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Pam Bondi to finally appear before House panel over Epstein files release

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T11:00:49+00:00

Ex-attorney general was subpoenaed in March but had refused to show after her removal from justice departmentThe former attorney general Pam Bondi will appear before the US House oversight and reform committee on Friday morning to answer questions about the Department of Justice’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and its release of the Epstein files under her leadership.The committee announced in late April that Bondi would be appearing before the panel as part of its investigation into Epstein, shortly after Democrats on the committee filed a civil contempt resolution against her

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‘Like a billionaire on acid’: Star Wars director Gareth Edwards comes out in favour of AI

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T10:55:01+00:00

Speaking at Amazon’s AI on the Lot event, the Rogue One film-maker Gareth Edwards said ‘it’ll do anything you ask’ and ‘it’s going to be better than CGI’Jurassic World Rebirth and Rogue One director Gareth Edwards has enthusiastically endorsed the use of generative AI in film-making, saying “it is a fucking genius at helping you” and “it’s going to be better than CGI”.Edwards was speaking at AI on the Lot, an event in Culver City, California, organised by Amazon, and in remarks reported by the Hollywood Reporter said: “I can’t see a reason why you wouldn’t become interested in this stuff as a

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Asda strikes deal to use Ocado software for home deliveries from next year

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T10:52:52+00:00

UK’s third biggest supermarket will use tech of online grocer, which already provides support for M&S and MorrisonsAsda has agreed a deal to use Ocado’s technology to run its online grocery store and home deliveries from next year.Ocado software will be used to support Asda’s grocery website and deliveries from its stores and “dark stores” – smaller warehouses that are not open to the public – from early 2027, the companies announced on Friday. Continue reading...

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SC sets aside order directing RIL to disgorge ₹447 crore

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-29T10:52:34+00:00

The apex court partly allowed the appeal filed by RIL challenging a November 2020 order of the Securities Appellate Tribunal

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Were Romanian Casualties From a Russian Drone Strike Inevitable?

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-29T10:52:18+00:00

The strike on Friday, near the Ukrainian border, was the first to injure civilians in Romania, officials say. But drones from the nearby war have been a growing threat.

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INR use for imports and exports gains momentum, says RBI

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-29T10:50:17+00:00

RBI data showed strong growth in rupee-based import and export transactions during 2025-26, with import settlements rising sharply by over 41 per cent year-on-year.

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Moise Kouame, un ragazzo di 17 anni sta facendo impazzire il Roland Garros

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-29T10:48:39+00:00

Approdando al terzo turno, è diventato il più giovane ad andare così avanti in una prova dello Slam dopo Nadal a Wimbledon 2003. Nato in un sobborgo di Parigi, ha caratteristiche simili a Monfils. Allenato da Gasquet, quest'anno ha già scalato 500 posizioni

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Russian drone strike ‘most serious security incident’ since start of Ukraine war, says Romanian president – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T10:47:08+00:00

Nicușor Dan leads international outrage as Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ‘ready to support Romania in whatever way is necessary’ after border town hit by droneThe incident comes just days after the Czech president, Petr Pavel, has urged Nato to “show its teeth” in response to Russia’s repeated testing of the alliance’s resolve on its eastern flank, suggesting a range of options including switching off its internet, cutting off its banks from global financial systems and shooting down jets that violate allied airspace.Speaking to the Guardian in Prague last week, Pavel called for “decisive enough,

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Epidémie d’Ebola : une première guérison enregistrée en RDC, annonce l’OMS

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-29T10:44:47+00:00

La République démocratique du Congo a déclaré à la mi-mai sa 17e épidémie de maladie à virus Ebola. Dans ce vaste pays de 100 millions d’habitants, le virus est présent dans trois provinces ainsi qu’en Ouganda, où sept infections confirmées, dont une mortelle, ont été recensées.

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Epidémie d’Ebola : une première guérison enregistrée en RDC, annonce l’OMS

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-29T10:44:47+00:00

La République démocratique du Congo a déclaré à la mi-mai sa 17ᵉ épidémie de maladie à virus Ebola. Dans ce vaste pays de 100 millions d’habitants, le virus est présent dans trois provinces ainsi qu’en Ouganda, où sept infections confirmées, dont une mortelle, ont été recensées.

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Vídeo | ¿Es Europa muy corrupta?

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-05-29T10:44:08+00:00

Los casos de corrupción y los escándalos políticos sacuden los gobiernos europeos y las instituciones comunitarias

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Проєкт "Знай свою Україну" відроджує автентичне свято Івана Купала для дітей та молоді, – Гнат Коробко

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-29T10:43:34+00:00

Освітній проєкт "Знай свою Україну" відроджує автентичне свято Івана Купала. Для цього 5 червня команда проведе практичний вебінар "Купала: як організувати свято для молоді". Про це повідомив меценат і...

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L’autogol del supermissile Oreshnik, caduto sulla testa dei soldati russi

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-29T10:41:43+00:00

Concepito per portare testate nucleari, è stato un flop con le bombe convenzionali a grappolo: l’altissima velocità impone di sincronizzare gli inneschi con una perfezione assoluta per farle scoppiare a due-tre metri dal suolo e in un caso non ha funzionato. Ora Mosca è lavroro per correggerlo: il suo impatto psicologico sugli ucraini è comunque terrificante

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Government plans social security schemes for India’s gig workers

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-29T10:41:28+00:00

The government is operationalising welfare measures under the Social Security Code and strengthening the e-Shram portal to support benefits portability and worker protection.

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SpaceX IPO hype spurs crypto shadow market for pre-listing bets

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-29T10:40:15+00:00

Traders are turning to perpetual futures, contracts with no expiry, to take a position on a company’s expected listing price months before an IPO

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Anger at decision not to extradite Canadian suicide kit supplier to face UK justice

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T10:39:02+00:00

Kenneth Law expected to admit to sending products internationally in knowledge they would probably be used to end livesBereaved families whose loved ones were the victims of an online supplier of suicide kits say they feel insulted by a decision not to prosecute him in the UK.Kenneth Law was due to appear in court on Friday in Ontario, Canada, accused of selling 1,200 suicide packages across 40 countries, including the UK. Continue reading...

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Give staff more say over AI to ensure they share benefits, UK thinktank urges

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T10:35:06+00:00

Exclusive: IPPR report backed by TUC proposes ‘worker support levy’ to boost employees’ influenceWorkers urgently need more bargaining power over the way AI is adopted in the workplace to ensure the benefits are fairly shared, according to a TUC-backed report from a leading thinktank.The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is calling for a package of measures to boost employees’ influence at what it calls a “pivotal moment in the history of work”. Continue reading...

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Workers need greater say over AI rollout, says TUC-backed report

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T10:35:06+00:00

Exclusive: IPPR thinktank calls for new measures to boost employees’ influence at ‘pivotal moment’ in history Workers urgently need more bargaining power over the way AI is adopted in the workplace to ensure the benefits are fairly shared, according to a TUC-backed report from a leading thinktank.The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is calling for a package of measures to boost employees’ influence at what it calls a “pivotal moment in the history of work”. Continue reading...

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«Кама капитал» и структуры «Ашана» урегулировали спор

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-05-29T10:33:32+00:00

Входящее в холдинг «Кама капитал» ООО «Акварель» в рамках спора с ОАО «Первый хладокомбинат» (находится под управлением «Ашана») и ООО «Ле Монлид» (ранее «Леруа Мерлен», сейчас – «Лемана Про») 25 мая подало в Арбитражный суд Москвы заявление об утверждении мирового соглашения. Об этом говорится в карточке дела. Других деталей там не приводится, но следующее заседание назначено на начало июля. 

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Від друку органів до кріотерапії: як Путін витрачає мільярди на пошуки безсмертя, – WSJ

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-29T10:33:00+00:00

Дослідження очолюють дочка Путіна Марія Воронцова, ендокринолог, яка курує державні генетичні програми, та фізик Михайло Ковальчук, брат близького соратника Путіна.

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TN education minister says state policy is sufficient, rejects NEP

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-29T10:30:17+00:00

He also confirmed that the two-language policy would continue unchanged while launching the statewide school admission drive for the 2026-27 academic year.

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First Thing: Nato ready to defend ‘every inch’ of territory as Russian drone hits Romania

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T10:26:32+00:00

Mark Rutte says Moscow’s ‘reckless behaviour is a danger to us all’ after drone hit apartments during attack on Ukraine. Plus, Paul McCartney on how old bandmates – and Oasis – inspired his nostalgic new albumGood morning.The Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte, has said the alliance is “ready to defend every inch” of its territory after a Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania, a member state, during an overnight attack on neighbouring Ukraine.What else is happening? Sweden will donate 16 of its existing Gripen fighter jets by next year to Ukraine, which will go on to buy an initia

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WHO chief visits DRC amidst Ebola crisis

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-29T10:24:27+00:00

WHO chief visits DRC amidst Ebola crisis and urges international community to increase support.

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