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Bluesky social network says it will proactively verify who it behind accounts that be blue check marks of authenticity to bolster trust in the platform that challenges X, formerly Twitter

X Rival Bluesky Adds Blue Checks For Trusted Accounts

X rival Bluesky on Monday said it was adding blue checks to accounts that have been verified to confirm users are who they claim to be.

'I Wanted It To Work': Ukrainians Disappointed By Easter Truce

Ukrainians want a long-term peace settelement

Many Ukrainians felt let down by a 30-hour Easter truce announced by Russia, even if some welcomed a brief lull in fighting after more than three years of war.

Trump Says Pope Francis 'Loved The World,' Will Attend Funeral

US President Donald Trump, pictured with Pope Francis at the Vatican in 2017, described the Argentine pontiff as a "good man"

President Donald Trump and his White House predecessor Joe Biden led the way in paying respects from the United States to Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88.

BIWC Group: Unveiling the Shadows of corporate deception

In the cutthroat world of business, trust can often be elusive, and it can take a team of skilled professionals to expose deception and protect the innocent. This is where BIWC Group enters the stage; a business intelligence agency led by ex-Israeli special forces with a global network of contacts and an almost endless outreach.

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Klaus Schwab was the driving force behind the World Economic Forum becoming an annual gathering of the world's rich and powerful

Davos Meet Founder Klaus Schwab Steps Down From WEF Board

The World Economic Forum said on Monday that its founder Klaus Schwab has stepped down from the board, turning a page in the history of the organisation that hosts the annual meeting of wealthy, famous and influential global elites at the luxury Swiss ski resort of Davos.

Senior Courier for DHL, Christopher Brownbill, delivers packages from a Ford E-Transit in London

DHL To Suspend Global Shipments Over $800 To US Amid New Customs Rules

This decision comes after new U.S. customs rules lowered the threshold for formal entry processing from $2,500 to $800, making the clearance process longer and more complicated.

The bounty included a four-million diamond ring given to Kardashian by Kanye West, her former partner

'Grandpa Robbers' Go On Trial For Kardashian Heist In Paris

A group of suspects nicknamed the "grandpa robbers" goes on trial at the end of April, charged with stealing jewellery worth millions from US reality TV star Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016.

Thupten Jinpa is a Buddhist scholar who helped produce the Dalai Lama's latest book

As Dalai Lama Approaches 90, Tibetans Weigh Future

When the Dalai Lama turns 90 in July, the Buddhist monk, who for many exiled Tibetans personifies dreams of a free homeland, will ask if they want a successor.

The Toy Association warns that if sharp tariffs are not eased in the coming months, retailers might face shortages in the holiday season

Trump Tariffs Stunt US Toy Imports As Sellers Play For Time

Josh Staph fears the fun-packed shelves of his toy warehouse might start looking joyless in the months ahead, with made-in-China flying discs and model gliders grounded -- like much of his product line -- by Donald Trump's tariffs.

Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on countries that target tech giants with taxes

Taxes On Super Rich And Tech Giants Stall Under Trump

Global tax plans targeting billionaires and multinational companies are running aground, with the United States torpedoing reforms under President Donald Trump.

Tony Gilroy at the Hollywood launch event for the second season of "Andor"

Star Wars Series 'Andor' Back For Final Season

If "Andor" -- which returns from Tuesday for its second and final season -- has been received as one of the very best "Star Wars" TV series, that is largely thanks to the grittier, more adult approach taken by its creator Tony Gilroy.

Analysts say US chipmakers like Nvidia, whose CEO Jensen Huang is seen here, will face intensified competition from China and other countries due to new constraints imposed by the US government on chip sales to China

Analysts Warn US Could Be Handing Chip Market To China

As the Trump administration attempts to choke off exports of strategically important computer chips to China, experts say the effort might well backfire, fueling innovation at Chinese firms that could help them seize the world semiconductor market.

Boeing and Airbus have big order backlogs

Tariffs Could Lift Boeing And Airbus Plane Prices Even Higher

Commercial plane prices, already lifted in recent years due to pandemic supply chain shocks, are poised to climb further as Boeing and Airbus are buffeted by trade tariffs.

Regional heads taking their oath of office during their inauguration by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta

'Pandora's Box': Alarm Bells In Indonesia Over Rising Military Role

Greater military influence in government, reporters under threat and a stuttering economy -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's first six months in power have triggered alarm bells for activists worried about a return to the country's authoritarian roots.

Pope Francis has worked since his election in 2013 to open the Church to women and to homosexuals

Vance And Francis: Divergent Values But Shared Ideas

Pope Francis is the spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics who preaches for a more open church and empathy for migrants.

The latest meme, if you missed it, is AI action figures... generated by OpenAI's free ChatGPT service

From Messi To Trump, AI Action Figures Are The Rage

The latest internet obsession is one impossible to escape on social media_ images of well-known figures in plastic toy packaging alongside evocative props... welcome to the meme of AI action figures.

Mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa was shot on April 10

Money, Power, Violence In High-stakes Philippine Elections

Philippines election hopefuls like mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa have to ask themselves whether the job is worth taking a bullet.

China, the world's second-largest economy, has sought to assert its dominance in the fields of AI and robotics

Humanoid Robots Stride Into The Future With World's First Half-marathon

Step by mechanical step, dozens of humanoid robots took to the streets of Beijing early Saturday, joining thousands of their flesh-and-blood counterparts in a world-first half marathon showcasing China's drive to lead the global race in cutting-edge technology.