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French student protests leave hundreds injured, thousands arrested

Hundreds of students and teachers injured as nationwide protests over school conditions turn violent. Over 215 students and 715 police officers have been injured in clashes since the movement began. Thousands of students, trade unionists, and parents have taken to the streets across France.

Paramount and Warner Bros Merge to Create $110B Media Giant Skydance

Paramount completes $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, creating Skydance with $70 billion in annual revenue. The merger unites Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros, CBS News, CNN, HBO and CBS under David Ellison's control. Skydance shares trade on NYSE at $31 per share.

Rubio demands Russia clarify plague lab death in Siberia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on Russia to provide more clarity about the death of a lab worker at a Siberian plague research institute, urging transparency amid concerns over a potential pneumonic plague outbreak.

German ex-BND chief arrested over alleged espionage and treason

Former BND chief August Hanning arrested over alleged espionage and treason, with prosecutors alleging he traded classified documents to a foreign intelligence service. Hanning, 80, and aide Manfred D. face charges of treasonous espionage and attempted treason.

U.S. Presses Russia on Plague Lab Death Amid Quarantine Concerns

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Russia to disclose more information about the death of a lab worker at a Siberian plague research facility, as concerns over a potential pneumonic plague outbreak grew. The death of Darya Shipilova, a technician at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute, has led to widespread quarantine measures and public anxiety.

German spy chief and aide arrested over alleged espionage and treason

Former German spy chief August Hanning and aide Manfred D were arrested on suspicion of espionage and treason, with prosecutors alleging Hanning received classified documents from D in exchange for payment. The case involves alleged transfers of 2,000 documents over years, some containing sensitive intelligence.

German ex-spy chief and BND employee arrested for espionage and treason

Former BND chief August Hanning and BND employee Manfred D are arrested for espionage and treason, facing charges of passing classified information to foreign intelligence services. They are accused of sharing approximately 2,000 documents over a decade, with Hanning using classified data for private consulting.

Kenya reports first Ebola death from imported case

Kenya's health ministry confirmed the first death from Ebola in the country, linked to a patient who died after returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The patient, a Kenyan citizen, died in Nairobi after being treated for the virus, making Kenya the fourth nation to report a case in the ongoing outbreak.

Russian quarantine sparks global concern over Siberian plague outbreak

A Russian lab worker's death in Irkutsk has triggered widespread concern as authorities impose strict quarantines and medical observations. The death of a 28-year-old worker at a plague research facility has led to the quarantine of 200 people and heightened fears of a potential outbreak.

Kenya Confirms First Imported Ebola Case

Kenya's health ministry confirmed the first imported Ebola case, with a patient dying after returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The death marks Kenya as the fourth country affected by the ongoing outbreak.

Trump approves firing squad execution for 2009 Fort Hood shooter

US President Donald Trump has approved the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the 2009 Fort Hood shooter, marking the first military execution since 1961. Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, was sentenced to death in 2013 for the mass shooting that killed 13 people and wounded over 30. The Pentagon confirmed the execution will proceed after Trump's approval, with the Army secretary set to determine the time and place.

Russian lab worker's death sparks pneumonic plague concerns

A Russian lab worker's death in Siberia has raised concerns about pneumonic plague, with the U.S. closely monitoring the situation. The woman, employed at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute, died last week, prompting quarantines and medical observations. Russian authorities have denied any plague-related incident, but the U.S. remains vigilant.

Trump approves firing squad for Fort Hood shooter

U.S. President Donald Trump has approved the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. Hasan will be the first U.S. military member executed since 1961.

Trump Announces New AI Czar Amid Political Ad Reversal

President Trump announced the appointment of Jay Clayton as the new White House AI czar, creating a 'Super Intelligence Force' to lead America's efforts in AI development. The move follows a reversal on political ad funding, where Trump will now use super PAC money instead of taxpayer dollars for ads promoting his policies.

Trump approves firing squad for Fort Hood shooter

President Donald Trump has approved the execution of Nidal Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, by firing squad, marking the first such military execution in over 60 years. Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, will be the first U.S. soldier to face this method of execution since 1961.

Trump approves firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

US President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, according to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell. The execution will be the first carried out by the US military since 1961.

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