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UK Government Partners with Tech Giants to Develop 'Prison Outside Prison' System

The UK is teaming up with tech giants like Microsoft and Google to monitor offenders with advanced surveillance, addressing prison overcrowding.

#uk, #surveillance, #criminaljustice, #technology, #overcrowding

Historic First: American Cleric Robert Francis Prevost Elected as Pope Leo XIV

Robert Francis Prevost becomes first American elected pope, marking a historic Catholic Church milestone with global implications.

#catholicchurch, #popeleoXIV, #americanpope, #vatican, #religion

Bill Gates Pledges Entire Fortune to Global Health Amid U.S. Funding Cuts

Bill Gates will donate $200 billion to global health by 2045 amid U.S. funding cuts impacting WHO and global health progress.

#billgates, #globalhealth, #usfundingcuts, #who, #philantropy

EU Announces €500 Million Fund to Attract Top Researchers Amid U.S. Policy Shifts

The EU unveils a €500M package to attract global researchers, responding to recent U.S. science policy changes under Trump.

#eu, #researchfunding, #trumpadministration, #sciencepolicy

China Stands Firm Amid Rising U.S. Tariffs, Eyes Trade Diversification

China asserts resilience against U.S. tariffs, boosts rural initiatives and trade with Southeast Asia. Upcoming Geneva talks offer hope for resolution.

#china, #us, #tradewar, #tariffs, #economy

Ukraine Proposes 30-Day Ceasefire, Seeks Broader Peace Talks Amidst Russian Truce Violations

Ukraine aims for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia amidst ongoing conflicts and international diplomatic pressures.

#ukraine, #russia, #ceasefire, #diplomacy, #conflict

Russia and Venezuela Sign Strategic Partnership to Enhance Energy Cooperation

Russia and Venezuela enhance energy ties, opposing Western influence with new strategic partnership agreement.

#russia, #venezuela, #energy, #partnership, #diplomacy

Ukrainian Drones Target Moscow as Xi Jinping Visits Russian Capital

Ukrainian drones disrupt Moscow ahead of Victory Day; Xi Jinping's visit underscores China-Russia ties amid rising tensions.

#ukraine, #russia, #china, #diplomacy, #drones

Egypt and Greece Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Regional Stability

Egypt and Greece plan strategic ties to boost regional stability, focusing on energy cooperation and migration management.

#egypt, #greece, #strategicpartnership, #mediterranean

India Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes Against Pakistan Following Kashmir Attack

India conducts airstrikes in Pakistan after deadly Kashmir attack, escalating tensions between the nuclear neighbors.

#india, #pakistan, #kashmir, #operation sindoor, #conflict

US and China Begin High-Level Trade Negotiations Amid Escalating Tariff War

US and China officials meet in Geneva to address escalating tariffs impacting global markets and relations.

#us, #china, #trade, #tariffs, #negotiations

Athens Wildfire Highlights Global Urban Vulnerability to Climate Disasters

The Athens wildfire near the Penteli Observatory underscores global urban risks from climate-related disasters. Here's how cities can adapt.

#climatechange, #wildfire, #urbanplanning, #greece

Wildfires in Israel Lead to National Emergency and Mass Evacuations

Over 10,000 residents evacuated as wildfires ravage areas near Jerusalem, with international aid mobilized.

#israel, #wildfires, #emergency, #jerusalem

UK and India Finalize Landmark £25.5 Billion Free Trade Agreement

Historic UK-India trade deal promises to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion annually, marking UK's largest post-Brexit economic pact.

#uk, #india, #tradeagreement, #brexit, #economy

Devastating Wildfires Ravage Israel and West Bank, Prompting Evacuations and International Aid

Wildfires in Israel's Jerusalem Mountains cause extensive damage, evacuate 10,000, link to climate change, and raise political tensions.

#wildfires, #israel, #environment, #climatechange, #middleeast