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Iran ready to make a deal, says Trump as US weighs military options
The updated menu of options includes scenarios that would place American forces directly on Iranian soil, such as targeted raids against key facilities
 "Iran ready to make a deal, says Trump as US weighs military options")
Nvidia halts plan to invest $100 billion in OpenAI after talks collapse
The discussions stalled after some inside Nvidia expressed concerns about the transaction, the Wall Street Journal said, citing unidentified people familiar with the deliberations
 "Nvidia halts plan to invest $100 billion in OpenAI after talks collapse")
Donald Trump nominates BLS economist Brett Matsumoto to head agency
Matsumoto, who has a PhD in economics, arrived at BLS in 2015 and works within the Division of Price and Index Number Research
 "Donald Trump nominates BLS economist Brett Matsumoto to head agency")
Apple loses several AI researchers, top Siri executive amid talent exodus
Apple's AI challenges have contributed to a stock slump this year - even as the company's sales reach new heights
 "Apple loses several AI researchers, top Siri executive amid talent exodus")
Here's what the latest Epstein documents reveal about his high-profile ties
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche signalled that this would be the last major release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein
 "Here's what the latest Epstein documents reveal about his high-profile ties")
Zelenskyy and Putin hate each other: Trump claims Russia-Ukraine deal close
Trump's remarks came a day after he disclosed that he had recently spoken with Putin and requested a temporary halt to attacks on Kyiv and other cities amid extreme winter conditions
 "Zelenskyy and Putin hate each other: Trump claims Russia-Ukraine deal close")
US approves $6.67 billion arms sales to Israel, $9 billion to Saudi Arabia
The sales were announced as Trump advances his Gaza ceasefire plan aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war and rebuilding the devastated Palestinian territory after two years of conflict
 "US approves $6.67 billion arms sales to Israel, $9 billion to Saudi Arabia")
Oil holds near six-month high as investors track US-Iran tensions
Oil prices steadied near six-month highs as investors tracked US-Iran tensions, sanctions risks and a stronger dollar after a sharp monthly rally
 "Oil holds near six-month high as investors track US-Iran tensions")
Elon Musk's Spacex weighs merger with Tesla or xAI ahead of IPO plans
Elon Musk's SpaceX is exploring a potential merger with Tesla or AI firm xAI, a move that could reshape its IPO plans and consolidate Musk's business empire
 "Elon Musk's Spacex weighs merger with Tesla or xAI ahead of IPO plans")
Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails progress in Beijing
As Western leaders reel from Trump's unpredictability, Starmer is the latest to head to China
 "Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails progress in Beijing")
Apple rebounds in China with biggest quarterly sales in four years
Apple's iPhone 17 fuels a $25.5bn quarter in greater China, marking a sharp rebound and record holiday sales for the tech giant
 "Apple rebounds in China with biggest quarterly sales in four years")
Judge bars prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione
A US judge has barred federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, citing flaws in the charge
 "Judge bars prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione")
US Dept of Justice releases final 3 mn pages of Epstein files
The US Justice Department has released over 3 million additional pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files under a transparency law after months of public pressure
 "US Dept of Justice releases final 3 mn pages of Epstein files")
Iran agrees for 'fair' talks with US but not over its defence capabilities
Iran signals readiness for US talks but rules out negotiations on missile and defence capabilities, as regional powers push to avert military conflict
 "Iran agrees for 'fair' talks with US but not over its defence capabilities")
'Financial collapse imminent': UN chief warns after US funding cuts
UN programmes worldwide face growing risk after the United States, the organisation's largest contributor, cut voluntary funding and withheld mandatory payments
 "'Financial collapse imminent': UN chief warns after US funding cuts")
Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to succeed Powell as Fed chair?
US President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank after Jerome Powell steps down in May
 "Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to succeed Powell as Fed chair?")
Trump names former Fed Guv Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as Fed chair
Trump's nomination, however, needs approval from the US Senate, following which 55-year-old Warsh could return to the central bank's top post
 "Trump names former Fed Guv Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as Fed chair")
Why Tesla's AI shift is pushing Chinese EV rivals beyond just making cars
Tesla's move from carmaking to AI and robotics is influencing Chinese EV firms; companies like Xpeng and Nio are expanding into robots, chips and flying cars to stay competitive
 "Why Tesla's AI shift is pushing Chinese EV rivals beyond just making cars")
Minneapolis fallout: How Stephen Miller built Trump's deportation agenda
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has drawn renewed attention to Stephen Miller, the White House aide who designed and drove Donald Trump's aggressive deportation push
 "Minneapolis fallout: How Stephen Miller built Trump's deportation agenda")
Starmer arrives in Shanghai, seeks business opportunities for UK
PM Keir Starmer lands in Shanghai to push UK business ties with China, even as US President Donald Trump signals opposition to London-Beijing deals
 "Starmer arrives in Shanghai, seeks business opportunities for UK")