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China blocks Meta from acquiring startup Manus as global AI rivalry deepens

China blocks Meta from acquiring startup Manus as global AI rivalry deepens

China has banned a planned acquisition of the AI startup Manus following a probe into Meta’s planned purchase of the firm
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Hilton Expands Luxury Hotel Brands in Asia Pacific Amid Rising Demand

Hilton Expands Luxury Hotel Brands in Asia Pacific Amid Rising Demand

Hilton Expands Luxury Hotel Brands in Asia Pacific Amid Rising Demand
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King Charles III arrives in United States on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship

King Charles III arrives in United States on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship

King Charles III has arrived in the United States on a four-day state visit aimed at celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary
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Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse

Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - Six tankers loaded with Iranian oil have been forced back to Iran by the U.S. blockade in recent days, ship-tracking data shows, underscoring the impact the Iran war is having on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major global oil export route.
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U.S. Government Targets Southeast Asia Cyberscams with Sanctions on Cambodian Senator

U.S. Government Targets Southeast Asia Cyberscams with Sanctions on Cambodian Senator

The U.S. government has initiated a comprehensive crackdown on cyberscam operations in Southeast Asia, focusing on networks operating from Cambodia and Myanmar. This initiative, led by the U.S. Scam Center Strike Force, involves the Treasury Department sanctioning Cambodian Senator Kok An and 28 other individuals and companies. These entities are accused of defrauding U.S. citizens of millions of dollars. The crackdown includes freezing illicit assets and shutting down online recruitment channels. The operations are linked to human trafficking, with victims often forced into labor under false pretenses. The U.S. is also pursuing legal action against two Chinese nationals involved in similar scams in Myanmar.
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Pope and first female Archbishop of Canterbury meet and pray together

Pope and first female Archbishop of Canterbury meet and pray together

By Joshua McElwee and Muvija M VATICAN CITY, April 27 (Reuters) - Pope Leo and new Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally met for the first time on Monday, in a symbolic encounter at the Vatican in which the leaders of the long-separated Catholic Church and Church of England exchanged gifts and
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King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship

King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship

King Charles III arrives in Washington on Monday for a four-day state visit aimed at celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary
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Beijing blocks Meta acquisition of Chinese AI startup Manus

Beijing blocks Meta acquisition of Chinese AI startup Manus

BEIJING, April 27 (Reuters) - China's state planner blocked U.S. tech giant Meta's purchase of Chinese artificial intelligence startup Manus on Monday, ordering the cancellation of the deal as Beijing and Washington jostle over supremacy in frontier industries.
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UK retail sales tumble by most in over 40 years, CBI survey shows

UK retail sales tumble by most in over 40 years, CBI survey shows

By David Milliken LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - British retailers reported the broadest year-on-year decline in sales in more than 40 years as the Iran war raised households' inflation fears, a survey from the Confederation of British Industry showed on Monday.
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Damián Szifron Directs Netflix's 'El Sobrino' with Leonardo Sbaraglia

Damián Szifron Directs Netflix's 'El Sobrino' with Leonardo Sbaraglia

Damián Szifron Directs Netflix's 'El Sobrino' with Leonardo Sbaraglia
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Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils $18 billion Canadian investment fund

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils $18 billion Canadian investment fund

Canada is developing a government-owned investment fund, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday
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Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace: Premier League 2025-26 Live Coverage & How to Watch

Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace: Premier League 2025-26 Live Coverage & How to Watch

Coverage of Liverpool's Premier League game against Crystal Palace with lineup news, streaming options, and updates.