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The War Room newsletter: Germany’s plan to build Europe’s strongest army
Shashank Joshi, our defence editor, examines whether the country can achieve its goals—and what stands in its way
Former Google DeepMind researcher's AI startup raises record $1.1 billion seed funding to pursue superintelligence
Ineffable Intelligence has emerged from stealth with a $5.1 billion valuation.
Ceasefire at risk as Pakistan and Afghanistan report cross-border attacks
The strikes were the first since the two agreed to halt the violence at peace talks last month.
Gunmen kidnap 23 children from Nigerian orphanage
Mass kidnappings are a common way for gangs and armed groups to make quick money in Nigeria.
Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks
Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.
Trump ballroom lawsuit plaintiff rejects DOJ demand to drop case after 'assassination attempt'
Trump and others say the proposed White House ballroom would be much more secure than the Washington Hilton Hotel, where Saturday's shooting occurred.
Melania Trump blasts Kimmel, calls on ABC to ‘take stand’ against comedian
'Kimmel should be immediately fired,' Donald Trump says amid backlash over joke likening first lady to expectant widow.
Prediction markets prepare to invade one of crypto’s biggest and riskiest trades
There’s a land grab underway in the U.S. for perpetual futures, one of the biggest and riskiest parts of crypto — and prediction markets want a piece of it.
Donald Trump is crushing America’s farmers—yet they back him
They bore the brunt of his trade war. Now the war in Iran is pushing some to the brink
OpenAI shakes up partnership with Microsoft, capping revenue share payments
Things have changed since Microsoft and OpenAI announced a broad agreement following OpenAI's restructuring in October.
Pakistan accused of attacking Afghan university
Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.
Analysis: Bennett-Lapid alliance attempt to unseat Israel’s Netanyahu
Bennett and Lapid join forces again in a renewed bid for power that will, analysts warn, mean little for Palestinians.