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www.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
Europe news

Berlin agrees to let Ukraine use German weapons to strike Russia

Germany and the U.S. have authorized Ukraine to target specific Russian positions, including those over the border, as they face losses in the conflict. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war live: Nato ministers discuss stepping up support for Kyiv

President Zelenskiy criticizes US delay in providing long-range weapons to Ukraine. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 826

Russia strikes targets in Kharkiv, US allows Ukraine to use US-supplied weapons near the border with Kharkiv region, EU imposes tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus. [ more ]
Irish Independent
4 weeks ago
Europe news

Zelensky in plea for Biden and Xi to attend summit as Russia bombs DIY store in Ukraine

President Zelensky urges US and China for summit amid Russia's troop buildup and air attacks near Ukraine's border. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Europe news

US pushes for Ukraine aid, united front against China's trade practices at G7 finance meeting

The US pushes for accessing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine amidst Ukraine-Russia conflict. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Ukraine welcomes delayed US aid but few say they expect Russia's defeat

The $61bn US military aid package for Ukraine will replenish military stocks but not directly aid Kyiv's forces in counterattacking. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
Europe news

Berlin agrees to let Ukraine use German weapons to strike Russia

Germany and the U.S. have authorized Ukraine to target specific Russian positions, including those over the border, as they face losses in the conflict. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war live: Nato ministers discuss stepping up support for Kyiv

President Zelenskiy criticizes US delay in providing long-range weapons to Ukraine. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 826

Russia strikes targets in Kharkiv, US allows Ukraine to use US-supplied weapons near the border with Kharkiv region, EU imposes tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus. [ more ]
Irish Independent
4 weeks ago
Europe news

Zelensky in plea for Biden and Xi to attend summit as Russia bombs DIY store in Ukraine

President Zelensky urges US and China for summit amid Russia's troop buildup and air attacks near Ukraine's border. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Europe news

US pushes for Ukraine aid, united front against China's trade practices at G7 finance meeting

The US pushes for accessing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine amidst Ukraine-Russia conflict. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Ukraine welcomes delayed US aid but few say they expect Russia's defeat

The $61bn US military aid package for Ukraine will replenish military stocks but not directly aid Kyiv's forces in counterattacking. [ more ]
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www.thelocal.de
3 weeks ago
Germany news

Five ways working in Germany is better than employment in the US

Significant paid sick leave time in Germany stands out compared to the US. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
World news

China, Japan and South Korea Hold Regional Summit Overshadowed by U.S.

Efforts to restore economic cooperation with China amid tensions with the US. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
OMG science

Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious

The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year, with experts urging caution and noting it's too early to draw long-term conclusions. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
World news

U.S. tariffs on $18 billion of goods aren't phasing China

China responds to U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods with measured actions, showcasing confidence and a shift in approach compared to previous trade tensions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Putin and Xi's no-limits' friendship will be put to the test on state visit to China

Putin's visit to Beijing emphasizes the strengthening relationship between Russia and China amidst international pressure. [ more ]
GSMArena.com
1 month ago
Mobile UX

Counterpoint: US smartphone sales keep declining, Apple still comfortably on top

Smartphone shipments in the US declined 8% YoY for the first quarter of 2024, attributed to high-end iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max sales in Q1 2023.
Counterpoint Research predicts a potential recovery in Q3 with new launches boosting demand and seasonal growth. [ more ]
www.thelocal.de
3 weeks ago
Germany news

Five ways working in Germany is better than employment in the US

Significant paid sick leave time in Germany stands out compared to the US. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
World news

China, Japan and South Korea Hold Regional Summit Overshadowed by U.S.

Efforts to restore economic cooperation with China amid tensions with the US. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
OMG science

Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious

The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year, with experts urging caution and noting it's too early to draw long-term conclusions. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
World news

U.S. tariffs on $18 billion of goods aren't phasing China

China responds to U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods with measured actions, showcasing confidence and a shift in approach compared to previous trade tensions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Putin and Xi's no-limits' friendship will be put to the test on state visit to China

Putin's visit to Beijing emphasizes the strengthening relationship between Russia and China amidst international pressure. [ more ]
GSMArena.com
1 month ago
Mobile UX

Counterpoint: US smartphone sales keep declining, Apple still comfortably on top

Smartphone shipments in the US declined 8% YoY for the first quarter of 2024, attributed to high-end iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max sales in Q1 2023.
Counterpoint Research predicts a potential recovery in Q3 with new launches boosting demand and seasonal growth. [ more ]
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Iapp
1 month ago
EU data protection

IVIR to continue its summer privacy course

The University of Amsterdam's Institute for Information Law is hosting an annual Summer Course on Privacy Law and Policy on 1 July. [ more ]
Iapp
2 months ago
Business intelligence

UK, US to partner on AI safety

U.K. and U.S. AI Safety Institutes signed a memorandum of understanding
Partnership aims to align scientific approaches and develop tests for AI models [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Right-wing politics

Taiwan Election Piles Pressure on Delicate U.S.-China Ties

Taiwan's election of a presidential candidate that China distrusts threatens the fragile relationship between Washington and Beijing.
China views President-elect Lai Ching-te as an agitator for Taiwan's independence and has vowed to prevent it, by force if necessary. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Public health

JN.1 variant now make up majority of COVID-19 cases in the US

Variant JN.1, a descendant of BA.2.86 and offshoot of the Omicron variant, currently makes up 61.6% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
The Northeast region of the U.S. has the highest prevalence of variant JN.1, accounting for an estimated 74.9% of COVID-19 cases. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Coronavirus

JN.1 variant now make up majority of COVID-19 cases in the US

Variant JN.1, a descendant of BA.2.86 and offshoot of the Omicron variant, currently makes up 61.6% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
The Northeast region of the U.S. has the highest prevalence of variant JN.1, accounting for an estimated 74.9% of COVID-19 cases. [ more ]
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