FirstFT: Investors predict a hung parliament in France, after RN wins first round vote
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Business - CNBC
Sterling plunges more than 1% against the dollar, euro after Bank of England governor's comments on rates
Sterling was down 1.27% to $1.3098 at 12:30 p.m. in London.8 minutes ago -
Top stories - BBC News
UK to hand Chagos Islands to Mauritius after 50 years but will keep military base
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands in the Indian Ocean.10 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
Sports - ABC News
Messi quickly starts the process of looking ahead after Inter Miami wins MLS Supporters Shield
Lionel Messi is already thinking ahead to the next trophy11 minutes ago - MLS -
World - ABC News
12 injured after a Russian glide bomb smashes into a Ukrainian apartment building
New NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has visited Ukraine in his first official trip since taking office and pledging continued support for Kyiv12 minutes ago - Ukraine -
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.20 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
Pound on track for biggest fall in 18 months after Bank of England governor hints at ‘more activist’ rate cuts – business live
Andrew Bailey tells the Guardian the Bank could become a “bit more aggressive” in cutting interest rates if news on inflation continued to be good. Full story: Sterling slips after Bank of ...38 minutes ago -
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France-bound cruise still waiting to say 'au revoir' to Belfast
Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey set sail on Monday but it has yet to leave Northern Ireland waters.40 minutes ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Georgian parliament speaker signs anti-LGBTQ law after president refuses to sign it
The speaker of the Georgian parliament has signed into a law a bill that severely curtails LGBTQ+ rights in the country and mirrors legislation adopted in neighboring Russia43 minutes ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Treasure hunter finally finds Golden Owl after decades
An owl statuette which was buried 31 years ago as part of a treasure hunt has reportedly been found in France.1 hour ago -
World - ABC News
Albanian opposition MPs try to disrupt Parliament to protest a colleague's imprisonment
Albanian opposition lawmakers have protested in Parliament, burning effigies and clashing with bodyguards, after one of their colleagues was convicted of slander and imprisoned1 hour ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Vivid memories of Hamas captivity haunt released hostages almost a year after Oct. 7 attacks
Nearly a year since Ilana Gritzewsky was taken hostage by Hamas, the memories of the Oct. 7 attacks linger, and her 55 days in Gaza's tunnels changed her forever.1 hour ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why investors fearing a scary start to October should focus instead on Friday’s jobs report
Jobs data still holds sway when it comes to the Fed and interest rates, making it crucial to a jittery market1 hour ago -
Tech - Wired
Trump's Get Out the Vote Plan Is Unusual—and It Just Might Work
Critics have pointed to the Trump’s quiet ground game as a reason his campaign might be flailing. But online? It’s a whole different story.1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
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Sports - CBS Sports
2024 NFL division rankings: Vikings, Lions help NFC North lead the way after roughly a quarter of the season
Sorting all eight divisions going into Week 52 hours ago - NFL -
World - The New York Times
After Successes, Israel’s Military Is in a ‘Long Game’ With No Clear Outcome
A year after perhaps the worst military and intelligence debacle in the country’s history, its armed forces have regained the momentum. Some ask: to what end?2 hours ago - Israel -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: DoJ accuses Trump of ‘private criminal effort’ to overturn 2020 election result
Also in today’s newsletter, OpenAI wants exclusive investors, and LVMH to sponsor F12 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - CNBC
Kalshi resumes taking bets on U.S. election after appeals court lifts freeze
KalshiEx offered customers contracts that bet on congressional election outcomes. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission objected.2 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Sterling slides after Bailey says BoE could be ‘a bit more aggressive’ on rates
Bank of England governor opens door to a faster pace of rate cuts if inflationary pressures continue to ease3 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Hidden runway bomb explodes just after plane takes off
A bomb, probably dropped in WW2, goes off at an airport, about a minute after a passenger plane passed by.3 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
World Braces for Bigger Trade Wars if Trump Wins
Business owners and foreign governments are preparing for high tariffs and trade disruptions, depending on the outcome of the election.3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - Financial Times
Retail investors can sustain China’s market bounce
Beijing’s stimulus efforts may not be enough to win over battered foreign investors3 hours ago - China -
Top stories - BBC News
BBC Boris Johnson interview cancelled after Kuenssberg message error
The presenter's scheduled interview with Johnson was pulled after she accidentally sent him her notes.4 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
‘I haven’t come back’: Freed from Hamas, former hostages cope with life after Oct. 7
During its attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, members of Hamas and other militant groups kidnapped around 250 hostages. Among them were Aviva Siegel, Moran Stela Yanai, Ilana Gritzewsky and ...11 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Labour donor expects honour after backing party, wife claims
Lawyers for Kate Vince tell court that Dale Vince is trying to finalise divorce in ‘haste’ to prevent her acquiring title18 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Seahawks gained 38 first downs, most in NFL history in a loss
The Seahawks lost on Monday night, but their offense played an extraordinary game.2 days ago - NFL -
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