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Gaza peace deal possible before Trump inauguration, Qatar’s PM says
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani says there is work being done ‘to get things back on track’. Momentum has returned to the Gaza peace talks and an agreement is possible before Donald ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Brazil extends Nike kit deal to 2038 and it's worth $100 million per year, AP source says
Brazil soccer has extended its kit deal with Nike by 12 years to 2038ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber returning to Cleveland Guardians on 1-year deal, AP source says
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that right-hander Shane Bieber is returning to the Cleveland Guardians after making just two starts and undergoing Tommy John ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
PCS union says Starmer’s criticism of civil servants ‘inaccurate and cowardly’ – UK politics live
Public and Commercial Services union joins FDA in criticising PM for the comments in his speech on Thursday. Here is the ‘family photo’ from today’s British-Irish Council (BIC) summit in ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Ulta Beauty’s stock on track for biggest gain in 2 years. One analyst says it’s still undervalued.
Beauty and cosmetics company’s latest earnings cheered investors and at least 17 analysts hiked stock price targets.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is Fighting Populism From the Lonely Center Ground
One of the last centrist leaders left on the global stage, Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week outlined his plan to deliver change for people in the U.K. Will it be enough?The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Yoon should not remain as South Korean president, his party leader says
The head of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s governing party on Friday signaled more openness to his removal as president for declaring martial law.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
UK’s balanced trade with US reduces risk of fresh Trump tariffs, says Reynolds
Focus on services may mean Britain does not face ire of incoming US president, business secretary tells FT summitFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
France's Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he'll name a new prime minister soon
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027 and announced that he will name a new prime minister within daysABC News - Dec. 5 -
Take profits on hot IPOs and 'remain grounded' as market soars, Jim Cramer says
CNBC's Jim Cramer told investors not to get greedy and instead take profits in stocks that have run up substantially, including recent IPOs.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
French President Emmanuel Macron says he'll name a new prime minister within days
French President Emmanuel Macron says he'll name a new prime minister within daysABC News - Dec. 5 -
‘Finish line in sight’ for EU-Mercosur trade deal, says Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission president attends South American bloc’s summit as final details of pact are worked outFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Keir Starmer says new ‘milestones’ on living standards, NHS and more are ‘almighty challenge’ – UK politics live
Prime minister makes speech intended to to show Labour government is ‘delivering change’. Starmer says there is record dissatisfaction with the NHS. The public insititutions but that they are not ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Just like Cyber Monday deals are getting extended, stock market rally will continue, Goldman strategist says
U.S. stocks will be boosted by heavy inflows into index funds, corporate buybacks and a resurgence in retail activity, Scott Rubner saidMarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
South Korean soldiers deployed to parliament did not have live ammunition, minister says
Kim Yong Hyun resigns as defence minister as opposition moves to impeach president Yoon Suk YeolYahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Afghan economy shows modest signs of growth but recovery remains fragile, says World Bank
The World Bank says Afghanistan’s economy is showing modest signs of growth after two years of severe contractionABC News - Dec. 5 -
Parthenon Sculptures deal some distance away, says British Museum chairman
But George Osborne said "a lot of progress" had been made in talks to lend the antiquities to Greece.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
World entering third nuclear age with few guardrails, UK military chief says
Radakin warns ‘dangerous’ new era involves proliferating and disruptive technologiesFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
The trans rights movement is on the fast track to failure
It’s time for the transgender rights movement to pivot.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Fewer shoppers turned out for Thanksgiving-weekend deals, retail group says. Here’s why.
The five-day period between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday saw fewer shoppers than a year ago, a major retail-industry group said Tuesday, due in part to the later timing of the holiday this year ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Up to 100 ‘suspicious incidents’ in Europe can be attributed to Russia, Czech minister says
Czech foreign minister says Europe ‘needs to send a strong signal to Moscow that this won’t be tolerated’. A senior European diplomat said that up to 100 “suspicious incidents” in Europe this year ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
BBC Verify tracks week of rebel advances in Syria
It’s been one week since rebel forces launched their largest offensive against the Syrian government in years. BBC Verify has been tracking their advances.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
'A bittersweet ending but the achievements remain indelible'
Lewis Hamilton will race for Mercedes for the final time on Sunday as driver and team part after "12 incredible years".BBC News - Dec. 4 -
UK medicines regulator needs more resources, drugmakers say
Report by industry group finds MHRA’s ‘capacity and predictability’ is biggest factor deterring investmentFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Canadian minister says Trump was joking when he said Canada could become the 51st state
A Canadian minister who attended a dinner between President-elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become the 51st U.S. stateABC News - Dec. 3 -
Quebec sees spike in irregular crossings to U.S., public security minister says
Quebec Public Security Minister François Bonnardel said on Tuesday that the number of irregular crossings from Canada to the U.S. has jumped significantly in the last three years.Bonnardel met on ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
FTC Says Data Brokers Unlawfully Tracked Protesters and US Military Personnel
The FTC is targeting data brokers that monitored people’s movements during protests and around US military installations. But signs suggest the Trump administration will be far more lenient.Wired - Dec. 3 -
South Korean defense ministry says martial law will remain in place until president lifts decree
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, saying the decree would protect the country from what he called "anti-state groups" and "threats of North Korea's communist forces." NBC ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Parthenon Sculptures deal 'close', ex-Greek official says
Sir Keir Starmer met the Greek PM for talks at Downing Street - but it was not clear if the issue was discussed.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
PlayStation Boss Says AI Can "Revolutionize" Gaming But The Human Element Remains Vital
According to one of the top bosses at PlayStation, the rise in artificial intelligence technologies in game development has the potential to "revolutionize" gaming, but only as a tool that assists ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Tiger Woods believes PGA Tour, LIV Golf's backers will come to agreement, remains unsure of deal structure
Woods held court Tuesday morning as host of the Hero World ChallengeCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
UK's Starmer hosts Greek leader but says Parthenon Marbles are not on the agenda
Greece’s prime minister is in London on for his first top-level U.K. meeting since a spat last year over the contested Parthenon MarblesABC News - Dec. 3 -
Israel will not differentiate between Lebanon and Hezbollah if ceasefire collapses, defence minister Katz says – Middle East crisis live
Israel Katz says Israel will no longer offer Lebanon an exemption and will enforce ‘maximum impact and zero tolerance’. Israeli media reports that the cabinet is set to meet in the coastal city of ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
The G20 has 'shock absorbers' to deal with Trump's return as US president, South Africa says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Group of 20 bloc has sufficient “shock absorbers” to function effectively if a Donald Trump administration promotes an America First policy at the ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Leader of Welsh Tories resigns saying ‘substantial minority’ of party do not support him – UK politics live
Andrew RT Davies narrowly won a confidence vote but is stepping down, saying his position is ‘untenable’. Lord Robertson , the former Labour defence secretary and former Nato secretary who is ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
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Trudeau told Trump Americans would also suffer if tariffs are imposed, a Canadian minister says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has told Donald Trump that Americans would also suffer if the president-elect follows through on a plan to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian productsABC News - Dec. 2 -
Teacher's pay rise simply impossible, says minister
Paul Givan tells assembly members that the teaching unions have asked for a 13.5% rise in 2024-25.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Schumer says bipartisan talks to avoid shutdown before Christmas 'on the right track'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday indicated that bipartisan negotiations to avert the threat of a government shutdown this month are “on the right track,” but he warned ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Syria crisis due to Assad’s refusal to engage with opposition, says Turkish minister
Iran’s foreign minister blamed Israel’s intervention instead, but emergency talks in Ankara said to be ‘constructive’. Middle East crisis – live updates The crisis in Syria is the result of ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
