Thune says a shutdown can still be avoided if Democrats ‘dial back’ their demands
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is rejecting Democratic demands on health care as unserious but says a government shutdown is still “avoidable.”.
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Ukraine’s front line grows bigger as Russia shifts tactics, top commander says
Ukraine’s top military commander says the front line in Ukraine created by Russia’s full-scale invasion has expanded to nearly 1,250 kilometers.
Paris neighbourhoods: Inside the luxurious 8th arrondissement
In this French Connections Plus, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in the 8th arrondissement. It has the most employees in the capital – but the fewest inhabitants! This key business district is renowned for…
Pope Leo makes first big Vatican appointment to fill his old job at important bishop’s office
Pope Leo XIV has made his first big Vatican appointment.
Billion-dollar battle: UN takes aim at shipowner over unpaid pollution bill
Sri Lankan office urges X-Press Pearl owner to review the scale of damages to people, coasts and marine life
Ukraine’s front line grows bigger as Russia shifts tactics, top commander says – AP News
Ukraine’s front line grows bigger as Russia shifts tactics, top commander says AP NewsZelenskiy, Ukraine’s military chief say Russia’s 2025 offensives have failed ReutersUkraine Says Russia Using ‘New Tactics’ on Front …
Checkout.com announces an employee share buyback at a $12B valuation, up 30% from $9.35B two years ago yet below $40B in 2022, and says an IPO isn’t a priority (Aisha S Gani/Bloomberg)
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Checkout.com announces an employee share buyback at a $12B valuation, up 30% from $9.35B two years ago yet below $40B in 2022, and says an IPO isn’t a priority — Checkout.com is allowing employees to sell s…
EU moves to bypass Hungary’s veto on Russia sanctions – Politico
Brussels wants to scrap unanimity and move to majority rule as it launches a 19th wave of measures
Comedian stops show to get help for man having heart attack before finishing set at hospital bed
A comedian stopped his show to get assistance for a man who was having a heart attack in the crowd, before later going to the hospital to finish the set in front of him.
ICJ drops France’s case on jailed couple in Iran as families urge action
The International Court of Justice said on Thursday that it had dropped a case concerning the detention of two French nationals held in Iran since 2022 – at France’s request. The lawyer for one of the families says the time has come for more urgent ac…