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EU leaders set to revive capital markets union plan in search for defence funding
Rearmament and green transition prompt rethink of long-stalled integration of Europe’s financial marketsFinancial Times - World - European Union -
Biden backs Johnson plan for Ukraine, Israel; calls for vote this week
President Biden on Wednesday came out in support of Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) proposal for three separate bills providing U.S. aid to Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific, urging passage of the bills this week. “The House must pass the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Kari Lake calls legislators in push to repeal Arizona abortion ban she previously backed
The Senate GOP candidate has been lobbying state lawmakers behind the scenes, according to a Republican legislator who said they received a call from her.NBC News - Politics - Abortion -
EU court annuls sanctions on two Russian businessmen
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Belgium probes Russian interference in EU elections
Two months before Europeans vote in 27 countries, Moscow is accused of trying to influence the vote.BBC News - Top stories - European Union -
Morgan Stanley chief says ‘existential’ need for M&A will revive investment banking
Quarterly profits rise 14% after better than expected quarter for traders, investment banking and wealth management armFinancial Times - Business -
Heroes Creator Plans New Revival Series - Report
Nearly two decades ago, Tim Kring's comic book-inspired superhero series, Heroes, was a breakout hit for NBC. Now, Kring is reportedly looking to revive the franchise with a new series. According to Deadline, the new revival show is called Heroes: ...GameSpot - Tech -
Defence minister calls for Germany to resist Russian disinformation
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Arizona Republicans denounce revived 1864 abortion ban in sudden reversal
As the party struggles to talk about abortion, response marks fastest and strongest rebuke of bans since the fall of Roe. Hours after Arizona’s supreme court declared on Tuesday that a 160-year-old abortion ban is now enforceable, Republicans in ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
Base Metal Prices Rise After Russian Ban
Aluminum and nickel prices rose in London after the U.S. and U.K. banned fresh trading in metals originating from Russia.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Call to make smacking illegal in England and Northern Ireland
Physical punishment at home can have a lasting impact and end in abuse, children's doctors warn.BBC News - Top stories -
Two Russian oligarchs win court ruling over EU sanctions
European court of justice upholds challenge by Petr Aven and Mikhail Fridman, who remain on list for now. Ukraine war – live updatesTwo Russian oligarchs have won a surprise victory against EU sanctions over Moscow’s war against Ukraine but remain ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Russian Billionaire Wins Legal Case Against EU Sanctions
The ruling in favor of Mikhail Fridman could set a precedent for other challenges by Russian oligarchs who have had their assets frozen for being part of the Kremlin’s elite.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Belgium launches probe into suspected Russian interference in upcoming EU elections
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has announced an investigation into suspected Russian interference in June's Europe-wide electionsABC News - World - European Union -
Belgium launches probe into suspected Russian interference in upcoming EU elections
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MPs to vote on smoking ban for those born after 2009
Rishi Sunak's bill aims to create the UK's first smoke-free generation in a major public health intervention.BBC News - Top stories -
China protests EU's investigation of subsidies in green industries, calling the move protectionist
China has accused the European Union of protectionism and “reckless distortion” of the definition of subsidies in response to a new EU investigation into Chinese wind turbine makersABC News - World - China -
EU Report Backs Telecom Consolidation, Strong Energy Market
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EU leaders call for calm as Israel-Iran situation threatens to spiral
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UN climate chief calls on citizens to ‘raise their voices’ ahead of elections
Simon Stiell seeks to push global warming to top of public agenda as big polluters go to the polls this yearFinancial Times - World - Climate -
The Latest | UN chief calls for `urgent de-escalation' in the Middle East
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling for “urgent de-escalation” of hostilities in a phone conversation with Iran’s foreign minister following Tehran’s weekend attack on IsraelABC News - World -
House budget chief calls out Grover Norquist for 'bulls‑‑‑' criticism
House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) did not mince words Wednesday when discussing previous criticism from anti-tax advocate Grover Norquist. Arrington was discussing an ongoing push in Congress to establish a fiscal commission ...The Hill - Politics -
Examining the wrinkles of the Russian assets set-off plan
A spoonful of courage needed to help the medicine go downFinancial Times - World - Russia -
Germany Arrests Alleged Russian Spies Planning Sabotage
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Russian city calls for a mass evacuation due to rising flood waters
Authorities in the Russian city of Orenburg called on residents to evacuate immediately on Friday due to rapidly rising flood waters after major rivers burst their banks due to a deluge of melting snow.NBC News - Top stories - Russia -
U.S., U.K. to Ban Exchanges From Dealing in Russian Metals
The U.S. and U.K. will limit trading of Russian aluminum, copper and nickel on their metals exchanges in a bid to deprive Moscow of a key source of revenue, a move coming despite concerns that rising commodity prices could fuel inflation.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
SPDR Gold Gains As Futures Push to New Highs
Gold futures rose to a record $2,365.80 per troy ounce, after spending much of the day lower.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Russian poetry prize bans entries from transgender people
A Russian poetry competition has banned transgender people from submitting entries this year, in what it says is an effort to protect traditional values.NBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Patrick Mahomes begins offseason workouts with Chiefs receivers, backs
Mahomes hosts the workouts every year near his home in Texas, joined by some of his Kansas City teammates.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Arizona Supreme Court Bans Nearly All Abortions, Reviving 160-Year-Old Law
The decision will put abortion front and center in a 2024 swing state.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
Eye Opener: Arizona's near-total abortion ban is a revival of a 19th century law
Arizona faces a near-total abortion ban, after the state Supreme Court revives a 19th century law. Also, millions of Americans are under the threat of severe weather Wednesday. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
German far-right backs candidate accused of taking Russian money
Alternative for Germany keeps Petr Bystron on its list for European parliament electionsFinancial Times - World - Russia -
FirstFT: US backs funding Ukraine from Russian assets
Also in today’s newsletter, millennial inequality and is time running out for Benjamin Netanyahu?Financial Times - World - Ukraine -
27,000 Call Of Duty Cheaters Were Banned This Past Weekend
Activision has announced that 27,000 Call of Duty cheaters were banned over the weekend across Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone. In a statement, anti-cheat Team Ricochet attributed the ban wave to upgrades to its detection technology, with more bans ...GameSpot - Tech -
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs calls for repeal of near-total abortion ban
Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Wednesday called on lawmakers to repeal a near-total abortion ban from 1864 after the state's Supreme Court ruled it could be enforced. Elizabeth Campbell, Shawna Mizelle, Molly Ball and Deepa Shivaram join ...CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
EU foreign affairs chief: Don't let Iran distract from Gaza crisis
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Middle East crisis live: ‘We are on the edge of regional war in the Middle East’, says EU foreign policy chief
Josep Borrell says existing EU sanctions on Iran would be strengthened and expanded and also says Israel needs to exercise restraint. See all of our updates on the Israel-Gaza war and wider Middle East crisisThe EU has edged closer to calling for ...The Guardian - World -
Apple Plans for Music Streaming Eyed by EU Antitrust Body
The iPhone maker must let users of Spotify and other streaming services know they can pay outside the App Store. It's worth watching because EU rules can influence big tech globally.Inc. - Business - Apple -
East EU’s Top Utility Gets Relief as Czechs Scrap Split Plan
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EU plans new sanctions on Iran following attacks on Israel
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