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On the other side of the political divide, President Joe Biden is due to be confirmed as the Democratic nominee at his party’s convention in Chicago this August, setting up America’s first presidential rematch since 1956, when Dwight Eisenhower, a Republican, again defeated Adlai Stevenson, a Democrat. #Barron #Trump #Donald #Trumps #youngest #son #play #role … Read more

Brunson returned from a foot injury and led the Knicks to a 2-0 playoff series lead over the Pacers. Jalen Brunson shrugged off injury to spark a sensational second-half fightback as the New York Knicks battled past the Indiana Pacers 130-121 to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven NBA playoff series on Wednesday. New … Read more

Japan has embarked upon a transformative journey that signifies a departure from its conventional pacifist stance. Despite encountering pockets of domestic opposition, Japan’s vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific has received increasing support from neighbouring nations. Within a regional backdrop of countering China’s military modernisation and expansionism, Japan is now laying the groundwork for … Read more

A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump. Trump and some other defendants in the case had tried to get Willis and her office removed from the case, … Read more

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The president of the University of British Columbia says its endowment fund doesn’t directly own any stocks that are the target of divestment demands by pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment on the Vancouver campus. Benoit-Antoine Bacon says the targeted companies are instead part of … Read more

The former US president’s federal trial in Florida is now unlikely to begin before the 2024 election. #Judge #postpones #Trump039s #classified #documents #trial

NewsFeed Israel’s army has told Palestinians being forcibly displaced from Rafah where they should go, leaving many to choose between an overcrowded strip of scrubland without amenities or neighbourhoods turned to rubble by Israel’s war. Published On 7 May 20247 May 2024 #Israels #army #told #people #Rafah #Gaza

Thinking Global Podcast – Dean Vuletic Dean Vuletic This week on the Thinking Global Podcast, Dean Vuletic (University of Luxembourg) speaks with the Thinking Global team about the Eurovision Song Contest and international politics. Dr. Vuletic chats with Kieran (⁠⁠⁠@kieranjomeara⁠⁠⁠) and Victoria (@vic_hhberg) about the history of the Eurovision Sing Contest, critical … Read more

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it has opened an investigation into the Boeing BA.N 787 Dreamliner after the planemaker said some employees had committed “misconduct” by claiming some tests had been completed. The FAA said it is investigating whether Boeing completed the inspections to confirm adequate bonding and grounding where the wings join … Read more

Actor Bernard Hill, who delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into battle in “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” and went down with the ship as the captain in “Titanic,” has died. Hill, 79, passed away Sunday morning, agent Lou Coulson said. Hill joined “The Lord Of The Rings” … Read more