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The right’s exploitation of the Ceuta migrant ‘crisis’ almost guarantees that it will happen again | Ruben Andersson
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The Guardian Africa
left62d ago

The right’s exploitation of the Ceuta migrant ‘crisis’ almost guarantees that it will happen again | Ruben Andersson

The EU’s panic and the lack of solidarity emboldens smugglers and the far right – and makes Spain even more vulnerableFor the European hard right and the White House, it seemed almost too good to be true: left-liberal Spain punished with a migration crisis of its own making. The histrionics came right on cue.

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US Senate’s Fauci hearing renews COVID origin debate but reveals little
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Al Jazeera
center65d ago

US Senate’s Fauci hearing renews COVID origin debate but reveals little

US Senate Republicans, led by Rand Paul, held a hearing on Wednesday to renew criticism against immunologist Anthony Fauci regarding the COVID-19 pandemic's origins. The hearing largely rehashed claims from a Republican report suggesting the virus likely originated from a Wuhan lab, though experts stated it revealed little new information and underscored partisan divides.

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US admits 'unfortunate error' after mislabelling countries on map of Africa
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BBC Africa
center65d ago

US admits 'unfortunate error' after mislabelling countries on map of Africa

A US State Department official presented a map mislabeling Nigeria, Mozambique, Ivory Coast, and Malawi at an Aids conference in Brazil on Sunday. The State Department called it an "unfortunate error" caused by a team member hastily altering the slide deck, which was reportedly created using AI tools. The incident occurred during discussions about US funding for HIV programs in Africa.

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US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference
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The Guardian Africa
left66d ago

US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference

During a State Department presentation at the Aids 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro this week, a US government map mislabeled every African country, including placing Nigeria inland and relocating Mozambique and Côte d’Ivoire. The State Department took responsibility for the error, stating a team member hastily changed the slide deck, and acknowledged the map was generated using AI tools, which OpenAI is investigating.

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Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on
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BBC Middle East
center67d ago

Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on

President Donald Trump held separate meetings in Washington with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who were attending Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral. Zelensky discussed bolstering Ukraine's air defenses and potential Patriot missile co-production with Trump, while Netanyahu focused on shared goals regarding Iran's nuclear program.

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails ‘good meeting’ with Trump at White House
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Al Jazeera
center68d ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails ‘good meeting’ with Trump at White House

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, discussing potential joint production of Patriot missiles in Ukraine and diplomatic efforts to end the war. The meeting, described as "positive and productive" by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, signifies an improvement in relations between the two leaders.

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Trump expresses frustration with Netanyahu before White House meeting
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Al Jazeera
center68d ago

Trump expresses frustration with Netanyahu before White House meeting

President Trump expressed frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu before their White House meeting, stating he did not need Netanyahu to inform him about Iran's nuclear activities. Trump downplayed differences on Iran policy, despite Netanyahu's government opposing a previous US-Iran deal and favoring continued military operations.

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Trump flouts political risk to host Netanyahu’s seventh White House visit
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Al Jazeera
center68d ago

Trump flouts political risk to host Netanyahu’s seventh White House visit

President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday for their seventh meeting, the first since the US and Israel launched a war with Iran on February 28. The meeting occurs amid growing US public and Republican wariness of the conflict and its economic costs, potentially posing political risks for Trump ahead of midterm elections.

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Netanyahu meets Trump at the White House: What’s on the agenda, what’s next
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Al Jazeera
center68d ago

Netanyahu meets Trump at the White House: What’s on the agenda, what’s next

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with former US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the war on Iran and the Abraham Accords. The meeting occurred amid escalating Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank and ahead of Israeli elections, with analysts suggesting Netanyahu sought Trump's support. The specific outcomes of their discussion were not expected to be made public.

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What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu's visit to Washington
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BBC US & Canada
center69d ago

What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu's visit to Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington D.C. on Tuesday to meet separately with President Donald Trump. Their visits, coinciding with Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral, are expected to focus on discussions regarding the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.

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Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House next week amid Iran war escalation
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Al Jazeera
center72d ago

Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House next week amid Iran war escalation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet President Donald Trump at the White House next Tuesday, following the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham. This visit underscores US commitment amid escalating conflict with Iran and ongoing operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

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Maga influencer Laura Loomer reverses course on Ukraine after Kyiv visit
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The Guardian Europe
left72d ago

Maga influencer Laura Loomer reverses course on Ukraine after Kyiv visit

Rightwing influencer Laura Loomer conducted an interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, marking a reversal of her previous stance on the conflict. Loomer, who previously amplified Kremlin narratives, stated that her experience with an air raid prompted a "stunning about-turn" and a call for "moral clarity" regarding Russian aggression.

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Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants
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The Guardian Europe
left72d ago

Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants

Donald Trump threatened the European Union with substantial tariffs, accusing Brussels of targeting US tech giants like Google, Apple, and Meta with fines. Trump announced the US would investigate the EU's actions and stated the EU would "pay a very big price" for allegedly "robbing" American companies.

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What to know about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, take two
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Al Jazeera
center72d ago

What to know about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, take two

Perennially controversial dinner is back, with Trump set to attend, after a gunman derailed the proceedings in April.

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Trump expands voluntary pledge to blunt AI-driven utility bill surges
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Al Jazeera
center73d ago

Trump expands voluntary pledge to blunt AI-driven utility bill surges

White House hails pledge that seeks to shield consumers from the cost of energy for data centres as 'historic'.

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White House says will not block Tate brothers’ extradition to UK
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Al Jazeera
center73d ago

White House says will not block Tate brothers’ extradition to UK

The White House stated it will not block the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate to the United Kingdom, where they face dozens of new sex crime charges including rape and sex trafficking. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also indicated no government role in the extradition process, despite the brothers' support for former President Trump.

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Iran war’s $37bn price tag: Why does the Pentagon want $67bn more?
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Al Jazeera
center74d ago

Iran war’s $37bn price tag: Why does the Pentagon want $67bn more?

The US must rapidly replenish its stockpiles of weapons as the war on Iran rages on.

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Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s Iran gamble has produced a crisis reshaping the global order
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The Guardian Middle East
left74d ago

Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s Iran gamble has produced a crisis reshaping the global order

In today’s newsletter: ​A White House operating without expertise, strategy or restraint ​is stuck in a conflict with no easy way out, which is sending economic shockwaves far beyond its own bordersGood morning. Within two hours of entering No 10 on Monday afternoon, Andy Burnham had his first call with Donald Trump.

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Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
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BBC Middle East
center74d ago

Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more

The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.

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Hormuz tankers on fire, as US, Iran continue attacks: What’s the latest?
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Al Jazeera
center75d ago

Hormuz tankers on fire, as US, Iran continue attacks: What’s the latest?

The White House told Al Jazeera that the US would continue its attacks unless Trump decides otherwise.

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