Trump 2.0: Who has US president-elect picked for his new administration?
Donald Trump is naming advisers and political allies to key roles in his incoming administration….
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In Australia’s outback, youth crime stymies efforts to get tourism on track
Tourism operators in the remote Northern Territory say focus on youth crime is scaring away…
European Google rivals partner on search engine infrastructure to counter Big Tech
Ecosia and Qwant are partnering to build a European search index and reduce their dependence…
Trump’s ‘border czar’ could have more power, fewer hurdles on deportation policy
Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump’s “border czar,” has a post that does not need Senate…
China’s state-owned tobacco behemoth is booming, defying global trends and anti-smoking efforts
Powered by “the biggest tobacco company most people have never heard of,” China is bucking…
Mattel pulls thousands of ‘Wicked’ dolls off shelves after printing adult website on packaging
Target, Walmart and Amazon had removed the line of “Wicked” dolls from their online storefronts…
At least 30 Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli tanks enter Nuseirat
Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza calls on international organisations to protect the facility from…
Trial over rape and murder of doctor in India begins
The trial over the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor in India has…
Elon Musk sticking close to Trump, influencing US transition: Reports
The Tesla CEO, Trump’s most influential campaign backer, has turned into a key power broker…
Climate action will continue despite Trump’s return, US envoy tells COP29
John Podesta seeks to reassure, countries agree carbon market rules, and Taliban in attendance on…
Gunfire hits Spirit Airlines flight approaching Port-au-Prince, Haiti
The main international airport in Haiti’s capital is closed after the plane is diverted to…
ICC seeks external probe into misconduct claims against chief prosecutor
Karim Khan denies allegations of sexual misconduct and says he will continue his duties.
Far-right Israeli minister orders preparations for West Bank annexation
Israel’s Finance Minister Smotrich hopes US President-elect Trump will support plan to annex occupied West…
The iShares Bitcoin ETF is now bigger than its gold counterpart following rush into crypto on Trump win
The iShares Bitcoin ETF has already surpassed $30 billion in assets in less than a…
COP29 opens for talks on climate funding
The United Nations climate summit has kicked off in Azerbaijan.
Israel’s Smotrich orders prep work for annexation of occupied West Bank
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says he has ordered preparations for the annexation of the…
Wildfires spread in New York, New Jersey, prompting health advisories
The blaze kills one parks employee and prompts air quality alerts. Meanwhile California wildfire semi-contained.
What’s behind Salesforce’s record highs — plus, a possible stock to buy after this week’s earnings
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Tesla shares pop 8% as post-election rally continues
Tesla shares popped roughly 8% on Monday, continuing to ride a postelection rally as President-elect…
Hundreds hospitalised in Pakistan as smog reaches record levels
Hundreds of people have been hospitalised following days of record-breaking smog in the Pakistani city…
