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ABC News - World
EU pledges to loan Ukraine up to $39 billion to help rebuild its economy and power grid
The European Union is ready to lend Ukraine up to $39 billion as part of a loan package organized by the Group of Seven major industrial nationsYesterday - Ukraine -
ABC News - World
Israeli soldiers pushed 3 apparently lifeless bodies from roofs during a West Bank raid
An Associated Press journalist witnessed Israeli soldiers push three apparently lifeless bodies from rooftops during a raid in the occupied West BankYesterday - Israel -
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Financial Times - World
Von der Leyen announces €35bn EU loan to Ukraine
European Commission president says Kyiv can use money to fund its military in defence against Russian aggressionYesterday - Ukraine -
Financial Times - World
Should you always ‘fill to the max’ on tax-free allowances?
Investors are rushing to use their allotments for Isa and pensions accounts in anticipation of Labour’s first BudgetYesterday -
CNBC - Business
Britain's ultra-wealthy are threatening to exit en masse ahead of proposed tax changes
Labour's plans to axe the U.K.'s non-dom tax regime could spark an ultra wealthy exodus, advisers and research bodies have warned.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
A North Korean Trash Balloon Hits a Seoul Government Compound, Again
Debris was found more than a day after the North’s latest balloon launch. South Korea says it’s essentially impossible to track every balloon.Yesterday - North Korea -
The Guardian - World
Time for a noodle tax?: Doctor who sounded alarm on ultra-processed food urges tougher action
Carlos Monteiro says the links between UPF and obesity, diabetes and even mental ill health are so strong that manufacturers should face taxes just like tobacco firms. Pity the poor students as ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
BoJ holds interest rates and upgrades consumption outlook
Central bank forecasts Japanese economy will keep growing at a pace above its potential growth rate2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Wall Street titan John Paulson defends Trump’s tariff talk
Also in today’s newsletter, S&P 500 hits record high and Amazon’s crackdown on remote work2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Israeli soldiers seen pushing bodies off rooftops during West Bank raid
Israel's military says soldiers pushing apparently lifeless bodies from rooftops "does not coincide with IDF values" and the incident is under review.2 days ago - Israel -
MarketWatch - Business
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn and boyfriend Diego Osorio slash the price of their $4.5 million Miami Beach home
The couple is offering a big discount on the 3,016-square-foot Florida dwelling after first listing it a year ago.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Weather tracker: Shanghai hit by its ‘strongest typhoon in 75 years’
More than 400,000 people evacuated, hundreds of flights cancelled and many roads shut due to flooding and winds. Typhoon Bebinca struck the east coast of China this week, making landfall near ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
‘We set up a WhatsApp group to veto it’ – does The Perfect Couple have TV’s most terrible credits?
The Nicole Kidman whodunnit opens with a dance so cringe-making its stars tried to stop it – and it’s now gone viral. But it’s not the first hit show with an awful opening sequence …. Anyone who ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
‘It’s normalised. I was gawping’: Imogen Poots on making a movie in the West Bank
The actor was told to act like smoke by Terrence Malick and saw Peter Bogdanovich soak his cravat in iced water before he wore it. She talks about shooting with Kristen Stewart, investigative ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
UK government borrows more than expected in August
Net debt hits 100% of GDP in blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Budget2 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Israel says 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers hit in Lebanon
Extensive Israeli air strikes come after Hezbollah vowed to retaliate over deadly exploding device attacks blamed on Israel.2 days ago - Israel -
CNBC - Business
Bank of Japan keeps key interest rate steady as it treads cautiously on normalizing policy
The decision came as the central bank seeks to wean its economy off the long-held ultra-easy monetary policy and curb the yen's slide against the U.S. dollar.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
UK’s first ever bison bridges under construction in Kent woodland
Four bridges will allow herds to pass beneath public footpaths while visitors may catch glimpse of bison from above. When Europe’s heaviest land mammals were introduced into a woodland on the edge ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Is it time to invest in the UK’s green transition again?
Labour’s ambitious environmental agenda has lifted the outlook for clean energy groups and investment vehicles2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Jenrick accuses UK Treasury of ‘gaslighting’ over migration benefits
Tory leadership frontrunner says GDP figures ‘juiced up’ by arrivals2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
North Carolina GOP defends Robinson following explosive CNN report
The North Carolina Republican Party released a statement Thursday evening defending its gubernatorial nominee, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, after an explosive report about him was released. “Mark ...2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Shohei Ohtani hits historic 50-50 mark with night for the ages
In a season in which he's not pitching, the Dodgers star delivers one of the best performances in MLB history.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
TD Bank Taps Veteran to Succeed Bharat Masrani as CEO
Masrani plans to retire in 2025 after 38 years with the Canadian lender and more than a decade as CEO.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Legal Watchdog Group Warns Pro-Trump Lawyers Against Subverting Democracy in November
New ads running in legal journals are warning lawyers: “Don’t lose your law license because of Trump.”2 days ago - Donald Trump -