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Waymo is raising $3 billion in debt financing with participation from investment firms Pimco and Blackstone. The autonomous vehicle company tapped the two major investors for the capital raise.A Ho Chi Minh City court has convicted 11 people of drug trafficking and imposed capital sentences. The sprawling case encompasses 227 defendants in total.The former Venezuelan leader and his spouse have filed to have their indictment thrown out, arguing they cannot be prosecuted outside their home country. Maduro's legal team contends that Venezuela's own courts are the proper venue for any charges.Lawrence Shankland netted twice in Rangers' 2-1 victory at Falkirk, extending the club's recent run to consecutive league wins after a sluggish start to the campaign. The captain has now scored three goals in four Scottish Premiership matches since joining from Hearts in May.In remarks to Israeli media on Wednesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country is engaged in efforts to overthrow Iran's government. He indicated that the mission remains incomplete and aims at regime change.Russia is shutting down Goethe-Institut operations in the country, according to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The move follows Germany's decision to end its contract with the Russian House in response to an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle airport.Two people died and six were injured, including three police officers, in a shooting in Minneapolis on September 2. Carlton Johnson II was identified as the suspect; police said he is also dead.During a White House dinner with congressional Republicans, the president pledged extensive travel through November to support candidates in 35 competitive districts. His approval rating has fallen to 33%, his lowest point, as weak support over the Iran war and persistent inflation trouble GOP lawmakers.Iran struck US military installations in Kuwait, escalating a conflict six months old. President Donald Trump responded by threatening additional attacks and saying the US military had destroyed a mine-laying rocket.A new report from UNICEF documents widespread exploitation of children on digital platforms across 21 countries. In a single year, approximately 20 million young internet users experienced sexual abuse or exploitation, with social media emerging as the primary venue for such crimes.Waymo is raising $3 billion in debt financing with participation from investment firms Pimco and Blackstone. The autonomous vehicle company tapped the two major investors for the capital raise.A Ho Chi Minh City court has convicted 11 people of drug trafficking and imposed capital sentences. The sprawling case encompasses 227 defendants in total.The former Venezuelan leader and his spouse have filed to have their indictment thrown out, arguing they cannot be prosecuted outside their home country. Maduro's legal team contends that Venezuela's own courts are the proper venue for any charges.Lawrence Shankland netted twice in Rangers' 2-1 victory at Falkirk, extending the club's recent run to consecutive league wins after a sluggish start to the campaign. The captain has now scored three goals in four Scottish Premiership matches since joining from Hearts in May.In remarks to Israeli media on Wednesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country is engaged in efforts to overthrow Iran's government. He indicated that the mission remains incomplete and aims at regime change.Russia is shutting down Goethe-Institut operations in the country, according to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The move follows Germany's decision to end its contract with the Russian House in response to an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle airport.Two people died and six were injured, including three police officers, in a shooting in Minneapolis on September 2. Carlton Johnson II was identified as the suspect; police said he is also dead.During a White House dinner with congressional Republicans, the president pledged extensive travel through November to support candidates in 35 competitive districts. His approval rating has fallen to 33%, his lowest point, as weak support over the Iran war and persistent inflation trouble GOP lawmakers.Iran struck US military installations in Kuwait, escalating a conflict six months old. President Donald Trump responded by threatening additional attacks and saying the US military had destroyed a mine-laying rocket.A new report from UNICEF documents widespread exploitation of children on digital platforms across 21 countries. In a single year, approximately 20 million young internet users experienced sexual abuse or exploitation, with social media emerging as the primary venue for such crimes.
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Liechtenstein parliament approves abortion legalization initiative

The Liechtenstein Landtag voted by narrow majority on Wednesday to approve a citizen initiative to legalize abortion, which had gathered a significant number of signatures. Prince Aloïs, the regent, opposes the initiative and holds a veto right over it.

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