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Europe

Austrian Ex-Intelligence Officer Found Guilty of Spying for Russia

A former Austrian intelligence officer has been found guilty of spying for Russia, in what is being called the country's most significant spy trial in years, according to the BBC.

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Policy & Law

Mango Tycoon’s Death Shrouded in Murder or Accident Mystery

The death of Isak Andic, founder of the Mango clothing brand, has become a mystery after his son Jonathan was arrested, with a judge suggesting the fall was non-accidental. According to the BBC, Jonathan Andic posted €1m in bail following his arrest.

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Medicine

Ebola Vaccine Could Take 9 Months as Death Toll Rises, WHO Warns

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday that a vaccine for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola could take up to nine months to be ready, as the death toll continues to rise in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring countries.

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Markets

SpaceX Files for $1.75tn IPO That Could Make Elon Musk a Trillionaire

Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) that could make the billionaire a trillionaire, according to a prospectus disclosed on Wednesday.

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Public Health

Ebola Outbreak in DRC: 51 Cases, US Doctor in Germany

More people have died of suspected Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the number of cases will rise further. Meanwhile, a U.S. doctor infected with the virus is receiving treatment in Germany.

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Corporate

Tom Selleck’s Ferrari Fetches $345,000 at Auction

A red Ferrari 308 GTS used in the 1980s TV series 'Magnum P.I.' featuring Tom Selleck has been sold at auction for $345,000 in Palm Beach, Florida. The car was purchased by a German twin brother pair.

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Conflicts & Security

Estonia Says NATO Jet Shot Down Ukrainian Drone

Estonia says a NATO fighter jet shot down a drone over its territory, which it suspects was a Ukrainian projectile knocked off course by Russian electronic jamming. According to the BBC.

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リーダー

カリフォルニアで2つの大火災、衛星画像で確認

カリフォルニア州知事のガヴィン・ニューソム氏によると、南カリフォルニアで拡大する2つの野焼きの規模が衛星画像で明らかになった。

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Leaders

Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space

Satellite images have revealed the scale of two wildfires spreading in southern California, according to California Governor Gavin Newsom.

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Elections

Starbucks Korea CEO fired over Tank Day promotion

Starbucks Korea's CEO, Son Jung-hyun, was fired after a promotional campaign that evoked the 1980 Gwangju military crackdown, according to Al Jazeera.

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Basketball

Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial ‘Tank Day’ promotion

Starbucks Korea has fired its CEO over a controversial 'Tank Day' promotion linked to a historic political crackdown, according to BBC News.

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Leaders

Bill Kaulitz finds peace in LA home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Jr.

Bill Kaulitz, former frontman of Tokio Hotel, found solace and creative inspiration in a mid-century house in Los Angeles designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Jr., according to Architectural Digest México y Latinoamérica.

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Football

Purple pain: backlash over Mexico City’s ‘axolotlisation’ for World Cup

Residents in Mexico City are criticizing the city's 'axolotlisation' efforts, which involve painting infrastructure purple to promote the Fifa World Cup. According to The Guardian, many argue the funds could be better spent on fixing infrastructure issues.

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US Politics

Philippines Launches Duterte Impeachment Trial

The Philippine Senate has begun the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte amid political turmoil, according to Al Jazeera.

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Energy Transition

Xiaomi 17T Launch: 6,500mAh Battery, Leica Lenses, and May 28 Debut

Xiaomi will unveil the Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro on May 28, according to leaked promotional material and a leaker. The devices feature 5x optical zoom with Leica Summilux lenses and batteries of 6,500mAh and 7,000mAh respectively.

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