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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he offered to meet Putin at G7

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he had offered to meet Vladimir Putin at a G7 summit in France this week for talks to end a four-year war, but the Russian leader was not ready to speak.Zelenskiy, speaking at a historic monastery in Kyiv that was damaged in an overnight attack by Russia, said the United States had agreed with inviting Putin to the gathering, which starts later on Monday in Evian-les-Bains."We gave message that we are ready to meet with Putin during (the) G7, because Trump is there and Macron is there, so Europeans plus America. This is a good, I t

Russia calls Ukrainian allegation its forces struck Kyiv monastery a 'crude fake'

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Ukrainian man found guilty of setting on fire houses linked to UK PM Starmer

A Ukrainian man was found guilty on Monday of carrying out an arson attack on a property connected to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in May last year.Over five days, police were called to fires at a house in north London connected to Starmer, another at a property nearby where he used to live and his sister-in-law still does, and to a blaze involving a Toyota car that also used to belong to the British leader.Roman Lavrynovych, 22, was found guilty at London's Old Bailey Court of two counts of committing arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered. He was acquitted of two c

Riksbank seen on hold but chances rising of hike later this year, Reuters poll shows

American Express to buy Tripadvisor's restaurant booking platform TheFork in $700 million deal

Salesforce to buy AI agent platform Fin for about $3.6 billion

Salesforce said on Monday it had acquired autonomous AI agent platform Fin for about $3.6 billion.The deal strengthens Salesforce's Agentforce platform, as technology firms compete to roll out usage-basaed autonomous digital workers across enterprises.Following completion, Salesforce and Fin will expand options for deploying AI agents in customer service, allowing customers to incorporate them with existing systems, the companies said.The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of Salesforce's fiscal year 2027, and no change is expected to the company's forecast and capital return pro

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'I’m not giving up': Couple loses home to Helene years after Katrina left them homeless

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The next mayor of DC will have to navigate its most famous resident: President Donald Trump

Janeese Lewis George, a Washington, DC, councilmember and leading candidate for mayor, was knocking on doors when her team got word that President Donald Trump said he wouldn’t “put up with it” if the democratic socialist wins her Tuesday primary.“Maybe we’ll take back Washington, run it on the federal basis,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office Thursday.Her team paused its canvassing, huddled together and within a few hours released a response.“Threatening home rule because you don’t like how residents are voting is an attack on democracy itself,” Lewis George said in a

What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in France

Right after his 80th birthday party celebrations, U.S. President Donald Trump is heading to a summit in France of the G7 club of powerful democracies to dive into issues — Iran, Ukraine, trade and more — that have been sources of friction with allies he will be meeting. Hours before leaving Washington, Trump announced an agreement to end the war — a development that could change the dynamic for the G7 leaders during the talks from late Monday to Wednesday. Just days ago, when the Iran-U.S. ceasefire was hanging by a thread, with resumed strikes, the gatherin

Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz, sending oil prices tumbling

Oil hits 3-month low as US, Iran reach peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win

A World Cup bus was set alight and a teenager suffered a gunshot wound during chaotic scenes in Midtown Manhattan as thousands of basketball fans poured into the streets late on Saturday to celebrate the New York Knicks' historic win in the NBA Finals.Some fans set off fireworks and fired smoke grenades after spilling out of packed bars and outdoor venues, chanting "Knicks in five!" to mark their team's victory in the fifth game of a possible seven.The New York Knicks have not won a title since 1973, and this was just their third appearance in the finals after losses in 1994 and 1999 - to the

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Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital Sunday, his spokesperson said, but there was no immediate information about why he was there or his prognosis. McConnell, 84, was the longest serving Senate leader in history before stepping aside from that role while finishing his final term, which ends in January. “Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care," spokesperson David Popp said in a statement without elaboration. It was not immediately clear whether the Kentucky lawmaker was in Washington, his

Trump endorses Rep. Mike Collins ahead of GOP Senate runoff in Georgia

Basketball-Chaos and confetti settle as New York City prepares Knicks celebration

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Historic Kyiv monastery damaged, 10 people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine

A 1,000-year-old monastery that symbolises Ukraine's spiritual and cultural heritage was badly damaged in the heaviest Russian aerial attack on Kyiv in two weeks, authorities said on Monday, while 10 people were killed nationwide in the overnight strikes.France's foreign minister said the attack on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in 1051, was akin to bombing Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. The Russian strikes came after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he had discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump efforts to secure an end to the

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Stepson of Norway's crown prince convicted of rape, sentenced to 4 years

The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon has been found guilty of two counts of rape and other crimes and is sentenced to four years in prison, an Oslo court ruled on Monday.Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, who joined the royal family when his mother Mette-Marit married Haakon in 2001, has pleaded not guilty to the most severe accusations against him, including those of rape, and can appeal the verdict. (Reporting by Gwladys Fouche, editing by Terje Solsvik)

What the US and Iran say they have agreed in the memorandum to end the war

Iran and US reach a tentative deal to end the war and open Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain

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China didn’t qualify for the World Cup. But its fans still have a star: a card-wielding referee

World Cup team send-offs are usually a grand event. Rigorously selected players dressed in dapper suits, waving at fans before they board a plane to represent their countries at one of the biggest sporting events held every four years.But not for China this year.The country’s team again failed to qualify for the tournament, prompting its soccer fans to turn to another national representative: Ma Ning, a referee known for a stern, uncompromising officiating style that has earned him the nickname “Card Master.”The 46-year-old has not always been a beloved figure at home and, at times, his

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Lamine Yamal ‘had what other kids didn’t,’ says his former Barcelona youth team coach

At just 18, soccer superstar Lamine Yamal has won more than most players ever do in their entire careers. He’s already a three-time La Liga winner for Barcelona, a European champion with Spain and now, if you ask the bookmakers, he’s highly-tipped to add a World Cup to his trophy cabinet this summer.It’s an incredible success rate for a player who is set to turn 19 just six days before the final in New Jersey, and it’s a rise through the ranks that’s surprised even those who were first to see the youngster’s talent.Speaking to CNN Sports, Barcelona youth team coach Marc Serra expla

Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

Trump holds phone calls with Putin and Zelensky on his 80th birthday

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Pakistan PM says US and Iran reach peace deal after talks

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Trump holds phone calls with Putin and Zelensky on his 80th birthday

UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday

Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House Lawn for his 80th birthday

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UK anti-Islam activist Robinson briefly detained under terrorism laws

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‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup

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A tentative deal is reached to end the Iran war and Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade

The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

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McConnell hospitalized and ‘receiving excellent care,’ spokesperson says

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Swiss voters reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million, early results show

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million

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Russia’s overwhelming manpower advantage against Ukraine is starting to wane

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The healthcare sector emerges as a lifeline for struggling job seekers

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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