‘Disbelief’ as US UK trade deals under threat after Britain axes negotiators
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Middle East crisis live: more explosions overnight in Beirut after Israel demands new evacuations
UN condemns ‘totally unacceptable’ civilian death toll in Lebanon; Biden cautions Israel over retaliation against Iran . Living in Lebanon: how have you been affected by the recent violence? ...10 hours ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Boeing to resume union negotiation talks on Monday
Boeing will return to the bargaining table with striking union workers on Monday after weeks of deadlock, the union announced Friday. Since September, around 33,000 machinists have gone on strike ...11 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
U.S. ports start 100-day countdown clock to new strike, and automation is poised to be the dealbreaker
The East and Gulf Coast ports strike deal isn't close to done, with a fight over automation between ILA union and USMX ownership group facing Jan. 15 deadline.15 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
North Carolina towns under mud after Helene
The feet-high mud and debris in Marshall, North Carolina, is reportedly being considered hazardous as efforts to clean up from Helene's damage continue. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more.19 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Head of UK Competition Appeal Tribunal to step down after rebuke for serious misconduct
CAT president who sent ‘plainly inappropriate’ letter to junior staff member to exit role20 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - The New York Times
Britain Backs Plan to Store Carbon Dioxide Under the Sea
Two proposals in Northern England, led by the energy giants BP and Eni, aim to establish an industry in burying emissions from industrial plants.20 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - NBC News
Waymo to add Hyundai EVs to robotaxi fleet under new multiyear deal
Hyundai Motor and Waymo have agreed to a multiyear, strategic partnership that includes the self-driving company adding the South Korean automaker’s Ioniq 5 electric vehicle to its robotaxi fleet.21 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: White House holds briefing after Biden tours Helene damage, port workers strike deal
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a news briefing Friday afternoon. The briefing comes a day after President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia in the aftermath of ...22 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
US, South Korea reach tentative cost-sharing deal for US troops
The United States and South Korea on Friday announced a new cost-sharing deal that would see Seoul spend more to host American troops. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the ...22 hours ago - South Korea -
World - The New York Times
What Game Theory Tells Us About the Threat of an Israel-Iran War
Each side must predict how the other will react to avoid mutual destruction.22 hours ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Dollar strengthens after US beats forecasts with 254,000 new jobs in September – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. US adds over 250,000 jobs in September, defying fears of slowdown The pound jumped as traders reacted to Huw Pill’s call for a ...23 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
GB News faces ‘significant’ fine from Ofcom after UK court ruling
Broadcaster will be allowed to pursue judicial review over ruling Rishi Sunak programme broke regulator’s code23 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Keir Starmer defends Chagos Islands deal after Boris Johnson accuses Labour of ‘sheer political correctness’ – UK politics live
PM says deal ensures continuation of UK-US military base on the islands and has been welcomed with ‘warm words’ by US. Jonathan Powell, who was leading negotiations for the new government with ...23 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Sports - ABC News
Britain is back in America’s Cup final for the first time in 60 years
A British yacht is back in the America’s Cup finals for the first time since 1964 after INEOS Britannia finished off Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada PirelliYesterday -
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Great Britain end 60-year wait for America's Cup spot
Great Britain will compete for the America's Cup for the first time in 60 years after beating Italy in a qualifying event.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Conker players forced to freeze seeds after UK storms bring early fall
About 250 people do battle at Conker World Championships in Northamptonshire on Sunday. Contestants gearing up for this year’s conker tournaments have been forced to freeze the seeds they use to ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Ask Shrimsley: I’ve borked Britain. Is it time to write my memoirs?
Yes, please do. Everyone is dying to know why it wasn’t your faultYesterday -
Business - CNBC
Waymo to add Hyundai EVs to robotaxi fleet under new multiyear deal
On-road testing with Waymo-enabled Ioniq 5s will begin by late 2025, and they are expected to become available to robotaxi riders in the following years.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Chagossians criticise lack of say in UK deal to hand over islands
Chagossians claim they were repeatedly refused the chance to take part in negotiations behind the historic deal.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Robinhood to launch margin trading in UK expansion drive
Chief executive Vlad Tenev says British customers will soon be able to make leveraged stock bets on its platformYesterday - United Kingdom -
Top stories - NBC News
Britain cedes disputed islands to Mauritius, securing key U.S. military base
Britain said it would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it said secured the future of the UK-U.S. Diego Garcia military base.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
After freeing a man who spent half a century on death row, will Japan keep using the death penalty?
Police fabricated key evidence that led to the conviction of Iwao Hakamada in 1968, but capital punishment still has popular support. By any reasonable legal measure, Iwao Hakamada should not ...Yesterday -
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UK commitment to Falklands 'unwavering' despite Chagos deal
Governor Alison Blake's remarks come as Argentina vows "concrete action" to ensure the UK overseas territory is handed to Buenos Aires.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
US dock workers agree on deal with port operators to end strike
International Longshoremen’s Association announces agreement for wage hike and immediate work resumption. The US ports strike that shut down shipping on the east and Gulf coasts for three days came ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Biden declares ‘collective bargaining works’ after deal struck
President Biden on Thursday hailed the agreement made between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) to end the port strike, arguing that ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
Dockworkers suspend strike after reaching tentative deal
The strike, the first by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers since 1977, had shut down 14 ports since Tuesday.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
US troops deploy after Hurricane Helene
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story National Guard responds to Hurricane Helene The U.S. has deployed ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Britain to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius ending years of dispute
Agreement to hand back UK’s last African colony follows 13 rounds of negotiations and international pressure. The UK has agreed to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending years of bitter ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
UK hands back Chagos Islands - but will keep military base
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands to Mauritius - after decades of often fractious negotiations.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Boris Johnson insists he would have won July election in new book
Former PM’s memoir Unleashed argues he was victim of ‘witch-hunt’ and lockdown parties broke no rules. Boris Johnson has insisted he would have won another election if he had not been forced from ...Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Fantasy Football Trading Essentials: Tips on getting deals done with bye weeks here
Andy Behrens reveals four things to help seal the deal if you're looking to make a trade in your fantasy football league.Yesterday - Fantasy Football -
Business - MarketWatch
Nano Dimension moves closer to closing Desktop Metal deal after shareholder vote
The proposed merger of 3-D printing companies Nano Dimension Ltd. and Desktop metal Inc. moved closer to completion on Thursday, after Desktop Metal shareholders voted to approve the deal.Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
Jon Rahm contending at 2024 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship after shooting 7 under in Round 1 at Carnoustie
The former Race to Dubai champion seeks his first DP World Tour victory in nearly two yearsYesterday