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A US jury finds Uber liable for a sexual assault by a driver in 2019, handing Uber a second consecutive defeat in its first trials of 3,000+ pending lawsuits — The ride-hailing giant has now lost the fi…
Outcry grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon
Some of Donald Trump’s former MAGA allies denounce the desecration of Christian religious symbol by Israeli soldier.
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO
Cook will turn over CEO duties to Apple’s head of hardware engineering, John Ternus, on September 1.
Online harms bill should cover AI chatbots, say some on Ottawa’s advisory group
By Anja Karadeglija Some of the experts Ottawa has…
Fears over Ethiopia peace deal as TPLF restores Tigray government
Announcement from Tigray’s main political party has sparked concern over the potential resumption of a deadly conflict.
Brazilian fitness influencer dies during Ironman triathlon in Texas
Mara Flavia Souza Araujo drowned Saturday in Lake Woodlands, authorities said
Commentary: Southeast Asia’s scam centres are a new US-China battleground
China and the US have a vested interest in supporting Southeast Asia’s anti-cyberfraud efforts, but cooperation between the two countries is unlikely, says this academic.
NATO state pushes back on Zelensky’s claim of looming Russian attack
Estonia has dismissed Vladimir Zelensky’s claim that Russia is allegedly preparing to strike the Baltic states
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Canadian tourist killed in Mexico archaeological site shooting
A Canadian woman was shot dead and five other people injured by a gunman on Monday at Mexico’s famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said. The gunman killed himself after opening fire at the popular tourist destination, home to pre-Azteca…
Cuba confirms meeting with US officials on island, wants energy blockade lifted
Cuba’s government on Monday confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the island as tensions between the two sides remain high over the U.S. energy blockade of the Caribbean country. FRANCE 24’s Ed Augustin reports from Havana.