US strategic ambiguity on Taiwan won’t work any longer

Washington must be clear with Beijing about the consequences of an assault on Taipei

Source: Financial Times

Netanyahu repeats threat to seize parts of Gaza if Hamas does not release hostages – as it happened

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Source: The Guardian

Brazilian Supreme Court considers trial for Bolsonaro over coup allegations

Top prosecutor argues Bolsonaro oversaw a criminal effort to remain in office despite his loss in the 2022 elections.

Source: Al Jazeera

'It's an important time, for all of Europe, not to close their eyes to what's happening in Turkey'

Reporters Without Borders chief Thibaut Bruttin on Wednesday urged Turkey to release several journalists arrested this week for covering mass protests in Istanbul, including AFP photographer Yasin Akgul. For in-depth …

Source: France 24

Russia targets Ukraine with mass drone attacks

Russia launched fresh drone strikes against Kharkiv in Eastern Ukraine, just hours after a tentative agreement with Ukraine to pause attacks on energy sites and ensure safe shipping in the …

Source: France 24

Court in Japan orders the dissolution of the Unification Church

The Unification Church in Japan was ordered dissolved after a government request spurred by the investigation into the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Source: NBC News

Rivian spins out secret e-bike lab into a new company called Also

Rivian announced the creation of a new micromobility company called Also. The deal includes $105 million in Series B funding from venture capital firm Eclipse and will focus on the …

Source: The Verge

Palestinian journalists protest targeting of colleagues in Gaza

Palestinian journalists protested in front of Nasser Hospital in Gaza's Khan Younis.

Source: Al Jazeera

The best live TV streaming services of 2025: Expert tested

There's nothing like the rush of watching something live and now you don't need to shell out for premium cable. Check out our picks for the best streaming services with …

Source: ZDNet

Ukraine: Is US ownership of nuclear power plants realistic?

Experts in Ukraine are divided on the suggestion of making Ukrainian nuclear power plants US property. Even if the plan materialized, would the US guarantee security in return?

Source: Deutsche Welle

Over 9 million student loan borrowers past due after bills restarted, Fed estimates

Around 9.7 million student loan borrowers became past due on their bills when the payments resumed after the Covid-era payment pause, the Fed estimates.

Source: CNBC

Judge allows 'New York Times' copyright case against OpenAI to go forward

The legal fight could have far-reaching implications for the media and artificial intelligence industries.

Source: NPR