Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme
The Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards.
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Macron makes cheeky response to King Charles’ ‘speaking French’ jibe at Trump
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Emmanuel Macron has suggested it would be “chic” if the US was a French-speaking country after a tongue-in-cheek comment King Charles aimed at Donald Trump during his visit to […]
Continue ReadingDie unterschätzte Rolle Chinas im Iran-Krieg – mit Felix Lee – POLITICO
Während die USA und der Iran in einen militärischen Konflikt am Golf verwickelt sind, scheint China sich vornehm zurückzuhalten. Aber der Schein trügt. Rixa Fürsen spricht mit dem China-Spezialisten Felix Lee über Pekings Doppelstrategie. Warum blockiert China Resolutionen im UN-Sicherheitsrat, obwohl es massiv auf Ölimporte aus der Golfregion angewiesen ist? Lee analysiert Chinas „Energiewende“, die […]
Continue ReadingAnger and apathy on UK campaign trail force candidates to keep it local – POLITICO
“In that scenario, as a candidate, you just have to fight, meet as many people as you can, talk to as many people as you possibly can. In my perspective, just be really positive, [and say] ‘this is what the council is doing, if you’re happy with it, absolutely carry on voting for them. If […]
Continue ReadingChina scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
The zero-tariff regime gives China’s soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
Continue ReadingIt’s not just oil: Iran war also threatens Asia’s food security
Planting season is beginning in Asia – but the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Chinese restrictions has hit fertiliser supply.
Continue ReadingVenice Biennale jury resigns days before start of exhibition
It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Continue ReadingFootage appears to show Washington press dinner suspect shoot at agent
CCTV footage has been released of the moment the White House Correspondents’ Dinner suspect appears to shoot at a US secret service agent. Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for DC, says the footage was released to the public to prove ‘there is no evidence the shooting was the result of friendly fire.’ Earlier on Thursday […]
Continue ReadingDirect flights to Venezuela resume, but many still can’t go home
Passengers on the first direct flight from Miami to Caracas since 2019 were excited to return but anxious about what they would find. For others, passport issues are still a hurdle.
Continue ReadingDirect flights to Venezuela resume, but many still can’t go home
Passengers on the first direct flight from Miami to Caracas since 2019 were excited to return but anxious about what they would find. For others, passport issues are still a hurdle.
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