If completed, the deal would represent Anthropic’s largest known acquisition to date, ahead of its anticipated initial public offering (IPO)

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Karoline Leavitt is leaving the White House at the end of the month

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Lawsuit brought by two organisations: the new service offering paid access to the president’s statements – many of which are capable of influencing the markets – is under scrutiny

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The legendary Los Angeles basketball franchise is being taken over by a consortium led by the former CEO of Disney and the brother of Trump’s son-in-law

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In Germany, vehicles from Kyiv ‘take out’ a US armoured brigade

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Eurovision: from 2027, no show for the winning country if it is at war or experiencing geopolitical tension

The association’s complaint: “The Israeli authorities continue to impose restrictions on the import of engine oil and spare parts – supplies needed to keep hospital generators, ambulances, water pumps and water tankers running.”

Gaza: MSF raises the alarm – Israel is blocking essential supplies, putting thousands of lives at risk 

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