France’s new government considers tax rises on businesses and the rich
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The Guardian - World
Missing Kenyan anti-government protesters resurface as police chief appears in court
Anger had been growing at police chief Gilbert Masengeli after abductions of Jamil and Aslam Longton and Bob Njagi . Three Kenyans who were abducted last month after taking part in an ...4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
International lawmakers call on VW to withdraw from Xinjiang
Move follows FT report on an audit clearing the carmaker of forced labour at its plant in western China4 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
New York’s pot business on track to join $1 billion legal state sales club
New York State may approach $1 billion in legal pot sales this year as its legal cannabis business gains traction some three years after marijuana was legalized in the state.4 days ago - New York -
The Guardian - World
Slovakia targets ‘wealthy’ book buyers with steep VAT rise
Booksellers, publishers and pro-Russia groups deride proposed rate increase to reduce public deficit . Slovakia’s populist government has announced plans to drastically raise value-added tax (VAT) ...4 days ago -
The Guardian - World
‘Everyone here is disgusted’: the village at the heart of the rape trial that shook France
Residents of Mazan, where Gisèle Pelicot was allegedly drugged and raped, hope the case will raise awareness of sexual violence. On the narrow streets of stone houses with pastel-blue shutters, ...4 days ago -
The Guardian - World
‘Horrendous’: rise in tourism stokes local tensions in Lake District town
Cumbria police are objecting to plans in Bowness-on-Windermere for a new bar amid residents’ complaints about antisocial behaviour – but some don’t see a problem. Even on a weekday afternoon, at ...4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Investors pile into OpenAI’s $6bn funding round in unprecedented bet
Venture groups believe ChatGPT-maker will eventually be the world’s dominant AI company and worth trillions of dollars4 days ago -
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 Budget4 days ago -
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.4 days ago -
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.4 days ago - North Korea -
Financial Times - Business
Can cricket replicate the success of the Indian Premier League?
The franchise has inspired a flurry of fast-paced competitions designed to draw in untapped audiences, but the field is getting crowded4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Government funding up in the air
Lawmakers in the House are launching plan B to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) failed to pass plan A, a six-month stopgap bill with a non-citizen ...4 days ago -
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 ...4 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Transform Your Brand's Storytelling: The Power of Carousel Ads for Small Businesses
Discover how this versatile format can elevate your brand's narrative -- from showcasing sequential stories to highlighting key features -- and drive engagement like never before.4 days ago -
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Government borrowing in August highest since Covid
Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show.4 days ago - Covid -
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 Budget4 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Undercover as a home care worker in France: 'The family count on me. The emotional strain makes me cry' | Saša Uhlová
In Marseille, I find agency bosses desperate to fill shifts, families desperate to secure care for loved ones and a system that places no value on the work. Who keeps Europe’s wealthy west going? ...4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Waheed Alli: How Labour donor’s largesse tarnished government’s image
Donations to seven cabinet ministers and UK prime minister’s wife have raised eyebrows5 days ago -
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The New York Times - Tech
Why Foldable Smartphones Are Worth Considering
New devices from Motorola and Google prove that phones with bendable screens keep getting better — and some are even becoming cheaper.6 days ago