Press review · Thursday, 8 May 2025
08 May 2025
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forbes.com Top stories ·
Looking Back At Trump's Years-Long Obsession With Oversized Airplanes
As diplomats around the world struggle to figure out Trump, Qatar may have found the perfect way to please the American president—dangling a supersized gift to stroke his ego.
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cnn.com Top stories ·
Schumer announces blanket hold on DOJ political nominees as he demands answers on Qatari plane | CNN Politics
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Mideast experts weigh in on Trump's economic and defense deals in the region
During his visit to the Middle East, President Trump announced the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria, arms sales and U.S.-Saudi business agreements. For additional perspective on this, Amna Nawaz spoke with Vali Nasr, an adviser in the State Department during the Obama administration, and Bernard Haykel, professor of Near Eastern studies at Princeton and a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute.
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Converting luxury jet gifted to Trump into Air Force One could cost hundreds of millions | CNN Politics
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Medical professionals must speak out and act on Gaza now
I spent 22 days in Gaza. I saw so much death and destruction but also unbelievable courage, compassion and dedication.
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zeit.de Top stories ·
US-Regierung: Trump kündigt Aufhebung der Sanktionen gegen Syrien an
Bei seinem Besuch im saudischen Riad hat der US-Präsident das Ende der Sanktionen gegen Syrien angekündigt. Zudem will er den syrischen Übergangspräsidenten treffen.
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engadget.com Top stories ·
Android Show 2025 live updates: Material 3 Expressive, Android 16, Gemini and more from Google's pre I/O event
Follow along our live coverage of Google's Android Show, where we expect to learn more about the Android 16, as well as Gemini and AI.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Gaza: Israel denying food to Gaza is ‘weapon of war’, says Unwra chief
Two months after all humanitarian aid was blocked, Philippe Lazzarini tells international editor Jeremy Bowen “starvation is spreading” inside Gaza.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Chuck Schumer says he’ll obstruct Trump’s justice department picks over Qatar jet gift
Senate Democratic leader can only delay votes on confirmations over the ‘naked corruption’ of aircraft offer
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stern.de Top stories ·
Wie Trump seine Kapitulation im Handelskrieg mit China schönfärbt
Jämmerliches Ende von Donald Trumps groÃangelegter Zolloffensive: Die USA haben China in nahezu allen Punkten nachgegeben.
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npr.org Top stories ·
RFK Jr. got rid of an 'alphabet soup' of health agencies. Now, Congress gets a say
On Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. goes to Capitol Hill to promote and defend his massive overhaul of HHS, and President Trump's plans to change it even more.
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welt.de Top stories ·
Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung: Bund zieht 800-Millionen-Euro-Spritze für Krankenkassen vor - WELT
Die Lage der gesetzlichen Krankenversicherungen sei „dramatischer als ohnehin angenommen“: Gesundheitsministerin Nina Warken füllt die Liquiditätsreserve des Gesundheitsfonds bereits im Mai auf.
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ign.com Top stories ·
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Preorder and Get Double the Storage and a $50 Gift Card for Free - IGN
Everything you need to know to preorder the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, releasing May 30, including pricing, buy links, and where you can get the most bang for your buck.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Episcopal Church leader says helping Afrikaners over other refugees is 'unfathomable'
The Episcopal Church says it will not assist with the resettlement of white South Africans and will end its government partnership to support refugees. The church's presiding bishop, Sean Rowe, explains why.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
GOP congressman snaps at CNN’s Kaitlan Collins over Trump’s $400M jet gift: ‘How many times are you gonna ask me the same question?’
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) pushed back after repeated questions about President Trump’s acceptance of a $400 million jet from Qatar.
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abc13.com Top stories ·
'Tried to drag me back': Cassie describes trying to leave a 'freak off'
Cassie Ventura concluded her first day of dramatic, graphic and emotional testimony by recalling the time she tried to leave a "freak off" before it w
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Diddy trial live: Diddy's ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura testifies
Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs could face life in prison if found guilty in the New York court.
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Gaza parents desperate as children face starvation under Israeli blockade
The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the rise of malnutrition in Gaza's children.
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fr.de Top stories ·
Druckmittel gegen Putin: EU-Sanktionen könnten Ukraine-Krieg entscheiden
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One in five people in Gaza face starvation, report warns, as Israel’s months-long blockade continues | CNN
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Even MAGA Republicans Are Torching Trump for Accepting Jet From Qatar
Some of Donald Trump's fiercest defenders in the Republican Party and MAGA movement are criticizing the administration accepting a jet from Qatar.
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nintendolife.com Top stories ·
Looks Like 'Bravely Default' On Switch 2 Will Still Have 0% Encounter Toggle
Update: Reports from PAX confirm
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Google adds UWB support to its rebranded Find Hub tracker app
Google just fixed the Moto Tag.
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pagesix.com Top stories ·
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs handed ‘terrified’ Cassie Ventura a loaded gun while she was high: testimony
“I was handed the gun just to hold in my bag, but I was freaking out the whole time [that] it was going to go off,” the singer testified.
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today.com Top stories ·
Cassie Ventura describes Sean 'Diddy' Combs' 'freak offs,' which could last up to 4 days at at time
The R&B singer, who dated Combs on and off for 10 years, accused Combs of raping and abusing her in a civil lawsuit she filed in November 2023.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Live Updates: Cassie testifies in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial, says "control was everything"
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura is on the stand today in his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
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sueddeutsche.de Top stories ·
Sanktionen gegen Russland: Europäer verlängern Frist
Merz hatte Putin mit „massiven“ Sanktionen gedroht, falls es nicht von Dienstag an einen Waffenstillstand gibt. Doch Russland kämpft weiter.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Trump says he will end Syria sanctions during Saudi visit marked by big money deals
President Trump made the announcement at an investment conference in Saudi Arabia. He is also heading to Qatar and the UAE on a trip focused on big-dollar deals.
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Cassie graphically describes disgusting act Diddy, male escort performed on her during ‘freak-offs’
Diddy would urinate on Cassie himself — sometimes at the same time he directed a male prostitute to pee on her during their “freak-offs,’’ she testified Tuesday. “Sometimes Sean, he himself or the …
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tomsguide.com Top stories ·
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders live: latest restock updates and retailers to check now
We’re on the hunt for Nintendo Switch 2 stock today
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arstechnica.com Top stories ·
Google announces Material 3 Expressive, a colorful evolution of Android design
Google’s take on Android is getting brighter and bolder later this year.
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wccftech.com Top stories ·
DOOM: The Dark Ages Gets Official List of Known Issues; Some PC Issues Will Require Driver Fixes
Some of the issues found in the PC version of DOOM: The Dark Ages will require driver fixes, id Software confirmed.
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engadget.com Top stories ·
Sony's new Xperia 1 VII borrows Hi-Fi sound tech from its Walkman
Sony's smartphones haven't been a big profit center in a long time, but they do provide a showcase for the company's latest camera and AV tech.
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9to5google.com Top stories ·
Google's Find My Device app is now 'Find Hub'
After a rocky launch last year, the Google Find My Device app is getting rebranded to “Find Hub” and is...
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Chuck Schumer to block Trump DOJ nominees over Qatari jet
Trump's plan to accept the luxury jet has draw pushback from Democrats, and even some Republicans, who are are slamming the plan.
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techcrunch.com Top stories ·
Google's bringing Gemini to your car with Android Auto | TechCrunch
Google is bringing Gemini, its generative AI, to all cars that support Android Auto in the next few months, the company announced at its Android Show
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Is President Trump allowed to accept $400m luxury plane?
The US leader has faced criticism over his plan to accept a plane from Qatar worth an estimated $400m.
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gsmarena.com Top stories ·
Samsung's Galaxy Watches are getting Google Gemini AI
It will replace Google Assistant. Samsung has proudly unveiled that Google Gemini is coming to its Galaxy Watches. Activating Gemini will also be "smoother...
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Zelensky vows to do everything to ensure direct talks with Putin in Turkey
Russia has not yet said who it will send to Istanbul on Thursday and has refused to respond to ultimatums.
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US and Saudi Arabia sign $142bn arms deal as Trump to meet Syrian leader
White House touts deal made at first stop of Donald Trump’s four-day diplomatic tour to the Gulf states
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Wear OS 6 puts Google Gemini on your wrist
G’bye, Google Assistant. We hardly knew ye.
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Israel targets Hamas leader Mohammad Sinwar in hospital strike in Gaza | CNN
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tagesspiegel.de Top stories ·
Gründer Fitzek in U-Haft: Bundesinnenminister Dobrindt verbietet Reichsbürgergruppe „Königreich Deutschland“
Mit Razzien in sieben Bundesländern gehen die Behörden gegen die größte Reichsbürgergruppe vor. Dabei wird auch das Vermögen des selbsternannten „Königreichs Deutschland“ beschlagnahmt.
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Google has a solution for those ‘unpaid toll’ text scams | CNN Business
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Small nodule found in Joe Biden's prostate during recent physical
A small nodule was found in former President Joe Biden’s prostate after “a routine physical exam," a spokesperson confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday.
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seattletimes.com Top stories ·
Schumer is vowing to hold up Justice Department nominees for answers about luxury plane from Qatar
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says he will hold up all Department of Justice nominations on the Senate floor until he gets more answers about the free Air Force One replacement that President Donald Trump says would be donated by...
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Android’s youthful new design language just dropped
Get ready for “springy” animations.
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time.com Top stories ·
Trump Announces $142 Billion Arms Deal with Saudi Arabia
Trump was joined by Musk for a VIP lunch at the lavish Saudi Royal Court
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Google announces Android 16’s Material 3 Expressive redesign
At The Android Show, Google announced a Material 3 Expressive redesign for Android 16 that's coming later this year, starting on Pixel.
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US and Saudi Arabia agree to $142bn weapons sale during Trump visit
The White House says an agreement with Saudi Arabia includes investments in weapons and technology totaling $600bn.