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Israel vote cements rise of extreme right
Israel vote cements rise of extreme right
by  AFP

Israel's election this week cemented the rise of the country's extreme right, with firebrand Itamar Ben-Gvir set to gain a powerful position in government. As a policymaker, his sights are set on annexing the West Bank and ensuring Israel's security services use more force in countering Palestinian unrest.

Twitter says layoffs to begin Friday
Twitter says layoffs to begin Friday
by  AFP

Twitter said it will start laying off employees on Friday, as the new billionaire owner Elon Musk moves quickly after his big takeover to make the messaging platform financially sound. A company-wide email seen by AFP says Twitter employees will receive word via email at the start of business Friday, California time, as to what their fate is.

Germany's Scholz arrives in China to boost economic ties
Germany's Scholz arrives in China to boost economic ties
by  AFP

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in Beijing Friday seeking to bolster a vital economic relationship but facing criticism about his country's heavy reliance on a nation growing more authoritarian under Xi Jinping.

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