Republican race for Georgia Senate seat begins as US Rep. Buddy Carter becomes first GOP candidate

US Rep. Buddy Carter has announced his candidacy to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026, becoming the first Republican to enter the race after Gov. Brian Kemp's decision not to run. Carter is positioning himself as a "MAGA Warrior" with Trump's endorsement being highly sought after.

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Trump announces trade agreement with UK

US President Donald Trump announced Thursday an agreement with Britain on trade, which would be the first such deal since he launched his global tariffs blitz. The Labour leader, who like Trump won power last year, had pushed for a trade deal before the president unleashed his tariffs blitz on Britain and countries worldwide.

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Scripps National Spelling Bee tweaks its rules to make 'spell-off' tiebreaker less likely

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is modifying its rules, reducing the emphasis on the controversial "spell-off" tiebreaker. This decision follows criticism of last year's abrupt ending. Judges will now have more flexibility to allow the bee to continue beyond the allotted broadcast time.

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UNAIDS to slash workforce by more than half as funding by US and other big donors disappears

UNAIDS faces a severe crisis due to funding cuts from major donors like the US, potentially reversing decades of progress in the global fight against HIV. The agency plans to halve its workforce and relocate posts to cheaper locations.

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Airbus chief calls for Boeing tariffs if US-EU talks fail

The head of Airbus said on Tuesday that Europe should impose tariffs on imports of Boeing aircraft if negotiations over US President Donald Trump's trade war fail. The trade war is "a lose-lose" situation for the aerospace sector but Boeing "would likely" be more affected, Faury said.

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India ranked at 130 out of 193 on human development index marking improvement of 3 points

India improved its human development index (HDI) rank to 130 in 2023, up from 133 in 2022, showing progress in life expectancy, education, and income. Key factors include national health programs and economic growth. However, challenges remain in inequality, particularly gender and income disparities. Globally, human development has slowed, with AI offering potential for future growth.

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Upstate New York prison guard pleads guilty to manslaughter in an inmate's 2024 beating death

In Utica, New York, correctional officer Christopher Walrath admitted to manslaughter in the death of inmate Robert Brooks. Walrath confessed to beating Brooks, applying a chokehold, and striking his body, actions captured on bodycam footage. He also admitted to lying to investigators. As part of a plea deal, Walrath faces a 15-year prison sentence.

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