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Prince Harry is appealing a decision by the Home Office to deny him personal police security in Britain after stepping down from royal duties in 2020, with the British government arguing that his security situation is unique. Despite living in California with his wife Meghan and children, Harry, 40, has returned to London's Royal Courts of Justice for the appeal, which was granted after his initial challenge was rejected by the High Court last year....

The Lion City Sailors secured a 2-0 victory over Sydney FC in the AFC Champions League Two semi-finals, with goals from Bart Ramselaar and Lennart Thy. Ramselaar's thunderbolt strike and Thy's goal put the Sailors in a strong position to advance to the finals. Sydney struggled to break down the home side's defense, with the Sailors showing resilience and counter-attacking prowess throughout the match. Full Article

Anna Holmes, New York Times advice columnist, addresses a reader's concern about a provocative co-worker dressing inappropriately in a formal professional setting. The reader struggles with how to handle complaints from other co-workers about the distracting attire. Holmes shares a personal experience and advises on the delicate nature of addressing such sensitive topics in the workplace. Full Article

A police detective interviewing Steveno van Rhyn, a suspect in Joshlin Smith's disappearance, noted that he would have stopped taking his statement if he had complained of pain from injuries. This observation raises questions about the credibility of the information obtained during the interrogation. The detective's decision highlights the importance of considering a suspect's physical condition during the investigation process. Full Article

US stock markets showed mixed but slightly positive performance on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite leading the charge amid solid earnings reports and tech stock growth. Global markets experienced significant declines due to escalating US-China tensions, leading to stock market selloffs and rising bond yields. Amid market turmoil, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized a shift towards supporting smaller institutions, while currency markets saw a weakening US dollar and increased volatility in cryptocurrencies and commodities....

The European Union has unveiled a €20bn plan to establish new sites with powerful supercomputers in Europe for advancing artificial intelligence (AI) development, potentially amending existing AI regulations. The initiative aims to position Europe as a leader in AI innovation, with European Commission vice-president Henna Virkkunen emphasizing the importance of AI for competitiveness and technological sovereignty in a global context. The strategy underscores the ongoing global competition for AI dominance and the significance of AI...