An American tourist visiting London claims he was abducted, drugged, and robbed of his life savings by a man posing as an Uber driver.
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Paul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at Israel
The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel’s aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.
Sudan rebels entirely pushed out of Khartoum state, army says
It is the latest sign of victory from the military who have made gains against the RSF since March.
Former DR Congo PM sentenced to hard labour on corruption charge
Augustin Ponyo Matata is found guilty of his part in embezzling about $245m.
Graduates boo Columbia university head over protester’s detention
Students objecting to the detention of a pro-Palestinian protester by ICE chant “Free Mahmoud”.
Tropical forests destroyed at fastest recorded rate last year
Tropical forests provide a buffer against climate change, but disappeared faster than ever recorded last year.
Six Ukrainian soldiers killed in Russian strike on training exercise
Ukraine’s National Guard said the attack took place while the men were carrying out exercises at a firing range.
Ripple CEO Slams Sen. Lummis After Canceled Talks – $5B Circle Bid Looms
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has rebuked Sen. Cynthia Lummis for canceling a planned meeting in Washington, as Ripple has advanced a $4–5 billion bid for USDC issuer Circle. Circle remains in talks with Ripple and Coinbase, whose stake in Circle and control of USDC operations strengthen its position.
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Bancor Launches Historic Patent War Against Uniswap – Could This $40B DEX Battle Redefine DeFi IP Rights?
Bancor has filed a landmark patent infringement suit against Uniswap in New York, asserting the DEX has used its patented constant-product AMM since 2018 without permission. The outcome could set a precedent for how decentralized finance protocols protect, share, and monetize core code.
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SEC Chair Grilled Over Trump Meme Coin and Justin Sun’s $75M Ties – Is Crypto Regulation About to Shift?
Members of Congress have pressed SEC chair Paul Atkins on why the agency has paused its fraud case against Justin Sun while the crypto figure backs a Trump-linked meme coin, asking if political ties are at play. Atkins has said the inquiry remains active and promised clearer crypto rules ahead.
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