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Brazil’s Amazon megaprojects threaten Lula’s green ambitions

Washington Post After his swearing-in ceremony earlier this year, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva walked up the ramp to the presidential palace arm in arm with one of the world’s most famous Indigenous leaders https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/07/brazil-lula-amazon-indigenous-oil-belo-monte/9c051adc-ece0-11ed-b67d-a219ec5dfd30_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

EU’s Frontex border control mission suspends Black Sea operations after incident involving Russian Su-35 jet

Pravda Ukraine The Frontex mission has suspended its patrol activities over the Black Sea following a dangerous incident involving a Polish aircraft and a Russian fighter jet. [Frontex is a centre of excellence for border control activities at the EU’s external borders, sharing intelligence and expertise with all Member States and with neighbouring non-EU countries…

‘Big lunch’ follows big coronation celebrating King Charles

Washington Post The long weekend to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III is continuing with picnics and street parties held across the U.K. in his honor https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/07/king-charles-coronation-monarch-uk-britain/0e385c28-ece0-11ed-b67d-a219ec5dfd30_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

‘The Glory’ Was a Hit. Now Netflix Is Spending More on K-Dramas.

New York Times As the series, which focuses on bullying and revenge, became the latest global sensation to emerge from South Korea, Netflix announced it would spend $2.5 billion more on Korean content. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/07/arts/television/the-glory-netflix-south-korea.html

El Paso Is Packed With Migrants, Bracing for More After Biden Policy Shift

Wall Street Journal Thousands who crossed the U.S. border illegally are overwhelming the Texas city’s resources, while tens of thousands are poised to arrive as Title 42 expires on Thursday. https://www.wsj.com/articles/el-paso-is-packed-with-migrants-and-bracing-for-more-after-biden-policy-shift-70eb5f15

U.S. Sanctions Drive Chinese Firms to Advance AI Without Latest Chips

Wall Street Journal Chinese companies racing to catch up with American AI leaders get creative as U.S. sanctions cut them off from the most advanced chips. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-sanctions-drive-chinese-firms-to-advance-ai-without-latest-chips-f6aed67f

Online Sports Bettors Lose More as Parlays Gain Popularity

Wall Street Journal As average bettors win less, the gambling companies are winning more. https://www.wsj.com/articles/sports-better-win-lose-ddcaae24

Israeli solar pioneer, Burundi to double nation’s solar field’s capacity

Jerusalem Post President Évariste Ndashimiye will visit the Gigawatt Global plant, which started operating in May 2021 and now provides more than 10% of Burundi’s electricity capacity. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/energy-and-infrastructure/article-742316

Immortal Regiment event held in Beijing

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. About 700 people participated in the procession organized by the Russian Embassy in China and the activists from Beijing’s Russian Club https://tass.com/russias-foreign-policy/1614709

Renewed Concerns About Horse Safety Linger in the Aftermath of Mage’s Kentucky Derby Win

Wall Street Journal This past week at Churchill Downs, seven horses suffered fatal injuries under the twin spires. The situation highlights racing’s ongoing safety and regulation problems. https://www.wsj.com/articles/kentucky-derby-churchill-downs-mage-d161b89d