Bitcoin vs. gold: State Street worries the crypto rally’s allure is distracting precious metal investors
State Street Global Advisors’ George Milling-Stanley warns cryptocurrency plays do not offer the stability of…
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Rahul silences doubters as India openers dominate Australia
India close Day Two of the first Test on 172-0 in their second innings in…
Israel and its supporters cannot gaslight the law
Arguments that the ICC is ‘criminalising’ self-defence by issuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant…
How tech bros bought ‘America’s most pro-crypto Congress ever’
Crypto showed up in force this election cycle, raising tens of millions to vote out…
Nutritionist from Japan: The food I love eating every day—and that robust 90-year-olds in my life swear by
“The most lively and robust elders in my life” eat this food, says Japanese nutritionist…
Philippines VP Sara Duterte threatens Marcos assassination if she is killed
The president’s security has been boosted after his deputy’s ‘active threat’ that were ‘made so…
Data centers powering artificial intelligence could use more electricity than entire cities
The growing size of data centers is raising questions about power, land and the environment.
Activist Ananym has a list of suggestions for Henry Schein. How the firm can help improve profits
Ananym Capital is calling for changes at Henry Schein, which may help the company improve…
1000 days of war and the toll on Ukraine’s media
The war in Ukraine hits a new escalation point and the battle of narratives sharpens.
Laos pledges justice after suspected tainted alcohol kills tourists
Australia presses Laotian authorities for a full and transparent probe after the deaths of two…
Dozens killed as sectarian violence flares up in Pakistan’s Kurram
Renewed fighting between Sunni and Shia Muslim groups latest in a string of attacks to…
IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9bn bailout, but warns of risks
Global lender says it will release about $333m to crisis-hit nation as signs of economic…
Facing the fear of water: Refugees learn to swim in Lesbos
Many refugees who end up on the Greek island are traumatised by water. A swimming…
Israeli missiles strike residential building in central Beirut
At least four people have been killed in the attack on the Basta neighbourhood, according…
Are underwater pipelines, cables being sabotaged in the Baltic Sea? Why?
A series of unexplained events causing damage to pipelines and cables has occurred over two…
‘Genocide-free’ cola makes a splash in the United Kingdom
Cola Gaza offers its drinkers an ‘apartheid-free’ alternative as they boycott big-name brands.
Trump picks billionaire investor Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
Hedge fund manager will be responsible for implementing president-elect’s pledges to cut taxes and raise…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,003
These were the key developments on the 1,003rd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Soldier students: Job training gives hope to Myanmar’s military defectors
Defectors from Myanmar’s military and police are learning skills that could put them on a…
Donald Trump chooses hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
The founder of Key Square Group was deemed a strong favorite to lead the Treasury…
