French government ministries to trial four-day working:

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The Renovated Grand Palais Nave, Home to Chanel’s Spectacular Shows, Is Unveiled: The entrance to the Grand Palais’s nave has been named after Coco Chanel ...

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Samuel Paty was murdered, and teaching in France has never been the same: When controversy over a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad led to the killing of teacher ...

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French government holds its breath ahead of credit rating updates: Friday evening, Moody's and Fitch will issue opinions on France's credit rating ...

lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/26/french-government-holds-its-breath-ahead-of-credit-rating-updates_6669634_5.html

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lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/25/iconic-french-glassware-maker-duralex-once-again-in-financial-trouble_6669494_19.html

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Iconic French glassware maker Duralex once again in financial trouble: The company, which was weakened by the energy crisis and inflation, was placed in ...

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French curriculum bridges cultural divides, says school: The Lycée Français Louis Pasteur, Lagos State, said the introduction of the French curriculum to ...

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France arrests 16-year-old after he said he wanted to die a 'martyr' at Olympics, spokesperson says

reuters.com/world/europe/france-arrests-16-year-old-after-he-said-he-wanted-die-martyr-olympics-2024-04-24/

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A French McCarthyism hounding expressions of solidarity with Palestine: Showing solidarity with Palestine has been made into an offence in France ...

mediapart.fr/en/journal/france/230424/french-mccarthyism-hounding-expressions-solidarity-palestine

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RFI

rfi.fr/en/france/20240423-french-government-will-use-ai-to-modernise-public-services

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French government will use AI to modernise public services: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Tuesday said that a French-made artificial intelligence (AI) ...

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Apr 23

French PM backs boarding schools to tackle youth ‘addiction to violence’: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Monday endured a sometimes rocky reception at a ...

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Apr 23

How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron: He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks

economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/how-russia-targeted-france-and-radicalised-emmanuel-macron

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Apr 22

Germany Arrests Three Suspected of Spying for Chinese State: German authorities arrested two men and a woman suspected of working for China’s ministry of state ...

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Apr 22

Egypt reclaims 3,400-year-old stolen statue of King Ramses II: Egypt welcomed home a 3,400-year-old statue depicting the head of King Ramses II after it was ...

reuters.com/world/africa/egypt-reclaims-3400-year-old-stolen-statue-king-ramses-ii-2024-04-21/

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Apr 22

Apple quietly beefs up its AI division with acquisition of French startup: Apple has quietly acquired Paris-based AI startup Datakalab, which deploys fast and ...

fastcompany.com/91110830/apple-datakalab-acquisition

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Apr 23

What changes in France in May 2024: From four public holidays to the Olympic torch relay and tax deadlines - here's what is happening in France in May.

thelocal.fr/20240423/what-changes-in-france-in-may-2024

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Euronews

euronews.com/business/2024/04/22/could-frances-soaring-deficit-and-debt-lead-to-a-rating-downgrade

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Could France's soaring deficit and debt lead to a rating downgrade?: France is under intense fiscal scrutiny as it approaches weeks filled with critical ...

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Apr 21

Ministry may send armed forces to Middle East to keep students safe: Defence Ministry will discuss with Foreign Affairs and Higher Education ministries.

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How the French arms industry is scaling up: Stimulated by the conflict in Ukraine, the defense industry is awakening from its torpor. Orders from the French ...

lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/20/how-the-french-arms-industry-is-scaling-up_6668967_19.html

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‘We were going down fast’: how Benjamin Franklin saved America: Apple’s new drama series Franklin, starring Michael Douglas as the founding father ...

theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/24/benjamin-franklin-apple

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Apr 22

Google fires employees who protested Israel contract: Google fired 28 employees Wednesday who protested the tech giant’s cloud computing contract with the ...

thehill.com/policy/technology/4602363-google-fires-employees-who-protested-israel-contract/

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🔴 Live : US House of Representatives approves new military aid for Israel: The US House of Representatives on Saturday passed billions of dollars in new military ...

france24.com/en/middle-east/20240421-%F0%9F94%B4-live-us-house-of-representatives-approves-new-military-aid-for-israel

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France's budget: increasingly loud criticism and worrying situation: Criticism of the French government's budget policy is becoming increasingly louder ...

faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/frankreichs-haushalt-immer-lautere-kritik-und-besorgniserregender-zustand-19671332.html

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French bureaucracy cannot be defeated: When Emmanuel Macron launched his campaign to win the French presidency eight years ago, he promised to cut the number of ...

spectator.co.uk/article/french-bureaucracy-cannot-be-defeated/

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lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/19/france-asks-retailers-to-alert-customers-to-cases-of-shrinkflation_6668923_19.html

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France asks retailers to alert customers to cases of 'shrinkflation': From July 1, a new rule will require medium to large supermarkets to clearly communicate ...

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Apr 24

Beet growers urge France to authorise pesticide already used in other European countries

euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/news/beet-growers-urge-france-to-authorise-pesticide-already-used-in-other-european-countries/

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The Local

thelocal.fr/20240422/brits-are-still-coming-to-france-despite-post-brexit-fall-in-property-sales

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'Brits are still coming to France' despite post-Brexit fall in property sales: New data on property sales revealed a post-Brexit fall in the number of Brits ...

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itv.com/news/2024-04-22/p-and-o-tells-crew-it-will-comply-with-french-law-and-reduce-their-hours

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P&O tells crew it will comply with French law and reduce their hours: The company has decided to change its rosters to comply with new rules ...

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Five people die in attempted Channel boat crossing to UK: Accident off the French coast came after Sunak’s Rwanda plans gained parliamentary approval

ft.com/content/8f76ff2b-6c5e-4352-9e2d-0567089cc7c0

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Apr 19

French PM on consequences of Russia's victory: Ukrainians will hold if we support them

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451968/

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Apr 20

How Paris is preparing for the Olympics, from the venues to transportation to security

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/paris-olympics-venues-security/

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Apr 22

Apple Acquires French AI Company Specializing in On-Device Processing: Apple has acquired the Paris-based artificial intelligence startup Datakalab amid its push ...

macrumors.com/2024/04/22/apple-acquires-french-ai-company/

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thelocal.fr/20240422/macrons-mean-french-pm-gets-rough-ride-at-holiday-school

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'Macron's mean': French PM gets rough ride at holiday school: France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Monday endured a sometimes abrupt reception at a ...

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Google worker says the company is 'silencing our voices' after dozens are fired: The tech giant fired 28 employees who took part in a protest over the company's ...

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Gabriel Attal makes a historic error on women's right to vote, he is forced to correct himself

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lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/21/public-finances-the-french-government-is-caught-in-the-budget-trap_6669074_23.html

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Public finances: The French government is caught in the budget trap: Politically weakened, under threat of a no-confidence motion, the French government is in ...

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lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/19/pm-gabriel-attal-is-shifting-more-and-more-to-the-right_6668914_23.html

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PM Gabriel Attal is shifting more and more to the right: In a speech where he unabashedly adopted Nicolas Sarkozy's rhetoric, the prime minister denounced the ...

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elle.fr/Societe/News/Discours-de-Gabriel-Attal-tout-ce-qui-a-ete-annonce-sur-les-mineurs-delinquants-4230318

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Speech by Gabriel Attal: everything that has been announced about juvenile delinquents

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Mistral in talks to raise €500mn at €5bn valuation: One-year-old French start-up approached by multiple investors who view it as Europe’s answer to OpenAI

ft.com/content/358fc1d8-8276-4e81-9ee6-e0391575d569

apnews.com/article/ukraine-funding-war-russia-patriot-missiles-026fc8f9ee064ffb49bbee2422e2908b

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US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package

Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Package for Long-Term Ukraine Weapon Contracts

The United States announced a $6 billion weapons package for Ukraine on Friday, its largest military aid package to date for Kyiv’s forces.

The weapons and equipment will include critical interceptors for Ukraine’s Patriot and NASAM air defense systems, significant amounts of artillery ammunition, air-to-ground munitions, counterdrone weapons, and maintenance and sustainment support.

In addition to previous aid packages, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking additional Patriot batteries to create a shield around Ukrainian cities and defend against further Russian missile attacks.

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Boese on allegations of nuclear power plant shutdown: How serious is the situation for Habeck and Lemke?

n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Wie-ernst-ist-die-Lage-fuer-Habeck-und-Lemke-article24902547.html

Quick Glance: CDU Official Demands Halt to Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning

A revelation from "Cicero" magazine indicates that the decision for Germany's nuclear phase-out was primarily driven by green anti-nuclear activists, sparking harsh criticism towards Economy Minister Robert Habeck.

The Economy Ministry refutes the "Cicero" portrayal, emphasizing that decisions were based on transparent and open-ended evaluations.

The CDU and FDP criticize Habeck, calling for clarification and a reassessment of the nuclear power plant decommissioning.

Experts and politicians express concerns over potential public misrepresentation and the erosion of trust in the government due to the revelations from the documents.

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Xi meets Blinken as China warns US against crossing 'red lines' - BBC News

bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-asia-68904075

Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia

Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.

He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.

China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.

A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.

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Some student loan borrowers may need to apply for forgiveness by April 30: Eligible borrowers who consolidate loans on time may see thousand of dollars of ...

axios.com/2024/04/27/student-loan-deadline-april

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Biden administration pushes back plan to ban menthol cigarettes: The Biden administration has reportedly abandoned its plans to ban menthol cigarettes after ...

thehill.com/homenews/administration/4624481-biden-dropping-plan-ban-menthol-cigarettes-report/

Quick Glance: Biden administration faces delays in menthol cigarettes ban

The planned implementation of a ban on menthol cigarettes in the US is expected to take 'significantly more time,' according to US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in a statement on Friday.

In April 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially announced the ban on the popular mint flavor, setting a deadline for August 2023. Final rules were sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review in October, with the status listed as 'pending.'

According to the proposed FDA regulations, the manufacturing and sale of menthols would be prohibited, without direct regulation of smokers themselves.

A prohibition on menthol cigarettes could potentially save up to 650,000 lives over the next 40 years, with a third of these lives being saved within the black community, as stated by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

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Cannes Adds New Film By Jean-Luc Godard Alongside Restorations of Spielberg, Wiseman, Tsui Hark, Bresson, and Sembène

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White House bolsters transgender health protections, rolls back Trump admin rule: The Biden administration is bolstering health care protections against ...

thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4625008-white-house-bolsters-transgender-health-protections-undo-trump-rule/

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TikTok ban: ByteDance would rather shut app down than sell, insiders say: TikTok owner ByteDance would prefer shutting down its loss-making app rather than sell ...

Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.

TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.

ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.

After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.

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Arsenic-laced books removed from National Library of France: The four 19th Century books have been removed from shelves and taken for further analysis.

bbc.com/news/world-europe-68900682

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US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns over Gaza policy: Hala Rharrit is the third State Department official to step down over Washington's support ...

middleeasteye.net/news/us-state-department-arabic-spokesperson-resigns-gaza-policy

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Apr 25

Thousands at Columbia sign letter calling for enforcement of school policy: The letter is not affiliated with the university's Antisemitism Task Force.

jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798745

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Biden administration reinstates LGBTQ+ protections in health care: Biden administration reinstates federal health care protections for LGBTQ+ patients that had ...

washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/26/biden-lgbtq-health-care-protections/

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Apr 25

Justice Department rebuffs Republican requests for audio of Biden interview with special counsel

cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/doj-republicans-audio-biden-special-counsel/

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Land Combat System MGCS: The Tank Crackers: Germany and France want to develop battle tanks of the future. Now really, ministers Pistorius and Lecornu assert - ...

spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/boris-pistorius-und-sebastien-lecornu-deutschland-und-frankreich-wollen-kampfpanzer-entwickeln-a-3fd3e57d-358c-47a4-a30d-4fbd53841f22

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Supreme Court justices skeptical of sweeping immunity claims by Trump: Justices on the Supreme Court voiced skepticism Thursday to assertions from former ...

thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4621749-supreme-court-justices-skeptical-of-sweeping-immunity-claims-by-trump/

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Because of “malicious activities”: London summons Russian ambassador: A 20-year-old is said to have orchestrated arson attacks in Great Britain on behalf of the ...

spiegel.de/ausland/london-bestellt-russischen-botschafter-wegen-boesartiger-aktivitaeten-ein-a-2fdcb2aa-bda2-4bd3-ac7b-acf2d6b86fdf

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North Korea accuses US of politicizing human rights issues: North Korea accused the United States on Saturday of politicizing human rights in the East Asian ...

reuters.com/world/north-korea-accuses-us-politicizing-human-rights-issues-2024-04-27/

Quick Glance: North Korea accuses US of politicizing rights concerns

North Korea accuses the United States of politically instrumentalizing human rights in the East Asian country, condemning it as political provocation and conspiracy.

Pyongyang criticized Washington for using human rights as a means for invasions and hostile behavior towards North Korea, threatening decisive actions to safeguard its sovereignty and safety.

An annual report by the US State Department this week highlighted 'significant human rights issues' in North Korea, including arbitrary killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and other cruel treatments by government authorities.

Additionally, North Korea criticized the US for urging them to cease missile launches and emphasized the continuation of their space reconnaissance mission to enhance the country's security.

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Kim Kardashian joins Kamala Harris to discuss criminal justice reform: Kim Kardashian has joined Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable highlighting the ...

apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-kardashian-criminal-justice-reform-biden-d34ae7fb30b1fe78326dafad230611d0

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Trump immunity hearing: US Supreme Court hearing begins - BBC News: The landmark case will decide whether an ex-president can be charged for allegedly illegal ...

bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-us-canada-68892030

Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order

Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.

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Controversy over the nuclear phase-out: Habeck claims to have discussed extending the life of nuclear power plants before the outbreak of war

spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/robert-habeck-will-vor-kriegsausbruch-ueber-laufzeitverlaengerung-von-akws-gesprochen-haben-a-4bc2be74-76dd-428b-94ab-90f595ec23bf

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Trump's immunity arguments and the experiences of the justices who might support it

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Central Pa. beer wholesaler prepares to roll out electric freight trucks: The company will acquire eight electric vehicle freight tractors to permanently replace ...

pennlive.com/life/2024/04/wilsbach-distributors-goes-electric-with-its-freight-trucks-shows-off-high-tech-facility.html

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ByteDance would shut down TikTok in US rather than sell it, sources say: App’s ‘secret source’ algorithm reportedly core to operations of parent company ...

theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/25/bytedance-shut-down-tiktok-than-sell

Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim

ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.

Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.

ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.

As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.

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Death of Aoife Johnston (16) at UHL ruled medical misadventure by coroner : A verdict of death by medical misadventure was returned for Clare teen Aoife Johnston ...

independent.ie/irish-news/death-of-aoife-johnston-16-at-uhl-ruled-medical-misadventure-by-coroner/a712845050.html

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Prince Harry could cancel UK May trip over safety concerns after losing security: report

nypost.com/2024/04/25/entertainment/prince-harry-may-cancel-uk-may-trip-over-safety-concerns-after-losing-security-report/

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Apr 25

Airlines now have to give you cash instead of voucher for cancelled flight: Under the new rule, airlines must automatically refund passengers for changed flights ...

simplemost.com/airlines-now-required-refund-passengers-canceled-flights/

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Qatar pledges $3m to Ukrainian human rights body: Funds aim to provide support for children, others affected by armed conflict in Ukraine ...

aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/26/qatar-pledges-3m-to-ukrainian-human-rights-body

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Inflation ticked higher in March as incomes, spending rose: Inflation picked up slightly in March as Americans saw their paychecks rise and kept up a sturdy pace ...

thehill.com/business/4623490-pce-inflation-rises-march-2024/

Quick Glance: Rising Key Fed Inflation Measure in March

In March, inflation remained strong, with an important indicator closely monitored by the Federal Reserve indicating elevated price pressures.

The personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy increased 2.8% from a year ago in March, above expectations.

Both the all-items PCE price gauge and the core index increased by 2.7%, higher than estimates, leading to a positive market reaction.

Markets reacted mildly to the data, with Wall Street set to open higher, while Treasury yields fell and the probability of rate cuts increased slightly.

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What is Netzah Yehuda, the Israeli battalion facing possible US sanctions?: Washington is considering to impose sanctions on the Israeli military unit accused of ...

aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/what-is-netzah-yehuda-the-israeli-battalion-facing-possible-us-sanctions

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First nonbinary state lawmaker in the U.S. reflects on a hard time in the Okla. House

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Colombia becomes first country to restrict US beef due to bird flu in dairy cows: Colombia has restricted the import of beef and beef products coming from U.S ...

reuters.com/markets/commodities/colombia-becomes-first-country-restrict-us-beef-due-bird-flu-dairy-cows-2024-04-25/

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Fossil fuels are banned from federal buildings in a new rule: The Energy Department finalized rules that will ban fossil fuels in new and remodeled federal ...

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Energy crisis: Were the Greens really deceptive about the nuclear phase-out?: Previously unknown files from economic and the Environment Ministry show how ...

spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/energiekrise-haben-die-gruenen-wirklich-beim-atomausstieg-getaeuscht-a-fbd76370-2b63-4bdc-920c-42cc03a1ea6b