China has a defense against Trump’s trade war. A g... Washington Post
China has a defense against Trump’s trade war. A great wall of pork.

Beijing’s tariffs on U.S. farm goods will have little short-term impact on Chinese consumers — making it ideal for inflicting political pain on Trump, analysts say.

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German parliament approves Merz’s spending boost... Al Jazeera
German parliament approves Merz’s spending boost

The legislation still has to go to the upper house of the parliament for approval.

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White House says U.S. won’t return Statue of Liber... Washington Post
White House says U.S. won’t return Statue of Liberty to France

French politician Raphaël Glucksmann called for the return of the Statue of Liberty — a gift from France — in a symbolic critique of the Trump administration.

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NASA astronauts begin return to Earth after 9 mont... Deutsche Welle
NASA astronauts begin return to Earth after 9 months on ISS

Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are returning to Earth in a SpaceX capsule after technical problems left them extending their stay on the International Space Station.

Source: Deutsche Welle

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My favorite Apple Watch is on sale for 20% off, ev... ZDNet
My favorite Apple Watch is on sale for 20% off, even before Amazon's Spring Sale

I love the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) for its basic features and fair price, and it's 20% off at some major retailers now.

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Aleppo’s airport reopens for the first time since ... Al Jazeera
Aleppo’s airport reopens for the first time since Assad’s ouster

Aleppo International Airport has reopened for the first time since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad.

Source: Al Jazeera

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The false economy of Trump's climate cuts... Deutsche Welle
The false economy of Trump's climate cuts

As new EPA head Lee Zeldin promises to sink a 'dagger' into climate and clean energy initiatives, taxpayers are set to pay the price for extreme weather and the dismantling …

Source: Deutsche Welle

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A slew of new HP OmniBooks includes chip bumps and... The Verge
A slew of new HP OmniBooks includes chip bumps and a featherweight Aero

HP is revving its line of consumer-focused OmniBook productivity laptops with a whopping 18 new models and refreshes. These fall across various sizes and form factors in its OmniBook 3, …

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North Korean troops key to Russian advances in Kur... Washington Post
North Korean troops key to Russian advances in Kursk, says Ukraine

Superior numbers and attacks on supply lines slowly choked off the Ukrainian forces holding the town of Sudzha and forced their retreat.

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China scrutinising Hong Kong firm’s sale of Panama... Al Jazeera
China scrutinising Hong Kong firm’s sale of Panama Canal ports

China and Hong Kong condemn 'bullying' following deal struck amid US pressure.

Source: Al Jazeera

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Give in or escalate? What to expect as Trump warns... Deutsche Welle
Give in or escalate? What to expect as Trump warns Iran

Tensions between the US and Iran are on the rise, with Washington saying Tehran will face consequences if it keeps supporting its regional proxies and continues its nuclear program.

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European security: Macron says France will order m... France 24
European security: Macron says France will order more Rafale warplanes than planned

France will buy more Dassault-made Rafale warplanes than planned, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday during a speech held on a military base in the east of the country. An …

Source: France 24

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