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US interest rate setter says 'no hurry' to cut
A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024".BBC News - Top stories -
Ukraine war briefing: Donald Trump says survival of Ukraine important to the US
Former president’s comments are being described as a shift in tone days before Republicans vote on a multibillion-dollar aid package. What we know on day 786. See all our Ukraine war coverageDonald Trump has said the survival of Ukraine is ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials say
There are reports of explosions near Isfahan, as two US officials confirm to the BBC's US partner CBS News that Israel struck Iran.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Israel has carried out airstrikes on Iran, US officials say
Iranian state media reports that drones have been shot down over Isfahan province in attack on Friday and that the nuclear site there is ‘completely safe’. Middle East crisis: live updatesWhat we know so far about Israel’s strike on IranUS ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Markets react as US says Israel has struck Iran
Oil and gold prices rose and shares fell in Asian trade.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
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24/7 coverage of breaking news and live eventsABC News - Top stories -
Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel retaliates against Iran, US official says
Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
JGBs Mixed; May Be Weighed by Declines in U.S. Treasurys
JGBs were mixed in the morning Tokyo session, but may be weighed by overnight declines in U.S. Treasurys.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Middle East crisis live: Israel has carried out an attack on Iran, US officials say, after blasts reported near Isfahan
US officials say military operation carried out, without giving further details; Iran state media says air defences fired and airspace closed in some areas. Full report: Israel has carried out airstrikes on Iran, US officials sayWhat we know so ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Hedge fund pushes for power firm to be excluded from Ukraine debt deal
London-based VR Capital is part of bondholder group that does not want Ukrenergo debt to be part of sovereign restructuringFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Indiana limits abortion data for privacy under near-total ban, but some GOP candidates push back
Some Indiana Republicans in key campaigns for office are fighting for access to detailed abortion reports that the health department stopped releasing to protect patient privacy under a near-total ban on the procedureABC News - Health - Abortion -
In Unusual Vote, Democrats Rescue Measure to Allow Vote on Ukraine Bill
A resolution to pave the way for the foreign aid package was on track to die in committee amid Republican opposition when Democrats stepped in to save it.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
House passes more measures countering Iran following attack on Israel
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Israeli missile hits Iran, U.S. officials confirm
Two U.S. officials confirm to CBS News that an Israeli missile has hit Iran. The strike follows last weekend's retaliatory drone and missile attack against Israel. Carissa Lawson anchors a special report.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Blasts heard near airport and army base, Iran media says
Blasts are heard in central Isfahan province, though it is not clear what might have been hit.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively, and the Dow eking out a gain of less than 0.1%. Treasury yields rose.
U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively, and the Dow eking out a gain of less than 0.1%. Treasury yields rose.The Wall Street Journal - World -
House prices in London hit by high property costs and post-Covid trends
Capital has underperformed rest of UK since 2016 but remains most expensive part of the countryFinancial Times - Business -
Nikkei Stock Index May Have Hit Bottom for Now
The Nikkei Stock Average was likely to have hit a bottom after a sharp fall triggered in part by growing Iran-Israel tensions, said Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sunak Hit by Twin Poll Blow as Working Age Voters Desert Tories
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Prince Harry confirms he is now a US resident
Paperwork filed shows the royal has informed British authorities that he has moved and is now ‘usually resident’ in the United States. Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has formally confirmed he is now a US resident.. The acknowledgment is said to ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
US aid delays leave Ukrainians at low ebb
Faltering western assistance and Russia’s fresh initiative on battlefield chip away at country’s moraleFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Should You Use an Anti-Wrinkle Straw?
Another solution to a problem we didn’t know we had.The New York Times - Tech -
Schneider Electric in Talks to Take Control of Bentley Systems
A deal would merge Schneider’s software business with publicly traded Bentley.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Fashion’s Favorite Farm
What is Sky High Farm? A brand? An art project? A business? A charity? It wants to be all of the above.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Israel strikes inside Iran, sources say
A person familiar with the situation told NBC News that Israel carried out an operation in Iran. Earlier, Israeli officials notified U.S. officials that a response was coming.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Chinese hackers preparing to attack critical US infrastructure: FBI
Hackers linked to the Chinese government are waiting for the right moment to “deal a devastating blow” to U.S. critical infrastructure, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday. The Chinese hacking group known as Volt Typhoon has gained access ...The Hill - Politics - China -
Kit Vintage Is a Secondhand Oasis in Los Angeles
A laid-back shop in Los Angeles is a semi-secret spot for celebrities and costume designers.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Israel has attacked Iran, US official tells CNN
Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, according to a US official. Follow for live updates.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
Oil jumps 3%, spot gold hits record high after Israel launches strike in Iran
Oil prices jumped more than 3% after reports of explosions near the Iranian city of Isfahan.CNBC - Business - Iran -
Luxury automakers hit by South Korea’s neon green licence plates for company cars
President Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged to target private use of company vehiclesFinancial Times - World -
What I Learned From an Act of Violence in Sydney That Hit Too Close to Home
Amid early tidbits of misinformation came lessons about dodging falsities and allowing facts to build a story.The New York Times - World -
Can you afford to take your children on days out?
Parents and a play centre owner say they are feeling the squeeze when it comes to costs.BBC News - Top stories -
Members of the Nordstrom founding family are considering a bid to take the company private.
Members of the Nordstrom founding family are considering a bid to take the company private.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Conservatives stew, Dems mull help as foreign aid takes House spotlight
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Moving pictures: travelling cinema takes stories of ‘departures and dreams’ to Senegal
Cinemovel is screening Oscar-nominated Io Capitano to packed houses around the country, highlighting the perils migrants face on the journey to Europe. At about 1pm on Monday a 35-seater bus arrived in Pikine, a city east of the Senegalese ...The Guardian - World -
Top Cuban official says country open to more U.S. deportations
Cuba's deputy foreign minister tells CBS News that his country is willing to accommodate more than one deportation flight per month.CBS News - Politics - US Open -
DfE says 85,000 more free childcare places needed
The Department for Education estimates about 40,000 staff are also needed in England by September 2025.BBC News - Top stories -
U.S. and Allies Penalize Iran for Striking Israel, and Try to Avert War
While imposing sanctions on Iran, U.S. and European governments are urging restraint amid fears of a cycle of escalation as Israel weighs retaliation for an Iranian attack.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Burns says that without aid, Ukraine "could lose on the battlefield"
His comments come as a deadlocked Congress continues to stall on Ukraine aid.CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Satellite Data Reveals Sinking Risk for China’s Cities
Development and groundwater pumping are causing land subsidence and heightening the risks of sea level rise.The New York Times - World - China