European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
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Starmer says he wants to 'rip out' bureaucracy to boost UK investment
The prime minister also tells a major business summit he will scrap regulation that "holds back investment".6 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
World - ABC News
Polish democracy leader Lech Walesa says a Trump victory would be a 'misfortune' for the world
Polish democracy champion and former President Lech Walesa says a victory by Republican Donald Trump in this year’s U.S. presidential election would be a “misfortune” for the world11 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Ex-Google chief tells Labour business summit UK should expand ‘high-skilled immigration’ – business live
Eric Schmidt says a pro-growth agenda, including attracting ‘incredibly smart people’, would help prepare UK for AI. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit ...16 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
Zionists are students too: University professors should take heed
Political ideology discrimination may not violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, but it is nonetheless misconduct for a college professor.22 minutes ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Trend-tracking funds have now turned positive, Goldman Sachs says
Commodity-trading-advisor funds are up 1.4% in the year-to-date, following a tough start to the year.24 minutes ago -
Business - CNBC
European Central Bank set for third interest rate cut of the year in meeting this week
Markets are eyeing two more rate cuts from the euro area's central bank this year amid a weak growth outlook and lower inflation.33 minutes ago -
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France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces court on charges of embezzling EU funds
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is to answer the judges’ questions at a Paris court Monday as she and her National Rally party stand trial over the suspected embezzlement of European ...1 hour ago - European Union -
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Jersey struggle at European Cricket Championship
Jersey fail to win a game as they finish bottom of their European Cricket Championship group.1 hour ago -
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Barbara Corcoran Says, If You Want Success Follow 4 Simple Rules
Her tips for pitching on Shark Tank will work in every area of your life.1 hour ago -
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Man says he has been 'left to rot' after Covid vaccine
Larry Lowe used to have an active life but says everyday tasks are now beyond him.2 hours ago - Covid -
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Mum of Manchester Arena victim says safety bill debate is 'incredibly exciting'
Figen Murray whose son died in the Manchester Arena attack says Martyn's Law will save lives.2 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
EU and UK security is ‘indivisible’, says David Lammy
Foreign secretary joins European meeting to discuss defence co-operation as part of post-Brexit ‘reset’ in relations2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Israel says 4 soldiers killed by Hezbollah drone attack while Israeli strike in Gaza leaves 20 dead
Israel’s military says four soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah drone attack on an army base Sunday evening2 hours ago - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
Expect more emerging market sovereign defaults, says S&P
Countries exiting restructurings have lower ratings than in the past and may struggle to access capital3 hours ago -
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The Papers: 'Right time to buy into Britain' and university expenses
The papers lead on a variety of stories, including a business summit in the UK on Monday.6 hours ago -
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Middle East latest: US says it will send THAAD defense battery to Israel, along with US troops
The U.S. is sending a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel, along with troops to operate it7 hours ago - Israel -
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How Israel’s Army Uses Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza
Israeli soldiers and Palestinian former detainees say troops have regularly forced captured Gazans to carry out life-threatening tasks, including inside Hamas tunnels.7 hours ago - Israel -
World - Financial Times
Safet Zec at Venice Biennale — humanity at its most fragile and battered
Eighty-year-old Bosnian painter is the star of the pavilion’s multinational show ‘Home Sextant’7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...7 hours ago -
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Man arrested with loaded guns near Trump's Coachella rally, sheriff says
Secret Service said in a statement Sunday that the incident did not impact protective operations and that Trump was not in any danger.9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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UN says Israeli tanks forced entry into base in south Lebanon
It comes as PM Netanyahu demands the peacekeeping force leave the area.14 hours ago - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
Trump would not weaken the dollar, says adviser Scott Bessent
Potential Treasury secretary also insists former president’s threats of large tariffs are bargaining positions15 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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North Korea says front-line units ready to strike South Korea if more drones appear
North Korea says its front-line army units are ready to launch strikes on South Korea after accusing its rival of flying drones over the capital Pyongyang15 hours ago - North Korea -
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Frost says Congress should return "as soon as possible" to replenish disaster funds
Congress is not set to return from recess until Nov. 12, after Election Day.16 hours ago -
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Columbus probably Spanish and Jewish, study says
A new study shines light on a hotly contested centuries-old mystery.16 hours ago -
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World - The Guardian
UN mission says Israeli tanks forcibly entered base in southern Lebanon
Unifil seeks explanation from IDF for ‘shocking violations’ while Netanyahu urges peacekeepers to withdraw. The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has said two Israeli tanks destroyed a gate and ...17 hours ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Fetterman says Musk 'has an appeal to a demographic' that 'Democrats struggle with'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) compared tech mogul Elon Musk to Tony Stark, the alias for the fictional Marvel superhero Iron Man, highlighting that he appeals to a demographic that Democrats tend to ...17 hours ago -
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Alejandro Mayorkas says election disinformation is "extremely damaging"
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also noted on Sunday that he's "incredibly concerned" about misinformation that's spread in the aftermath of two hurricanes.18 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Hezbollah Tunnel Entrances Abut U.N. Peacekeeping Position, Israel Alleges
The Israeli military took reporters into Lebanon to see tunnel shafts that it said were among hundreds of tunnel entrances and underground bunkers used by Hezbollah.18 hours ago - Israel -
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Business - CNBC
This is the most overrated piece of job interview advice, tech exec says: People take it 'too seriously'
Don't wear formal clothing at the expense of reasonable comfort in a job interview, advises Gillian Munson, Vimeo's chief financial officer.21 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Kamala Harris says this lesson from her mom shaped her career—why parenting experts say it’s essential for success
Growing up, Vice President Kamala Harris's mother taught her to approach conflict with agency and accountability. The lessons have shaped her career, she says.21 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Seoul Semiconductor's Patent Case Leads to LED Sales Ban in Eight European Countries
The United Patent Court’s ruling also orders German online retailer to retrieve and destroy all such LED goods already sold in the region.Yesterday -
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