China slams ‘bandit logic’ after US House approves TikTok crackdown

China on Thursday slammed the approval of a US bill that would ban TikTok unless it severs ties with its Chinese parent company, blasting Washington’s “bandit” mentality and vowing Beijing would “take all necessary measures” to protect the interests of its companies overseas.  Issued on: 14/03/2024 – 10:31 2 min The short-video app has soared …

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Texas airport to get a 420-pound security robot

Knightscope San Antonio International Airport in Texas is deploying a 420-pound autonomous robot to bolster its security operations. The 5-foot-4-inch K5 robot, built by California-based Knightscope, will be rolled out in the next couple of months. K5 is equipped with a 360-degree camera and multiple microphones to monitor its surroundings. Still, its top speed of …

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France and Ukraine to sign security agreement soon, says French FM Sejourne

France and Ukraine are soon likely to sign a bilateral agreement on security commitments, French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said on Wednesday.  Issued on: 14/02/2024 – 21:08 1 min French President Emmanuel Macron was expected to finalise a security deal in Ukraine this month, but he postponed the trip for security reasons. “A bilateral accord …

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What to know about the surprise Hamas attack on Israel

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign up here. Gaza and Jerusalem CNN  —  As the conflict between Hamas and Israel entered its second day, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its focus was on taking control …

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Danelo Cavalcante escapes Chester County Prison where he was imprisoned for murder of Deborah Brandao

Philadelphia CNN  —  A convicted murderer who escaped a Pennsylvania prison Thursday was spotted on a surveillance camera in the area, according to local officials. Danelo Cavalcante, 34, broke out of the Chester County Prison, about 30 miles west of Philadelphia, at around 8:50 a.m. Thursday, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office said. The district …

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Ecuador car bombs, prison hostage-taking reflect fragile security

Ecuador’s fragile security situation was underscored Thursday by a series of car bombings and the hostage-taking of more than 50 law enforcement officers inside various prisons, just weeks after the country was shaken by the assassination of a presidential candidate. Issued on: 01/09/2023 – 04:52 3 min Ecuador’s National Police reported no injuries resulting from …

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