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Michael Cohen, who has been sentenced to three years in jail for fraud, tax evasion, illegal campaign contributions and lying to Congress, expressed regret for his years of devoted service to Donald Trump

Michael Cohen, The 'Fixer' Who Turned On Trump

When asked whether he had lied and bullied people on behalf of Trump, the 57-year-old told the Manhattan court: "Yes... It was what was needed in order to accomplish the task." Cohen appears to be on a personal quest to see Trump punished, and has been skewering the former president on social media.

Melinda Gates To Leave Gates Foundation, Keeps $12.5bn For Her Work
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates announced Monday she was leaving the nonprofit foundation she established with her ex-husband Bill Gates -- an organization that has become one of the most influential in the world.
Biden's Israel Ultimatum Gets Critics From GOPs And Dems On Capitol Hill
The ultimatum of Pres. Joe Biden for Israel is facing bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill.
UN Nears Landmark Deal On Combatting Biopiracy
The fight against biopiracy -- plundering genetic resources and the traditional knowledge surrounding them -- could soon be based on an international treaty which is being finalised at negotiations that began on Monday.
Democratic Group's $25M Ad Campaign Targets Trump's Role In Suppressing Abortion Access
The swing states that will be targeted by the ad blitz from American Bridge 21st Century include Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
At Least 11 Killed In US Shooting Incidents Over Mother's Day Weekend
At least 11 people lost their lives in a series of shooting incidents across the United States over the Mother's Day weekend.
Maryland Apple Store Workers Vote To Authorize Strike
Employees at an Apple store in Maryland, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), have voted to authorize a strike over concerns regarding work-life balance and falling wages.
Fierce Fighting Rocks Gaza After US Warning Of Post-war 'Anarchy'
Clashes also raged in northern and central areas of the besieged Gaza Strip, AFP correspondents and witnesses said, as Israel prepared to mark a somber Independence Day, beginning Monday night, more than seven months into the war sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack.

Biden Administration To Raise Tariffs On Chinese Goods, Including EVs

This move comes after a review of tariffs imposed during the previous administration on imports totalling around $300 billion, with most of these tariffs remaining unchanged.

Economy in Focus

China Says To Sell Initial Batch Of Long-dated Bonds This Week
The central government will begin issuing some 30-year bonds on Friday as part of a planned sale of more than $138 billion of debt, according to a notice posted to the ministry's website.
US, Japanese Banks Lead Fossil Fuel Financing
South Korea Set To Provide Chip Industry Support Package Valued Over $7 Billion

War in Ukraine

Russia Pounds 30 Towns And Villages In Ukraine's Kharkiv Region
Russia pounded over 30 villages and towns in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region after launching a ground offensive in the border region, forcing almost 6,000 to evacuate, the governor said on Monday.
'Gave His Youth For Us': Hundreds Mourn Iconic Ukrainian Soldier
In a cathedral in the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsya in front of hundreds of mourners, Nazary Gryntsevych's mother and girlfriend rested their heads on the side of his open coffin.
Ukraine Warns Of Outages After 'Massive' Attack On Power Plants
Ukraine on Wednesday warned of possible power shutdowns across the country after a "massive" wave of Russian missiles and drones targeted the battered Ukrainian energy system.
Ukraine Lawmakers Back Bill Allowing Prisoners To Join Army
Ukraine's parliament on Wednesday passed a bill that would enable some prisoners to fight in the armed forces, as the nation faces a critical shortage of manpower on the front lines.

CRYPTO BLOCK

US securities regulators sued Coinbase in the latest crackdown by authorities on the cryptocurrency market

SEC Tells Court Coinbase Can't Force It To Write Up New Crypto Rules

The SEC is pushing back on Coinbase's request for the regulator to establish new rules dedicated for the crypto sector, saying its existing regulations were adequate to rein in the emerging industry.

Angel Stewart's Novel Approach To Recruiting And Supporting Financial Services Talent

Due to globalization and the inherently interconnected nature of today's world, candidates who possess multicultural backgrounds and atypical career trajectories are highly sought after.

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A family walks past a store advertising a Black Friday sale near Pentagon City Mall in Arlington, Virginia

US Economic Uncertainty Means Bigger 'Black Friday' Discounts

The retail sector's efforts to entice holiday gift purchases builds to a crescendo this weekend with the annual "Black Friday" shopping day followed by the newer "Cyber Monday."

Dublin Riot Highlights 'Far-Right' Agitation Over Ireland Immigration
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Taiwan Strait: Chinese Ship 'Cuts Off US Destroyer'
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Dashcam Video Captures Missile Falling Near Kyiv Car
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Business Lookahead: Jobs, Prices And AI
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Saudi Pledges Big Oil Cuts In July