How Israel's retaliatory strikes on Iran could affect looming peace talks

Trump and Germany loom over uncertain COP29 finance talks

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World - Financial Times - November 12

VW boss sticks to factory closure plans despite looming strike

World - Yahoo News - 18 hours ago

Israel Strikes Humanitarian Zone in Gaza

The Israeli military said it had been targeting a loaded weapons launcher in the area, where thousands of displaced people are sheltering in a tent camp.

World - The New York Times - November 14

Airstrikes Hit Central Beirut for First Time in Weeks

The attacks came as Israel’s military has been pounding an area just outside the Lebanese capital with some of the heaviest waves of bombardment in months.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

How the Budget will affect you and your money

The chancellor has delivered a packed Budget, so here's how it affects you and your money.

Capital gains tax calculator: how are you affected?

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an immediate increase in her first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

How climate change affects Latino communities and their votes

An Environmental Voter Project poll found that climate change is a top issue for young voters in 2024. Voter efforts are focusing on climate change within Latino communities ahead of Election Day. ...

How rushing kids may affect their mental health

Parenting expert Emily Oster joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about how "hurried child syndrome" can be a cause of potential anxiety in kids.

How will the Trump presidency affect student loan forgiveness?

President-elect Donald is returning to the White House after defeating Vice President Harris, but what will his second term mean for the millions of Americans with student loan debt?

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

How many farms will be affected by Budget tax rises?

Estimates of the number of farms affected range from 100 to 70,000.

How will shipping giant's move affect major port?

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

What is methanol and how does it affect the body?

Travellers are being warned of the dangers after six tourists in Laos died from methanol poisoning.

Iran keeps door open to talks with Trump

Deputy foreign minister says Tehran ‘favours negotiations’ but will not yield to ‘maximum pressure’ strategy

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Watch: Israeli military chief announces strikes in Iran

Rear Adm Daniel Hagari says the strikes are in response to Iran "relentlessly attacking" Israel.

Iran should not respond to Israeli strikes, Keir Starmer says

UK prime minister stresses need to avoid further regional escalation in the Middle East. Middle East crisis – live updates Keir Starmer has urged Iran not to respond after Israel launched a ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Ukrainian Soldiers Say Trump's Peace Push Could Come With a Huge Cost

A rapid conclusion to the war now would likely leave Kyiv with the rough end of the deal.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

5 ways Trump's presidency could affect the economy — and your money

Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election is likely to have a major impact on the economy. Here's what to know.

California air regulators approve controversial standards that could affect gas prices

California regulators have approved plans to strengthen the state's carbon reduction standards — a move that opponents fear could drive up gasoline prices. The decision, which occurred following a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Israel targeted military sites in long-awaited counterstrike on Iran

In a statement, Israel Defense Forces said that "in response to months of continuous attacks," it conducted "precise strikes on military targets in Iran."