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North Korea law allows for nuclear first strike, makes programme 'irreversible'
North Korea has passed a law allowing it to carry out a preventive nuclear strike and declaring its status as a nuclear-armed state "irreversible", state media said Friday.
Jabeur thrashes France's Garcia to reach US Open final
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur demolished Caroline Garcia in straight sets to become the first African woman in history to reach the final of the US Open on Thursday. Jabeur, who also made history as the first African woman to reach the final of Wimbledon in July, will play world number one Iga Swiatek or Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in Saturday's final.
Donkey domestication happened 7,000 years ago in Africa: DNA study
Despite transforming history as beasts of burden essential for transporting goods and people, the humble donkey has long been woefully understudied. The authors suggest that Romans bred improved donkey bloodlines to produce mules that were essential to sustaining the military and economic might of the empire.
US Justice Dept appeals freeze on review of seized Trump documents
The US Justice Department said Thursday it was appealing a Florida judge's order to freeze access to thousands of documents, including top secret files, seized from former president Donald Trump's home.
US launches Asia economic forum to counter China
The United States began a series of meetings with ministers from the Asia-Pacific in Los Angeles on Thursday at an economic summit aimed at countering China's growing influence in the region.
Charles finally becomes king
Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son, Charles, Prince of Wales, has finally become king. According to one YouGov poll in May 2022, he had a 56 percent approval rating -- well behind the queen (81 percent), his eldest son Prince William (77 percent), and William's wife, Catherine (76 percent).
Angola's court rejects vote challenge, upholds ruling party win
Angola's top court on Thursday dismissed an opposition challenge disputing the results of last month's general elections, paving the way for President Joao Lourenco to be sworn in for a second term. The constitutional court rejected the appeal filed by Angola's main opposition party, UNITA, saying the evidence it presented "does not call the overall results into question".
The new king: Charles III in dates
Charles III is the longest-serving heir-apparent in British history. Serves on the guided missile destroyer HMS Norfolk and two frigates.
GM unveils electric SUV aimed at middle class
General Motors unveiled an electric sport utility vehicle Thursday with a starting price tag of $30,000, positioning the model for consumers priced out of the growing segment. GM had previously disclosed that the Equinox would be intended for middle-income consumers, saying in January the vehicle would start at $30,000 at an event to launch the electric Silverado.
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