Trump administration considering curbs on exports to China made with US software

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Plan would include everything from laptops to jet engines, to retaliate against Beijing’s latest round of rare earth export restrictions

The Trump administration is considering a plan to curb a dizzying array of software-powered exports to China, from laptops to jet engines, to retaliate against Beijing’s latest round of rare earth export restrictions, according to a US official and three people briefed by US authorities.

While the plan is not the only option on the table, it would make good on Donald Trump’s threat earlier this month to bar “critical software” exports to China by restricting global shipments of items that contain US software or were produced using US software.

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Louvre director acknowledges ‘terrible failure’ after €88m jewel heist

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Laurence des Cars questioned by senators about daring daytime break-in at Paris museum

The director of the Louvre museum in Paris has acknowledged a “terrible failure” days after thieves took seven minutes to break in via a window and steal jewels worth €88m, admitting there was “highly insufficient” security camera coverage of the outside walls of the vast building.

Senators questioned Laurence des Cars about the spectacular heist in which four men used a truck with extendable ladder and furniture hoist to access a balcony, cut through a window and steal jewels from the ornate Apollo gallery during opening hours.

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Ukraine moves to buy scores of Saab Gripen fighters from Sweden – Breaking Defense

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  1. Ukraine moves to buy scores of Saab Gripen fighters from Sweden  Breaking Defense
  2. Ukraine could get 150 advanced Swedish fighter jets under just-signed deal  CNN
  3. Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainians may get Gripen fighter jets bought with Russian money  The Guardian
  4. Sweden and Ukraine eye export deal for up to 150 Gripen fighter jets  Reuters
  5. What Are Gripen Fighter Jets and Why Does Ukraine Want Them From Sweden?  The New York Times
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King Charles should abdicate if he prays with the Pope, says Kyle Paisley – BBC

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  1. King Charles should abdicate if he prays with the Pope, says Kyle Paisley  BBC
  2. King lands in Rome for historic visit to meet Pope  BBC
  3. King Charles profoundly understands his essential Christian function  The Telegraph
  4. King Charles, Queen Camilla arrive in Italy: What to know about their historic Vatican visit  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  5. King Charles to be first reigning English monarch in 500 years to pray publicly with pope  The Guardian
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Trump prepares for Asia trip – Reuters

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  1. North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Trump prepares for Asia trip  Reuters
  2. North Korea tested 'cutting-edge' weapons system on Wednesday, KCNA reports  Reuters
  3. North Korea launches ballistic missiles days before Trump's visit to the peninsula  Fox News
  4. North Korea says its latest missile tests demonstrate a new hypersonic system  NBC News
  5. North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the east, Seoul says  Politico
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