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Jeffries' job grows more difficult in race for House and speaker's gavel

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries had warned Republicans they would come to regret the congressional redistricting fight, and when Democrats counterpunched last month with a redrawn Virginia map, he had made his point. The net tally of seats gained and lost was essentially a wash. “F— around and find out,” said Jeffries after the election victory. But in a matter of days, the race for control of the House — and the speaker’s gavel — was dramatically reset by back-to-back court rulings that wiped out the Democratic gains in Virginia a

European shares gain on tech optimism; Mideast developments in focus

South Africa's ANC executive closes ranks around Ramaphosa over "Farmgate" scandal, SABC reports

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China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US

China's President Xi Jinping hailed on Thursday a "new positioning" of ties with the United States that envisages cooperation with measured competition, following his summit with President Donald Trump.Xi said both leaders agreed that building a constructive, strategically stable relationship would guide ties in the next three years and beyond, according to a Chinese foreign ministry statement.Xi described such ties as based primarily on cooperation but with measured competition for "a normal stability in which differences are controllable, and a lasting stability in which peace can be expect

Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi diplomacy

Taiwan considers resubmitting request for rejected defence budget items

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India says safe, unimpeded maritime flows vital for global economic well-being

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Thursday that "safe, unimpeded maritime flows" through international waters, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, are vital for global economic well-being."We must also address the increasing resort to unilateral coercive measures and sanctions inconsistent with international law and the UN Charter," Jaishankar said in his speech at the meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi.BRICS includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia. (Reporting by YP Rajesh

Thai economic growth likely slowed in first quarter on tourism slump

Taiwan's Foxconn reports forecast-beating 19% jump in Q1 profit on AI demand

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Giuliani returns to his show after viral pneumonia hospitalization

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani returned to his regularly scheduled show on Wednesday evening for the first time after being hospitalized for viral pneumonia earlier this month. The 81-year-old opened his conservative talk show, “The Rudy Giuliani Show,” with assurances to his audience that he was on the mend — though not yet fully recovered. In early May, Giuliani was in critical condition and placed on a ventilator at a hospital in Palm Beach, Florida. Reports of his illness were met with an outpouring of support and well-wishes from

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Taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers exceeded $550,000, newly released documents show

Taxpayers paid over half a million dollars in confidential congressional sexual harassment settlements dating back decades – a total higher than previously made public, newly released documents reviewed by CNN show.Documents initially shared with Congress revealed that taxpayers had paid more than $300,000 on behalf of six former members of the US House of Representatives or their offices.But the total amount was far higher.In its initial production to Congress, the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights had missed a $220,0000 payment on behalf of former Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings, who

Lutnick downplayed contact with Epstein in House Oversight interview, transcript shows

He fought Trump’s tariffs through the Supreme Court all the way to a refund

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Florida attorney general issues investigative subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a subpoena to the NFL as his office investigates whether the league has committed potential civils rights violations related to the Rooney Rule and the league's other employment practices, policies and programs. Uthmeier, who threatened possible enforcement actions against the league in March if it didn’t suspend the 23-year-old rule, sent the subpoena along with a letter to NFL executive vice president and attorney Ted Ullyot on Wednesday. The subpoena commands the league to appear at the attorney

Justice Department considers settling Trump’s $10 billion IRS leak lawsuit

The Justice Department is discussing whether to settle President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service in the coming days, according to two sources familiar.Among the options being discussed internally is whether a settlement would include a provision on the IRS dropping audits of the president and members of his family, as well as audits of the family’s businesses, the people said.One of the people familiar said that the possibility is one of many options under consideration, and that no firm decisions have been made. It remains unclear if a monetary sett

Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell

Livestreamer known for posting racist content faces attempted murder charge after shooting outside courthouse

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AI rally powers on, Trump-Xi summit takes centre stage

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur BanerjeeThe record-setting AI-led rally appears to be chugging along just fine as investors shrug off the prospect of interest rates staying higher to combat inflation, oil prices above $100 a barrel and an impasse in negotiations to end the Iran war.Adding to the mix, a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping has so far yielded few details, leaving markets on edge. Still, with expectations low, even a continuation of the status quo could elicit a positive response. Trump described Xi as a g

Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing

Oil prices edged up on Thursday, with markets focusing on the high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to see if it will yield any positive results towards a resolution for the Iran war.Trump is expected to encourage China to convince Tehran to make a deal with Washington to end the conflict, but analysts doubt that Xi will be willing to push China's long-time strategic partner too hard.Brent crude futures were up 45 cents, or 0.43%, to $106.08 a barrel by 0714 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures added 41 cents, or 0.41%, to $101.43

Honda posts first annual loss on $9 billion EV writedown, scraps EV sales goals

China renews, then halts licenses for hundreds of US beef exporters amid Trump-Xi summit

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Cuba’s energy crisis to worsen as donated Russian oil runs out, minister warns

Cuba’s dire energy woes are about to become even more critical, the nation’s energy minister warned Wednesday.A Russian donation of oil in late March has been exhausted, Cuban Minister of Energy and Mines Vicente de la O Levy, said in a special televised appearance Wednesday night.“The situation is very tense, it’s becoming hotter,” de la O Levy said on Cuban state-run TV, referring to the scorching summer months on the Caribbean island that drive up demand for energy.In recent days, small groups of Cubans have taken to the streets, often at night, banging pots and pans to protest lo

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The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning

Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump started a crucial series of meetings in Beijing on Thursday in a U.S.-China summit where stability in the relationship is the main goal of the two days of discussions. The White House and Chinese state media said the leaders concluded their meeting Thursday morning after about two hours. Trump is expected to leave just after midday Friday after a final private meeting with Xi. But few breakthroughs are expected on divisive issues ranging from the Iran war, trade, technology and Taiwan. Trump hopes to focus the s

On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms

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GOP Rep. Mike Lawler blasts ‘disgusting’ antisemitic and homophobic comments from Sen. Rand Paul’s son

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Taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers exceeded $550,000, newly released documents show

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Pomp and pageantry: for Chinese officials preparing for a Trump visit, every second counts

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Former Philippine ‘drug war’ police chief runs away from government agents to avoid international arrest warrant

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Locked in a stalemate with Iran, Trump heads to China

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter With the conflict in the Middle East still mired in a stalemate, Donald Trump is on his way to Beijing to see if

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Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan

China reiterated its strong opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan on Wednesday, calling on Washington to honour its commitments ahead of U.S.

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Nvidia CEO joins Trump for China trip, spurring hopes for H200 deal

US freezes Medicare enrollments for new home healthcare and hospice providers

The Trump administration will block new home healthcare and hospice providers from enrolling in Medicare for at least the next six months, according

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Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

The welcoming ceremony for U_S_ President Donald Trump as he arrived in Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping has included a military honor guard, a military band and hundreds of Chinese youths waving flags and chanting, “Warm welcome!”

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From 'The Hills' villain to LA mayoral contender: Spencer Pratt’s viral video-fueled campaign

“The Hills” reality television show villain Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles, positioning himself as a savior and promising to tackle the city's disorder and dysfunction

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From LA to Scottsdale: The Founder Behind AdDynamix Is Building the Bridge Between AI and Business Tools

An LA digital advertising veteran of 28 years has moved to Scottsdale and is building what he calls the missing piece between business software and the AI assistants people now use every day. SCOTTSDALE, AZ. When Benoit Pecqueur talks about his latest company, he sounds less like a founder pitching a product and more like an operator who got tired of watching the same problem repeat itself. “Most small business owners are watching the AI revolution from the sidelines,” he says. “Not because they don’t want it. Because their tools don’t talk to ChatGPT or Claude. Their accountant still pulls