China says it will reverse major AI acquisition by Meta
The move against Manus AI is Beijing’s most aggressive step yet to stanch the loss of AI talent to the U.S., setting up a complicated legal and political fight.
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Two dead after tornadoes hit northern Texas
A tornado-producing thunderstorm has left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said. At least one person was killed and numerous homes were damaged on Saturday night in the town of Runaway Bay, said Wise County Judge JD Clark, who serves […]
Continue ReadingWatch: Pentagon’s leaked email: Can Spain be suspended from NATO?
Published on 04/27/2026 – 11:02 GMT+2 Last week, a leaked Pentagon email left officials in Brussels and Madrid ruffled. It revealed a list of punitive options for allies who refused to assist in the Iran war. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The most shocking proposal? Attempting to suspend Spain from NATO. But wait a second – is that […]
Continue ReadingKing Charles steps into U.K.-Trump standoff just as new security concerns arise
His state visit begins after a gunman rattled Washington, but U.K. officials hope pomp can paper over an Iran war fracture and remind the president of the alliance’s perks.
Continue ReadingWhale Timmy could soon be transported away on this barge
A barge is on its way across the Kiel Canal to humpback whale Timmy.Image: DPA April 27, 2026, 10:09April 27, 2026, 10:09 Almost a month ago, the humpback whale stranded off the island of Poel near Wismar. This week, ship technology should enable the live animal to be transported away. A barge that is supposed […]
Continue ReadingPress conference on Parliament’s position on the MFF on Tuesday at 14.00 | News
The press conference with Parliament’s president Roberta Metsola (EPP, Malta) and co-rapporteurs Siegfried Mureşan (EPP, Romania) and Carla Tavares (S&D, Portugal) comes after Tuesday’s vote in plenary on the interim report on the Commission’s proposal for the 2028-2034 EU long-term budget. When: Tuesday 28 April 2026, 14.00 CET Where: European Parliament in Strasbourg, Daphne Caruana […]
Continue ReadingThe Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas
Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta’s rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.
Continue ReadingMan, 37, arrested by counter-terror police investigating attacks on Jewish sites in London
A 37-year-old man has been arrested, on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, by counter-terror police investigating a string of attacks on Jewish sites in London. He was arrested at an address near Barnstaple, Devon, on Sunday, the Metropolitan Police said. There have been 26 people over the series of attacks on Jewish sites since late […]
Continue ReadingPirates seize another vessel off Somali coast as threat level increased
The UK’s maritime monitor has reported at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia.
Continue ReadingKim Jong Un opens memorial for N Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine war
Kim Jong Un and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov unveiled the memorial in Pyongyang.
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