G7 urges China to press Russia to end Ukraine war and respect Taiwan's status; Sudan: Air strikes hit Khartoum outskirts; war between army and RSF enters 6th week; Barack Obama among 500 US citizens banned from Russia in response to US sanctions; F-16 fighter jets green-lighted for Ukraine in major boost for Kyiv's defence.
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Barack Obama is banned from Russia. Reports said that Russia's foreign ministry on Friday said that former US President Barack Obama was among 500 US citizens who would be banned in response to the latest round of sanctions announced by Washington.
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This Day in History: , Osama Bin Laden Is
Killed by US Forces.
May 2, 2011.
After an international
manhunt lasting nearly a
decade since the 9/11 attacks.
the 54-year-old Al Qaeda leader
was killed in a raid conducted
by a team of 23 U.S. Navy Seals.
The operation on Bin Laden's
hideout compound in Abbottabad,
Pakistan, lasted 40 minutes.
President Obama addressed the nation
from the White House announcing
Bin Laden's death, saying, "Justice has been done.".
The mastermind of the deadliest terrorist attack
on U.S. soil had lived the final five years of his life
less than a mile from a Pakistani military academy.
President George W. Bush had declared
that Bin Laden would be captured dead or alive
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James Corden Speaks
About a Divided America , in Last ‘Late Late Show’ Appearance.
April 27 was Corden's last time
hosting 'The Late Late Show.'.
In his farewell speech, he touched on the current state of America. .
We started this show with Obama,
then Trump and a global pandemic.
I’ve watched America change a lot.
I’ve watched divisions grow and
I’ve felt a sense of negativity boil over, James Corden, via 'The Late Late Show'.
Just because somebody disagrees with you it doesn’t make them bad or evil. We are all more the same than we are different. , James Corden, via 'The Late Late Show'.
There are so many people who are trying to stoke those differences and we have to try as best we can to look for the light, look for the joy. If you do, it’s out there. That’s all this show has ever been about, James Corden, via 'The Late Late Show'.
Adele also appeared on the show in
the final 'Carpool Karaoke' segment.
Corden asked the singer if she'd ever
pursue EGOT status since she already has
an Emmy, Grammy and Oscar.
You have the EGO, James Corden, via 'The Late Late Show'.
Adele wasn't confident that
she'd ever attain EGOT status.
I really don’t think that that is ever gonna happen. I would never write a musical or anything like that because I (expletive) hate musicals. I also think the EGO suits me better, Adele, via 'The Late Late Show'.
Harry Styles and Will Ferrell
were the final guests on the show.
Harry Styles and Will Ferrell
were the final guests on the show
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Susan Rice to Step Down , as Biden’s Domestic Policy Adviser.
Politico reports that the announcement was made by President Joe Biden on April 24.
As the only person to serve as both National Security Adviser and Domestic Policy Adviser, Susan’s record of public service makes history, President Joe Biden, via statement.
But what sets her apart as a leader and colleague is the seriousness with which she takes her role and the urgency and tenacity she brings, her bias towards action and results, and the integrity, humility and humor with which she does this work, President Joe Biden, via statement.
Rice was first a U.N. ambassador and national security adviser for President Barack Obama.
I surprised a lot of people when I named Ambassador Susan Rice as my Domestic Policy Adviser. , President Joe Biden, via statement.
But what I knew then and what we all know now – after more than two years of her steady leadership of the Domestic Policy Council – it’s clear: there is no one more capable, and more determined to get important things done for the American people than Susan Rice, President Joe Biden, via statement.
Rice helped the Biden administration pass legislation for COVID relief, infrastructure
and the Inflation Reduction Act.
Her time with the Biden administration also saw the president sign executive orders pertaining to climate change, student loans, firearm safety and health care. .
However, her departure comes at a time when the White House is being scrutinized over the way it's handled migrant children.
However, her departure comes at a time when the White House is being scrutinized over the way it's handled migrant children
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DeSantis , Campaign Launch Announcement , Crashes Twitter Livestream.
DeSantis , Campaign Launch Announcement , Crashes Twitter Livestream.
On May 24, Twitter's livestream of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis'
announcement of his bid to become president of the
United States experienced a number of technical issues. .
On May 24, Twitter's livestream of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis'
announcement of his bid to become president of the
United States experienced a number of technical issues. .
CNN reports that the livestream crashed
and was delayed as hundreds of thousands of
users logged on to see DeSantis' announcement.
CNN reports that the livestream crashed
and was delayed as hundreds of thousands of
users logged on to see DeSantis' announcement.
The livestreamed event, which was hosted
on Twitter Spaces, saw audio cut in and out
for the beginning of the stream. .
CNN reports that while over 500,000 Twitter users signed
on to view the event, after the crash, only 250,000
users signed back in to view the relaunched stream.
CNN reports that while over 500,000 Twitter users signed
on to view the event, after the crash, only 250,000
users signed back in to view the relaunched stream.
The news comes following a number of
technical issues since Elon Musk took
over the social media platform in 2022. .
The news comes following a number of
technical issues since Elon Musk took
over the social media platform in 2022. .
Multiple service outages have
impacted users ability to access Twitter,
to view images or their timeline.
Following DeSantis' livestream, Musk and tech entrepreneur David Sacks addressed the issues, blaming the limited capacity of Twitter's servers for the problems. .
Following DeSantis' livestream, Musk and tech entrepreneur David Sacks addressed the issues, blaming the limited capacity of Twitter's servers for the problems. .
I think it crashed because when you multiply
a half-million people in a room by an account
with over 100 million followers, which is
Elon’s account, I think that creates just
a scalability level that was unprecedented, David Sacks, Tech entrepreneur, via CNN.
CNN reports that Twitter's Spaces was
not intended to host events with
hundreds of thousands of listeners. .
Sacks also attempted to spin the crash in a positive
direction following the hour long event, saying, , “It’s not how you started, it’s how
you finish and we finished strong.”
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DeSantis Will Not Hold , a Hometown Event , as Part of 2024 Campaign Launch.
CNN reported that FL Governor Ron DeSatntis will no longer be holding a roll-out event in his hometown.
DeSantis is from Dunedin, FL.
The coastal suburb is close to Tampa, where DeSantis grew up.
The FL governor will reportedly announce his bid for US President via Twitter Spaces on May 24.
Twitter owner Elon Musk is expected to be a part of the announcement.
Once the announcement is official, .
... De Santis will likely begin making campaign stops throughout FL.
While it isn't clear exactly what the immediate future will hold for the DeSantis campaign.
... the governor is scheduled for a stop in Miami on June 1.
The changes are in keeping with the nature of how DeSantis operates.
He has a reputation of making last-minute alterations to schedules ...
... as a means of keeping opponents and the media guessing.
DeSantis will face former President Donald Trump in the bid for the Republican nomination for president.
The pool of candidates seeking the GOP nomination continues to expand
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Montana Bans Drag Performer Readings
to Kids in Libraries and Schools.
The bill officially makes Montana the first state to ban people dressed in drag from reading to children in libraries and public schools. .
A spokesperson for governor Greg Gianforte said he signed the bill because he “believes it’s wildly inappropriate for little kids,…”.
“... especially preschoolers and kids
in elementary school, to be exposed to sexualized content.”.
According to The Associated Press, this bill is unique as it does not require a sexual element for the performance to be banned.
In Florida and Tennesse, their efforts to ban drag readings require the performance to be sexual in nature. .
In Florida and Tennesse, their efforts to ban drag readings require the performance to be sexual in nature. .
House Bill 359 immediately
took effect after it was signed. .
Its original goal was to ban minors from attending all drag shows. .
It was later ammened to block minors from attending obscene of sexually oriented performances on public property. .
AP reports that it is not known
how often drag readings are held in Montana libraries and schools.
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Ron Desantis, the controversial US governor behind Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law, is set to launch his presidential campaign in a streamed conversation with Elon Musk
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Ron DeSantis Will Announce , Presidential Campaign With Elon Musk.
Three sources apprised of the situation told NBC News that the Florida governor will announce his candidacy during a discussion with Musk on May 24.
Three sources apprised of the situation told NBC News that the Florida governor will announce his candidacy during a discussion with Musk on May 24.
The two men will host a
Twitter Spaces event at 6 p.m. ET.
Tech entrepreneur David Sacks will moderate.
A video declaring DeSantis' candidacy will be released by his campaign later that evening. .
After Memorial Day, DeSantis
plans to start visiting several states.
Last year, the Twitter and SpaceX CEO said he'd support DeSantis if he ran for president.
A source told NBC that Musk doesn't think former President Trump can regain the White House.
A source told NBC that Musk doesn't think former President Trump can regain the White House.
He’s interested in the future, and he’s interested in winning again, Anonymous source, to NBC News.
While it's not clear if Musk will publicly endorse
DeSantis during the event, his participation
still holds weight, NBC News reports. .
While it's not clear if Musk will publicly endorse
DeSantis during the event, his participation
still holds weight, NBC News reports.
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