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USA

Watch: 'We are fighting for the values of Europe,' says Zelenskyy

"Today, the Ukrainian people are defending not only Ukraine, we are fighting for the values of Europe and the world, sacrificing our lives in the name of the future."

Sport

Henrik Stenson named Team Europe captain for 2023 Ryder Cup

The Swedish golfer played on five Ryder Cup teams and served as a vice-captain at last year's tournament.

China

US warns Chinese on support for Russia in Ukraine war

US President Joe Biden's national security adviser warned a top Chinese official on Monday about China's support for Russia in the Ukrainian invasion, even as the Kremlin denied reports it had requested Chinese military equipment to use in the war.

Mobility

US road safety standards finally make way for autonomous cars

The updated rules replace outdated language that assumed a vehicle would always have a human driver and manual controls.

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Ukraine

US warns Russia may use chemical weapons in Ukraine

The Biden administration says Russia could launch a chemical or biological attack in Ukraine, after Moscow accused Kyiv of developing non-conventional weapons, without giving evidence.

USA

Biden announces Russian fossil fuel import ban, UK follows suit

Only 8% of the US oil and petroleum imports came from Russia in 2021, and the country doesn't import any natural gas from Moscow at all.

Tech News

Fitbit recalls Ionic smartwatch over burn fears

The company said the watch posed a potential burn risk to users after 118 reports worldwide.

Work

Tesla is being sued by an ex-worker over alleged racism - again

The former factory worker said nearly every bathroom in the EV maker's California factory was covered in racist graffiti.

Work

Union says Amazon interfering with re-run of election at US warehouse

Union officials said Amazon removed campaign materials and forced workers to attend anti-union meetings - a practice that is legal in the United States. Amazon said it complied with the law.

Ukraine

Ukraine begins state of emergency as rebels 'ask Russia for help'

The 30-day measure allows authorities to impose restrictions on movement, block rallies and ban political parties and organisations “in the interests of national security and public order”.

Nature

Human teeth were shaped by climate change, a new fossil reveals

The discovery of an extinct reptile has revealed the earliest origins of human teeth.

USA

Police officer gets 2 years in prison for killing unarmed motorist

Kim Potter was convicted in December of first- and second-degree manslaughter in the April 11 killing of Wright, 20.

Tech News

Donald Trump's Truth app opens to hundreds of testers ahead of launch

Trump was banned from Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube after he voiced support for rioters who stormed the US Capitol.

Money

US senators draft bill to help 'mitigate' El Salvador's Bitcoin law

"Ok boomers… You have 0 jurisdiction on a sovereign and independent nation," Bukele said, referring to the older generation of "baby boomers".

Mobility

Farting Teslas recalled for breaking safety rules

An over-the-air update will disable a feature that played loud noises outside the car after authorities raised doubts over pedestrian safety.

Denmark

Denmark may allow US troops on its soil, pact in the works

PM Frederiksen said that "the exact shape that this collaboration will take has not yet been defined" but could include the deployment of US troops and military equipment in the country.

Tech News

US tests robotic dogs to patrol border prompting outcry

The plans have been dubbed “a civil liberties disaster in the making” by rights groups in the US.

Slovakia

US troops set to use military bases in Slovakia after treaty approved

Thousands of people had rallied against the deal.

World News

US and Japan reach a deal on steel tariffs

US government officials have reached a deal to lift a 25% tariff that former President Donald Trump imposed on imported Japanese steel.

Austria

Talks to revive Iran nuclear deal resume in Vienna

The US pulled out of the deal in 2018 during the presidency of Donald Trump.