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Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade

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The 142m-long (465 feet) Nord luxury boat, linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov, travelled from Dubai to Muscat, Oman over the weekend, one of a few private vessels to transit th… https://readr.me/sd978g

What we know about press dinner shooting suspect

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The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California. https://readr.me/mj4bxv

Trump rushed from ballroom after suspected gunshots heard

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US President Donald Trump was rushed to safety from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after suspected gunshots rang out at the venue. The President and First Lady Melania Trump appeared to be p… https://readr.me/g8wb7r

Trump fires the entire National Science Board

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Federal funding for scientific research was already in turmoil. Federal funding for scientific research was already in turmoil. by Terrence O'BrienClose Post… [+2081 chars] https://readr.me/srpztc

Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK

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When asked what he meant by that post, Trump said: "If he opened the North Sea and if his immigration policies became strong, which right now they're not, he can recover, but if he doesn't, I don't t… https://readr.me/wd45hp

Microsoft says the ‘idea’ of an Xbox mobile store ‘is not dead’

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Microsoft has been trying to launch an Xbox mobile store for years, but it has been counting on app stores opening up. Microsoft has been trying to launch an Xb… [+3071 chars] https://readr.me/xhv36b

Trump Brags That Tim Cook Would ‘Kiss My Ass’ as the Apple CEO Steps Aside

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President Donald Trump praised Tim Cook in a Tuesday morning post on Truth Social. Trump had very nice things to say about the Apple CEO, who announced on Monday that he’ll be stepping down from the … https://readr.me/fyk43t

John Ternus is taking over from Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO

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The multitrillion-dollar home of iPhone, Mac, and so many other tech gadgets is getting a new leader this fall, as Apple has announced that Tim Cook will be replaced as CEO on September 1st by curren… https://readr.me/75k8xw

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency

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Five of those six users have placed no more bets since, but one of the account's recent activity shows it has subsequently made $163,000 by correctly betting on a US-Iran ceasefire by 7 April, which … https://readr.me/vktgr4

Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump

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The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president. https://readr.me/5z39mt

French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report

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Paying tribute, Macron wrote on X: "We loved Nathalie Baye so much. With her voice, her smile and her grace, she has been a constant presence in French cinema over the past few decades, from François… https://readr.me/xbd8tf

Apollo's president warns the AI spending boom may not pay off for investors

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Apollo Global Management President Jim Zelter urged caution about assuming strong returns from AI spending.APFIS Apollo President Jim Zelter says AI will transform the economy, but investmen… [+2340 c https://readr.me/mrzq5b

Magyar to meet Hungarian president as Trump says next PM 'a good man'

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"Every Hungary deserves a public service media that broadcasts the truth," he told Kossuth radio, explaining he was not after personal revenge, even though he and his family had been insulted "mornin… https://readr.me/8rhxf7

Watch: Vance heckled as he chides Pope

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US Vice-President JD Vance has taken issue with Pope Leo, after his public sparring with Donald Trump about the war in Iran. A heckler in the crowd at a Turning Point USA event in Georgia shouted a… https://readr.me/9mr3wb

‘I pray they come together’

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Americans are reacting to President Donald Trumps escalating feud with Pope Leo XIV and the backlash surrounding an AI-generated image depicting the president as a Jesus-like figure, which has since … https://readr.me/rtfwhm

Ex-Tesla president says he mimicked Domino's online pizza ordering to boost sales

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Jon McNeill, a former president for Tesla, said Tesla's website required too many clicks and taps before a user purchased a car.IEFA A former Tesla president said he used Domino's ordering a… [+3121 c https://readr.me/mhdqsn

Iran chose 'not to accept our terms', Vance says after peace talks

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After 21 hours of negotiations, Vice-President JD Vance announced that the US and Iran had failed to reach an agreement following peace talks in Pakistan. The delegations met in Islamabad, Pakistan … https://readr.me/hq84rs

Newsom Mocks Trump, 79, Over Embarrassing ‘President’ Blunder

If you click 'Accept all', we and our partners, including 245 who are part of the IAB Transparency & Consent Framework, will also store and / or access information on a device (in other words, us… https://readr.me/r9724k

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tells NBC News that he will not step down

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel told NBC News' Meet the Press that he would not step down in his first interview with a U.S. network, a portion of which was broadcast Thursday… https://readr.me/xh7yv6

Ohio State President resigns suddenly due to ‘inappropriate relationship’

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A major change is occurring at Ohio State University. The schools Board of Trustees announced on Monday that it has accepted the resignation of President Walter Ted Carter. Carter, 66, is resigning … https://readr.me/3k4pjd

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

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On Monday afternoon, an election integrity call organized by conservative podcaster Steve Stern featured a whos who of election deniers rehashing years-old conspiracy theories about rigged elections … https://readr.me/65pfhb

Delta Becomes Third Airline to Hike Bag Fees as the Iran War Makes Jet Fuel More Expensive

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Delta will raise the fee for checked luggage starting Wednesday, according to a statement from the airline to CNBC, with the first bag on a domestic flight costing $45 and the second $55. Passengers … https://readr.me/qpbhmj

Former BOA and Wada executive Reedie dies aged 84

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Sir Craig Reedie, the former chair of the British Olympic Association (BOA) and president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada), has died at the age of 84. Reedie chaired the BOA between 1992 and 2… https://readr.me/z25qjp

Trump's signature to appear on US currency, a first for a sitting president

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Donald Trump will be the first sitting president in US history to have his signature on the nation's currency.BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images President Trump will be the first sittin… [+2375 c https://readr.me/b3yq74

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U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez WASHINGTON The U.S. on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez, according to an Office of Foreign Assets Control entry on the Treasury Department website. The newl… https://readr.me/sz6kq3

Trump to give primetime address on Iran war as questions swirl over his next move

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Imran Bayoumi, a geostrategy expert with the Atlantic Council in Washington DC and former policy adviser to the defence department, told the BBC that the "deep domestic unpopularity" of the war, alon… https://readr.me/3qsk7d

US could 'finish the job' in Iran in two or three weeks, Trump says

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President Trump says the US will "leave" Iran "very soon" as Iran's president says Tehran has the "necessary will" to end the war. https://readr.me/h53v7r

Hegseth calls on US allies to 'step up' over Strait of Hormuz

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Over the last three weeks, as Iran took control of the Strait, the Trump administration has whipsawed from asking Nato and European allies for help, to saying it doesn't need any help, to accusing th… https://readr.me/z8n74s

Why does Trump want to take Iran’s Kharg Island?

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Available for over a year Donald Trump has said the US will conclude its war in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating key assets in the country, including Kharg Island - Irans key oil expor… https://readr.me/3zt8xk