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Israel launches strikes in Iran, says it’s concentrating on nuclear, navy websites – Nationwide

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Israel launches strikes in Iran, says it’s concentrating on nuclear, navy websites – Nationwide

Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday, with explosions booming across Tehran. An Israeli military official said that the Israeli Air Force targeted Iranian nuclear and military sites, without identifying them. The official spoke to journalists on condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing operation. Air-raid sirens preventatively rang out in Israel. The attack comes as tensions have … Read more

Oil costs surge after Israel launches airstrikes in opposition to Iran

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Oil costs surge after Israel launches airstrikes in opposition to Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, May 20, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader. Office Of The Iranian Supreme Le | Via Reuters Crude oil futures jumped more than 7% Thursday evening after Israel launched airstrikes against Iran without U.S. support. U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose $5.33, … Read more

Meta launches AI ‘world mannequin’ to advance robotics, self-driving vehicles

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Meta launches AI ‘world mannequin’ to advance robotics, self-driving vehicles

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms. Artificial intelligence has been an integral focus for the tech giant’s leader amid competition from players like OpenAI, Microsoft and Google. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meta on Wednesday announced it’s rolling out a new AI “world model” that can better understand the 3D environment and … Read more

Russia launches largest drone assault on Ukraine’s Kharkiv

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Russia launches largest drone assault on Ukraine’s Kharkiv

Jaroslav Lukiv & Ian Aikman BBC News Watch: Firefighters battle flames after Kharkiv apartments hit by Russian strikes At least three people have been killed and another 21 injured in the largest Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, the mayor has said. Ihor Terekhov said that overnight Russia launched 48 drones, two … Read more