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Human Rights Watch warns of 'exclusion and fear' at World Cup

Human Rights Watch warns of 'exclusion and fear' at World Cup

This summer's World Cup risks being defined by "exclusion and fear" due to crackdowns on immigration, demonstrations and press freedom in the United States, Human Rights Watch warned on Monday. The tournament is in danger of becoming "a platform for abusive policies targeting immigrants and

Carney launches $18 billion Canada sovereign wealth fund

Carney launches $18 billion Canada sovereign wealth fund

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced the creation of Canada's first-ever sovereign wealth fund, beginning with a CAN$25 billion ($18.3) endowment he said will strengthen the economy amid a "crumbling" world order. The fund will include both public and private investment and

US Supreme Court hears privacy case involving smartphone location data

US Supreme Court hears privacy case involving smartphone location data

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday about law enforcement's use of "geofence warrants" -- the collection of smartphone location data about everyone who was near a particular place at a specific time. The justices are considering whether the use of such warrants constitutes an unconstitutional

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Iran FM meets Putin - President Vladimir Putin told Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that Russia would do everything it could to halt the Middle East war, as the two met in Saint Petersburg. "For our part, we will do

Man who damaged Porsche to escape dogs not liable for damage: Munich court

Man who damaged Porsche to escape dogs not liable for damage: Munich court

A delivery driver who jumped onto a Porsche Cayenne after being startled by dogs is not required to pay for the resulting damage, a Munich court said Monday. Two Dalmatians and a crossbreed emerged from the front door of a house he was delivering to, leading the unnamed man to

China blocks Meta's acquisition of AI firm Manus

China blocks Meta's acquisition of AI firm Manus

China has blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, the top economic planning body said Monday, after a regulatory review that reportedly also saw Beijing restrict two co-founders from leaving the country. Facebook owner Meta had agreed to acquire Manus, an artificial intelligence agent created by a

French teen faces jail in Singapore for licking vending machine straw

French teen faces jail in Singapore for licking vending machine straw

A French teenager has been charged with mischief and public nuisance in Singapore for licking a straw and putting it back in an orange juice vending machine, court documents showed Monday. Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 18, allegedly filmed himself "licking a straw and placing it back at the vending