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Starlink is now available in Congo, Musk says
May 4 (Reuters) - SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Sunday in an X post that the company's satellite system Starlink is now available in Congo.Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that it had become the latest African country to grant a license to Starlink, reversing an earlier ban. The Congol...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Trump says would extend TikTok deadline if no deal reached by June 19
Trump has 'sweet spot' for the short video appDeadline already extended twicePossible deal on hold after US tariffs on ChinaBy Andrea Shalal WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, May 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he would extend the June 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to dives...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Flights again halted to Israel after Houthi missile lands near airport
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, May 4 (Reuters) - European and U.S. carriers cancelled flights for the next several days after a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Sunday landed near Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, the country's main international travel gateway.Many foreign airlines ...Reuters
Sun, May 4
New York cardinal says Trump AI pope image 'wasn't good'
Trump posted AI image of himself as a pontiffDolan says 'Who knows?' when asked if apology is neededCatholic bishops of NY state criticise postingBy Philip Pullella ROME, May 4 - U.S. Cardinal Timothy Dolan said on Sunday that President Donald Trump’s posting of an AI-generated photo show...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Trump says would extend TikTok deadline if there is still no deal
WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he would extend the June 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the U.S. assets of TikTok, the short video app used by 170 million Americans, if no deal had been reached by then."I would ... I'd like to see it done,"...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Romanian presidential vote favourite says he will bring back banned far-right contender
BUCHAREST, May 4 (Reuters) - Romanian hard-right politician George Simion on Sunday said that if he wins the country's presidential election, he could restore banned presidential contender Calin Georgescu to a leadership post.Simion, a eurosceptic nationalist, was leading in opinion polls going ...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Brazil police foil bomb plot targeting packed Lady Gaga concert in Rio
BRASILIA, May 4 (Reuters) - Brazilian police said on Sunday that they had thwarted a bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga's historic concert that drew over 2 million people to Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro state, working in coordination with the J...Reuters
Sun, May 4
RPT-Flights again halted to Israel after Houthi missile lands near airport
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, May 4 (Reuters) - European and U.S. carriers cancelled flights for the next several days after a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Sunday landed near Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, the country's main international airport.Many foreign ai...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Flights again halted to Israel after Houthi missile lands near airport
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, May 4 (Reuters) - European and U.S. carriers cancelled flights for the next several days after a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Sunday landed near Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, the country's main international airport.Many foreign ai...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Trump says he's unsure whether people in the US are entitled to due process
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said he was unsure whether people in the U.S. are entitled to due process rights guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution as his administration pushes aggressively to deport immigrants who are in the country illegally and other non-ci...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Trump says won't remove Fed chair Powell before term ends in 2026, TV interview
Trump says Fed should lower interest ratesUS quit trade with China 'cold turkey,' Trump saysPresident won't rule out making some tariffs permanent By Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he will not remove Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Board Chai...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Putin, 72, says the succession is always on his mind
MOSCOW, May 4 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin, the longest serving Kremlin chief since Josef Stalin, said in remarks aired on Sunday that he was always thinking about the succession, and suggested that there could be an contest between several candidates.Putin, a former KGB lieutenant c...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Xi to visit Russia for Victory Day and talks with Putin
MOSCOW, May 4 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping will make an official visit to Russia from May 7-10 to participate in celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, the Kremlin said on Sunday.In a statement on Telegram, the Kremlin said that Xi will discuss with Russian P...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Putin says Russia has the strength to finish Ukraine operation
Says Russia will achieve its aims in UkrainePutin hopes there is no need to use nuclear weaponsSpeaks beside a portrait of Tsar Alexander IIIMOSCOW, May 4 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Sunday that Russia had sufficient strength and resources to take the war in Ukr...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Russian drone attack on Kyiv injures 11, causes fires in housing blocks, Ukraine says
KYIV, May 4 (Reuters) - A Russian overnight drone attack on Ukraine's capital injured at least 11 people, including two children, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Sunday for a real ceasefire lasting at least a month in the more than three-year-old war.Russian President Vladimir Putin ...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Australia's reelected government says US-China tussle a top priority
Government sees U.S.-China trade war, global economy as prioritiesAlbanese emphasises disciplined government, unity after decisive reelection victoryCampaign highlighted voter concerns over US tariffs, global economyBy Byron Kaye SYDNEY, May 4 (Reuters) - Australia's Labor government will pri...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Sailing-Poole and Monnin seize control ahead of Congressional Cup finals
Poole and Monnin lead semi-finals with 2-0 advantageTapper and Hood secure semi-final spots with must-win racesCongressional Cup concludes on Sunday with finals for Crimson BlazerLONG BEACH, California, May 4 (Reuters) - Under leaden skies and the lightest of breeze, the 60th Congressional Cup serve...Reuters
Sun, May 4
RPT-WRAPUP 7-Buffett to step down as Berkshire CEO after 60 years at helm, passes baton to Abel
Buffett to give up CEO role at year endAbel says he is "humbled and honored"Buffett says he has "zero" intention to sell Berkshire stockBy Jonathan Stempel and Suzanne McGee OMAHA, Nebraska, May 3 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett is ending his career as perhaps the world's most famo...Reuters
Sun, May 4
