Britain’s imperfect deal over the Chagos Islands

Biden rejects U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel deal

A government panel failed to reach consensus on national security risks of a proposal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel, leaving the decision to the president.

CBS News - Jan. 3

‘Just a dishonest window cleaner’? Britain’s history of audacious cat burglars

£10m north London heist was a reminder of a time before security cameras when cat burglars were at work in high society. It was one of the stories of Christmas: the audacious theft of more than ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Paul Barber: ‘I joined Brighton on a handshake deal … it’s about trust’

Brighton’s chief executive on his mission to help youngsters and why club are stronger after Chelsea’s raids. Paul Barber loves to recount the story of his first meeting with Brighton’s owner, Tony ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Britain's 'oldest' barrister still loves job at 90

Noel Philo continues to prosecute and defend criminal cases at Lincoln Crown Court.

BBC News - Jan. 3

The looming battle over Britain’s wind farms

The Labour government wants to ramp up renewables. But many local residents are up in arms about plans for pylons and cables in sensitive sites

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Constellation Inks $1 Billion Nuclear Power Deal

Under the contracts, Constellation will deliver electricity to more than 13 federal agencies.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Number of migrants arriving in Canary Islands by sea set new record in 2024

Total of 46,843 people broke the 2023 record, with nationals from Mali, Senegal and Morocco the most common. A record 46,843 people reached the Canary Islands illegally in 2024 via the increasingly ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Charlotte FC hopeful of striking deal for Newcastle’s Miguel Almirón

MLS club confirm interest in 30-year-old Paraguayan Almirón joined Magpies in £21m switch from Atlanta Charlotte FC are hopeful of striking a deal to take Newcastle’s Miguel Almirón back to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Merz pushes for EU free trade deal with Trump’s US

German conservative leader predicted to be next chancellor rejects retaliatory tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Puerto Rico swears in new governor days after major blackout hit island

Jenniffer González Colón has been sworn in as Puerto Rico’s new governor as the island prepared for a normally ebullient ceremony overshadowed by widespread anger over a blackout that hit the U.S. ...

ABC News - Jan. 2

Iga Swiatek bundles brilliant Boulter and Britain out of United Cup after epic

‘Exhausted’ Pole edges out British No 1 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-4 Boulter so close to securing biggest win of her career Over the course of the past 18 months, by far the most rewarding period in her ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Swisscom Trims Profit Outlook on Early Closing of Vodafone Italia Deal

Swisscom lowered its core earnings guidance after the deal to merge its Italian subsidiary Fastweb and Vodafone’s operations closed on Dec. 31.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Let’s Try Something Different in How We Deal With Trump

I know many voters reject my party’s significant leftward shift. So do I. Democrats need to refocus on bipartisan solutions to America’s problems.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Sources: ASU's Dillingham lands lucrative new deal

Arizona State and Kenny Dillingham have agreed to a new five-year contract that will put him in the top tier of Big 12 coaching salaries and includes a "pathway" to extend out to 10 years, sources ...

ESPN - Jan. 1

Scandinavians came to Britain long before Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, finds study

Genetic analysis of Roman soldier or gladiator buried in York reveals 25% of his ancestry came from Scandinavia. People with Scandinavian ancestry were in Britain long before the Anglo-Saxons or ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1