A cyclist in Regent's Park was attacked by men wielding a hammer, who stole his £4,200 bike in the early morning hours. This incident is part of a growing trend of violent bike robberies. Cyclists are calling for increased police presence as many feel unsafe due to the rising number of attacks.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook dined with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday. This follows recent meetings between Trump and other tech leaders like Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos. Trump previously discussed Apple's tax disputes with the EU with Cook. Altman, Amazon, and Meta each donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund.
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Firefighters in Los Angeles are trying to control multiple wildfires that have killed seven people and destroyed 10,000 structures. Evacuations are ongoing, schools are closed, and Vice President Kamala Harris has canceled her trip. Canada is preparing to send additional support to aid in firefighting efforts. An estimate of the total damage could reach USD 150 billion.
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A Thai court on Monday approved 12 days of detention for a man suspected of shooting dead a Cambodian opposition politician in an attack in Bangkok. Cambodian opposition figures have accused the country's powerful former leader Hun Sen of ordering the shooting, although a government spokesman has denied official involvement.