Biden Rents Tahoe Home From 2020 Primary Foe Steyer
President Joe Biden and his family are vacationing at a Lake Tahoe home belonging to billionaire Tom Steyer, whom Biden defeated in the 2020 Democratic presidential race.
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French General Who Led Notre-Dame Restoration Dies While Hiking
The French general put in charge of the reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral following a major fire died during a hike in Pyrenees.
Guatemalans Vote for President in Election Slammed by the US
Guatemalans vote for president on Sunday after an acrimonious campaign marred by prosecutor raids on the electoral authority and criticism from the US government.
EU Mulls Subsidizing Transport for Ukraine’s Grain Export
The European Commission is “seriously considering” subsidizing transport of Ukrainian grain through its member states after several countries banned imports, according to Poland’s public radio.
Charting the Global Economy: China Reduces Key Interest Rate
China’s central bank unexpectedly lowered a key interest rate in a bid to invigorate an economy beset by a deepening property slump and lackluster consumer demand.
Chinese Military Sends ‘Stern Warning’ to Taiwan With Drills
China’s military said it was sending a warning to Taiwanese separatist forces with drills around the island, days after Taiwan’s vice president passed through the US and met with American officials in Paraguay.
Third of Ukraine Crop Exports Wiped Out After Black Sea Block
The Kremlin’s efforts to paralyze Ukrainian food shipments are succeeding, with a third of the country’s crop exports wiped out since its Black Sea ports were effectively blocked last month.
Germany Hunts for Cyber Criminals Amid Billion-Euro Scams
At the start, the job looked like a well-paid role in finance. It ended with a $10,000-a-month drug habit and a cell in a German prison.
US to Sell Australia Missile Systems in $975 Million Deal
The Biden administration announced plans to sell rocket systems to Australia in a deal valued at as much as $975 million, as the two countries seek an even closer alliance and to counter China’s expanded military reach in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Asian Retailer Outgunning Amazon and Walmart in South Africa
Shein is the most downloaded shopping app on South Africa’s Google Play store. And it isn’t even trying that hard.
