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Moment leading up to shooting of Slovak PM

Robert Fico was shot as he left a meeting in Handlova, Slovakia. A suspect has been arrested.
2024-05-15

How Robert Fico rose to dominate Slovak politics

The PM is known for his ability to reinvent his political career in the face of major setbacks.
2024-05-15

Row over North Macedonia's name flares up again

The new president referred to her country as "Macedonia", re-igniting a decades-long name dispute with Greece.
2024-05-17

Red Bull’s Dietrich Mateschitz, the Austrian billionaire who transformed F1, soccer, and energy drinks, dies at 78

2022-10-24

First Fortune500 company pauses ads on Twitter after Elon Musk’s acquisition

First Fortune500 company pauses ads on Twitter after Elon Musk’s acquisition
2022-10-29

Seven dead after hurricane-force storm slams Texas

The dead include a Houston mother-of-four killed by a falling tree while trying to move her car to safety.
2024-05-18

Could the US economy be doing too well?

The US economic boom has consequences for the global balance of power - and for the UK.
2024-05-16

Cohen could make or break Trump as he takes stand

Justice Juan Merchan on Friday warned prosecutors to tell Cohen to stop commenting on the case.
2024-05-13

Michael Cohen faces brutal questioning at Trump trial

The BBC's Nada Tawfik explains how Donald Trump's lawyer accused Cohen of lying in his testimony.
2024-05-17

Strengere Zuwanderungsregeln für Studenten – Jetzt geht die Industrie auf die Barrikaden

Mit dem Austritt aus der EU hat Großbritannien eigene strikte Einwanderungsregeln eingeführt. Nun will die Regierung ausländischen Studenten nach dem Abschluss das Arbeitsvisum streichen. Dagegen wehrt sich die Industrie. Denn die Folgen gingen weit über die Universitäten hinaus.
2024-05-16

Die erstaunliche Staatsgläubigkeit deutscher Konzernchefs

Eine Umfrage unter Konzernchefs weltweit zeigt: Die deutschen CEOs halten den Staat in der Krise für ihren Retter, und zwar viel stärker als ihre Kollegen im Rest der Welt. Besonders überraschend: Auch mit noch höheren Steuern können sie leben.
2024-05-17

US-Börsenindex Dow Jones knackt erstmals 40.000

Der US-Börsenindex Dow Jones ist am Donnerstag erstmals über die Marke von 40.000 Punkten gesprungen. Spekulationen auf eine nahende Zinssenkung der US-Notenbank Fed gaben dem Dow Jones erneut Rückenwind. Darüber spricht Dietmar Deffner mit Vermögensverwalter Burkhard Wagner.
2024-05-16

Steuerschätzer erwarten 81 Milliarden Euro weniger Steuereinnahmen bis 2028

Deutschland muss in den kommenden Jahren mit deutlich weniger Steuereinnahmen rechnen als noch im vergangenen Herbst angenommen. Finanzminister Christian Lindner (FDP) nutzte die Rechnung, um „unrealistischen“ Haushaltswünschen eine Absage zu erteilen.
2024-05-16

Who is escaped French prisoner Mohamed Amra?

Nicknamed "The Fly", he reportedly had links to the drugs trade and was freed when armed men attacked a prison van.
2024-05-14

Ukraine war in maps: Russian attacks near Kharkiv

Russian forces make "tactically significant advances" near Kharkiv, with the war now in its third year.
2024-05-17

Russia not seeking Kharkiv capture, claims Putin

Russia's president says he is not after Ukraine's second-largest city - but wants to create a "security zone".
2024-05-17

Putin and Xi no longer have a partnership of equals

Vladimir Putin’s visit to China was a show of strength, but in reality he needs Beijing's support for his war in Ukraine.
2024-05-17

Stokes takes two wickets on Durham return at Lancs

Lancashire captain Keaton Jennings hits a century and Ben Stokes returns to take two wickets for Durham on day one in Blackpool.
2024-05-17

'Spooked' peacock rescued after falling off roof

The bird is being looked after at a specialist wildlife centre but nobody has claimed him.
2024-05-17

US-Börsenindex Dow Jones knackt erstmals 40.000

2024-05-16

Cyberstalking des Kindes? Die unterschätzte KI-Gefahr im Spielzeug

2024-05-17

Nächste Milliardenlücke im Haushalt – Belastung für Bürger auf Rekordkurs

2024-05-16

Nouvelle-Calédonie : "Pas de solution durable sans la coopération de toutes les parties"

À la Une de la presse, ce mercredi 15 mai, le vote, cette nuit à l’Assemblée nationale, en faveur de la réforme constitutionnelle sur l’élargissement du corps électoral en Nouvelle-Calédonie. Les révélations de l’enquête "Dubaï Unlocked" sur les investissements de dizaines de criminels dans l’immobilier à Dubaï. La crise politique en Suède, après des révélations sur l’existence d’une "usine à trolls" de l’extrême-droite. Et une étude la course d’endurance.
2024-05-15

Évasion d'un détenu dans l'Eure : les agents pénitentiaires prolongent leur mobilisation

Les agents pénitentiaires ont prolongé, vendredi, pour une troisième journée, leur mouvement de blocage des prisons pour demander plus de moyens de la part du ministère de la Justice. Leur mobilisation avait commencé au lendemain de l'évasion d'un détenu dans l'Eure qui a causé la mort de deux agents.
2024-05-17

Chainlink soars after DTCC completes major pilot; Bitbot readies for market entry

Chainlink price rose more than 20% in 24 hours, reaching $16.62 at the time of writing on Friday. LINK surged as the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announced it completed its Smart NAV pilot. Bitbot, Telegram’s pioneering non-custodial crypto trading bot, continues to surge in presale. Chainlink and the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation […]

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Aleph Zero Launches Alephoria: Exciting Airdrops, Tournaments, and Rewards Await Users

Zug, Switzerland, May 17th, 2024, Chainwire Alephoria invites web3 users to the Aleph Zero ecosystem with an interactive initiative of campaigns as projects launch Aleph Zero–the privacy-oriented layer 1 blockchain–is gearing up for a surge of new users with its Alephoria campaign. Newcomers can look forward to airdrops and other promotional activities as they join […]

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As OpenAI and Google both reveal major AI updates, Choise.ai launches AI-powered L2 blockchain for enterprises

OpenAI revealed a major update to its large language model this week with the launch of ChatGPT-4o Google confirmed the launch of Gemini for Workspace, integrating its AI model into Google’s enterprise suite Choise.ai launched an AI-powered layer 2 blockchain for enterprises AI announcements have come thick and fast this week, with Google and OpenAI […]

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US Senate votes to overturn SEC rule, allowing regulated firms to hold Bitcoin

60-38 in the Senate voted in favour of overturning the SEC rule. Bipartisan support signals a potential shift in crypto regulation. Presidential veto possible. In a landmark decision, the US Senate has voted to overturn a key Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule that barred regulated financial firms from holding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The […]

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Red Bull’s Dietrich Mateschitz, the Austrian billionaire who transformed F1, soccer, and energy drinks, dies at 78

2022-10-24

First Fortune500 company pauses ads on Twitter after Elon Musk’s acquisition

First Fortune500 company pauses ads on Twitter after Elon Musk’s acquisition
2022-10-29

Water firm criticised over 'scary' outbreak

One man describes the condition as "probably the worst ailment" he has had in his adult life.
2024-05-18

Street killing of pensioner 'terrorist act' - judge

Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid stabbed 70-year-old Terence Carney in Hartlepool in October.
2024-05-17

Family pay tribute to 'larger than life' aid worker

The family of a James 'Jim' Henderson said his funeral would take place in Truro on May 22.
2024-05-17

Why is Canada having so many wildfires this season?

It’s only mid-May, but thousands of people have already been evacuated across Canada as fires rage.
2024-05-15

I warmed up by stretching in a jail cell - Scheffler

World number one Scottie Scheffler says he prepared for round two at the US PGA Championship by warming up in his jail cell after being arrested.
2024-05-17

The bribery trial against Bob Menendez, explained

Everything you need to know as the US senator is tried on charges he corruptly aided Egypt and Qatar.
2024-05-14

Water firm criticised over 'scary' outbreak

2024-05-18

Teacher guilty of sex with two boys

2024-05-17

Family pay tribute to 'larger than life' aid worker

2024-05-17

The moment osprey chick flipped out of nest by fish

2024-05-17

Parasite outbreak cases in Devon double to 46

MP calls for "heads to roll" after confirmed cases of cryptosporidiosis in Devon rise to 46.
2024-05-17

'I had panic attacks after my eviction notice'

Campaigners say it is taking too long for pledge to ban no-fault evictions to come into force.
2024-05-17

Stokes takes two wickets on Durham return at Lancs

Lancashire captain Keaton Jennings hits a century and Ben Stokes returns to take two wickets for Durham on day one in Blackpool.
2024-05-17