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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,105

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 09:00
These are the key developments on day 1,105 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Citing Zelenskyy letter, Trump says Ukraine ‘ready for peace’ with Russia

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 08:53
Trump says Zelenskyy also willing to sign a critical minerals deal, days after their blow-up at the Oval Office.

‘Rare’ Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on Australia’s east coast

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 08:37
Millions are bracing for impact of first cyclone to hit Queensland and New South Wales since 1974.

Democrat Al Green removed from Trump’s Congress speech for heckling

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 08:32
Shortly after Trump began a marathon speech, the Texas Representative shouted that the president did not have a mandate.

Trump reads letter from Zelenskyy on readiness for Russia talks

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 07:36
President Trump said he received a letter from Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on readiness for Russia talks.

Seven takeaways from Donald Trump’s speech to US Congress

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 07:34
As he reshapes the US government and upends old alliances, Trump says he's just getting started.

Musk fails in bid to block OpenAI becoming for-profit business

Technology - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 05:09
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA — A U.S. judge on Tuesday denied Elon Musk's request to prevent OpenAI from becoming a for-profit business in a loss for the Tesla tycoon amid his feud with Sam Altman.  U.S. District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Musk and his xAI startup failed to prove an injunction against OpenAI was necessary as the case heads to trial.  Musk sued in California federal court to stop OpenAI from transitioning from a nonprofit to a for-profit business, arguing the startup violated antitrust law and betrayed his trust in their mission as a co-founder of OpenAI.  The judge wrote that, while Musk did not prove the need for an injunction, she is prepared to expedite a trial on that claim later this year.  The ruling leaves OpenAI free to continue its transition from nonprofit to for-profit enterprise.  Musk's injunction bid argued that OpenAI's co-founders, including chief executive Altman, "took advantage of Musk's altruism in order to lure him into funding the venture," according to court documents.  Musk contended in filings that it was clear his backing of OpenAI was contingent on it remaining a nonprofit, offering a few email exchanges to support the claim.  "Whether Musk's emails and social media posts constitute a writing sufficient to constitute an actual contract or charitable trust between the parties is debatable," the judge said in her ruling.  OpenAI's board chairman in February rejected a Musk-led offer to buy the valuable artificial intelligence company for $97.4 billion.  "OpenAI is not for sale, and the board has unanimously rejected Mr. Musk's latest attempt to disrupt his competition," OpenAI Board Chair Bret Taylor said in a statement posted by the company on Musk-owned X, formerly Twitter.  OpenAI currently operates in a hybrid structure, as a nonprofit with a money-making subsidiary.  The change to a for-profit model, one that Altman says is crucial for the company's development, has exacerbated ongoing tensions with Musk.  Musk and Altman were among the 11-person team that founded OpenAI in 2015, with the former providing initial funding of $45 million.   Three years later, Musk left the company, with OpenAI citing "a potential future conflict for Elon ... as Tesla continues to become more focused on AI."  Musk established his own artificial intelligence company, dubbed xAI, in early 2023 after OpenAI ignited global fervor over the technology.  The massive cost of designing, training, and deploying AI models has compelled OpenAI to seek a new corporate structure that would give investors equity and provide more stable governance. 

Andrew, Tristan Tate under criminal probe in US state of Florida

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 04:08
Development comes after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the controversial influencers were not welcome in the state.

Trump’s tariffs unleash ‘existential fight’ for Canada

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 03:09
Even if blanket tariffs are revoked, more tailored levies are likely to persist, stoking inflation, analysts say.

Real Madrid edge out Atletico 2-1 in first leg of Champions League last 16

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 23:27
Brahim Diaz winner gives Real Madrid a slender first leg lead over rivals Atletico in Champions League last 16 clash.

UEFA Champions League: Benfica vs Barcelona – team news, kickoff, stream

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 22:52
Al Jazeera looks at the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie between Benfica and Barcelona in Lisbon.

Trump threatens further tariff hikes after Canada retaliates

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 22:11
US president posts warning on social media after Canada PM Trudeau slammed 'dumb' trade war.

Is Israel using starvation as a weapon of war?

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 21:52
Israel's government is refusing to allow food, medicine and fuel into the Gaza Strip.

Bombing kills at least 12 in northwest Pakistan, police say

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 21:49
Jaish al-Fursan, a group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for the attack.

Arab leaders adopt Gaza reconstruction plan in Egypt summit

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 21:12
Arab summit in Cairo adopts Egyptian plan for Gaza’s reconstruction, countering US President Donald Trump’s proposal.

What is Egypt’s plan for the reconstruction of Gaza?

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 21:01
Arab League endorses Egyptian proposal that provides alternative to US President Trump's plan to takeover Gaza.

‘Dumb thing to do’ Canada, Mexico, China condemn Trump tariffs

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 19:51
Canada, Mexico and China have condemned US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and retaliated with their own.

Vance denies criticising UK, France over Ukraine peacekeeping proposal

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 19:34
VP says he did not mock allies who fought in US-led wars after UK, France commit to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine.

US designates Yemen’s Houthis as ‘foreign terrorist’ organisation

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 19:13
United States President Donald Trump had set the motion to redesignate Yemen’s Houthis in January.

Kohli-inspired India beat Australia to reach Champions Trophy final

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 18:45
India beat Australia by four wickets in Dubai in the first semifinal at the 2025 Champions Trophy.

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