'Please unleash us,' Europe's telcos urge regulators as industry bangs drum for more mega-deals

Washington, DC – Nineteen-year-old Ximena Arias Cristobal's life changed dramatically after her arrest during a minor traffic stop, leading to her detention by ICE and a looming deportation court date, experiences she described as haunting. As part of the 3.6 million Dreamers, many of whom lack protections under DACA, she symbolizes the broader impact of the Trump administration's intensified deportation policies, which critics claim unjustly target immigrants regardless of their backgrounds. Advocates warn that increased...

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured their first IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings in a nail-biting final, led by skipper Rajat Patidar. Celebrations erupted in Bengaluru, particularly at SVP Chowk, but turned chaotic as police employed lathi charges to control the jubilant crowds, resulting in widespread condemnation of their excessive force. Despite the police intervention, fans continued to celebrate, marking a historic moment for RCB after 18 seasons, with a title parade planned for Wednesday....

Innovative Cooling System in Manhattan In Manhattan, the Eleven Madison skyscraper utilizes an innovative ice battery system developed by Trane Technologies, producing 500,000 pounds of ice nightly to cool the building during peak electricity hours, potentially reducing cooling costs by up to 40%. This method alleviates stress on the power grid by using stored ice instead of drawing from expensive electricity during high demand. Researchers, like Dr. Patrick Shamberger, are exploring advanced materials for energy...

A health alert has been issued for frozen ham croquettes from Croquetas La Mary LCC due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, specifically soy and sesame. The US Department of Agriculture's FSIS announced that the croquettes, produced in April and May 2023, are not fully cooked and pose a risk to consumers with allergies. Although no illnesses have been reported, the agency advises consumers to discard the product or return it, as it is no longer...

On June 3, U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra addressed the Empire Club of Canada, expressing gratitude for the warm welcome he and his wife received since arriving in Canada five weeks prior. He highlighted the transformative political agenda of Donald Trump, emphasizing goals of prosperity, security, and safety that benefit both Americans and Canadians. Hoekstra recalled his own political journey, detailing his early experiences in Congress and the impact of the Contract with America,...

The BBC's Anna Foster hosts a special Today Debate titled "Israel-Gaza - are we witnessing war crimes?" The panel includes Lyse Doucet, BBC's chief international correspondent, and Michael Kleiner, president of the Supreme Court of the Israeli Likud party. Additional voices in the discussion feature Afif Safieh, who played a role in the first official US-Palestinian dialogue, Baroness Helena Kennedy, a Labour peer and human rights lawyer, and Daniel Levy, a former Israeli peace talks...