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Defying protocol, Trump relays private conversation with King Charles III

LONDON (AP) – In the world of diplomatic faux pas, it could have been a lot worse. At Tuesday’s state dinner honoring King Charles III and Queen Camilla, U.S. President Donald Trump said that during a private meeting earlier in the day the British monarch had agreed with him that Iran should never be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

Poland withdraws from treaty banning antipersonnel mines

WARSAW, Poland (AP) – Poland will use antipersonnel as well as anti-tank land mines to defend its eastern border against the growing threat from Russia, Poland’s deputy defense minister told The Associated Press on Friday, as the country officially left an international convention banning the use of the controversial weapons.

Cubans back 'My signature for the Homeland' campaign as tensions with US intensify

HAVANA (AP) – Cubans hunched over tables this month to sign up for the socialist government’s campaign to support national sovereignty and defy the U.S. as tensions between the countries escalate. They are endorsing “My signature for the Homeland” movement, which President Miguel Díaz-Canel launched earlier this month.

Amazon reports increased in profits and sales for 1Q

New York (AP) – Amazon on Wednesday reported a strong increase in profits and revenue during its fiscal first quarter, helped by surging growth in its prominent cloud computing unit. The e-commerce and technology company said that sales in its cloud computing unit were up by 28%, the fastest increase in 15 quarters.

Elon Musk tells his side of OpenAI's trial pitting him against Sam Altman

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Elon Musk took the stand for the second day Wednesday in the landmark trial that pits the world’s richest man against Sam Altman, a fellow OpenAI co-founder he accuses of betraying promises to keep the company as a nonprofit dedicated to humanity’s benefit.

Uber moves toward becoming an 'everything app' with hotel bookings

Uber is expanding into a different side of the travel business: hotels. The ride-hailing and delivery company said Wednesday that users of its app can now book hotel rooms. Uber is using hotel listings provided by Expedia Group, a booking service that works with 700,000 hotels and other properties globally.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla honor victims at the 9/11 Memorial

NEW YORK (AP) – King Charles III and Queen Camilla kicked off their trip to New York City on Wednesday with a visit to the National 9/11 Memorial, where they honored victims of the 2001 attacks and spoke with relatives of those who died.

Defying protocol, Trump relays private conversation with King Charles III

LONDON (AP) – In the world of diplomatic faux pas, it could have been a lot worse. At Tuesday’s state dinner honoring King Charles III and Queen Camilla, U.S. President Donald Trump said that during a private meeting earlier in the day the British monarch had agreed with him that Iran should never be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

Billionaire Tom Steyer wants to take on the rich in run for California governor

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer is selling himself as a class traitor in his bid for California governor. The Democrat with a personal fortune estimated at $2.4 billion wants wealthy people and corporations to pay higher taxes.