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Trump in the Oval Office making healthcare announcement — minutes after saying he’s barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
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"You're at war when you get attacked. We got attacked," Carney said.
New Canadian tariffs will notably target the US steel and dairy industries, and take effect on September 8.
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🇲🇽 Young Mexicans battle for 'aura' in latest social media trend
Young Mexicans face off in one of the latest social media trends, the 'aura battle,' a contest where rivals showcase their best moves, poses and meme-inspired gestures to see who has the most 'aura'.
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The heat wave battering Europe may have an unlikely partner-in-crime: a patch of cold ocean water south of Iceland and Greenland that can influence weather patterns over the continent.
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Trump and Xi lunch menu:
Minced Codfish in Seafood Soup
Crispy and Stir-Fried Lobster Balls
Pan-Seared Beef Fillet Stuffed with Morel Mushrooms
Kung Pao Chicken and Scallops
Braised Seasonal Greens, Bamboo Shoots, Mushrooms, and Beans
Stewed Beef in a Bun
Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumpling
Chocolate Brownie
Fruits and Ice Cream
Coffee/Tea
Meanwhile the traveling White House press pool got this
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First boat of a flotilla carrying medical supplies, food and solar panels has reached Cuba to aid the island as a US fuel blockade deepens its energy crisis
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Back in Cuba for first time in 10 years and country is hit by another nationwide blackout as night falls.
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Don't seek too deep
Our @AFP team in Beijing has been exploring answers given by Deepseek.
As you might expect, sensitive topics are censored.
Questions about Xinjiang initially elicited a response, only to be replaced by a "beyond my current scope" reply
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Laurent Thomet retweeted
Our @AFP team in Beijing has been exploring answers given by Deepseek.
As you might expect, sensitive topics are censored.
Questions about Xinjiang initially elicited a response, only to be replaced by a "beyond my current scope" reply
france24.com/en/live-news/20…
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With 2025 almost here, it’s time for resolutions you’ll actually want to keep: 10 Resolutions for Editors.
Resolution 1: Ask yourself this question: Are my edits making the story better or just different?
The COP29 Diplomacy Briefing by @edking_I is a daily must-read for its unquestionable insight into everything that happens at UN climate talks. Today’s edition shares the most important news of the two-week event
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A pet-loving part-time musician is fast becoming a global star by gently poking fun at Donald Trump for suggesting that Haitian immigrants are making a meal of America's cats and dogs.
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