Authorities do not believe Joshua Riibe is responsible for the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student, last seen in Punta Cana. Despite gaps in Riibe's memory, he has been cooperative. Investigators are pushing for the Dominican probe to be completed. Konanki's parents request the investigation to focus elsewhere and want her declared dead. Surveillance footage reveals no conclusive evidence yet.
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Britain has announced a significant increase in military spending, signaling a commitment to burden-sharing with the U.S. ahead of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's meeting with President Trump. The UK's expenditure will rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and 3% by 2034, funded by a 40% cut in overseas development aid.
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US lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban the Chinese AI program DeepSeek on government devices due to national security risks linked to its ties with the Chinese government. This follows evidence suggesting the program can transmit user data to China Mobile, highlighting serious concerns over data security.
Accenture is discontinuing its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals in response to shifts in the US political landscape. The company will no longer track gender and racial diversity targets or use DEI metrics in employee evaluations. This move aligns with similar actions by other major tech companies.
Nigerian lawmakers approved an additional $200 million for the health sector as part of the 2025 budget to offset the impact of US aid cuts. The bill aims to support disease control efforts, affected by the suspension of USAID funds. The fund will supply vaccines and treatments for epidemic diseases, crucial for the country's health initiatives.
Jon Stewart has invited Elon Musk for an unedited interview on The Daily Show following their heated online exchanges. The disagreement centers around Musk's criticism of government inefficiency and Stewart's challenge to Musk's policies. While Stewart is open to Musk's terms, it remains uncertain if Musk will accept the invitation, as political themes and Trump’s involvement add to the controversy.
Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl announced the collapse of his coalition talks with the conservative Austrian People's Party. Kickl, who won 28.8 per cent of the vote in the September election, had been mandated to form a government after previous negotiations failed. Disputes over policies and ministerial positions led to the breakdown. Austria's political future remains uncertain, with interim chancellor Alexander Schallenberg in charge.
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