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Today’s Flagship
Israeli tanks move into Rafah, Europe’s leaders claim diplomatic success during Xi’s visit, and an English town rebels against apostrophe-free street signs.
On a White House visit, Latino celebs contemplate Trump’s voter gains
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Columbia cancels commencement as protests continue to roil US campuses
Solar, battery manufacturing could help Net Zero become reality — but demand lags behind
China’s Xi tries to woo France’s Macron during first stop of European tour
Russia orders nuclear weapons drills to deter the West
Judge holds Trump in contempt of court, raises threat of jail time
YouTube star MrBeast breaks with management company
Scott Galloway snags a new finance podcast
Brazil’s floods reveal the growing danger of extreme rain
Israel bans, raids Al Jazeera as Hamas returns to Doha following ceasefire talks
Macron has a stark warning for Europe, but is anyone listening?
Canadian police charge three Indian nationals with murder of Sikh separatist
EU targets Chinese EVs ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit
US adversaries are deepening their ties
Israel takes control of Rafah crossing, truce talks to resume in Cairo
The Israeli military said it has “operational control” of the border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.
Insights from The Times of Israel, The Guardian, CNN
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News
Putin sworn in for fifth term as president, tightening his grip over Russia
Vladimir Putin’s 24 years in power have reshaped Russian identity.
Insights from The Washington Post, Politico, and Bloomberg
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Politics
The Trump campaign contemplates a jail sentence
As Judge Merchan warns Trump’s gag order violations could land him in a cell, advisors are discussing options.
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Israeli tanks move into Rafah, Europe’s leaders claim diplomatic success during Xi’s visit, and an English town rebels against apostrophe-free street signs.
Africa
Nigeria draws closer to resuming a crypto trading ban
Moniepoint, a fintech startup, told customers it would close crypto trading accounts in compliance with regulations by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Africa
Communities in Kenya fight carbon project that sold credits to Meta, Netflix
Members of Kenya’s Maasai pastoralist community are clashing with managers of a major carbon project through which carbon credits have been sold to corporations including Meta, Netflix and UK bank NatWest.
Politics
Donald Trump’s giant soft spot for indicted Democrats
Rep. Henry Cuellar is only the latest Democrat to earn Trump’s praise after corruption charges.
Media
Joe Kahn: ‘The newsroom is not a safe space’
The New York Times’ executive editor said the paper is a “pillar” of democracy but not a tool of power.
Politics
In the Philippines, another Marcos is showing up in polls
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.‘s older sister Imee makes an appearance in vice presidential polling, while a leftist surges in Brazil’s largest city, and Catalonia heads towards a consequential election. All of this and more, in the latest updates to our Global Election Hub.
News
Semafor World Economy Summit: Policymakers and business leaders discuss Trump, AI, and China
Follow our coverage of Semafor’s second annual World Economy Summit where more than 100 of the world’s most influential economic and business decision makers discuss the global economic landscape.
Africa
How to write about an African City
The rise of independent publishers and Black-owned bookstores in South Africa post-apartheid has catalyzed growth in the literary scene.
Politics
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife indicted on bribery charges tied to Azerbaijan
The US Justice Department accused the Texas Democrat and his wife of accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from two foreign entities.
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On a White House visit, Latino celebs contemplate Trump’s voter gains
Comedian Al Madrigal, actor Cristo Fernández and others meet with Biden administration officials and attend Cinco de Mayo event.
The Trump campaign contemplates a jail sentence
As Judge Merchan warns Trump’s gag order violations could land him in a cell, advisors are discussing options.
In the Philippines, another Marcos is showing up in polls
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.‘s older sister Imee makes an appearance in vice presidential polling, while a leftist surges in Brazil’s largest city, and Catalonia heads towards a consequential election. All of this and more, in the latest updates to our Global Election Hub.
Donald Trump’s giant soft spot for indicted Democrats
Rep. Henry Cuellar is only the latest Democrat to earn Trump’s praise after corruption charges.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife indicted on bribery charges tied to Azerbaijan
The US Justice Department accused the Texas Democrat and his wife of accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from two foreign entities.
Michael A. McCoy/REUTERSbusiness
Canadian police charge three Indian nationals with murder of Sikh separatist
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said last year that Canada believed the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar was tied to the Indian government.
FTC plans to recommend a possible criminal case against ex-Pioneer CEO
As part of its Exxon deal review, the US agency uncovered comments Scott Sheffield made to Texas rivals suggesting they coordinate ways to drill less oil.
The US Fed keeps interest rates steady
The move was expected, but investors are closely watching for hints from Fed Chair Jerome Powell about the central bank’s next moves.
FTC clears Exxon-Pioneer deal but with board twist
Pioneer’s former CEO, Scott Sheffield, won’t be allowed to serve on the combined company’s board as the FTC looks into price-fixing allegations, people familiar with the matter said.
Bill comes due for money-losing tech companies that borrowed billions
With the help of lenders with looser standards, firms borrowed against the promise of runaway growth that didn’t materialize. Now tripwires to turn a profit are kicking in.
technology
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PsiQuantum
Ex-Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has a new mission in LA
Kalanick wants regulators to force delivery apps like Uber Eats to give customer data to restaurants, which would also help his food company.
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images‘Disgorgement’: Amazon researchers suggest ways to get rid of bad AI data
The theoretical idea tackles the current difficulties and expense of improving AI models that exhibit bias or violate privacy rules.
Annegret Hilse/Reuters/File PhotoMusk’s ‘absolutely hardcore’ Tesla layoffs could hurt EVs everywhere
Tesla plans to lay off employees on its Supercharger and Policy teams, despite the former being a core part of the EV maker’s business.
REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniAustralia bets on US startup that aims to build the first massive quantum computer
Silicon Valley’s PsiQuantum gets $620 million to set up the cutting edge technology in Brisbane.
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Communities in Kenya fight carbon project that sold credits to Meta, Netflix
Members of Kenya’s Maasai pastoralist community are clashing with managers of a major carbon project through which carbon credits have been sold to corporations including Meta, Netflix and UK bank NatWest.
Gerald Anderson/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesNigeria draws closer to resuming a crypto trading ban
Moniepoint, a fintech startup, told customers it would close crypto trading accounts in compliance with regulations by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesHow to write about an African City
The rise of independent publishers and Black-owned bookstores in South Africa post-apartheid has catalyzed growth in the literary scene.
Pressure piles on Kenya’s president as floods wreak havoc
Kenya’s president faces mounting criticism over his handling of the country’s worst floods in three decades, even as his government steps up its response to the devastation and subsequent political fallout.
Chinese-backed African fintech startup OPay nears $3 billion valuation
The valuation of OPay, one of Africa’s largest fintech startups has risen to nearly $3 billion at a time when valuations have been hampered by a funding slowdown.
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Climate activists protest outside UBS's annual general meeting in Basel, Switzerland. Denis Balibouse/Reuters
LUKAS FRICKE/Reuters
China’s Xi tries to woo France’s Macron during first stop of European tour
Chinese leader Xi Jinping wants to deepen ties with Europe even as many countries in the bloc cosy up to Washington.
REUTERS/Sarah MeyssonnierEU targets Chinese EVs ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit
The EU is continuing its probe into whether to impose tariffs against Chinese EVs as Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits Europe next week.
REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File PhotoClimate activist investors are learning to play nice with banks
The next few weeks will test how green Wall Street is willing to be.
Climate activists protest outside UBS's annual general meeting in Basel, Switzerland. Denis Balibouse/ReutersBiden’s clean aviation rules are really a gamble on EVs
Diverting more corn to make airline fuel could have climate consequences.
LUKAS FRICKE/Reuterssecurity
Michael A. McCoy/Reuters
Russia orders nuclear weapons drills to deter the West
The Kremlin said the drills were in response to French President Emmanuel Macron doubling down on the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine, calling it a “totally new level of escalating tensions.”
US adversaries are deepening their ties
Nations including Russia and China are increasingly hosting bilateral meetings with each other.
Huawei research revelation reignites debate on Chinese academic collaboration
Huawei has reportedly been secretly funding research prizes in the US despite being blacklisted from access to new technology by Washington, according to Bloomberg.
US says Russia used chemical weapons in Ukraine war
Chemical weapons are classified as weapons of mass destruction and their use is considered a war crime.
Israel-Hamas war raises fears of global extremist attacks
Experts point to Islamic militant groups as well as the threat from far-right extremists in the US.
Michael A. McCoy/Reutersmedia
YouTube
YouTube star MrBeast breaks with management company
The star’s power is growing in a changing entertainment industry.
YouTubeJoe Kahn: ‘The newsroom is not a safe space’
The New York Times’ executive editor said the paper is a “pillar” of democracy but not a tool of power.
Scott Galloway snags a new finance podcast
Later this month, Vox will launch “Prof G Markets,” a spinoff podcast of Galloway’s twice-weekly “Prof G Pod.”
Israel bans, raids Al Jazeera as Hamas returns to Doha following ceasefire talks
Al Jazeera described the ban as a “criminal act,” after Israel accused it of “incitement.”
Semaforum with Joseph Cox: ‘I was just blown away by its audacity’
“Dark Wire” author Joseph Cox talks about the biggest sting operation in history.
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