» Syria live updates: Blinken says US made direct contact with rebel group HTS
14/12/24 14:33 from ABC News: ABCNews
Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar al-Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country.
» UnitedHealthcare CEO killing latest: FBI, NYPD spoke to Mangione's mom before arrest
14/12/24 14:22 from ABC News: ABCNews
Mangione’s mother had filed a missing persons report about her son on Nov. 18.
» Ukraine demands Fifa apology over Crimea map
14/12/24 13:44 from BBC News - World
The country criticises a map shown at a Fifa presentation that appeared to exclude Crimea.
» Thousands celebrate as South Korean President Yoon impeached
14/12/24 13:23 from World news
Thousands of protesters celebrated as South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law. The country’s Constitutional Court will decide whether to remove Yoon sometime in the next six m...
» Mango founder Isak Andic dies in mountain accident
14/12/24 13:23 from FT.com - World
Turkey-born fashion retailer built global empire with annual sales of €3bn
» American couple shot and killed while on vacation in Mexico, authorities say
14/12/24 13:10 from World news
An American couple was fatally shot while on vacation in Mexico, local authorities said.
» Georgia's turmoil deepens as ex-footballer named president
14/12/24 12:18 from BBC News - World
After 17 days of pro-EU protests, a former Manchester City footballer is appointed president.
» Skulls and body bags: Searching for Syria's disappeared
14/12/24 12:01 from BBC News - World
BBC's Lucy Williamson finds family members exhuming human remains in a desperate search for their lost relatives.
» WATCH: This furry friend enjoys watching dog movies
14/12/24 11:46 from ABC News: ABCNews
Eight-year-old Kevin has been watching movies his whole life.
» US couple dies in Mexico after being found shot in pickup truck
14/12/24 11:35 from ABC News: ABCNews
The victims were identified by the Michoacán attorney general's office as Gloria Ambriz, 50, and Rafael Cardona, 53.
» South Korean MPs impeach president over martial law attempt
14/12/24 10:29 from BBC News - World
Thousands of protesters hailed the move as a victory for democracy but Yoon has vowed to fight on.
» One of world soccer's biggest matches comes as both teams are struggling
14/12/24 10:00 from World news
For the first time in a long time, this Manchester derby will feature two Davids and no Goliath.
» Father and son buried together in an Israeli strike that killed dozens in Gaza
14/12/24 09:56 from World news
“This is a human liver, a liver,” Akram Bayoumi said as he picked up a limp, charred scrap of flesh from the wreckage of an Israeli airstrike on Nuseirat, in central Gaza.
» Father and infant son buried together after an Israeli strike that killed dozens in Gaza
14/12/24 09:56 from World news
“This is a human liver, a liver,” Akram Bayoumi said as he picked up a limp, charred scrap of flesh from the wreckage of an Israeli airstrike on Nuseirat, in central Gaza.
» UnitedHealthcare CEO killing latest: Mangione hires 'veteran' New York lawyer
14/12/24 09:38 from ABC News: ABCNews
Luigi Mangione has hired veteran former New York City prosecutor Karen Friedman Agnifilo to defend him against murder charges on Friday, according to a statement.
» Germany’s CDU to offer voters tax cuts and immigration controls
14/12/24 09:11 from FT.com - World
Party’s manifesto for the forthcoming election, seen by the Financial Times, promises tougher stance
» South Korea parliament votes to impeach president
14/12/24 08:50 from BBC News - World
Thousands of protesters celebrated the vote on the streets of Seoul, with singing and fireworks.
» Concern grows over mysterious drone sightings along US east coast
14/12/24 08:15 from FT.com - World
New Jersey officials say they are frustrated that the federal government has offered no explanation for the phenomena
» Gaza aid close to all-time lows despite US warning to Israel
14/12/24 08:00 from FT.com - World
People endure extreme food scarcity as looters and IDF attacks on Palestinians guarding convoys choke off supplies
» Prince Andrew says he 'ceased all contact' with alleged Chinese spy
14/12/24 07:53 from BBC News - World
Questions have been raised over the prince's relationship with a Chinese businessman alleged to be a spy who was later banned from the UK.
» South Korea’s Parliament Votes to Impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol Over His Martial Law Order
14/12/24 07:47 from TIME: Top World Stories
The National Assembly passed the motion 204-85.
» Three killed and dozens injured by bomb at Thai festival
14/12/24 07:21 from BBC News - World
Reports suggest the blast was caused by a improvised explosive device thrown into a crowd of festivalgoers.
» Nancy Pelosi in hospital after injury on overseas trip
14/12/24 07:15 from BBC News - World
The former House speaker suffered an unspecified injury while on an official trip to Luxembourg, her office says.
» 'I will never give up': South Korean president reacts to impeachment – video
14/12/24 06:55 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Yoon Suk Yeol vowed to 'step aside' after the national assembly voted to remove him from office. The vote came two weeks after his short-lived declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into political crisis. Thousands celebra...
» What just happened in Syria? Unpacking the historic week that saw Assad toppled
14/12/24 06:09 from World news
Syria has had a week like no other, rebels toppling President Bashar al-Assad and opening Saydnaya prison, while the hunt for American Austin Tice continues.
» Moody’s downgrades France’s credit rating over political turmoil
14/12/24 06:06 from FT.com - World
Agency’s warning of weakening public finances underlines challenges facing new prime minister François Bayrou
» France and Greece: spot the differences
14/12/24 06:00 from FT.com - World
Political and fiscal troubles pile up in Paris as Athens continues to recover from its debt agony
» South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol impeached – video
14/12/24 05:40 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Thousands celebrated outside parliament as the impeachment was announced, two weeks after the president Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into its worst political crisis for decades. The pr...
» Images appear to show Russia dismantling military equipment in Syria
14/12/24 05:33 from World news
Satellite images appeared to show Russian forces packing up and dismantling military equipment at one of their key bases in Syria on Friday, suggesting that it may be preparing for a military withdrawal after former president and Russian...
» South Korea president vows to ‘never give up’ after impeachment vote
14/12/24 05:20 from FT.com - World
Yoon Suk Yeol has been suspended in the wake of his failed attempt to impose martial law
» South Korean president vows to ‘never give up’ after impeachment vote
14/12/24 05:20 from FT.com - World
Yoon Suk Yeol has been suspended in the wake of his failed attempt to impose martial law
» Inside Assad’s secret police headquarters: Reporter's notebook
14/12/24 05:05 from ABC News: ABCNews
Much of the evidence of Assad’s crimes is lost, but in one room saved from a fire, we got a glimpse into the system of fear.
» South Korean president is impeached over martial law declaration
14/12/24 04:40 from World news
South Korean lawmakers are set to vote for a second time Saturday on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law.
» Georgia's turmoil deepens as ex-footballer to be named president
14/12/24 03:50 from BBC News - World
After 16 days of pro-EU protests, a former Manchester City footballer is set be appointed president.
» Watch: Moment South Korean lawmakers vote to impeach President Yoon
14/12/24 03:28 from BBC News - World
MPs in Seoul voted 204 in favour and 85 against the motion.
» South Korea votes to impeach president
14/12/24 03:06 from FT.com - World
Prime minister takes over on interim basis after Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law last week
» South Korea has voted to impeach President Yoon - now what?
14/12/24 03:04 from BBC News - World
The BBC's Jean Mackenzie explains what happens next following the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol.
» 'I felt like a breathing corpse': Stories from people freed from Syria's torture prison
14/12/24 01:00 from BBC News - World
The BBC speaks to men released from Saydnaya prison - a place known as the "human slaughterhouse".
» 'I felt like a breathing corpse': Stories from people freed from Syria torture prison
14/12/24 01:00 from BBC News - World
The BBC speaks to men released from Saydnaya prison - a place known as the "human slaughterhouse".
» U.S. and China renew science and technology pact amid growing rivalry
14/12/24 00:12 from World news
The United States and China have renewed a decades-old agreement on science and technology cooperation, officials from both countries said Friday.
» Blacklisted for trading Russian oil, he says a ‘conman’ tricked him into it
14/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
One of only two Europeans sanctioned for trading Russian oil says he was duped by an alleged ‘conman’
» After Nvidia’s boom, what’s next for AI-related stocks?
14/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Investor attention is likely to spread to companies actually using the technology
» What do investors need to look out for in 2025?
14/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
The US dominates at FT Money’s annual investment panel — much to some participants’ annoyance
» When church bells stop us in our tracks
14/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Often the things we dismiss as interruptions to our busy lives are in fact opportunities for reflection
» How to get from the me to the we society
14/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Social capital can become a golden thread woven throughout public policy, from health to housing to education
» Giving is good for everyone . . . and not just at Christmas
14/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Charitable donations have declined in recent years
» A new era of political violence is taking hold in America
14/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Violent populism is growing as norms unravel and break down
» Reeves puts pensions review on hold to avoid extra burden on UK business
14/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Some experts argue current savings rates will leave people without adequate retirement pots
» Assad’s fall brings joy and the call of home
14/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Exiled journalist Asser Khattab on what the news from Syria means to its diaspora
» Labour-aligned think-tank urges Starmer to set UK immigration target
14/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
The system would include sub-targets for different types of visas
» The London problem is holding young Brits back
14/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Americans and Europeans have a choice of places to prosper
» ‘A WaterAid tap changed my life’
14/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
In Malawi, women bear the brunt of water scarcity. WaterAid plans to remedy that
» Blacklisted for trading Russian oil, he says a ‘conman’ tricked him
14/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
One of only two Europeans sanctioned for trading Russian oil says he was duped by an alleged ‘conman’
» A nonprofit leader, a social worker: The stories of people on Biden's clemency list
13/12/24 23:14 from ABC News: ABCNews
Among the roughly 1,500 people whose sentences were commuted or who were pardoned by President Joe Biden are a nonprofit leader who supports at-risk youth, a social worker who fosters animals and a postdoctoral researcher One woman who r...
» UnitedHealthcare CEO killing latest: Former prosecutor to defend Mangione in New York
13/12/24 23:04 from ABC News: ABCNews
Luigi Mangione may waive extradition to New York City as early as Tuesday, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said on Friday.
» Survivors of a Syrian chemical weapon attack speak out eleven years later
13/12/24 22:35 from World news
It has been more than eleven years since a chemical weapons attack that happened under the Bashar al-Assad regime hit Syria. NBC News' Matt Bradley speaks to some of the survivors.
» Willis rebuffs GOP lawmaker's request for documents, says Trump case is 'ongoing'
13/12/24 22:18 from ABC News: ABCNews
Fulton County DA Fani Willis has rejected a request for documents from GOP Rep. Jim Jordan, telling him her Georgia election case against Donald Trump is "ongoing."
» RFK Jr.'s lawyer and top ally asked FDA to revoke approval of polio vaccine
13/12/24 21:56 from ABC News: ABCNews
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s personal attorney previously lobbied the Food and Drug Administration to revoke approval of the polio vaccine.
» South Korean president faces second impeachment vote over martial law declaration
13/12/24 20:00 from World news
South Korean lawmakers are set to vote for a second time Saturday on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law.
» What we know about the mysterious drones buzzing over New Jersey
13/12/24 19:41 from BBC News - World
The US government says the flying objects pose no threat to national security, but their origin and intentions remain unclear.
» 'I wasn't me any more' - a photographer tackles her postnatal depression
13/12/24 19:31 from BBC News - World
Through her work, Dola Posh shares her story to help other new mothers deal with complex feelings.
» Influencer's brand faces backlash over bullying claims
13/12/24 19:11 from BBC News - World
Fans are outraged by allegations of body-shaming and a toxic workplace at fashion company Djerf Avenue.
» Bayrou appointed French prime minister
13/12/24 19:04 from FT.com - World
Emmanuel Macron chooses ally as he seeks to stabilise political turmoil but faces Moody’s downgrade
» CEO killing latest: Writings show Mangione fixated on company for months, sources say
13/12/24 19:02 from ABC News: ABCNews
Luigi Mangione may waive extradition to New York City as early as Tuesday, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said on Friday.
» News updates from December 13: François Bayrou appointed French PM; McKinsey agrees to pay $650mn to settle opioid investigation
13/12/24 18:53 from FT.com - World
» Hamas makes concessions, fueling new hope for ceasefire and hostage deal with Israel
13/12/24 18:45 from World news
There was new hope that a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release might come about after Hamas agreed to concessions. NBC News' Andrea Mitchell reports an agreement could come within weeks or even days.
» Trump opposes automation but the move carries tradeoffs, experts say
13/12/24 18:29 from ABC News: ABCNews
Automation causes "distress, hurt, and harm" for U.S. workers, Trump says.
» Trump vows to end 'very costly' daylight saving time
13/12/24 18:26 from BBC News - World
Some have long called for the practice of changing the clock twice a year to end.
» Sean 'Diddy' Combs abandons attempt to get released on bail
13/12/24 18:22 from ABC News: ABCNews
Sean Combs on Friday abandoned his attempt to get released on bail, according to a new court filing.
» 'Multiple' drones entered airspace at New Jersey naval station: Official
13/12/24 18:04 from ABC News: ABCNews
There have been "multiple" instances of drones entering the airspace at a Navy weapons station in New Jersey, officials said, as concern continues to grow over sightings.
» WATCH: Dog looks guilty hiding fishy evidence
13/12/24 17:55 from ABC News: ABCNews
The face of a very guilty but very cute boy.
» Senator outlines road map to dismantling the Department of Education
13/12/24 17:46 from ABC News: ABCNews
Sen. Mike Rounds, who introduced legislation last month to eliminate the Department of Education, told ABC News closing the agency could take "a couple of years."
» North Gaza Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Hit With Evacuation Order
13/12/24 17:43 from TIME: Top World Stories
The neonatal intensive care unit at Patient's Friends Benevolent Society faces an evacuation order from the Israeli military.
» CEO killing latest: Mangione left New York City by train, not by bus, sources say
13/12/24 17:42 from ABC News: ABCNews
Luigi Mangione may waive extradition to New York City as early as Tuesday, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said on Friday.
» Incredible escape as lorry smashes fire truck on icy US highway
13/12/24 17:40 from BBC News - World
None of first responders were injured, but the truck driver was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
» Trump backs dockworkers' fight against automation. He risks price hikes, experts say
13/12/24 17:39 from ABC News: ABCNews
Automation causes "distress, hurt, and harm" for U.S. workers, Trump says.
» Milei, Musk and Maga: Is Argentina influencing the US?
13/12/24 17:33 from BBC News - World
As Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei marks one year in office, his policies are keenly observed in the US.
» Notre-Dame Cathedral welcomes back Crown of Thorns
13/12/24 17:31 from BBC News - World
Notre-Dame Cathedral welcomes back Crown of Thorns
» Moment Notre-Dame Cathedral welcomes back Crown of Thorns
13/12/24 17:31 from BBC News - World
Moment Notre-Dame Cathedral welcomes back Crown of Thorns
» Former Sen. Bob Menendez denied new trial after conviction in corruption case
13/12/24 17:20 from ABC News: ABCNews
Bob Menendez was convicted of charges accusing him of corrupting his office but he argued the evidence failed to support those charges.
» US military flies freed captive Travis Timmerman out of Syria
13/12/24 17:13 from BBC News - World
Mr Timmerman has said he was on a religious "pilgrimage", though mystery has swirled over how he came to be in Syria.
» Last bone surgeon in northern Gaza killed, Palestinians say
13/12/24 16:50 from BBC News - World
Dr Sayeed Joudeh had come out of retirement to help during the war between Israel and Hamas.
» Mitt Romney's Senate exit may create a vacuum of vocal, conservative Trump critics
13/12/24 16:50 from ABC News: ABCNews
Sen. Mitt Romney has given his final remarks after seeing the Republican Party for which he was once the standard bearer drastically transform under Donald Trump
» Wall Street ends mixed as rising bond yields weigh on markets
13/12/24 16:29 from FT.com - World
» Where an ice storm is expected in the US in the coming days
13/12/24 16:26 from ABC News: ABCNews
This region is bracing for an ice storm.
» WATCH: Watch Disney's baby elephant celebrate her 1st birthday
13/12/24 16:25 from ABC News: ABCNews
Corra, the youngest African elephant at Disney's Animal Kingdom, celebrated her first birthday with some sweet treats.
» Trump calls for ending daylight saving time
13/12/24 16:24 from ABC News: ABCNews
President-elect Donald Trump said Friday he's in favor of eliminating daylight saving time.
» Porsche holding company warns of writedown in Volkswagen stake of up to €20bn
13/12/24 16:13 from FT.com - World
Management and unions at carmaker will hold a fifth round of talks on Monday over planned factory closures and job cuts
» Irish ex-rugby player found guilty of rape in France
13/12/24 16:10 from BBC News - World
Former Irish U20 prop Denis Coulson has been found guilty of the rape of a woman in Bordeaux in 2017.
» Senator says eliminating the Department of Education could take 'years'
13/12/24 15:57 from ABC News: ABCNews
Sen. Mike Rounds, who introduced legislation last month to eliminate the Department of Education, told ABC News closing the agency could take "a couple of years."
» Missing American Travis Timmerman found in Syria is released to U.S. forces, officials say
13/12/24 15:40 from World news
Travis Timmerman, the missing Missouri man who was unexpectedly found in Syria after he said he crossed into the country to make a "pilgrimage," was flown out by the U.S. military to Jordan, two U.S. defense officials and his family said...
» OpenAI’s Altman to donate $1mn to Trump’s inauguration fund
13/12/24 15:33 from FT.com - World
AI start-up Perplexity also contributes as Silicon Valley seeks closer ties with incoming US administration
» Artists could gain ‘right to personality’ in UK review of AI protections
13/12/24 15:14 from FT.com - World
Government to launch consultation on controlling tech ‘scraping’ of voice, image or material of famous individuals
» What next for Assad and his family?
13/12/24 15:08 from BBC News - World
After 50 years of ruling Syria, Bashar al-Assad and his family must find a new place to call home.
» What lies ahead for Assad and his family?
13/12/24 15:08 from BBC News - World
After 50 years of brutal rule over Syria, Bashar al-Assad and his family have fled to Russia.
» Porsche SE sees up to €20bn write down of Volkswagen stake
13/12/24 15:03 from FT.com - World
» Xi Jinping not expected to attend Trump inauguration
13/12/24 14:51 from BBC News - World
China's ambassador is expected to attend and other officials may join him, two people told the BBC's US partner CBS.
» Trump's lawyers, seeking to dismiss hush money case, slam DA for 'thuggish tactics'
13/12/24 14:40 from ABC News: ABCNews
The only path forward in Donald Trump's hush money case is vacating his conviction and dismissing the case, lawyers for Trump argued in a court filing Friday.
» Crown of Thorns returns to Notre-Dame Cathedral after fire
13/12/24 14:38 from BBC News - World
The relic, believed to be worn by Jesus Christ, was brought back after being rescued from a devastating fire in 2019.
» No women will lead House committees for first time in 2 decades
13/12/24 14:32 from ABC News: ABCNews
The 17 standing committees will be dominated by white men when the new Congress is seated on Jan. 3. No people of color were selected, either.
» Ukraine sacks commander as Russia advances on key logistics hub
13/12/24 14:22 from FT.com - World
Dismissal comes as Moscow pushes deeper into Donetsk region, forcing closure of a crucial coal mine
» WATCH: Never-before-seen Barbara Walters clip with JonBenet Ramsey’s parents
13/12/24 14:17 from ABC News: ABCNews
A clip from Walters’ 2000 interview with John and Patsy Ramsey shows the parents of the six-year-old pageant queen discussing a ransom note.
» District councils face scrapping in major overhaul of English local government
13/12/24 14:10 from FT.com - World
Devolution white paper aims to create larger authorities and more elected mayors
» Can an Islamist government rebuild a shattered Syria?
13/12/24 14:05 from FT.com - World
The new rulers are taking control of institutions hollowed out by corruption and a devastated economy — amid a desire for revenge from some victims of Assad
» Can victorious rebels rebuild a shattered Syria?
13/12/24 14:05 from FT.com - World
The new rulers are taking control of institutions hollowed out by corruption and a devastated economy — amid a desire for revenge from some victims of Assad
» The dark fandom behind healthcare CEO murder suspect
13/12/24 14:03 from BBC News - World
Online adulation painting Luigi Mangione as a folk hero and fueled by health system anger has worried authorities.
» Ex-wife, 4 others arrested in 'ambush' murder of doctor
13/12/24 13:58 from ABC News: ABCNews
The ex-wife of a California doctor and four others have been arrested in his "ambush-style" murder, according to Los Angeles officials.
» ‘The original centrist’: France’s new prime minister seizes his moment
13/12/24 13:54 from FT.com - World
An early Macron ally and admirer of Henri IV, François Bayrou will have to navigate parliamentary turmoil
» Former governor reports seeing apparently dozens of large drones above his residence
13/12/24 13:36 from ABC News: ABCNews
There have been "multiple" instances of drones entering the airspace at a Navy weapons station in New Jersey, officials said, as concern continues to grow over sightings.
» Russia appears to pull back its forces in Syria
13/12/24 13:15 from FT.com - World
Satellite imagery and Ukrainian intelligence suggest activity consistent with drawdown at Moscow’s key air base
» Prosecutors label $650mn McKinsey opioid pact a warning to consultants
13/12/24 13:11 from FT.com - World
Firm settles criminal investigation and former senior partner admits obstruction of justice
» Trump team in talks with Biden and Ukrainian officials about ending war with Russia
13/12/24 13:11 from World news
President-elect Donald Trump’s national security team has held discussions with the White House and Ukrainian leaders as part of a concerted effort to find a way to end the war with Russia, multiple sources with knowledge of the matter t...
» Trump pressure pushed Hamas to relent during Gaza ceasefire and hostage talks, U.S. official says
13/12/24 13:11 from World news
Pressure from President-elect Donald Trump was a major factor in Hamas relenting on two key issues during cease-fire and hostage-release talks with Israel, a senior administration official told NBC News on Friday.
» Nancy Pelosi injured, undergoing medical evaluation in Luxembourg
13/12/24 13:08 from ABC News: ABCNews
Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi, 84, was hospitalized while abroad on a congressional delegation, her office said on Friday.
» McKinsey to pay $650m to settle opioid charges
13/12/24 13:07 from BBC News - World
Prosecutors said the company gave Purdue Pharma advice on how to "turbocharge" sales of OxyContin.
» Italy urged to act on conditions at private immigration detention centres
13/12/24 13:06 from FT.com - World
Council of Europe report documents migrants awaiting deportation being beaten and given unprescribed drugs
» Migrants ‘drugged and beaten’ at privately run Italian detention centres
13/12/24 13:06 from FT.com - World
Council of Europe urges action on ‘disturbing’ conditions including broad distribution of unprescribed tranquilisers at one site
» Trump’s tricky dollar problem
13/12/24 13:00 from FT.com - World
The president-elect might want a weaker US currency but market forces are pushing in the other direction
» Watch: Dancing crowds in Aleppo celebrate end of Assad regime
13/12/24 12:52 from BBC News - World
The BBC's Hugo Bachega sees Syrians dancing, waving flags and making peace signs in Aleppo.
» Trump now says bringing down grocery prices, as he promised, will be 'very hard'
13/12/24 12:44 from ABC News: ABCNews
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned relentlessly on grocery prices in the 2024 race. Now, he says lowering costs will be "very hard."
» Nancy Pelosi hospitalised after injury on congressional trip to Luxembourg
13/12/24 12:44 from FT.com - World
» Canal+ IPO a ‘vote of confidence’ in UK, says Rachel Reeves
13/12/24 12:44 from FT.com - World
» New information discovered in search for American missing in Syria
13/12/24 12:28 from World news
DAMASCUS, Syria — Cockroaches crawled out of the walls near a dirty, stained sink in the Syrian prison cell where an ex-prisoner told NBC News that American journalist Austin Tice was once held.
» No-one gets France's difficulty more than me, says Macron's new PM Bayrou
13/12/24 12:25 from BBC News - World
France's fourth prime minister this year says he fully understands the "Himalayan" task ahead.
» Nancy Pelosi hospitalized during congressional delegation trip, her office says
13/12/24 12:08 from ABC News: ABCNews
Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi, 84, was hospitalized while abroad on a congressional delegation, her office said on Friday.
» Woman charged with threatening US healthcare firm by using CEO killer's words
13/12/24 11:57 from BBC News - World
Authorities say she echoed words connected to the murder when she allegedly said "delay, deny, depose, you people are next".
» Woman charged with threatening healthcare firm by using CEO killer's words
13/12/24 11:57 from BBC News - World
Authorities say she echoed words connected to the murder when she allegedly said "delay, deny, depose, you people are next".
» Labour’s push for growth hit by latest fall in UK output
13/12/24 11:53 from FT.com - World
Weaker business and consumer confidence contribute to lacklustre economy
» Nancy Pelosi hospitalized during a congressional delegation abroad, her office says
13/12/24 11:38 from ABC News: ABCNews
Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi, 84, was hospitalized while abroad on a congressional delegation, her office said on Friday.
» Macron picks centrist Bayrou as French PM in bid to end political instability
13/12/24 11:35 from BBC News - World
François Bayrou is the fourth prime minister this year, after Michel Barnier was ousted last week.
» Syrians gather at Damascus mosque for first Friday prayers since fall of Assad – video
13/12/24 11:34 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Syrians have converged on a landmark Damascus mosque waving opposition flags and chanting – a scene that would have been unimaginable under the Assad regime. Men, women and children gathered at Umayyad Mosque to celebrate the first Frida...
» Israel instructs army to bolster its position inside Syria
13/12/24 11:16 from FT.com - World
Defence minister calls on IDF to prepare for winter while US and Turkey meet to shore up fight against Isis
» CEO killing latest: Suspect not member of UnitedHealthcare, company says
13/12/24 10:51 from ABC News: ABCNews
Prosecutors at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office have begun presenting evidence to a grand jury as they work to secure an indictment against Luigi Mangione.
» Syria in maps: Who controls the country now Assad has gone?
13/12/24 10:49 from BBC News - World
A visual guide to the latest developments after Syrian rebels toppled President Bashar al-Assad 13 years after the start of the country's civil war.
» UK economy unexpectedly shrinks by 0.1%
13/12/24 10:49 from FT.com - World
October contraction marks second consecutive fall and deals blow to Labour government’s economic agenda
» US Treasury yields rise to December high
13/12/24 10:46 from FT.com - World
» McKinsey pays $650mn in case over its work for opioid makers
13/12/24 10:43 from FT.com - World
Former senior partner also agrees guilty plea in connection with consulting firm’s work for Purdue Pharma and others
» Russia launches huge attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
13/12/24 10:39 from BBC News - World
The Kremlin says the strikes were in response to Kyiv using US-made missiles to attack its territory.
» Jubilant Syrians crowd squares for victory rallies
13/12/24 10:20 from BBC News - World
Syrians heeded the rebels' call to celebrate victory over the Assad regime which collapsed on Sunday.
» Sudan war pushing country towards partition, US envoy says
13/12/24 10:20 from FT.com - World
Tom Perriello says splitting nation apart would be a disaster for Sudanese people and regional stability
» Middle and higher earners face increasing tax burden
13/12/24 10:01 from FT.com - World
Budget measures combine with legacy ones to raise tax bills
» Israeli army prepares to stay on border peak of Mt Hermon for winter
13/12/24 09:50 from BBC News - World
Israel seized control of a buffer zone between the Golan Heights and Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
» French mass rape trial shocks the nation
13/12/24 09:40 from World news
A 71-year-old man went on trial on Sept. 2, 2024, in France over allegations that he drugged his wife and invited dozens of strangers to rape her in their home. The case of Dominique and Gisele Pelicot has shocked the country. Fifty othe...
» Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure with a massive attack of missiles and drones
13/12/24 09:34 from ABC News: ABCNews
Russia has launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine
» American Airlines flight diverts to JFK after apparent bird strike damages engine
13/12/24 09:28 from ABC News: ABCNews
An American Airlines flight had to divert to John F. Kennedy International after takeoff after a reported bird strike caused damage to one of the aircraft's engines.
» President Macron names centrist ally François Bayrou as France's new prime minister
13/12/24 09:25 from World news
French President Emmanuel Macron named centrist ally François Bayrou as France's new prime minister on Friday as he sought to steer the country out of political chaos.
» Chinese tech group Hikvision ditches Xinjiang surveillance projects
13/12/24 09:15 from FT.com - World
Termination of contracts could shield company from Donald Trump’s incoming US administration
» Farage: more popular than the PM
13/12/24 09:03 from FT.com - World
What happens next in Syria?
» WATCH: Incarcerated fathers take daughters to special dance behind bars
13/12/24 09:02 from ABC News: ABCNews
ABC News' Juju Chang interviewed the filmmakers of new documentary "Daughters," which follows the joy, pain and ripple effects of one special father-daughter dance in prison.
» François Bayrou appointed French prime minister
13/12/24 08:43 from FT.com - World
Emmanuel Macron chooses ally as he seeks to stabilise political turmoil
» Macron names centrist Bayrou as French PM in bid to end political instability
13/12/24 08:41 from BBC News - World
François Bayrou will be the fourth prime minister this year, after Michel Barnier was ousted last week.
» Niger's military rulers suspend BBC broadcasts
13/12/24 08:33 from BBC News - World
The move follows reports of a jihadist attack said to have killed 91 soldiers and 50 civilians.
» UK, Italy and Japan’s defence groups set up venture overseeing fighter jet project
13/12/24 08:31 from FT.com - World
Company will be accountable for delivering next generation combat aircraft under Global Combat Air Programme
» Macron names centrist ally François Bayrou as France's new prime minister
13/12/24 08:22 from World news
French President Emmanuel Macron named centrist ally François Bayrou as France's new prime minister on Friday as he sought to steer the country out of political chaos.
» Chinese bond yields at widest gap with US in more than a decade
13/12/24 07:52 from FT.com - World
Long rally in China’s debt comes amid domestic economic slowdown and hunt for haven assets
» Exciting developments emerge as efforts to crack JonBenet Ramsey case intensify
13/12/24 07:49 from ABC News: ABCNews
Advancements in DNA technology and renewed public interest are rekindling hope for breakthroughs in JonBenet Ramsey's 1996 murder.
» President Macron Names Centrist Ally Bayrou as France’s Next Prime Minister
13/12/24 07:38 from TIME: Top World Stories
This comes after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week.
» UK government’s NatWest stake falls below 10%
13/12/24 07:32 from FT.com - World
State has been selling shares in bank since 2015
» South African politician Helen Zille: ‘The ANC has to come apart’
13/12/24 07:30 from FT.com - World
The Democratic Alliance chair on governing in coalition, battling corruption under Jacob Zuma — and the trouble with ‘everything must fall’
» Indonesia’s Prabowo suggests scrapping ‘expensive’ elections for regional leaders
13/12/24 07:14 from FT.com - World
President’s comments to political party chiefs on cost of direct votes fuel doubts about his commitment to democracy
» African electricity debate pits speed against scale
13/12/24 07:01 from FT.com - World
Weighing the benefits of immediate electricity access vs long-term growth
» Super-prime London’s cut-price deals
13/12/24 07:00 from FT.com - World
The haggling is in full swing: with a near record number of unsold new homes and the wealthiest reconsidering their options, estate agents are sweaty palmed, but savvy buyers are scoring hefty discounts
» Super-prime London’s cut-price property deals
13/12/24 07:00 from FT.com - World
The haggling is in full swing: with a near record number of unsold new homes and the wealthiest reconsidering their options, estate agents are sweaty palmed, but savvy buyers are scoring hefty discounts
» François Bayrou commands respect - but can he save France from crisis?
13/12/24 06:55 from BBC News - World
It is hard to see how he can avoid the same man-traps that felled his predecessor, writes Hugh Schofield.
» Israel orders troops to remain in Syria buffer zone through winter
13/12/24 06:52 from World news
Israel ordered troops to prepare to spend winter on Mount Hermon in the Syria buffer zone after the Assad regime's collapse. And a post office in Nuseirat refugee camp was hit by the IDF, killing dozens according to local health officials.
» Bundesbank slashes growth forecast and sounds alarm over trade war
13/12/24 06:46 from FT.com - World
Europe’s largest economy could be pushed into recession by Trump tariffs, central bank warns
» The chain of contradictions in Trump’s economic policy
13/12/24 06:29 from FT.com - World
His team is promising high growth, low inflation and control of government spending — all at once
» ‘Massive’ Russian air attack targets Ukraine’s battered energy grid
13/12/24 06:17 from FT.com - World
Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns ‘one of the largest strikes’ since full-scale war began
» FirstFT: Trading frenzy boosts brokerages and Wall Street banks
13/12/24 06:14 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, UK economic output shrinks and an ambitious plan to boost Japan’s birth rate
» Let’s put financial literacy on the breakfast menu
13/12/24 06:00 from FT.com - World
Schools need to prepare pupils for the digital financial future that awaits them
» The Highland country tailor with a royal warrant
13/12/24 06:00 from FT.com - World
Campbell’s of Beauly’s tweeds and knits are an anachronistic reflection of their Scottish surroundings
» Macron meets centrist Bayrou ahead of imminent decision on next French PM
13/12/24 05:59 from BBC News - World
Macron is seeking to restore political stability after Michel Barnier was ousted nine days ago.
» U.S. airman in Japan is sentenced to 5 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor
13/12/24 05:58 from World news
A U.S. airman stationed in Japan was sentenced to five years in prison Friday after being convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor.
» Dozens killed and around 50 Palestinians wounded by missile strike on Nuseirat camp
13/12/24 05:58 from World news
Eyewitnesses told an NBC News team in Gaza that dozens of Palestinians, including at least 10 children, were killed by an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in the Nuseirat refugee camp. The Israel Defense Forces said it was targ...
» TikTok-owner ByteDance takes lead in race to capitalise on AI in China
13/12/24 05:45 from FT.com - World
Beijing-based company has lured top AI talent from local rivals while becoming China’s biggest buyer of Nvidia chips
» Assad family mausoleum torched and looted by Syrian rebels
13/12/24 05:15 from World news
The grand marble mausoleum of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's family was stormed, looted and torched by rebels after they took the capital Damascus.
» Ahead of Trump's inauguration, Trump Organization expands its global business
13/12/24 05:05 from ABC News: ABCNews
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, his namesake real estate firm has announced plans for a Trump Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
» From Kabul to the Carnegie Hall: How an orchestra defied the Taliban to carry on playing
13/12/24 05:02 from World news
An orchestra from Afghanistan which defied the Taliban recently played at New York's Carnegie Hall.
» From Kabul to Carnegie Hall: How an orchestra defied the Taliban to carry on playing
13/12/24 05:02 from World news
An orchestra from Afghanistan which defied the Taliban recently played at New York's Carnegie Hall.
» US nuclear build-up would not help deter China from using atomic weapons in Taiwan, war game finds
13/12/24 05:00 from FT.com - World
Unclassified exercise by CSIS and MIT suggests Washington should not go beyond current modernisation plans
» Americans have yet to feel benefits of Biden’s policies, says energy secretary
13/12/24 05:00 from FT.com - World
Jennifer Granholm admits Democrats failed to address ‘despair’ of blue-collar communities in election
» Democrats failed to address voters’ ‘despair’, says top Joe Biden official
13/12/24 05:00 from FT.com - World
Energy secretary Jennifer Granholm says Donald Trump listened better to suffering rust-belt communities
» Why UK private sector train operators are in no hurry to step down from driver’s cab
13/12/24 04:50 from FT.com - World
Flurry of recent open access applications could be a sign companies think the rules could become less favourable
» Ofcom fines UK’s Royal Mail £10.5mn for poor performance
13/12/24 04:35 from FT.com - World
Penalty almost double previous year’s over failure to meet delivery targets
» Some in industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make fish pricier
13/12/24 04:34 from ABC News: ABCNews
The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes to seafood, one of the oldest sectors of the U.S. economy
» Kemi Badenoch, sandwiches and appealing to UK voters
13/12/24 04:30 from FT.com - World
She is right to remind us we should not take British stability for granted, but needs to make this part of her leadership
» WATCH: State of emergency declared for snowstorms in western New York
13/12/24 04:29 from ABC News: ABCNews
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Wednesday evening in anticipation of lake-effect snow impacting parts of the state in the coming days.
» Greensill auditor suspended for 2 years by Australian regulator
13/12/24 04:21 from FT.com - World
Nexia partner Joseph Santangelo audited collapsed supply chain financing group in 2018 and 2019
» U.S. charges 14 North Koreans in $88 million identity theft and extortion case
13/12/24 04:05 from World news
The Department of Justice accused 14 North Korean nationals of conspiring to use false identities to get IT jobs with U.S. companies and siphon money back to their home country, in violation of U.S. sanctions.
» China signals growth concern with emphasis on consumption
13/12/24 03:56 from FT.com - World
Readout from key policy meeting indicates government’s realisation of economic challenge
» Xi prioritises consumers over chips as concerns over growth mount
13/12/24 03:56 from FT.com - World
Readout from key policy meeting indicates government’s realisation of economic challenge
» UK economy unexpectedly contracts 0.1% in October
13/12/24 03:13 from FT.com - World
Monthly figure marks blow to Labour government’s economic agenda
» China jails former national football team head coach for bribery
13/12/24 01:41 from BBC News - World
Li Tie, who also played for Everton in the English Premier League, was handed a 20-year sentence.
» Former Syria prison head charged with torture in US
13/12/24 01:39 from BBC News - World
Samir Ousman Alsheikh is accused of torturing and ordering the torture of prisoners at Adra Prison.
» What high stock prices do
13/12/24 01:30 from FT.com - World
Plus credit spreads, and more on department stores
» Explained: India's controversial Places of Worship law
13/12/24 01:07 from BBC News - World
India's top court is hearing petitions against a1991 law that protects the character of religious places.
» Why Meloni’s annual far-right festival is becoming mainstream
13/12/24 01:00 from FT.com - World
Also in this newsletter: Europe’s telcos plead for deregulation
» Albert Edwards’ favourite ‘bonkers-on-stilts’ chart of the year
13/12/24 01:00 from FT.com - World
Not all bears hibernate
» Steven Bartlett sharing harmful health misinformation in Diary of CEO podcast
13/12/24 00:56 from BBC News - World
Disproven health claims are accepted with little challenge by host on number one podcast, BBC investigation finds.
» Australian stocks decline despite biggest IPO in 6 years
13/12/24 00:25 from FT.com - World
» Impax shares drop by a quarter after St James’s Place terminates mandate
13/12/24 00:25 from FT.com - World
» Sánchez gears up for Spanish budget battle as political tensions mount
13/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
PM contends with perception of legislative inaction as well as corruption allegations against members of his inner circle
» Does the UK have enough workers to ‘get Britain building’?
13/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
The Labour government dreams of kick-starting a housebuilding boom, but the construction sector relies heavily on migrants to plug a skills gap
» Tokyo plans 4-day working week in effort to boost births
13/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
World’s largest city begins radical experiment as it tries to tackle demographic crisis
» Reeves dismisses calls for HS2-style Birmingham to Manchester line
13/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Chancellor does not want to give ‘false hope’ to proponents of partially private-funded rail link
» China’s Trump cards in the coming trade war escalation
13/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
US policymakers should think more about retaliatory responses to probable tariff increases
» The crypto crown princes who could ‘win, win, win’ under Trump
13/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Executives have already profited from bitcoin’s rally, and see golden era for industry under incoming US president
» Tokyo plans 4-day working week to boost births
13/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
World’s largest city begins radical experiment as it tries to tackle demographic crisis
» ‘Tens of thousands of lives on hold’: the crisis in English courts
13/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Staffing and funding shortages are delaying — and in some cases denying — justice
» Reform UK calls for Thames Water to be renationalised
13/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Populist party’s deputy leader says heavily indebted utility should ‘be put out of its misery’
» Syria’s Kurds fear US betrayal under Trump
13/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
President-elect has criticised Washington’s support for the Kurdish groups now fighting Turkish-backed rebels
» Will Trump’s new antitrust enforcers help make M&A great again?
13/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Wall Street is hoping for a less tough approach but the reality could be more complex
» The Big Question: should the UK pay CEOs like top footballers?
13/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Some argue Britain cannot compete with the US when its executives earn less. But what is the right level of remuneration?
» Trump election win sparks trading surge for banks and brokers
13/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Markets activity ‘exploded’ as traders bet on a more business friendly approach by incoming administration
» Trump is the poster child of DEI
13/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
His incoming administration illustrates the benefits of diversity
» Childish Literature — reflections on the joys and fears of parenting
13/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Alejandro Zambra explores the ups and downs of fatherhood in this collection of essays, poems and stories
» Trump’s election win sparks trading surge for banks and brokers
13/12/24 00:00 from FT.com - World
Markets activity ‘exploded’ as traders bet on a more business friendly approach by incoming administration
» Chinese bond yields sink after Beijing vows ‘vigorous’ effort to boost consumption
12/12/24 23:41 from FT.com - World
Xi Jinping and other top Communist party figures signal increased borrowing to boost economy
» China bond yields hit record low after Beijing vows ‘vigorous’ effort to boost consumption
12/12/24 23:41 from FT.com - World
Xi Jinping and other top Communist party figures signal increased borrowing to boost economy
» The Indian teen who became the world's youngest chess champion
12/12/24 23:22 from BBC News - World
On Thursday Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world champion at the age of 18.
» Bloody siege ends Myanmar army control of western border
12/12/24 23:08 from BBC News - World
Insurgents seized Myanmar's border with Bangladesh in one of the bloodiest battles of the civil war.
» Bolivia extradites former anti-drugs chief to US on drug trafficking charges
12/12/24 22:38 from BBC News - World
Maximiliano Dávila is accused of facilitating cocaine smuggling to the United States.
» Protests continue in South Korea as residents call for president's impeachment
12/12/24 22:24 from World news
More protests are sparking in South Korea in response to President Yoon Suk Yeol's address where he vowed to "fight to the end." This comes amid calls for his impeachment after his failed martial law declaration.
» Nevada attorney general revives 2020 fake electors case
12/12/24 21:38 from ABC News: ABCNews
Nevada's attorney general has revived the state's 2020 fake electors case
» WATCH: Inside Syria’s fallen regime
12/12/24 21:37 from ABC News: ABCNews
ABC News’ James Longman reports on the fall of the Assad regime and gets up close look inside Assad’s former palace, personal home and infamous prison.
» US man found wandering near Damascus after months in Syrian prison
12/12/24 21:29 from BBC News - World
Mr Timmerman told CBS that he was detained upon entering Syria seven months ago.
» Chinese stocks fall after economic policy meeting and US data
12/12/24 21:10 from FT.com - World
» 'Thankless job' - why trainee Kenyan doctors are taking their own lives
12/12/24 20:42 from BBC News - World
A doctors' union says long hours for little or no pay is leaving trainee medics with poor mental health.
» Amazon is the latest Big Tech company to donate $1mn to Trump fund
12/12/24 20:42 from FT.com - World
Contribution to inauguration effort comes as founder Jeff Bezos and others attempt to build ties with the president-elect
» Trump says Syria 'not our fight'. Staying out may not be so easy
12/12/24 20:33 from BBC News - World
Donald Trump has promised to keep America out of the Middle East, but Assad's dramatic fall has upended the region's balance of power.
» Trump says Syria is 'not our fight' - staying out may not be so easy
12/12/24 20:33 from BBC News - World
The incoming US president has vowed not to involve America in foreign conflicts, but Assad's dramatic fall has upended the region's balance of power.
» Company or country: Corporate India’s conundrum
12/12/24 20:30 from FT.com - World
Also in this newsletter: Adani Group’s funding fix and the numbers behind the world’s biggest advertising agency
» Biden issues 39 presidential pardons and commutes 1,500 sentences
12/12/24 20:26 from BBC News - World
The White House says it is the highest number of presidential acts of clemency in a single day.
» Biden commutes sentences for nearly 1,500, pardons 39 convicted of non-violent crimes
12/12/24 20:02 from ABC News: ABCNews
The White House hinted that this isn't the last of Biden's pardons during his final months in office.
» Yung Filly charged with reckless driving while on bail for rape charges
12/12/24 20:00 from BBC News - World
The YouTuber will appear in court after allegedly driving past a speed camera in Perth at 98mph.
» CEO killing latest: New York prosecutors presenting evidence to grand jury
12/12/24 19:26 from ABC News: ABCNews
Prosecutors at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office have begun presenting evidence to a grand jury as they work to secure an indictment against Luigi Mangione.
» Ministers consider weakening rights of communities to block clean-power projects
12/12/24 19:02 from FT.com - World
UK government exploring rule change to limit use of judicial review to challenge large infrastructure projects
» In shift, RFK Jr. now says weight-loss drugs 'have a place'
12/12/24 18:51 from ABC News: ABCNews
His remarks come days before he holds confirmation meetings with GOP senators.
» American held by Syria, now free, recounts his months of captivity
12/12/24 18:46 from World news
An American captured by Syria after crossing into the country is now free after months of captivity. Travis Timmerman of Missouri discusses how he was captured after entering Syria from Lebanon and imprisoned. There has been no word abou...
» NHS spending on new drugs not best use of money, says study
12/12/24 18:41 from FT.com - World
Funding for existing services would have helped more patients
» News updates from December 12: Trump invites Xi to his inauguration; British hedge fund trader jailed in Denmark over tax fraud
12/12/24 18:36 from FT.com - World
» Howard Lutnick’s Cantor Fitzgerald to pay $6.75mn over Spac disclosures
12/12/24 18:33 from FT.com - World
SEC case alleges that firm run by Trump adviser had made misleading statements in run-up to two offerings
» Star luxury property brokers charged with sex trafficking in US
12/12/24 18:32 from BBC News - World
The Alexander brothers are accused of drugging, assaulting and raping dozens of women over more than a decade.
» Net closing in on South Korea's president as MPs get death threats over impeachment vote
12/12/24 18:16 from BBC News - World
Yoon Suk Yeol - whose attempt to impose martial law backfired - faces another vote in parliament this weekend.
» Eric Adams meets with Trump border czar to talk NYC's role in new immigration policy
12/12/24 17:50 from ABC News: ABCNews
New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with incoming border czar Thomas Homan Thursday to discuss their plans to remove what he says were violent undocumented immigrants.
» ServiceTitan shares pop 42% in debut
12/12/24 17:47 from FT.com - World
» 'I wish he'd lived to see new Syria' - Crowds bury anti-Assad activist
12/12/24 17:25 from BBC News - World
Mazen al-Hamada, who returned to Syria from the Netherlands, had publicly testified on the torture he faced while in prison.
» Alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew excluded from the UK
12/12/24 17:24 from FT.com - World
Immigration hearing rules businessman had ties to prominent Britons that could be ‘leveraged for political interference’
» Nato must switch to a wartime mindset, warns secretary general
12/12/24 17:22 from BBC News - World
Mark Rutte urged members to "turbocharge" their defence spending to prevent future war with Russia.
» FirstFT: Donald Trump extends inauguration invitation to Xi Jinping
12/12/24 16:59 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, the Chinese officials detail their top economic priority and the ECB’s latest interest rate cut