Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi death: US military says two men detained
Craig TaylorThe Pentagon confirms their capture – and says the IS leader’s remains have been disposed of. BBC News – US & Canada
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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: US special forces ‘target IS chief’
There has been no official confirmation of reports that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in the raid. BBC News – US & Canada
California wildfires: Millions warned of possible power cut
An electricity firm says it may have to cut power amid forecasts of a “historic wind event”. BBC News – US & Canada
Man Sues AT&T Over Loss Of $1.8M And Crypto Accounts
jordonc ✅A California man has filed a lawsuit against AT&T claiming that its employees were enablers in a “SIM swap” scam which resulted in the theft of over $1.8 million in total, including cryptocurrencies. Seth Shapiro, the California resident, claims that between May 16 and May 18 AT&T employees transferred access to Shapiro’s mobile phone to…
Mike Pence criticises NBA as ‘wholly owned subsidiary’ of China
In a much-watched foreign policy speech, Mr Pence took aim at China for “exploiting corporate greed’. BBC News – US & Canada
Trump impeachment: US envoy condemns ‘irregular’ pressure on Ukraine
Ties between the two allies were undermined for “political reasons”, a top diplomat tells Congress. BBC News – US & Canada