Elon Musk’s department of government efficiency (DOGE) has sparked alarm by seeking access to a system with the US tax office that has detailed financial data about millions of Americans, US media reported. But it has sparked alarm within the government and among privacy experts who say granting Musk access to private taxpayer data could […]
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The UN has appealed for $6 billion to aid 26 million people affected by Sudan’s civil war, which has displaced 12 million and pushed millions toward famine. Since April 2023, fighting between the army and paramilitary forces has devastated the country. The funds will provide life-saving aid within Sudan and assist refugees in neighboring nations.
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Bangladeshi police have arrested 41 former officers among 1,059 accused of atrocities during the 2024 student-led movement that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina. The protests, triggered by opposition to the quota system, led to Hasina’s resignation and escape to India. The UN has condemned security forces for widespread extrajudicial killings. An interim government under Muhammad
Actor Adrien Brody sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss his latest film “The Brutalist.” Then, David Pogue learns about symphony orchestra concerts where a film coincides with a live performance of the music found in the movie. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we
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Pope Francis sat out mass and his traditional Angelus prayer from hospital on Sunday, with a Vatican health official saying the 88-year-old pontiff needed to preserve his strength for the Church’s busy Jubilee year. – Busy Jubilee year – The head of the health office for the Italian Bishops’ Conference, Massimo Angelelli, told AFPTV it
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The Australian government has announced a two-year ban on foreign investors purchasing existing homes from April 2025 to address housing affordability. While foreign investors can still invest in newly built homes, the policy aims to increase housing supply. The policy has faced mixed reactions and questions about its impact on overall housing affordability.
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Residents in Vandiver, Alabama, are facing a water crisis after an underground drilling project by Alabama Power damaged an aquifer. Several private wells have run dry or seen significant drops in water levels. The court has mandated that drilling continue around the clock to quickly resolve the issue.
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Hamas released three Israeli hostages in Khan Yunis as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. The release, marked by an emotional reunion and symbolic gifts like a gold coin and an hourglass, follows extensive negotiations. Israel will reciprocate by freeing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference urged the formation of a unified European armed force, citing the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war as proof of its necessity. He stressed the need for Europe to prepare for U.S. disengagement on critical issues, advocating for European military independence while maintaining a NATO partnership.
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