Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate expected in Miami court, according to AP News
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Andrew and Tristan Tate were expected in Miami federal court Monday before a magistrate. They were arrested Saturday and held in federal detention after U.K. rape and sex trafficking charges, and extradition conditions will be considered.
Russia attacked Kyiv overnight, with shelling reported during the attack.
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Russia attacked Kyiv overnight, with shelling reported during the attack. The overnight assault and subsequent Saturday warehouse strikes killed at least eight people in Russia and injured 62.
Police attack Cockroach activists as thousands march near the Indian parliament
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More than 10,000 Cockroach Janta Party protesters marched toward India’s parliament in New Delhi on Monday. Delhi police fired tear gas and used canes and baton charges; the protest demanded Dharmendra Pradhan resign and a crackdown on exam corruption.
Oil rises above $90 as US-Iran strikes escalate; Ryanair predicts lower fares this summer - business live
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Brent crude rose 2.7% to $90.49, after earlier reaching $91.41, amid ninth consecutive US strikes against Iran. Morgan Stanley warned Europe could face a diesel supply squeeze as inventories fall to multi-year lows by year-end.
Jordan becomes a new flashpoint in the U.S.-Iran war as troop deaths rise
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Jordan is becoming a new flashpoint in the U.S.-Iran war as reported troop deaths rise. The report says Jordan is a close U.S. ally, and American force buildup there is tied to escalating tensions.
Russia launches its largest ballistic missile barrage at Kyiv
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Russia launched its largest ballistic missile barrage at Kyiv, according to reports, and Ukraine reported at least one person killed. Ukraine’s foreign minister said it was the largest barrage aimed at Kyiv since 2022, during Russia’s ongoing invasion.
Public servants awaiting their estimates during a grilling session
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Top Queensland public servants faced awkward grilling during the Crisafulli government’s second block of estimates. Child Safety Minister Amanda Camm and DG Belinda Drew will answer domestic violence funding questions, including IT program Unify rollout failures.
Experts say new Prime Minister Andy Burnham needs an urgent Foreign Office strategy to manage aid cuts
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Experts say Andy Burnham needs an urgent Foreign Office strategy to manage UK aid cuts affecting Africa through 2029. They cite weakened FCDO capacity from years of aid cuts and repeated restructuring, and warn nine African countries face over 80% bilateral reductions.
China’s electric vehicle industry rose with the aid of tax breaks.
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China will add consumption tax on lithium-ion batteries from September 1 and on solar cells from April 1. Analysts estimate the battery levy adds about 1,000 yuan, or US$147, to EV production costs, with margins 3.4% in early 2024.
Four competing priorities have slowed Republicans ahead of the midterms
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Four competing priorities are bogging down Republicans ahead of the midterms. GOP leaders disagree on funding an Iran war, aiding farmers, and enacting voting restrictions before Nov. 3.