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london — Wes Streeting resigned as UK Health Secretary on Thursday, saying he had “lost faith” in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership and it would be “disgraceful and unprincipled” to remain in government. The move comes after several days of speculation about whether Mr Streeting will formally challenge Mr Starmer’s leadership of the Labor Party. Mr Streeting announced his resignation from the government in a letter to the prime minister, but did not explicitly say he would launch a leadership contest. To start the contest, Streeting needs the support of one-fifth of Labour’s MPs, currently 81 MPs. Starmer has faced…
Technology giant Cisco is cutting fewer than 4,000 jobs, or about 5% of its workforce, despite reporting better-than-expected profits and sales in its fiscal third quarter. The network equipment maker said it would cut headcount in order to change its “cost structure” and invest in AI and cybersecurity. Cisco’s decision follows a recent trend in which technology companies increasingly cite AI spending priorities as a reason to lay off employees. Cloudflare and General Motors have laid off employees in recent days despite reporting strong financial results. Cisco said it plans to increase investment in cybersecurity as it continues to battle…
The summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping could hinge on two key technology flashpoints: critical minerals and market access for US companies. The long-awaited bilateral talks between the two countries, which were locked in a tariff standoff exactly one year ago, began on Thursday, with warm words exchanged between the two leaders. Discussions will continue until Friday, and will also cover major geopolitical and trade topics between Taiwan and Iran. But the key debates and potential points of contention are those related to the high-tech sector of the United States and China, including the list…
Kyiv, Ukraine — A major Russian attack targeted the Ukrainian capital Kiev overnight, killing at least seven people and injuring at least 44 others, Ukrainian authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia had launched more than 1,560 drones into Ukraine since the beginning of Wednesday, making it the largest airstrike on Ukraine in two days since the start of the war. President Zelenskiy announced on Thursday that 56 more missiles had been launched overnight. Air raid sirens continued to sound for about 11 hours into the night Wednesday, according to CNN’s ground team. At least six people were killed…
Kylie Jenner shares rare inside look at her ‘last minute’ date night with Timothée Chalametkylie jenner I struggled to stand up and shine during my pregnancy. kardashian family The star recently reflected on her pregnancy with her ex-boyfriend travis scottchildren of Stormi8, and Aire4. Said that the second time’s expectations were much harder than the first. “My last pregnancy was really difficult,” Kylie said during an appearance on the show on May 13. Therapas. “I was about 12 weeks pregnant, and I woke up one day and thought, ‘Oh, I can’t walk properly, I have terrible sciatica and bad back…
The California Attorney General’s Office asked FIFA to explain why some ticket categories were changed after they were sold.Published May 14, 2026May 14, 2026The state of California has contacted FIFA regarding possible violations of the law in the sale of World Cup tickets, the state’s attorney general announced, after allegations that some fans purchased seats in categories that were later changed.The investigation comes after supporters complained about the high cost of tickets for this year’s tournament, and following reports that football’s governing body sold tickets by category shown on a stadium map, but later adjusted the categories before allocating specific…
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon speaks to Reuters in Detroit, Michigan, USA, on November 5, 2025. Emily Elkonin | ReutersJP Morgan Chase The bank may reconsider plans for a multibillion-dollar office tower in London if British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is removed from office, Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said on Wednesday. The head of the largest U.S. bank by assets told Bloomberg in an interview in Paris that the change in leadership won’t change JPMorgan’s fundamental strategy, but it could force the bank to rethink its future in the British capital. JPMorgan announced late last year that it would build a…
The Argentine star forward’s two goals and an assist led Miami to their fifth consecutive away win in the US MLS.Published May 14, 2026May 14, 2026Lionel Messi scored the 10th and 11th goals and an assist as Inter Miami exploited two defensive lapses to beat host Cincinnati 5-3, with German Bertelame scoring the go-ahead goal in the 84th minute.Matteo Silvetti tied Miami at 3-3 in the 79th minute, starting a late rally that saw the Herons (7-2-4, 25 points) win their fifth straight on the road and seventh in all competitions on the road in Major League Soccer (MLS) Wednesday…
Eric Hahn, director of the Stellantis Poissy plant, poses for a portrait next to a car at the Stellantis multinational car manufacturer’s plant in Poissy, west of Paris, on April 15, 2026.Simon Wolfert | AFP | Getty ImagesLONDON — Recent alliances between Jeep manufacturers Stellantis And China’s Leap Motor is seen as a watershed moment for the future of European car manufacturing.In a deal announced late last week, Stellantis said it will expand its strategic partnership with Leap Motor and pave the way for Leap Motor to begin producing models for sale in the European market in 2028.Leap Motor is…
China focuses on large-scale language models in the field of artificial intelligence.Black DubFX | iStock | Getty ImagesProduction of Chinese chips could increase this year as executives at China’s biggest tech companies seek to push for more domestic technology, as reported by reports that US semiconductor giant Nvidia may return.Wednesday, Internet giant tencent While suggesting China’s domestic chip production could increase this year, e-commerce giants alibaba We discussed how we are expanding our use of internally developed semiconductors.The comments highlight how China has pushed for homegrown chips in a bid for self-sufficiency to power its AI ambitions in the absence…