Inside the Lebanese border town Israeli forces turned to ruins
All signs of life have disappeared from this ruined Lebanese town near the border with…
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‘This guy is dangerous’: British Pakistanis fear Musk is stoking racism
Some fear collective punishment could be a consequence of the billionaire’s relentless posts on child…
Novo Nordisk shares pop 10% on early-stage weight loss drug trial results
The Danish pharmaceutical giant reported positive early-stage results for its once weekly amycretin obesity drug.
Development done right: Why Africa needs more than good intentions
Leaders in Davos should focus on taking tangible steps to accelerate Africa’s inclusive growth agenda.
UK to soften tax rules for wealthy foreigners after millionaire exodus, Rachel Reeves says
The U.K. is to soften some planned changes to its controversial non-dom tax rule following…
Progress made as firefighters battle new blaze near Los Angeles
Massive response under way as 4,000 firefighters combat blaze near Los Angeles.
Israeli forces ‘block entrances to Jenin’ as deadly raid enters fourth day
In addition to Jenin governorate, Israeli forces have been stepping up their operation across the…
Trump latest: JFK killing files released, birthright citizenship bar halted
We also delve into the latest from Davos, cryptocurrency, and other executive orders.
Monte dei Paschi shares fall 6% after lender launches surprise 13-billion-euro bid for Mediobanca
Italy’s bailed-out Monte dei Paschi di Siena on Friday launched a 13.3 billion euro all-share…
Australian Open: Injured Djokovic booed off but targets more Grand Slams
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic will seek a record 25th Grand Slam title despite retiring injured from…
Three killed in Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv region
Ukraine also sends volley of drones into Russia, with air defences intercepting attacks on 13…
Drug marketplace founder Ross Ulbricht speaks out after Trump pardon
Silk Road founder thanks US president for ‘amazing blessing’ in video message after his release…
Thousands flock to smell plant that reeks of dead rat, rotting rubbish
Huge crowds queued in Sydney to catch a whiff of the flower that smells like…
CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s comments bump S&P 500 to new high
After Trump said he would “demand that interest rates drop immediately,” the 2-year Treasury yield…
ICC lawyer seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women
The ICC’s chief prosecutor announced he is seeking arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders.
Trump is searching for potential TikTok buyers — who are the likely contenders?
After stepping in to restore TikTok in the U.S. and delaying a law that would…
Burberry’s quarterly sales dip less than expected following strategic overhaul
Burberry on Friday reported a shallower-than-expected dip in sales in the fiscal third quarter, in…
Business leaders can no longer ignore the ‘north-south’ climate divide, top UN official warns
The head of U.N. Global Compact spoke about the growing “chasm” between the global north…
Donald Trump says he plans to reach out to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
During his first term in office, Trump met with Kim on three occasions between 2018…
Extreme weather disrupts schooling for nearly 250 million kids, UNICEF says
UN agency says students in 85 countries experienced climate-related disruptions last year.
