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How one rock climber escaped a 400-foot fall that killed three friends

Four men were climbing in Washington’s North Cascades mountains when they fell roughly 400 feet

The Independent UK

Cause of private jet crash that flew over Washington DC and killed four finally revealed

A pilot and three passengers were killed in the fatal accident

The Independent UK

The good news from Kyiv: with or without a ceasefire, Ukraine has a newfound confidence

Its European allies must commit to the long-haul – but they, as much as Zelenskyy, will reap the rewards, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK

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China, US To Lift Sweeping Tariffs In Trade War Climbdown

The United States and China will lift sweeping tariffs on each others' goods for 90 days on Wednesday, after a temporary ceasefire in a brutal trade war that roiled global markets and international supply chains.

International Business Times

Three climbers fell 400 feet to their death. One climber survived and drove to a payphone

Four men who were climbing in Washington’s North Cascades mountains fell roughly 400 feet, a drop that killed three of them

The Independent UK

Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, ending years of Washington’s policy

US president declares sanctions have ‘served their purpose’ and this gives Syria ‘a chance at greatness’.

Al Jazeera

Amazon’s new robot has a sense of touch, but it’s not here to replace humans

Amazon has just unveiled its newest warehouse robot called Vulcan, which has a “sense of touch”. Designed to gently stow items using pressure-sensitive gripping and artificial intelligence (AI), Vulcan is now being tested in two Amazon facilities, in Spokane, Washington state, US, and Hamburg, Germany.

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Remembering David Souter

Recollections of a true gentleman

Reason

What or where is the Indo-Pacific? How a foreign policy pivot redefined the global map

Open a book of maps and look for the “Indo-Pacific” region – it likely won’t be there.

The Conversation

Three climbers killed after falling 400ft during descent in Washington state

The fourth survivor spent hours trying to free himself from the entanglement and suffered serious injuries from the fall, shared authorities

The Independent UK

How India and Pakistan walked back from brink of all-out war

Quiet diplomacy and high-stakes backchannel talks helped avert the most serious military escalation in decades between the nuclear-armed neighbours

The Independent UK

Democratic state treasurers rip GOP over budget bill — ‘taxing Barbies and G.I. Joes if you can even find them on store shelves’

The impact of the budget, tariff policy, and cuts to federal programs would lead to an outflow in domestic investment as wealthy investors look overseas, Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti said.

Fortune

Three climbers die after falling down ravine in Washington national park

Party of four were rappelling down steep gully in North Cascades range when equipment failed, killing three at scene

The Guardian - US

13-year-old boy dies in horrific accident when he hit a cable across a yard while riding an e-bike

Emiliano Munoz, 13, died on May 5 after sustaining severe head trauma from crashing into a metal cable at his family’s home in Everett, Washington.

The Independent UK

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Arizona Democratic Sen. Gallego wades into immigration debate with new plan

Democratic Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is wading into one of Washington’s most contentious and intractable political problems

The Independent UK

Trump live: President asks drugmakers to voluntarily lower prices but offers no plan to enforce it

It comes as Trump has defended reports the Qatari royal family will gift a $400 million Boeing jet to the president to use as the new Air Force One

Evening Standard

US and China agree deal to slash tariffs for 90 days in bid to end massive trade war

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says reciprocal tariffs will come down over 100 percentage points to 10%

Fortune

Home listings in Washington, D.C., see biggest jump ever as sellers accept lower, all-cash offers amid DOGE layoffs

Some home sellers who are nervous about layoffs have turned down higher offers that are financed.

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International Business Times

Iran Says Nuclear Talks 'Difficult But Useful', US 'Encouraged'

Iran and the United States wrapped up nuclear talks in Oman on Sunday with no apparent breakthrough in a public standoff over enrichment, but with both sides confirming plans for future negotiations.

International Business Times

Trump Hails 'Total Reset' In US-China Trade Relations As Talks Continue

US President Donald Trump hailed a "total reset" in US-China trade relations, ahead of a second day of talks Sunday between top officials from Washington and Beijing aimed at de-escalating trade tensions sparked by his aggressive tariff rollout.

The Conversation

India-Pakistan ceasefire shouldn’t disguise fact that norms have changed in South Asia, making future de-escalation much harder

India and Pakistan have seen the scenario play out before: a terror attack in which Indians are killed leads to a succession of escalatory tit-fot-tat measures that put South Asia on the brink of all-out war. And then there is a de-escalation.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa criticises US plan to resettle white Afrikaners as refugees

South Africa has criticised the United States following reports that Washington could received the first white Afrikaners it had offered to resettle as refugees as early as next week.

The Independent UK

Mandelson reveals Trump called him handsome after they held hands in the Oval Office

Labour prime minister Keir Starmer’s ambassador in Washington says US president also praised his good looks

International Business Times

China's Consumption Slide Deepens As Tariff War Bites

China said Saturday that consumer prices slumped in April for the third straight month, reflecting persistent challenges as leaders attempt to revive an economy stymied by sluggish spending and a fierce trade war with Washington.

Euronews

Pakistan says India fired ballistic missiles at three military bases inside the country

Pakistani state-run media say retaliatory strikes are underway as officials condemn the escalation they called a grave “provocation”.

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