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The Federal Reserve has raised rates for the first time since 2023, and the EU has asked China to restrict exports of hybrid cars as part of a deal to prevent a trade war. Plus, AI has revolutionized warfare.
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Federal Reserve defies Donald Trump with first rate rise since 2023
EU asks China to voluntarily limit car exports
Von der Leyen to paint EU as the only port in a global geopolitical storm
AI is transforming warfare. But not making it easier to win
Credit: Federal Reserve
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