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The billionaires made a promise — now some want out
In 2010, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates launched a disarmingly simple campaign they called the Giving Pledge: a public commitment, open to the world’s wealthiest people, to give away more than half their fortune during their lifetime or upon their death. The moment seemed to call for it. Tech was min
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Firms to be paid to hire unemployed young people
Payments of £3,000 for each 18-24 year old given a job are among proposals to tackle youth unemployment being announced later.
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Sabalenka wins first Indian Wells title with victory against Rybakina
World number one's triumph against Elena Rybakina avenges her loss to the Kazakh in the 2026 Australian Open final.
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Alibaba Creates AI Tool for Companies to Ride China Agent Craze
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. plans to release an agentic AI service for companies, banking on national enthusiasm around artificial intelligence assistants like OpenClaw that help users perform actual tasks.
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Large protest held in London against US-Israeli war on Iran
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of London to oppose US-Israeli aggression against Iran, Lebanon and Gaza.
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Stars at Oscars 2026 call for end to war in Gaza and Iran
Actors and filmmakers spoke out at the Oscars 2026 in Los Angeles against the US-Israeli war on Iran and the genocide.
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Nobody wants to get involved’ in Strait of Hormuz military operations
Charles Kupchan says the US and allies are reluctant to use military means to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz.
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Michael B. Jordan wins Oscar for best actor | CNN
Michael B. Jordan wins Best Actor for his role in “Sinners” at the 2026 Academy Awards. He received a roaring ovation as he thanked his family and the trailblazing performers who came before him.
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Mr Nobody Against Putin: How Pavel Talankin went from Russian school videographer to Oscar winner
Pavel Talankin's film Mr Nobody Against Putin already won a Bafta, and is now is an Oscar winner.
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Baidu-Backed BioMap Is Said to Confidentially File for HK IPO
BioMap Beijing Intelligent Technology Co. has filed confidentially for a Hong Kong initial public offering that could raise a few hundred million dollars this year, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Jessie Buckley wins Oscar for best actress
Jessie Buckley has claimed her first Oscar for her moving, emotional performance in the period drama “Hamnet.” The prize for best actress went to two-time nominee Buckley for her role as William Shakespeare’s wife, Agnes, in the film directed by Chloé Zhao. B…
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Fire erupts at Dubai airport following drone attack
Footage shows fire near Dubai International Airport after a drone ignited a fuel tank, according to UAE authorities.