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U.S. vows to pay relatives of Afghans killed in drone strike

The US Pentagon said that it is committed to offering condolence payments to relatives of the 10 people who were killed in an errant drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August.

Health news

Why is Snoop Dogg betting big on Europe’s cannabis scene?

The rapper is the co-founder of Casa Verde, a VC fund based in Los Angeles that focuses on the cannabis industry.

USA

Judge orders Texas to suspend new law banning most abortions

"Women have been unlawfully prevented from exercising control over their lives in ways that are protected by the Constitution," a US federal judge wrote in its order to suspend the law.

Switzerland

US-China-Taiwan tensions rise amid Chinese air incursions

Senior US and Chinese officials met in Switzerland on Wednesday, as the two countries find themselves at odds on a variety of issues, including Taiwan and trade.

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Tech News

Four key takeaways from the Facebook whistleblower's Senate hearing

Frances Haugen spent hours giving evidence to a US Senate subcommittee on Tuesday, prompting pushback from Facebook and a memo from Mark Zuckerberg.

World News

Ex-Facebook manager urges Congress to regulate tech giant

“Facebook’s products harm children, stoke division and weaken our democracy,” a former employee told the US Congress on Tuesday.

Earth News

Apple named as a major corporation trying to stop climate legislation

A new report has revealed that many major US corporations have funded lobbying groups aiming to stop sustainability legislation passing through congress.

North Korea

North Korea says it test-fired anti-aircraft missile

In what may appear as a provocation, North Korea said it had test-fired a new anti-aircraft missile just hours before an emergency meeting at the UN Security Council was due to address Pyongyang's recent weapons firings.

USA

US Congress votes to avert government shutdown

The battle in Congress continues on how to raise the government's borrowing cap before the United States risks a potentially catastrophic default.

USA

General told Biden to keep 2,500 troops in Afghanistan to stop Taliban

It came as General Mark Milley called the 20-year war in Afghanistan a "strategic failure"

World News

Oil prices rise amid prospect of widespread fuel shortfalls

Brent crude touched $80 a barrel on Tuesday for the first time in three years as markets grappled with the prospect of widespread fuel shortfalls heading into the end of the year.

Culture news

R&B singer R. Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking trial

R&B superstar R. Kelly has been found guilty of being the ringleader of a decades-long racketeering and sex trafficking scheme.

Sport

Ryder Cup 2021: United States set to regain trophy from Europe

No team has ever won the Ryder Cup when trailing by more than four points going into the final session of singles.

USA

Migrant camp shrinks on US border as more Haitians removed

US Homeland Security said nearly 2,000 Haitians have been rapidly expelled on flights since Sunday.

World News

French ambassador to return to Washington after Macron-Biden talks

In what could appear as a mea culpa from Washington, Biden and Macron said in a joint statement “that the situation would have benefitted from open consultations among allies on matters of strategic interest to France and our European partners."

Tech News

What is a crypto wallet? You could soon get one with Robinhood

Customers of Robinhood, which benefited from a boom in retail trading during the COVID pandemic, have long asked for crypto wallets.

USA

Guterres and Biden focus on climate change and COVID at UN assembly

Climate Crisis and COVID-19 were at the centre of the opening of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a tough 'wake up call' to humanity saying we are living in a divided world that's moving in the wrong direction.

United Kingdom

Harry Dunn: Family settles damages in US diplomatic immunity case

The Harry Dunn case has been a source of tension in the UK's relationship with the United States.

Travel News

US will allow vaccinated UK and EU travellers to visit quarantine-free

The US has finally been able to reopen to tourists, as long as they are fully-vaccinated.

Australia

Australia has no regrets over submarine contract

The Australian PM says he has no regrets over cancelling a submarine contract with France in favour of a new deal with the United States as AUKUS row deepens