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Israel and Lebanon hold direct talks for first time in decades
After the first direct talks in decades, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin negotiations.

Italy Gives €211 Million to Data Center Tech Firm 2D Photonics
Italy awarded a €211 million ($249 million) grant to a company seeking to speed up processing at artificial intelligence data centers as part of a bid to support local startups.

Bessent and UK’s Reeves at Odds Over Iran War Ahead of Meeting
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told British media that the Iran war is worth a “small bit of economic pain,” ahead of what is likely to be a tense meeting with his UK counterpart Rachel Reeves.

Crisis grants launched for struggling families
Bradford residents affected by unexpected job losses or illness will be able to apply for help.

AA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees
The owner of the driving schools has been fined for failing to disclose fees upfront online.

Nvidia’s New AI Models Spark Rally in Quantum Computing Stocks
Asian software and information-technology stocks surged after Nvidia Corp. unveiled a suite of new open-source AI models aimed at accelerating progress within quantum computing.

Xi Vows Closer Coordination with Russia as Iran War Drags On
Chinese President Xi Jinping touted the stability of ties with Moscow and pledged deeper bilateral coordination when he met with visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday, as the conflict in the Middle East extends into its seventh week.