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eBay Rejects GameStop's $56 Billion Takeover Bid

Online marketplace eBay has rejected GameStop's unsolicited $56 billion takeover offer, deeming the proposal "neither credible nor attractive." Analysts questioned GameStop's financing and strategic rationale for the acquisition.

Political Figures' Public Statements and Actions

Articles cover diverse political figures, including AOC, Tom Steyer, and comments on Donald Trump, highlighting their public statements and political maneuvering.

Trump Heads to China for Xi Summit Amid Iran Tensions

President Trump is traveling to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where trade, Taiwan, AI control, and the escalating Iran war are expected to be key discussion points. Several US executives, including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, are accompanying Trump.

Duterte Ally Dela Rosa Evades ICC Arrest, Takes Refuge in Senate

Philippine Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, wanted by the International Criminal Court for his role in Rodrigo Duterte's drug war, has taken refuge in the Senate to avoid arrest. Video footage shows him running through Senate halls to evade agents.

Israel Passes Law for Death Penalty Tribunal on October 7 Attackers

Israeli lawmakers have approved a bill to establish a special tribunal with death penalty powers for those involved in the October 7 attacks. The trials will be livestreamed in military court, drawing comparisons to the 1962 Adolf Eichmann trial.

Last updated: 5/12/2026, 1:05:11 PM