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Washington, D.C. Staff Writer   Education: American University, MA in Journalism and Public Affairs; University of Notre Dame, BA in American Studies   Marisa Iati is a reporter on the general assignment desk at The Washington Post. She previously worked at the Star-Ledger and NJ.com in New Jersey,...

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Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Deal, Overcoming Regulators’ Objections

The megadeal could strengthen Microsoft’s standing in the video game industry, after a year and a half of negotiations with regulators around the world.

2 years ago

Israel has right to self-defense – Putin

The Jewish state can only have peace if Palestinians have a nation of their own, the Russian president has said

2 years ago

Why the Internet Isn’t Fun Anymore

The social-media Web as we knew it, a place where we consumed the posts of our fellow-humans and posted in return, appears to be over.

2 years ago

Justin Bieber swiftly deletes Israel post after angry backlash

Justin Bieber found himself in hot water after he shared a post in support of Israel that featured a photo that left fans in uproar.

2 years ago

Hollywood strike: Talks between actors and studios break down

Negotiations between major Hollywood studios and actors were suspended on Wednesday, meaning production of certain shows and movies could remain on pause.

2 years ago

France bans all pro-Palestinian protests

French police used teargas and water cannon to break up a banned rally in support of the Palestinian people in Paris on Thursday night, as President Emmanuel Macron urged the French to remain united amid fears a spillover of the Israel-Hamas conflict in France, home to Europe's largest Jewish and Muslim communities.

2 years ago

Steve Scalise drops out of US Speaker race

Republican Congressman Steve Scalise has dropped out of the race to become Speaker of the House just a day after his party nominated him.

2 years ago

Why BBC doesn't call Hamas militants 'terrorists' - John Simpson

Government ministers, newspaper columnists, ordinary people - they're all asking why the BBC doesn't say the Hamas gunmen who carried out appalling atrocities in southern Israel are terrorists.

2 years ago

Putin's muted response to Hamas attack speaks volumes about Russia's deepening ties with Iran

After decades of friendly relations with Israel, Russia is aligning with its arch enemy

2 years ago

FTX thief cashes out millions during Bankman-Fried trial

A thief who stole more than $470m (£383m) in cryptocurrency when FTX crashed is trying to cash it out while the exchange's founder is on trial.

2 years ago

Taylor Swift joined by Beyoncé for The Eras Tour film premiere

Beyoncé, Rachel Zegler and Adam Sandler were among the stars attending the world premiere of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

2 years ago

Zimbabwe FA investigating women’s team coach over sexual misconduct allegations

Claims that coach ‘asked for sexual favours’ at tournament

2 years ago

Killing civilians is indefensible, whether done by Hamas or Israe

Combatants in this war have a duty not to target innocent people regardless of what they believe ‘the other side’ has done

2 years ago

US and Qatar reach ‘quiet understanding’ not to release $6bn sent to Iran for now, Treasury official tells House Democrats

“We have strict oversight of the funds, and we retain the right to freeze them,” Blinken said.

2 years ago

From 1947 to 2023: Retracing the complex, tragic Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict was reignited once again on October 7 after a surprise offensive launched by Hamas against Israel. In retaliation, Israel ordered air strikes and a "complete siege" of the Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run Palestinian enclave. This is a new deadly episode in a conflict that has its roots deep in the mid-20th century. FRANCE 24 traces its history.

2 years ago

There’s a sad reason we shouldn’t trust celebrity relationships

Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that her and Will Smith have been living separately for seven years and there’s a sad truth behind it all.

2 years ago

Jada slammed over ‘unseemly’ revelations

A prominent US talk show host has slammed Jada Pinkett Smith, saying she’s dropped her marriage bombshell as a ploy to sell books.

2 years ago

Wife of Gabon's deposed president Ali Bongo jailed

The wife of Gabon's deposed president Ali Bongo Ondimba, under house arrest since a coup in the central African country in late August, has been jailed, her lawyer said on Thursday.

2 years ago

By land, sea, air and online: How Hamas used the internet to terrorize Israel

Israel declares war against Hamas after deadly attacks. Here's what to know.

2 years ago

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