and Vibrator

Womanizer stuffs its famous Pleasure Air technology into a vibrator, delivering a winning combo.

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Jack Ma’s AI comeback... Financial Times
Jack Ma’s AI comeback

Alibaba is establishing a lead in a fiercely competitive sector

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